Lot Essay
A fine silver bullet-shaped teapot also made by Coline Allan was sold, Christie's Scotland, 25 November 1997, Lot 119
MAKER'S MARK OF COLINE ALLAN, ABERDEEN, CIRCA 1750
Details
A George II Scottish Silver salver
maker's mark of Coline Allan, Aberdeen, circa 1750
Shaped circular on four hoof feet, with indented and fluted border, engraved with crest and motto, engraved to reverse with contemporary initials 'J E, J A, G' and with original scratch weight '16 = 8'
9.1/4in. (23.5cm.) diameter
marked under base, two mark: CA; ABD
16oz.
maker's mark of Coline Allan, Aberdeen, circa 1750
Shaped circular on four hoof feet, with indented and fluted border, engraved with crest and motto, engraved to reverse with contemporary initials 'J E, J A, G' and with original scratch weight '16 = 8'
9.1/4in. (23.5cm.) diameter
marked under base, two mark: CA; ABD
16oz.