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What is a snuff mull?
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A snuff mull is an oversized snuff box. Snuff boxes were used to carry a mixture of ground tobacco and scented oils that were sniffed or snuffed. This was a common method for ingesting tobacco in the 18th century. Shop a collection of vintage snuff mulls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Silver Mounted Ram’s Head Snuff Mull c.1874
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian silver mounted ram’s head snuff mull, the head is fitted with a
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique English Silver Regimental Snuff Mull with Ebonised Base, 1908
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English solid silver monumental regimental table snuff mull, crafted in the
Category
20th Century British Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull
Category
Antique 1790s Scottish George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian (George III) Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull
Category
Antique 1790s Scottish George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scottish Horn Snuff Mull
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually large, inlaid with crystal, amber and silver. Engraved with thistles, inside cover carved 1741, Wilm. Ruthven, WH. Provenance; Fountain Walker collection.
Category
Antique 1740s Scottish George II Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Other
$3,800
George III Period Scottish Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III Period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted ram's horn snuff mull, Scotland
Category
Antique 1790s Scottish George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
