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Thistle cup made in Glasgow, 1709-10

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Postcard of Thistle cup made in Glasgow, 1709-10.
000-100-001-146-C
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Thistle cup made in Glasgow, 1709-10

This silver thistle cup was made by the Glasgow goldsmith John Luke. It is dated 1709-10. Thistle cups were so-called because of their shape and were unique to Scotland.

The initials 'I/SG' are engraved opposite the cup handle and may be of a husband and wife.

John Luke was a member of a remarkable family of Glasgow goldsmiths, who were also involved in a wide variety of other businesses, such as soapworks and an iron foundry.


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Online ID: 000-100-001-146-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 1469
Date: 1709 - 1710
1709-10
Material: Silver. Inscription: On underside of base: I [in a heart-shaped punch]; arms of Glasgow; D; on front: I / SG [large script]
Dimensions: 88 mm H x 83 mm D
What: Cup, thistle / mug, thistle
Subject: Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who: John Luke, junior, Glasgow (Silversmith)
Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Event:
Description: Silver thistle cup or mug by John Luke, junior, Glasgow, 1709 - 1710, inscribed "I SG" on the front
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