Lot 204
Perth - a Scottish provincial open salt
Auction: 13 February 2008 at 11:00 GMT
£1,080
Description
by James Cornfute of Perth circa 1775, marked IC, double headed eagle, IC, double headed eagle (makers marks in square punches), of shallow form with gilt interior, resting on three hoof feet
Dimensions
6cm diameter, 1.3oz
Footnote
Notes: While not the most prolific or well known Perth maker, Cornfute was a maker of some skill and has left some very high quality examples of his work. In the collection of Perth Museum and Art Gallery they have a wine funnel, snuff box and a pair of shoe buckles, all of which show the versatility and skill of this often over looked maker.