Lot 82
Elgin - a rare Scottish provincial salver
Auction: 13 February 2008 at 11:00 GMT
Description
by Robert MacGregor of Elgin circa 1820, marked thistle, R.Mc.G, tree and baubles, baubles?, of shaped circular outline with raised moulded border, the well flat chased with scroll formed panels with foliate and flower head design, all raised on four double scroll and hoof feet, with original scratch weight to base
Dimensions
21.2cm diameter, 10.5oz
Footnote
Notes: Quality items by this maker are rare and so far this is the only recorded item of hollowware. His known work to date generally being smaller items of flatware. Confusion has surrounded this maker but the use of the tree and baubles mark does seem to suggest a working period in Elgin.
Reference: For full details of this maker see 'Moray Provincial silversmiths and their marks' GP Moss