Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26 Oct 2016
An early 19th century Scottish silver mustard pot
An early 19th century Scottish silver mustard pot,
by J. Mackay, Edinburgh no date letter, circa 1830,
shaped circular form, embossed foliate decoration on a matted background, leaf capped scroll handle, the domed cover with a foliate finial, on a pierced foliate foot, the underside engraved with the crest of Glenorchy, height 8.8cm, approx. weight 8.4oz.
Provenance: John Campbell, MP, Lord Glenorchy, and thence by descent to the present owner.