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Scottish Silver "Luggie", Hamilton & Inches c1924
A very good quality Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Set made by the highly regarded firm of Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh.
The set comprising of a good quality silver bowl in the form of a Scottish "Luggie" and a rat-tailed silver dessert spoon.
A "Luggie" was an old Scottish milking pail typically made form oak staves and tied by wicker surrounds. This pail with two lugs (ears) to serve as handles.
Both items are hallmarked with the maker's mark "H&I" for Hamilton & Inches, the Scottish "thistle" sterling silver mark, the Edinburgh "castle" town mark and date letter. The bowl "T" for 1924/25, the spoon "S" for 1923/24.
The silver luggie has the name of the original owner nicely engraved "Heather Margaret Dawson". The spoon with her initials engraved "HMD".
The bowl measures 2 1/2" inches (65mm) in height and 3 3/4" inches (95mm) diameter at the top. The spoon 6 1/4" (160mm) in length.
The combined weight is 262.6g/9.26oz/8.44ozt.
They are in excellent condition.
A lovely, unusual item for the collector of Scottish Silver.
The are complete with the original fitted presentation case from Hamilton & Inches. The case in need of some attention, it is of reasonably good appearance but the corners are split at the joints, therefore in need of some restoration if desired.
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Tel : 0789 6411730
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The set comprising of a good quality silver bowl in the form of a Scottish "Luggie" and a rat-tailed silver dessert spoon.
A "Luggie" was an old Scottish milking pail typically made form oak staves and tied by wicker surrounds. This pail with two lugs (ears) to serve as handles.
Both items are hallmarked with the maker's mark "H&I" for Hamilton & Inches, the Scottish "thistle" sterling silver mark, the Edinburgh "castle" town mark and date letter. The bowl "T" for 1924/25, the spoon "S" for 1923/24.
The silver luggie has the name of the original owner nicely engraved "Heather Margaret Dawson". The spoon with her initials engraved "HMD".
The bowl measures 2 1/2" inches (65mm) in height and 3 3/4" inches (95mm) diameter at the top. The spoon 6 1/4" (160mm) in length.
The combined weight is 262.6g/9.26oz/8.44ozt.
They are in excellent condition.
A lovely, unusual item for the collector of Scottish Silver.
The are complete with the original fitted presentation case from Hamilton & Inches. The case in need of some attention, it is of reasonably good appearance but the corners are split at the joints, therefore in need of some restoration if desired.
Specialists in Antique Pocket Watches & Vintage Wristwatches, Jewellery, Silver (including Scottish Provincial),Good Quality Antiques & Works of Art.
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Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 22/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1924
George V Antiques Material Silver
Origin Scottish
Maker Hamilton & Inches
Item code as246a1172
Status Sold
£295.00
$375.36
€346.48
$
€
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Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Deveron Jewellers
By appointment only
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Tel : 0789 6411730
Non UK callers : +44 789 6411730
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