Coconut Cup With Silver Mounts by William Scott the Elder

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Coconut Cup With Silver Mounts

SilversmithMade by William Scott the Elder (Aberdeen, Scotland, active c.1670 - 1699)

Datec.1670

Object NameCup

Mediumsilver and coconut

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsHeight: 18.9 cm
Base: Diameter: 9.6 cm
Rim: Diameter: 10.2 cm
Weight: 353.19gm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1976 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG001038

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About MeThe cup is presently attributed to William Scott the elder who was admitted as goldsmith Burgess in 1666. He was elected Deacon of the Hammermen in 1673 and 1678 and again in 1685. In 1688 his name appears heading a list of Banff hammermen and he appears to have left Aberdeen around 1690 to live in Banff. Stylistically the cup is similar to earlier cups and it is possible that it was reconstructed by Scott from a previous piece of work.
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Working in Aberdeen before moving to Banff, William Scott the Elder was elected Deacon of the Hammermen in 1673, 1678 and 1685. This cup may have been reconstructed by Scott from a previous piece.