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A Superb and Early 19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Horn Snuff Mull
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A Superb and Early 19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Horn Snuff Mull

19th century
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A very tactile early 19th century Scottish silver mounted horn snuff mull, the hinged lid mounted with silver leaves and a cartouche initialled G.M. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Snuff Mull to the 19th Century.

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SA1187203
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Description
A very tactile early 19th century Scottish silver mounted horn snuff mull, the hinged lid mounted with silver leaves and a cartouche initialled G.M. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Snuff Mull to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187203
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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An early nineteenth-century Scottish snuff mull crafted from polished dark horn with a curled tip and an engraved silver hinged lid.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century Scottish snuff mull crafted from polished dark horn with a curled tip and an engraved silver hinged lid.

A Superb and Early 19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Horn Snuff Mull

Archive II An early nineteenth-century Scottish snuff mull crafted from polished dark horn with a curled tip and an engraved silver hinged lid. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century Scottish snuff mull crafted from polished dark horn with a curled tip and an engraved silver hinged lid. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century Scottish snuff mull crafted from polished dark horn with a curled tip and an engraved silver hinged lid. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century Scottish snuff mull crafted from polished dark horn with a curled tip and an engraved silver hinged lid. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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An early nineteenth-century Scottish snuff mull crafted from polished dark horn with a curled tip and an engraved silver hinged lid.
A superb and early 19th century Scottish silver mounted horn snuff mull
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An early nineteenth-century Scottish snuff mull crafted from polished dark horn with a curled tip and an engraved silver hinged lid.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialHorn, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown, Silver
  • MotifsCurled tip, Chased foliate engraving, Hinged lid, Silver plaque
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This early nineteenth-century Georgian snuff mull is an authentic Scottish accessory produced from polished dark brown horn and silver. The tactile object displays a curled tip at the base, a hinged metal lid secured with a visible hinge mechanism, chased foliate engraving on the silver mounts, and an inset silver plaque on the top. Measuring 7.5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep, the piece sits upright on flat surfaces. In a contemporary home, this small container suits placement on an office desk or library shelf as a traditional decorative element. The compact scale allows it to fit neatly amongst stationery or books while bringing historical Highland hunting lodge character into the room.

FAQs

A Scottish horn snuff mull is a traditional container crafted from natural horn, typically a rams horn, designed to hold powdered tobacco or snuff. Popular in Scotland throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these items often feature decorative silver mounts and hinged lids.

These objects were constructed using cattle or rams horn that was heated, shaped, and polished, paired with sterling silver or silver-plate fittings. The silver lids were frequently engraved, chased, or set with local gemstones such as cairngorm or agate.

Authentic pieces display characteristic wear around the metal hinges, hand-engraved silver work, and natural variation in the horn colour and density. Look for silver hallmarks or maker marks on the rim, hinge, or lid panel to verify age and origin.

Position the piece on a desk, bookshelf, or side table top alongside leather-bound books or brass decorative items. Its sculptural form makes it an effective focal accent in dark wood or heritage-inspired settings.

Keep the item in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity, as horn can warp or split when dry. Clean the silver gently using a microfibre cloth and apply a neutral microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the horn surface.
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