Mug

This silver mug was made by the Inverness silversmith John Baillie. It dates from around 1740.

One of a pair of silver mugs by John Baillie, Inverness, c. 1740

Inverness craftsmen used a variety of town marks including simple contractions such as INS or INVS. From the mid 18th century the mark of a camel starts to appear. The camel was taken from the town coat of arms.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-181-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MEQ 1575
Date:	Around 1740 c. 1740
Material:	Silver
Dimensions:	84 mm H x 107 mm L (across handles); rim 75 mm D; base 53 mm D
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Subject:	Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who:	John Baillie, Inverness (Silversmith)
Where:	Scotland, Inverness-shire, Inverness
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