Dumfries - a scarce Scottish provincial marrow scoop
£370
Auction: 13 February 2008 at 11:00 GMT
Description
by John Dalziel (probably) of Dumfries, circa 1786, marked ID (in oval), thistle, duty head, of conventional double scoop form, the central section of waisted form, the larger scoop engraved with initials JJ in foliate script
Dimensions
25.5cm long, 1.5oz
Footnote
Notes:
It has been unable to trace this makers mark at the Edinburgh Assay Office and this with the combination of only part Edinburgh marks (castle and date letter lacking) suggest a provincial manufacture.
The makers punch ID within an oval punch bears a striking resemblance to that of John Dalziel of Dumfries. John Dalziel's mark is almost exclusively found in connection with his partnership with Archibald Dalziel and seen as 'A&I.D' in a large scalloped punch.
Items featuring either of these marks are rare and a probable attribution to J Dalziel for this item is possible as this punch has been seen in conjunction with the known A&I.D punch.
This was noted on the mustard pot sold by these rooms 7th December 2005 lot 349, where the A&I.D punch was struck to the cover and ID (within an oval) struck twice to foot rim.