Silver cream jug made in the Canongate, Edinburgh

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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: 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]
  Jug, cream
  
• 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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