Late 18th-Century Primitive Scottish Antique Horn Tobacco Snuff Box Dated “1799”

A late 18th-century Scottish antique snuff box made from bovine horn with a wooden lod and leather carry handle.

The horn bears scratch carved decoration with a date of “1799” and verso the initial “G” ser within a lozenge-shaped border. Other initials are inscribed but are difficult to read. The end upright also bears the symbol of a cross.

Provenance – Found in the Borders of England and Scotland.

Condition – Please refer to the images. There is surface wear. The leather carry-handle is broken but could be easily replaced if required.

Size – Height 7 cm  x Max Width at the base 10 cm x Depth 4 cm (2 3/4″ x 4″ x 1 9/16)