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Silver-mounted snuff box, made of ivory and wood

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Silver-mounted snuff box, made of ivory and wood
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This silver-mounted snuff box, made of ivory and wood, is inscribed 'JAMES FERGUSON, 1754'. Snuff-taking, known as sneeshin, was very popular in Scotland at this time.

The box has a tight fitting lid to keep the snuff dry.

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