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The crest and motto are those of Hay of Alderston, Co. Haddington, Scotland
MAKER'S MARK OF ALEXANDER GAIRDNER, EDINBURGH, 1763
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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SCOTTISH SILVER CANDLESTICKS
Maker's mark of Alexander Gairdner, Edinburgh, 1763
Each on shaped square bases with shells at each corner, rising to a fluted knopped stem, the spool-form socket with shaped square nozzle, the fluted rim with shells on each corner, one side of base engraved with a crest and motto, each marked under base
7in. (19.7cm.) high; 69oz. 10dwt. (2175gr.)
Gairdner, Alexander (4)
Maker's mark of Alexander Gairdner, Edinburgh, 1763
Each on shaped square bases with shells at each corner, rising to a fluted knopped stem, the spool-form socket with shaped square nozzle, the fluted rim with shells on each corner, one side of base engraved with a crest and motto, each marked under base
7in. (19.7cm.) high; 69oz. 10dwt. (2175gr.)
Gairdner, Alexander (4)