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Early Georgian Scottish Snuff Mull/box
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Early Georgian Scottish Snuff Mull/box

18th century
Sold 17 November 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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This wonderful Scottish snuff mull dates to circa 1720. It has a tortoiseshell top and horn body and base. Great stand away hinge in silver, blank cartouche to top silver rim to top and silver pin decoration to the top edge. Inside is a great old repair, obviously a much loved box.

PLEASE NOTE FOR SHIPMENT WITHIN THE UK ONLY

H 4 cm

W 7 cm

D 4 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Scottish Snuff Mull to the Georgian era.

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This wonderful Scottish snuff mull dates to circa 1720. It has a tortoiseshell top and horn body and base.
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Great stand away hinge in silver, blank cartouche to top silver rim to top and silver pin decoration to the top edge.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Inside is a great old repair, obviously a much loved box.

PLEASE NOTE FOR SHIPMENT WITHIN THE UK ONLY

H 4 cm

W 7 cm

D 4 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Scottish Snuff Mull to the Georgian era.

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SA1108843
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An oval antique Scottish snuff mull with a dark horn body and a fitted silver-mounted lid featuring an inset blank shield. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval antique Scottish snuff mull with a dark horn body and a fitted silver-mounted lid featuring an inset blank shield. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Georgian Scottish Snuff Mull/box

Archive II An oval antique Scottish snuff mull with a dark horn body and a fitted silver-mounted lid featuring an inset blank shield. View II
Archive III An oval antique Scottish snuff mull with a dark horn body and a fitted silver-mounted lid featuring an inset blank shield. View III
Archive IV An oval antique Scottish snuff mull with a dark horn body and a fitted silver-mounted lid featuring an inset blank shield. View IV
Archive V An oval antique Scottish snuff mull with a dark horn body and a fitted silver-mounted lid featuring an inset blank shield. View V
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An oval antique Scottish snuff mull with a dark horn body and a fitted silver-mounted lid featuring an inset blank shield.
Early Georgian Scottish snuff mull/box
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An oval antique Scottish snuff mull with a dark horn body and a fitted silver-mounted lid featuring an inset blank shield.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialHorn, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOval form, Silver inset shield, Beaded rim detail

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A snuff mull is a small container historically used in Scotland to hold ground tobacco, known as snuff, which was popular for inhalation during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Traditional snuff mulls were crafted from natural materials such as ram horn, hoof, wood, and treen, frequently fitted with silver or white metal mounts and shields.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate hand-working marks, genuine material patina, traditional construction techniques, and characteristic wear consistent with age.

This piece can be styled as a focal point on a bookshelf, coffee table, or desk, serving as an interesting conversation object amongst contemporary decor.

Preservation involves keeping the item away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable relative humidity to prevent material shrinkage, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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