Silver Box-Thistle & Fleur de Lis -Scottish?

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pdx57
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Silver Box-Thistle & Fleur de Lis -Scottish?

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Round silver box with a crown on top, thistle at the bottom and two shields(signifying a marriage possibly)? Hallmarks have been a challenge can anyone identify? thanks very much!
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Gorgoni
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Re: Silver Box-Thistle & Fleur de Lis -Scottish?

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I can't pass any judgement on the veracity of the piece or its marks, but these arms came together in April 1558 when Mary Queen of Scots married the French Dauphin Henry. Combined, they became the Royal Arms of Scotland (1559-60) see:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File ... -1560).svg
pdx57
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Re: Silver Box-Thistle & Fleur de Lis -Scottish?

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THANK YOU!!
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