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Small Ewer

SilversmithMade by James Gordon (Aberdeen, Scotland, active c.1766 - 1806)

Datec. 1770

Object NameEwer

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsMaximum: Height: 16.8 cm
Base: Diameter: 6.8 cm
Weight: 231.85gm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1981 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG001041

Keywords

About MeJames Gordon was apprenticed in 1759-60 to Coline Allan, who was one of Aberdeen's leading goldsmiths. He was admitted to the Hammermen Incorporation in 1766 and took a number of apprentices over the next 27 years including Benjamin Lumsden and William Jamieson. He seems to have run a flourishing business both as a jeweller and goldsmith, and produced prolific quantities of work.

Plain urn shape ewer; substantial curved spout which echoes the fine tapering handle. Round foot.

The engraved crest and motto was previously thought to belong to Christopher Lundin, Lundin of that Ilk, Kennoway, Fife, but has recently been identified as the crest of Harry Lumsden of Auchindore (the Lumsdens of Cushnie and Pitcaple Castle).