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Silver cream jug made in the Canongate, Edinburgh

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Postcard of Silver cream jug made in the Canongate, Edinburgh.
000-100-001-070-C
© National Museums Scotland

Silver cream jug made in the Canongate, Edinburgh

This cream jug, dating from around 1740, was made by Colin Mitchell in the Burgh of Canongate, now part of Edinburgh. Mitchell was one of the finest goldsmiths in the Canongate in the 18th century.

The sides of the jug are chased and lightly engraved with leafy scrolls and naturalistic flowers and leaves.


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Online ID: 000-100-001-070-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 1143
Date: Around 1740
c. 1740
Material: Silver. Inscription: CM [twice]; [Canongate mark]
Dimensions: 67 mm H x 175 mm L x 87 mm W
What: Jug, cream
Subject: Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who: Colin Mitchell, Canongate, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Canongate
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Description: Silver cream jug on three legs with hoof feet, the sides chased with leafy scrolls and naturalistic flowers and leaves, by Colin Mitchell, Canongate, c. 1740
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