An antique snuff box made from animal horn or antler.
Use
Snuff boxes are small, often ornate containers used to hold and dispense snuff, a powdered tobacco that is inhaled through the nose. These particular boxes have a rustic appearance, with the natural texture of the horn visible around the edges. The interiors are smooth and discolored from use. Snuff boxes like these were popular accessories in the 18th and 19th centuries and are now often collected as antiques. They came in a variety of materials, including wood, metal, ivory, and horn, and their designs could range from simple and functional to elaborate and decorative.
