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snuff mull

human history
  • Description

    snuff mull, rams horn. Silver mount and hinge. Thistle engraved on mount. Small silver plaque with 'WB' engraved. 'William Blair' engraved around silver rim band. Lid lined with cork. 'made for Wm Blair who fought in the battle of Culloden Moor for Prince Charles' (eth card) (the battle of Culloden took place in Scotland in 1746 between the Highland army of Prince Charles and the Royal troops of George II. The Royal troops were victorious)

  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    1950.77 (accession number)

    31648 (ethnology)

    M492 (miscellaneous)

    492 (miscellaneous)

  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

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