SILVER - 31st October 2007

Lot 1233A

A rare late 17th century Scottish mounted yew-wood quaich

Estimate £1,200 - £1,600 | Hammer £1400

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Description

A rare late 17th century Scottish mounted yew-wood quaich, of coopered construction with willow banding, the centre with a domed silver boss engraved with a stiff leaf border and central monogram "ASF", the lug mounts with formal engraving c.1690, 7.35in (18.5cm) wide, overall.

Provenance purchased from How of Edinburgh.