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A Nice Size Rams Horn Snuff Mull
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A Nice Size Rams Horn Snuff Mull

19th century
Sold 5 November 2025 · Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A rams horn snuff mull with white metal mounts possibly silver unmarked a nice pocket size. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Rams Horn Snuff Mull to the 19th Century.

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SA1024261
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Description
A rams horn snuff mull with white metal mounts possibly silver unmarked a nice pocket size. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing.
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International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Rams Horn Snuff Mull to the 19th Century.

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SA1024261
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Nice Size Rams Horn Snuff Mull

Archive II A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end. View II
Archive III A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end. View III
Archive IV A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end. View IV
Archive V A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end. View V
Archive VI A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end. View VI
Archive VII A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end.
A nice size rams horn snuff mull
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A curved natural rams horn snuff mull featuring a polished silver-coloured metal hinged lid and mount at the wider end.
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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialHorn, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCurved horn spiral, Silver hinged lid, Metal rim mount
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A snuff mull is a container used to hold powdered tobacco, known as snuff, which gained popularity in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries. Scottish mulls, often crafted from rams horns and mounted in silver, were traditionally used in communal settings such as gatherings and Burns suppers.

Authentic mulls are typically fashioned from natural animal horn, such as ram or goat, which was heated and shaped into curved forms. They frequently feature silver or white metal mounts, hinged lids, and sometimes inset cairngorm stones or engraved shields.

Authentication relies on examining the natural grain, patina, and wear patterns of the horn, alongside the construction of the metal hinges and mounts. Hand-cut hallmarks, older soldering techniques, and natural organic irregularities typically indicate genuine period manufacture.

These tactile artifacts work well as cabinet curiosities, displayed on a bookshelf alongside historical books or placed as a focal point on a desk or mantelpiece. Their organic texture and dark metallic accents complement both traditional and eclectic modern decor schemes.

Horn is an organic material that can dry out and crack over time. Preservation involves keeping the item away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity, while occasionally applying a minimal amount of neutral museum wax to maintain moisture.
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