Horn Snuffbox

Name/Title

Horn Snuffbox

Entry/Object ID

68.81

Description

A Scottish mull-style snuffbox made of scrolled horn, featuring a silver-rimmed opening and a horn cover with a cork base. The hinge is silver and wing-shaped with a double curve.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1773

Time Period

18th Century

Place

Country

Scotland

Location

United Kingdom

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Top

Transcription

A. S. 1773 / R. T. Littlelude 1794

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/8 in

Width

1-11/16 in

Length

4 in

Material

Horn, Cork, Silver, Wood