Scottish Ladle - Edinburgh or Provincial?
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:19 am
by piette
I have a small silver ladle (6" length) and I am unsure as to whether it is from Edinburgh or is provincial. It is hallmarked as shown with a George III mark, the thistle mark and a makers mark which appears to be 'RK' although no date letter or Edinburgh town mark. I am wondering if it is possibly by Robert Kerr (c1820) from Edinburgh or if it is provincial...
Regards,
Piette
Re: Scottish Ladle - Edinburgh or Provincial?
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:31 pm
by carlislepaul
Piette
Not an expert but Richard Turners CD and Directory of Scottish provincial marks gives me to believe this is Richard KEAY of Perth 1791-1825. He is recorded with this combination, which is standard Edinburgh small work marks.
Robert KERR is recorded as a Glasgow maker 2nd half 19th century, I have never seen his mark.
I maybe proved wrong, but am willing to learn.
Regards
Paul
Re: Scottish Ladle - Edinburgh or Provincial?
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:04 am
by MCB
Hello Paul
There is a Glasgow mark of 1885 attributed to Robert Kerr in the second column of page 575 of Jackson's book. It comprised RE in a corner clipped rectangle with the initials sans serif.
Regards
Mike