Lot 273
A pair of George II cauldron salts
Auction: 16 August 2010 at 15:00 BST
£725
Description
Benjamin Coutts, Edinburgh 1758 - 1759, Assay Master Hugh Gordon, of simple outline with slight baluster bodies, the rim with simple fine semi spiralled gadrooning, raised on thee scroll supports with stepped hoof terminals (2)
Dimensions
55mm diameter, combined weight 4oz
Footnote
Notes: surviving items by Coutts are scarce due to his very short working career. He was made a Freeman in 1754 and died unexpectedly in the autumn of 1759.
References:
''Compendium of Scottish Silver II' R & J Dietert, listed page 415