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A superb, Georgian Scottish Provincial Silver Toddy (sauce or cream) Ladle made in Aberdeen by James Erskine and dating from c1795. James Erskine is recorded in Jackson's Silver as working in Aberdeen c1792 to 1818. It is marked with the the maker's Aberdeen marks, the letter "E" alongside the "hand & dagger" and "three turrets". It has the initial W on the handle. The ladle measures approximately 6 1/2" inches (170mm) in length. The weight is 23.4g. A nice, rare Scottish Silver Ladle.

A very nice Scottish Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle made by Charles Murray of Perth and dating from c1820. Charles Murray is recorded in Jackson's Silver as working in Perth c1816 to 1825. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark "CM" (twice) for Charles Murray and the double headed eagle (twice) the Perth town mark. The ladle is in excellent condition. It measures approximately 6 1/2" inches (140mm) in length. The weight is 28.3g.

A superb English Britannia standard silver gilt Whisky Tumbler Cup complete with the original fitted presentation case. This lovely item is made from Britannia silver, a higher grade of silver than the more common sterling silver. Britannia silver was originally introduced in 1697 because sterling silver coins were being melted by silversmiths for use, thus causing a shortage of coins. In England, an Act of Parliament was passed stating that after 26 March 1697 silver must be made of the higher Britannia grade. Sterling silver was reintroduced from 1 June 1720, and thereafter Britannia silver has remained an optional standard for hallmarking in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The tumbler is hallmarked with the maker's mark FH for Francis Howard, 958 and Britannia for Britannia standard silver, the Sheffield rose town mark and date letter N for 2012. Also the optional Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee mark. It measures approximately 60mm in diameter, 45mm in height and the weight is 88.7g. A really nice item, it would make an excellent gift. Great for someone to enjoy a dram of whisky (or gin, vodka, rum) on a special occasion.

A very good quality, Antique, William IV, Scottish Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box made in by James Nasmyth of Edinburgh and dating from c1836. Scottish made snuff boxes are relatively rare and this is a very nice example. The box has the Russian Imperial Monogram of Tsar Nicholas on the lid and possibly was made for the Russian Emperor Nicholas I (1796-1855). He reigned as Emperor of Russia from 1825 to 1855. The inside of the base is hallmarked with the Monarch's Head duty mark, the Scottish thistle silver mark, the maker's mark JN for James Nasmyth, the Edinburgh castle town mark and date letter E for 1836/37. The inside of the lid similarly hallmarked. The exterior of the box with lovely engine turned engraving to all the sides. The lid with with an applied white gold and enamel crowned initial inset H set with diamonds, rubies and an emerald. The box measures approximately 87mm x 58mm x 25mm. The weight is 170.6g/6.01oz/5.48ozt. We always have a good selection of fine quality antique snuff boxes in stock.

A very nice and rare Scottish Provincial Silver Wine Funnel Stand by Robert Keay, Perth c1840. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark "RK" (x 2) for Robert Keay and the double headed eagle Perth town mark. A nice, rare Scottish Silver Wine Funnel Stand in excellent condition. It measures 4" inches (100mm) in diameter. The weight is 84.15g. We always have a good selection of Scottish Provincial Silver in stock.

A good quality, very impressive George V, Scottish Sterling Silver Tea Service made in Glasgow and dating from c1927. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark "JM", the Lion Rampant and Scottish thistle sterling silver marks, the Glasgow town mark and date letter "e" for 1927/28. The three piece tea set comprising of teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug. The teapot measures 220mm in height. The total weight is 1046g. This tea set is in excellent condition.

A very nice Scottish Provincial Silver Soup Ladle by Robert Keay, Perth c1840. Robert Keay II is recorded as working in Perth c1839 - 1856. The ladle is hallmarked with the maker's mark "RK" (x4) for Robert Keay and the double headed eagle (x3), the Perth town mark. There is an engraved initial “R” (see photo). A nice, rare Scottish Silver Soup Ladle in excellent condition. It measures 13 1/2" inches (345mm) in length. It has a lovely large bowl measuring 4 1/4" inches (110mm) in width. The weight is 220.5g/7.78oz/7.09ozt We always have a good selection of Scottish Provincial Silver in stock.

A rare, Scottish Provincial Silver Soup Ladle made in Dundee by Alexander Cameron and dating from 1827. Cameron is recorded in Jackson's Silver as working in Dundee c1818 to 1840. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark CAM/ERON and DUN/DEE for Alexander Cameron, Dundee, alongside Edinburgh assay marks the Edinburgh castle town mark, Scottish thistle silver mark, the Monarch's Head duty mark and date letter V for 1827/28. The ladle is in very good condition. The ladle measures 14" inches (350mm) in length. The weight is 204.8g/7.22oz/6.58ozt

A GOOD SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SPOON, FOWLER, ELGIN, c1795. A very good Scottish Provincial Silver Dessert Spoon made by Charles Fowler of Elgin. The spoon marked with the maker's mark CF, the town mark ELN for Elgin and the letter D. Charles fowler is recorded as working in Elgin around 1790-1800. The spoon is in excellent condition. It measures approximately 7 1/4" inches (185mm) in length. The weight is approximately 31.4g. A nice spoon for the collector of Scottish Provincial Elgin silver.

GOOD QUALITY, ANTIQUE SCOTTISH STERLING SILVER BASKET, EDINBURGH c1897. A good quality, Antique, Victorian, Scottish Sterling Silver Basket made by Brook & Son (formerly of George Street, Edinburgh) and dating from c1897. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark "B&S" for Brook & Son, the Scottish "thistle" Sterling Silver mark, the Edinburgh "Castle" town mark and date letter "q" for 1897/98. It measures 5 3/4" inches (145mm) in width. It stands 6 1/4" inches (160mm) in height (to the top of the raised handle). The weight is 223.6g/7.88oz/7.18ozt. It is in excellent condition. A lovely addition to any silver collection.

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ENGLISH SILVER CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION TROWEL, KILMARNOCK c1877. An important, Scottish interest, Victorian Silver Ceremonial Presentation Trowel made by James Dixon & Son, Sheffield and dating from c1877. The trowel is hallmarked with the maker's mark "JD&S" for James Dixon & Son, the monarch's head duty mark (Queen Victoria), the Lion Passant silver mark, the Sheffield town mark and date letter "K" for 1877/78. This trowel was presented to a member of an important Ayrshire family Neil Colquhoun Campbell (Sheriff of Ayrshire). It bears the following inscription: "Presented to N C Campbell Esq., Sheriff Principal of Ayrshire, on the occasion of his laying The Memorial Stone of Grange Free Church Kilmarnock, Dec 29. 1877." This is a lovely example of a very good quality presentation trowel that is in very good condition. It measures approximately 13 1/4" inches (340mm) in length overall. The blade approximately 7 3/4" inches (195mm). Provenance : This presentation trowel was presented to a member of an important Ayrshire family the Campbells of Barnhill. The family included: Humphrey Walter Campbell of Crosslet (Sheriff-Substitute of Dumbartonshire) (1782-1864) and Neil Colquhoun Campbell (Sheriff of Ayrshire) (1813-1883) Humphrey Walter Campbell of Crosslet, was born at Dumbarton on the 4th of March 1782. He was appointed Registrar of Sasines for the counties of Argyll and Dumbarton in 1810, and was created Sheriff-Substitute for Dumbartonshire in 1820. He died at Crosslet House on the 15th of May, 1864, aged 82. Neil Colquhoun Campbell of Barnhill, was born on the 17th of October, 1813. He was appointed Sheriff of Ayrshire. He married Mary Paterson, daughter of William Orr Paterson of Montgomerie, Ayrshire. He died on the 3rd of April, 1883, and the Barnhill estate passed to his daughter, Annie Colquhoun Campbell. There is an imposing Memorial to the Campbells of Barnhill situated at the western edge of Dumbarton Cemetery.

A RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER SNUFF BOX, GEORGE III, c1815. A nice, Antique, George III, English Silver Snuff Box. The box was made in London and dates from c1815. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark "WE", the Leopard's Head Crowned London town mark, the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Monarch's Head duty mark and the date letter "U" for 1815/16. The curved box has nice reeded decoration and a family crest to the lid. The box in good condition overall, but has some minor indents and wear as can be expected given the age. The box measures approximately 72mm x 30mm x 12mm. The weight is 36.9g