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Thistle cup

Hugh Ross I, c. 1710

This rare Tain cup is engraved with two sets of initials: AS, which may refer to Arthur Sutherland, minister of Edderton; and CM, possibly those of Ross's father-in-law Charles Manson.

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Title of artwork, date

Thistle cup, c. 1710

Date supported

2013

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

H 4.4 cm x D 4.8 cm, W 53.7g

Grant

9200

Total cost

27600

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