Scottish Ram's Horn Snuff Mull Scotland, Circa 1890

List: $3,250

Natural ram's horn with characteristic spiral form. Hallmarked silver mount engraved with traditional thistle motifs, centered by a faceted crystal with colored foil backing. A ball hinge mechanism opens to a gilt interior. The snuff mull retains its original proportions and a natural horn patina. Scotland, circa 1890

height: 7 in. (18 cm.)
width: 8 in. (20.5 cm.)
depth: 10 in. (25.5 cm.)

• Item Number: SW-019
• Country: Scotland
• Period: Late 19th Century, Late Victorian, Victorian
• Creation Date: Circa 1890
• Materials: Crystal, Ram's Horn, Silver
• Height: 18 cm., 7 in.
• Length: 20.5 cm., 8 in.
• Depth: 10 in., 25.5 cm.
• Condition: Rustic, Very good