Horn snuff mull

Horn snuff mull, curving base

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Horn snuff mull, curving base
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Horn snuff mull, curving base, carved in the form of a dog or bear's head, hinged lid with silver mount in the shape of a thistle, inscribed John Adamson Town Hill, 28th ferbt, 18th owner, Scottish, 1820-1821

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A140835
Materials:
horn, silver (mounts) and cork
Measurements:
height 85 mm
length 93 mm
diameter 48 mm
type:
snuff mull