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The crest is that of Chalmers of Aberdeenshire
MAKER'S MARKS OF JAMES ERSKINE, ABERDEEN, CIRCA 1800
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A pair of Scottish Provincial silver-mounted horn beakers
maker's marks of James Erskine, Aberdeen, circa 1800
Each of tapering cylindrical form, the silver foot and rim partly scalloped and reeded and applied silver shield-shaped plaque, engraved with crest, motto and initials 'C.C.'
6¼in. (16cm) high
marked on rim, foot and shield (2)
maker's marks of James Erskine, Aberdeen, circa 1800
Each of tapering cylindrical form, the silver foot and rim partly scalloped and reeded and applied silver shield-shaped plaque, engraved with crest, motto and initials 'C.C.'
6¼in. (16cm) high
marked on rim, foot and shield (2)