A GEORGE III SCOTTISH SILVER TWO HANDLE TRAY

MARK OF J. W. HOWDEN & CO., EDINBURGH, 1819

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A GEORGE III SCOTTISH SILVER TWO HANDLE TRAY
MARK OF J. W. HOWDEN & CO., EDINBURGH, 1819
Oval with gadrooned rim and reeded loop handles springing from leaves, raised on four bracket feet, the center engraved with a crest and motto under elaborate drapery mantle, marked on underside
25 1⁄2 in. (64.6 cm.) long, over handles
98 oz. 12 dwt. (3,066 gr.)

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Lot Essay

The crest and motto are Hamilton of Dalzell presumably for General John Hamilton, 6th of Dalzell and 11th of Orbieston (1742-1834), a distinguished solider who fought in the army of the East India Company and in the Peninsula War. He was knighted and created a baronet. He was succeeded by his grandson in 1886.

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