made in Calcutta, India

Mustard spoon (back), associated with MacLeods of Geanies, Ross-shire

This is the front of a silver mustard spoon associated with the MacLeods of Geanies in Ross-shire. Dated 1817, the spoon is part of a service assembled by several generations of the family.

The spoon was made in Calcutta by Hamilton and Co, using a king's pattern design by Morton of Edinburgh. The back is stamped with the maker's initials, 'A/H&Co.'

Scotland not only provided India with soldiers and colonial administrators. With restricted opportunities at home, aspiring craftsmen found it necessary to expand their horizons.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-788-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 1615.72
Date:	1817
Material:	Silver. Inscription: MORTON; Edinburgh; 1817; A / H&Co. / Elephant (Hamilton & Co, Calcutta); Sun in splendour
Dimensions:	115 mm approx L
What:	Spoon, mustard
Subject:
Who:	Hamilton and Co., Calcutta (Additional maker) Morton, Edinburgh (Maker) Sheriff Donald MacLeod (Owner)
Where:	Ross-shire, Geanies Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	One of 3 mustard spoons from a King's pattern service associated with the family of Sheriff Donald MacLeod of Geanies, Ross-shire : by Morton, Edinburgh, 1817
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