Description

An antique horn snuff mull with a broad silver mount embossed with thistles. The hinged lid is inset with a large citrine gemstone.

Spread 14.5 cm. Diameter 6.5 cm.

Unmarked silver.

Probably Scottish circa 1860.

Literature: Grinding tobacco leaves in order to inhale the powder dates from the mid 17th century in Europe however the first snuff boxes don’t seem to have appeared until the reign of William III circa 1695.

All in good condition. The little spoon has 2 tiny holes, probably original. The lid has a few tiny pin holes.

No maker assigned

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