Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26th October 2016
Lot 1113
An early 19th century Scottish silver mustard pot
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £650
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Description
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.