Snuff spoon of carved bone

This carved bone snuff spoon dates from the early 19th century. It takes the form of a kilted Highlander to emphasise the Scots' fondness for snuff, or the 'sneeshin', as it was known.

Bone snuff-spoon in the form of a Highlander with a glengarry cap

Taking snuff could have an elaborate set of rituals. Instruments included a hammer to tap the snuff mull, a brush to remove any excess, a rake to even out the snuff and a spoon to take it.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-588-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NQ 260
Date:	Early 19th century
Material:	Bone
Dimensions:	95 mm H x 20 mm W
What:	Spoon, snuffspoon
Subject:	Tobacco pipes, snuff boxes (NMAS Classification)
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