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Menu Holder by William Robb
Monogram Menu Holder
Menu Holder by William Robb
Menu Holder by William Robb

Monogram Menu Holder

Maker (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1851 - 1927)
Date1894 - 1895
Object NameHolder
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: height 5.5cm × length 6.5cm × width 4.8cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 2010 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011387
About MeA Scottish provincial silver Menu Holder by William Robb of Ballater, marked ROBB, KO'N, Edinburgh 1894 - 1895. It consists of two conjoined initials CC formed the obverse with sprung clip behind, raised on a simple flared base.

This menu holder is a very rare example of a piece made by William Robb at Kincardine O'Neil. He set up his business in the town after briefly training and working in Aberdeen. Although he was only there for a short period of time he registered his first official and 'local' hallmarks there. He is and was a well regarded Scottish silversmith and is more commonly known as Robb of Ballater.