Scottish Silver from the Lindsay Collection

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November 05, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 57

Lot 57

Pair of George II Scottish Silver Salt Cellars, James Mitchelson, Edinburgh, 1744

Pair of George II Scottish Silver Salt Cellars, James Mitchelson, Edinburgh, 1744
Lot 57 Details
Pair of George II Scottish Silver Salt Cellars, James Mitchelson, Edinburgh, 1744

with one blue glass liner
diameter 2.9 in — 7.4 cm
5 oz. — 154 grams
assaymaster Hugh Gordon

Estimate $250-$350

Realised: $300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Pair of George II Scottish Silver Salt Cellars, James Mitchelson, Edinburgh, 1744
  • Pair of George II Scottish Silver Salt Cellars, James Mitchelson, Edinburgh, 1744
  • Pair of George II Scottish Silver Salt Cellars, James Mitchelson, Edinburgh, 1744
Provenance:

J.H. Bourdon-Smith, London, 1983

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with a crest and motto 'VIGILANTIA ROBUR VOLUPTAS'; minor dents; otherwise in substantially good condition; marks under the bellies are a little worn

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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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