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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