A Scottish Silver-Mounted Cowhorn Flask
Lot 205
A Scottish Silver-Mounted Cowhorn Flask
Edinburgh Silver Hallmarks, Maker's Mark Of George McHattie, Dated 1855
Sold for £ 312 (US$ 436) inc. premium

Lot Details
A Scottish Silver-Mounted Cowhorn Flask
Edinburgh Silver Hallmarks, Maker's Mark Of George McHattie, Dated 1855
Formed from a section of polished natural cowhorn with basal mount (suspension ring missing) turned with concentric circles, and threaded domed silver cap with turned finial, engraved 'A Family memorial 1690. Revd. L.T. Edwards. To James Burdett. AD. 1855.', and opening to reveal a cork stopper with ring handle, and with a silver ring for suspension
32 cm.
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