Mustard spoon

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This silver mustard spoon was part of a service assembled by several generations of the MacLeod of Geanies. The spoon was made in the late 18th century in Calcutta by Hamilton and Co., using a king's pattern design by Morton of Edinburgh.

Mustard spoon, English fiddle thread and shell pattern, associated with the family of Sheriff Donald MacLeod of Geanies, Ross-shire : by Hamilton and Co., Calcutta

Items in the service are thought to have been commissioned by Duncan MacLeod, a lieutenant-general in the Bengal Army, and his son Donald Friel Macleod, a prominent administrator in the Indian Civil Service.

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• Online ID: 000-100-045-895-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 1615.185
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: A; H & Co; elephant
  Spoon, mustard
  
• Dimensions: 115 mm L
  
• What: Spoon, mustard
  
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• Who: Hamilton and Co., Calcutta (Maker)
  MacLeod of Geanies (Owner)
  
• Where: India, Calcutta
  
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