Oblong buffalo horn snuff box

Description

A buffalo horn snuff box with rounded ends. The lid is inlaid with tortoiseshell surrounding a diamond pattern of dark horn, at the centre of which is a round mother of pearl bead. Mid 19th century. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.

Object number

WCHL : 345
Dimensions
Width
93mm
Height
29mm
Depth
40mm