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Strawberry Dish

Mungo Yorstoun, 1717

The dish has been raised from a single piece of flat plate and has a part fluted circular form, on rim foot, engraved with crest and motto. The piece is heavily made with a scratch weight of 19oz 8d, which is typical of the quality of much Edinburgh plate, combining strength with simple form.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Strawberry Dish, 1717

Date supported

2002

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

Diameter: 22 cm

Grant

4700

Total cost

18800

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