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Rare Scottish Horn & Pewter Snuff Mull
Carse Antiques
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Rare Scottish Horn & Pewter Snuff Mull

18th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
Description

Rare late Georgian Scottish horn or Deers foot and pewter snuff mull by PETER DURIE of ABERDEEN (stamped on the inside of the lid). Pieces by this maker are RARE. Very unusual shape. Good condition for its age.

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE COSTS

SIZE; 3 1/2" by 2" by 2" tall

CIRCA; 1820 - 1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Scottish Horn Snuff Mull to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110621
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Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

Description
Rare late Georgian Scottish horn or Deers foot and pewter snuff mull by PETER DURIE of ABERDEEN (stamped on the inside of the lid). Pieces by this maker are RARE. Very unusual shape. Good condition for its age.

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE COSTS

SIZE; 3 1/2" by 2" by 2" tall

CIRCA; 1820 - 1830

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Scottish Horn Snuff Mull to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110621
Carse Antiques
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A curved dark horn snuff mull fitted with a pewter base and hinged lid mount.
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Archive I A curved dark horn snuff mull fitted with a pewter base and hinged lid mount.

Rare Scottish Horn & Pewter Snuff Mull

Archive II A curved dark horn snuff mull fitted with a pewter base and hinged lid mount. View II
Archive III A curved dark horn snuff mull fitted with a pewter base and hinged lid mount. View III
Archive IV A curved dark horn snuff mull fitted with a pewter base and hinged lid mount. View IV
Archive V A curved dark horn snuff mull fitted with a pewter base and hinged lid mount. View V
Archive VI A curved dark horn snuff mull fitted with a pewter base and hinged lid mount. View VI
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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Carse Antiques
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A curved dark horn snuff mull fitted with a pewter base and hinged lid mount.
Rare Scottish Horn & Pewter Snuff Mull
Ref: SA1110621
A curved dark horn snuff mull fitted with a pewter base and hinged lid mount.
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FAQs

Originating in Scotland during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, snuff mulls were specialised containers designed for storing powdered tobacco. The word mull derives from the Scottish word for mill, referencing the grinding process used to prepare the tobacco leaf.

Traditional snuff mulls were primarily crafted from natural horn, particularly ram or cattle horn, due to its durability and natural curvature. The mounts and hinges were commonly constructed from metals such as pewter, silver, or brass.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut metal fittings, hand-hammered hinges, and surface wear consistent with age. Look for subtle variations in the horn density, organic curvature, and hand-fitted pewter or silver collars around the opening.

A snuff mull functions as a decorative tabletop object or curiosity within a study, office desk, or bookshelf arrangement. Positioning it alongside leather-bound books, brass instruments, or framed prints emphasises its historic material character.

Horn should be kept away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent drying or warping. Microcrystalline wax can be applied sparingly to protect both the polished horn surface and metal fittings from oxidisation.
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