Thistle cup made in Edinburgh, 1706-07

This silver thistle cup was made in 1706-7 by Alexander Kincaid, a silversmith in Edinburgh. Thistle cups - so called because of their shape - were unique to Scotland.

This side of the cup is inscribed 'Andrew Tod'.

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Online ID:	000-100-000-971-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 791
Date:	1706 - 1707 1706-7
Material:	Silver. Inscription: AK over a winged cherub's head [in a heart-shaped punch]; castle; B; P [in a heart-shaped punch]; in centre: IM [script]; ANDREW TOD [gothic]
Dimensions:	76 mm H x 86 mm D (rim) x 51 mm D (base)
What:	Cup, thistle
Subject:	Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Alexander Kincaid, Edinburgh (Silversmith) Andrew Tod James Penman, assay master
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Silver thistle cup by Alexander Kincaid, Edinburgh, 1706 - 1707, inscribed "Andrew Tod" in gothic letters
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