Snuff mull

This snuff mull has been in the Museum collection since 1954.  It is made of horn with silver fittings and is engraved with J. M. Gill on the thistle shaped lid hinge.
Object no :
SRAC042a-c
Collection :
Tobacco
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
diam:28mm; 75mm x 85mm x 35mm
Materials :
horn, silver
Location :
NA
Accession number :
WIWMS 1987.101/1954.64
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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