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Silver Monteith Bowl

James Cockburn, 1697–1698

Bowl used to hold feet of drinking-glasses cooling in water in the bowl, has unusual scallop-shell decoration. Later Monteiths used as punch bowls. Engraved with a coat of arms, probably Johnstone of Westerhall, early 18th century.

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Title of artwork, date

Silver Monteith Bowl, 1697–1698

Date supported

1966

Medium and material

Silver

Grant

1000

Total cost

2900

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