Thistle cup made in Edinburgh, 1703-04

This is the side view of a silver thistle cup made in 1703-4 by George Scott, a silversmith in Edinburgh. Thistle cups, so called because their bowls resemble a thistle head, were unique to Scotland.

The cup has a plain moulded band around the body and an 's' shaped handle.

Thistle cups occur in a variety of sizes and were made in most areas where silversmiths were working.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-771-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 1044
Date:	1703 - 1704 1703-4
Material:	Silver. Inscription: GS; [Edinburgh mark]; P [in a heart punch]; on body: A a star G / E a star F [all enclosed in a shield]
Dimensions:	76 mm H x 79 mm D (rim) x 51 mm D (base)
What:	Cup, thistle
Subject:	Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who:	George Scott, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description:	Silver thistle cup with a plain moulded band round the body, by George Scott, Edinburgh, 1703 - 1704, engraved with a shield
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