How of Edinburgh - 30th October 2007

Lot 359

A rare late 17th century ascribed North Country tumbler

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £2200

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Description

A rare late 17th century ascribed North Country tumbler, scratched on the base with initials GH over EH, maker's mark Gd (gothic), probably for Charles Goldsborough, town mark a golden fleece struck twice for Leeds, 3in (7.7cm) dia, 31/4oz. See Jackson's Revised, p.463 for the maker's mark