Lot 232
FORRES – A SCARCE SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL DESSERT SPOON
J & P RIACH
Auction: Day Two | Thursday 20 August from 10am | Lots 199 - 555
Description
Marked I, I&PR FORRES, I, of Old English pattern with script initial L to terminal
Dimensions
17.2cm long, 30.8g
Footnote
Although any work by John & Patrick Riach of Forres can be considered rare it must be this combination of makers and town mark that is the rarest. It is assumed it replaced their much more commonly and recognisable Tower mark which is often seen struck in a state of damage.