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Thistle cup made in Inverness, c. 1715

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Thistle cup made in Inverness, c. 1715
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Thistle cups - so called because their bowls resemble a thistle head - were unique to Scotland. This silver example, dating from around 1715, was made in Inverness by William MacLean.

The body is engraved, '1715, DML'.

Early goldsmiths in Inverness were in the rather curious position of being members of the Merchants Guild, as the craft had been left out when the Incorporated Trades were established. This was amended in 1709 when goldsmiths became part of the Hammermen.

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