A Victorian Scottish silver presentation ewer

MAKER'S MARKS OF MCKAY, CUNNINGHAM & CO., EDINBURGH, 1867

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A Victorian Scottish silver presentation ewer
maker's marks of McKay, Cunningham & Co., Edinburgh, 1867
Of baluster form on spreading circular foot, with beaded borders, the upper border chased and embossed with ribbon-tied garlands on a matted ground, above engraved panels of foliage above a band of Greek key with embossed paterae between above a band of chased stiff palm leaves, the spout with cast Bacchus mask, domed hinged cover with baluster finial and scrolled thumbpiece, the elongated scroll handle terminating in a scrolled rosette, engraved with presentation inscription under spout
11in. (28cm) high
marked under base and on cover
(27oz.)
Engraved
The inscription reads 'Presented to George Johnston Esq, by the Family of the Late David Landale Esq, Lindifferon, in recognition of his services as one of The Trustees on Their Father's Estate, 1867'

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