Snuff box

A rectangular horn snuff box with cut corners and silver mounts. The lid is hinged part way along and is decorated in a chequered pattern with silve studs and inlaid rings. The interior is lined with foil, traces of snuff remain.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0281
Type: Snuff box
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1720 ?
People: Drake, Francis Henry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm x 85 mm x 50 mm