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Pair of provincial shoe buckles

William Scott, c. 1780

The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Dundee

William Scott was Dundee's outstanding silversmith at the end of the 18th century. These buckles are crisp in form with curbed rectangular open work and great attention to detail. Shoe buckles from this period are rare and these are the first ones by Scott to enter Dundee's collection. They will compliment other works by Scott including cutlery, a sugar vase, a communion plate and a pierced cake basket.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Pair of provincial shoe buckles, c. 1780

Date supported

2008

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

Width: 8 cm

Grant

414

Total cost

552

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