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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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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