Silver, Coins & Medals, and Silver from the estate of Lorna Rossi of Walter H Willson - 29th April 2009

Lot 418

A rare Queen Anne Scottish "thistle" cup

Estimate £2,000 - £2,500

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Description

A rare Queen Anne Scottish "thistle" cup, with applied girdle, a calyx of beaded straps and a beaded scroll handle, initialled 'IB' over 'MC', below the rim, by John Seatone (assay master James Penman), Edinburgh 1702, 3in (7.5cm) high, 4.5oz.