
enquiries@acsilver.co.uk	+44 (0) 191 240 2645

View Basket (0 items) | My Account

FREE DELIVERY

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL

FULLY INSURED

#pcMainAreaCenter {display:none;} #pcMainAreaCenterProd {display:none;}

Antique Silverware > Boxes & Cases

Scottish Horn and Silver Snuff Mull - Antique Circa 1820

Name: AC Silver
Address: 35b St Georges Terrace, Jesmond, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE2 2SU, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 240 2645
Price range: £100 - £50000

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Scottish silver and horn snuff mull; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases

SKU: A9360

Price: £1,095.00

Make an offer

Enquire about this item

Currency Converter

Add to wishlist

Delivery & Returns

Scottish Horn and Silver Snuff Mull - Antique Circa 1820 Video

Scottish Horn and Silver Snuff Mull - Antique Circa 1820

Description

This exceptional antique Scottish silver snuff mull has been modelled in the form of a seal.

The antique horn body of this seal snuff mull features a plain silver mount fitted with a hinged cover.

The cover is embellished with an impressive horn panel accented with a cut-cornered rectangular silver vacant cartouche to the centre; the horn panel secures with two silver rivets.

The terminal of the body is modelled in the form of a seal's face and is ornamented with inset ivory eyes.

Read a brief history of antique silver snuff boxes.

Date: Circa 1820

Origin: Scotland

Condition

The mount to this antique seal snuff mull is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and is in exceptional condition.

The original horn body is in perfect condition.

There are no hallmarks as to be expected with such a piece; the date and origin can be determined by the composition and decoration.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Dimensions

Length 8.2cm/3.2"

Diameter of cover 3.8cm/1.5"

Previous Item

Next Item

May we also suggest…

Check the check boxes next to the additional products that you would like to add to the shopping cart, then click on the "Add to Cart" button above.

Horn and Sterling Silver Mounted Jug - Antique Victorian

Price £1,755.00

Swiss 14 ct Yellow Gold and Enamel Snuff Box - Antique Circa 1840

Price £7,645.00

Horn and Sterling Silver Mounted Hunting Cup - Antique George IV (1820)

Price £2,695.00

Andrew Campbell started trading in antiques during the 1970s. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.