Container, Snuff: Ram's Horn Snuffbox, 19th Century

Object/Artifact

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Bytown Museum / Musée Bytown

Name/Title

Container, Snuff: Ram's Horn Snuffbox, 19th Century

Entry/Object ID

J174

Description

One snuffbox made of ram's horn smooth and fits into the palm of the hand perfectly due to the smooth finish of the carved geometric pattern decorating the body of the horn, and the curved base of the holder. The interior smells of tobacco and there is a cork attached to the inner side of the lid to keep in the moisture.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"R.L."

Notes

Inscribed on the top of the lid.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Snuffbox

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Snuff

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Search Terms

Personal Gear, Personal Gear, Personal Artifacts

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Snuffbox, Carved Ram's Horn, Ram's Horn, Container, Snuff

Dimensions

Height

7.5 cm

Width

3.5 cm

Length

7.5 cm

Material

horn, Metal, Cork