Lot 206

MONTROSE - A SILVER AND WOODEN FREEDOM CASKET
JAMES REID & Co., GLASGOW 1913





Scottish Works of Art & Whisky
Auction: 16 August 2023 at 11:00 BST
£454
Description
of rectangular outline, Celtic knotwork detail throughout with Celtic knot bosses, the hinged lid with the Montrose Coat of Arms, a silver presentation plaque to the front with engraved inscription '...Freedom of the Burgh conferred upon Mrs. Helen Wyllie, daughter of Rev. Alexander Keith D.D. St.Cyrus and widow of James Wyllie Merchant London 17th June 1914' with twin loop handles, raised on four stepped feet
Dimensions
23.5cm wide




