AN ASSEMBLED GEORGE II SCOTTISH SILVER TEA SERVICE AND SALVER
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AN ASSEMBLED GEORGE II SCOTTISH SILVER TEA SERVICE AND SALVER

THE KETTLE MARK OF JOHN MAIN, EDINBURGH, 1731; THE SUGAR BOWL AND CREAM JUG MARK OF ROBERT HOPE, EDINBURGH, 1743; THE SALVER MARK OF WILLIAM AYTOUN, EDINBURGH, 1744

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AN ASSEMBLED GEORGE II SCOTTISH SILVER TEA SERVICE AND SALVER
THE KETTLE MARK OF JOHN MAIN, EDINBURGH, 1731; THE SUGAR BOWL AND CREAM JUG MARK OF ROBERT HOPE, EDINBURGH, 1743; THE SALVER MARK OF WILLIAM AYTOUN, EDINBURGH, 1744
The kettle-on-stand bullet form, on three scroll and hoof feet, with central hanging burner; the sugar bowl circular, on a circular foot, the cream jug ovoid on three scroll and paw feet, each with shaped border engraved with shells, scrolls and flowers, also engraved on bodies with a crest and motto; the salver circular, on four tab feet, the border with shells and scrolls, the field engraved with a later coat-of-arms, also engraved under base with scratch weight 34=6, each marked
The salver 13 in. (33 cm.) diameter, the kettle 13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high; 100 oz. (3,111 gr.) (4)