Lot 118
A George II Scottish silver waiter,
The Drambuie Collection Part II
Auction: 27 January 2006 at 10:00 GMT
£1,016
Description
with marks for Edinburgh 1734, maker James Taitt, assay master Archibald Ure, of shaped circular form, with pie-crust moulded border on three hoof feet
Dimensions
Diameter 19cm, 9.5oz
Footnote
Note:
It is known that a jeweller and silversmith called 'Tate' accompanied Prince Charles Edward Stuart back to France in 1746 and it is tempting to think it might have been the maker of this waiter. See also lot 119.