Lot 58

A George III bowl and cover

Auction: 16 August 2011 at 12:00 BST
£1,000
Description
James McKay, Edinburgh 1817, the hemispherical bowl of simple form raised on a stepped domed foot, with pull of domed cover with opening bud finial, both the body and cover with matching crest and motto
Dimensions
15.5cm high, 18.5cm diameter, 25oz
Footnote
Note: Wth crest of an eagle's head erased
below the motto SIC FIDEM TENEO = Thus I keep my faith. Unidentified crest recorded for DONALDSON, GLENEAGLES, M'FELL, MACKINLAY SCROGGS, WEDDERBURN and others
