Ram's horn snuff mull

This snuff mull was presented to the Grand Committee of The Seven Incorporations of Dumfries by Captain Robert McDowall, formerly of the Dragoon Guards on 20th September 1822.   The large table snuff box is formed from a ram's horn and has an engraved plaque with the names of the Trades Deacons dated 10th September 1822. The tools, including a rake, hammer, brush and sifter spoon were used for taking snuff.   The property of the Seven Trades was auctioned on 8th April 1854 and became separated. Over the past 100 years these objects have been acquired by Dumfries Museum.
Object no :
DMTC18a-e
Collection :
Dumfries Seven Trades
Creator :
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Place of Production :
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Dimensions :
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Materials :
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Location :
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Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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