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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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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
19th Century Scottish Horn, Banded Agate & Solid Silver Table Snuff Mull, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century rare Scottish very large table snuff mull. The name "mull" is dialect for
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Agate, Silver
Rare Scottish Horn Snuff Mill
Located in Dallas, TX
A very rare Scottish snuff mull with carved water buffalo with ears and eyes. At the opposite end a
Category
Antique 1820s Scottish Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head
Located in Montreal, QC
, Tartan Carpets, Marmalade etc. The ram's head also makes an appearance on large, often regimental, snuff
Category
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
