Lot 290
Glasgow - a Scottish provincial George II waiter
Auction: 16 August 2010 at 15:00 BST
Description
Robert Luke of Glasgow c1740, marked RL (in shaped punch), S (in shaped punch), RL (in shaped punch), Glasgow town mark, of shaped circular border with arch and crescent border, the centre with chased band of shell, scroll and floral displays, with crest to centre, raised of double scroll and hoof feet
Dimensions
21cm diameter, 10.5oz
Footnote
Notes: while the Glasgow townmark varies little in style and presentation through makers and indeed time periods, this representation is extremely rare. Still following the tree, fish, bell and ring components of the standard mark (taken from the town arms) it is here represented in segments within the punch cartouche, rather than the truer representation from the town arms.
This variety has only been rarely noted and for a very short time span.
Heraldry: with crest and motto of an eagle/falcon rousant with arrow in bend sinister most likely for THACKERAY or THACKRAY
References:
'Compendium of Scottish Silver II' R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 46, listed page 434