Powder horn, owned by James Graham, Marquis of Montrose

This powder horn is made from a large cow horn. It dates from the 17th century and belonged to James Graham, Marquis of Montrose.

The horn has a silver end piece with the arms of the Marquis.

The Marquis of Montrose was one of the early leaders of the Covenanters. He opposed Charles I's religious policies, but then transferred his loyalty to the Stewart dynasty.

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Online ID:	000-100-000-844-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.LK 90
Date:	17th century
Material:	Horn, cow's; silver base plate. Inscription: Base plate: arms of James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose
Dimensions:	381 mm L; 99 mm x 178 mm (base)
What:	Powderhorn
Subject:	Powder horns (NMAS Classification)
Who:	James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose (Owner of heraldic arms on object)
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Description:	Powder-horn made of a large cow's horn, with a silver base-plate engraved with the arms of James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose
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