Silver-mounted coconut cup

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This silver-mounted coconut cup was made by Robert Fullarton of Bartanholme. It was presented as a prize for target shooting at Kilwinning in Ayrshire in 1746.

The silver rim is engraved 'The prize of butts at Kilwinning made and sett out by Robert Fullarton of Bartanholme. Esqr. For the year 1746'. The coconut has been polished and fixed onto a turned wooden base.

Leisure time and wealth increased in 18th century Scotland, particularly for the middle classes. People were able to enjoy sports more often and there was an increasing belief that exercise was necessary for a healthy life.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-788-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.SJ 59
• Date: 1746
  Around 1746
  
• Material: Coconut; silver; wood, turned. Inscription: THE PRIZE OF BUTTS AT KILWINNING MADE AND SETT OUT BY ROBERT FULLARTON OF BARTANHOMLE. ESQR. FOR THE YEAR 1746
  Cup
  
• Dimensions: 135 mm H x 75 mm Dia (Base); 90 mm Dia (Rim)
  
• What: Cup
  
• Subject: Drinking vessels and jugs (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Robert Fullarton of Bartanholme (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Kilwinning
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver-mounted coconut cup of polished nut on a wooden base, engraved `The prize of butts at Kilwinning made and sett out by Robert Fullarton of Bartanholme. Esqr. For the year 1746'
  
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