National Museum of Scotland - European Silver Photos

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National Museum of Scotland new wing. Edinburgh, Scotland.Gilt silver standing salt with figure on cover with rose maker's mark from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Gilt silver cups from London & Germany at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Gilt silver peg tankard by Jan Reimers of Bergen, Norway at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
National Museum of Scotland new wing (1998) (George IV Bridge at Chambers St.). Edinburgh, Scotland. Architect: Gordon Benson & Alan Forsyth.Gilt silver standing salt with figure on cover (1562-3) with rose maker's mark from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Gilt silver cups (1600-1640) from London (2 on left) & Germany (5 on right) at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Gilt silver peg tankard (c1665) by Jan Reimers of Bergen, Norway at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver toilet boxes with scenes from Greek mythology from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver vessels with arms of Earls of Moray from London & Edinburgh at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver pilgrim bottles with arms of 6th Earl of Moray prob. from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Gilt silver tankard with narcissus by Benedict Clausen of Danzig at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver toilet boxes with scenes from Greek mythology (c1680) from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver vessels with arms of Earls of Moray (1680-1725) from London & Edinburgh at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver pilgrim bottles with arms of 6th Earl of Moray (c1700) prob. from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Gilt silver tankard with narcissus (c1700) by Benedict Clausen of Danzig at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver castors by Christopher Canner I of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver tea canister, kettle & teapots from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver double-lipped sauceboat by Thomas Farren of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver cruet frame by Samuel Wood of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver castors (1705-6) by Christopher Canner I of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver tea canister, kettle & teapots (1711-6) from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver double-lipped sauceboat (1743-4) by Thomas Farren of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver cruet frame (1755-7) by Samuel Wood of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver tea kettle on lamp stand engraved with arms of Hopes of Hopetoun by John Cann or J. Collins of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver tea caddies in wood box by Samuel Taylor of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Boxed silver & glass gentleman's travelling toilet service owned by 5th Earl of Hopetoun by Jules Coquelin of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver argyles from England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver tea kettle on lamp stand engraved with arms of Hopes of Hopetoun (1755-6) by John Cann or J. Collins of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver tea caddies in wood box (1762-3) by Samuel Taylor of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Boxed silver & glass gentleman's travelling toilet service owned by 5th Earl of Hopetoun (1830-9) by Jules Coquelin of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver argyles (hot gravy servers) (late 18thC) from England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Large silver gilt tray with arms of Dukes of Hamilton by John Scofield of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver entrée dish & stand by Paul Storr of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver tureen & stand with arms of 10th Duke of Hamilton by Paul Storr of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt teapot & stand by Paul Storr of London & silver ladle based on German design by IR of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Large silver gilt tray with arms of Dukes of Hamilton (1796-7) by John Scofield of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver entrée dish & stand (1803-4) by Paul Storr of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver tureen & stand with arms of 10th Duke of Hamilton (1806) by Paul Storr of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt teapot & stand (1812-4) by Paul Storr of London & silver ladle based on German design (1812-3) by IR of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver gilt salt cellar after design by William Theed made by Paul Storr of London plus silver gilt salt spoon by Joseph Cradock & William K. Reid of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt wine coolers decorated with Bacchus & Ceres by Paul Storr of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver candelabrum by Paul Storr of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Travelling service which belonged to Pauline Borghese, sister of Emperor Napoleon with more than 100 silver gilt item by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver gilt salt cellar (1813-4) after design by William Theed made by Paul Storr of London plus silver gilt salt spoon (1818-9) by Joseph Cradock & William K. Reid of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt wine coolers decorated with Bacchus & Ceres (1831-2) by Paul Storr of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver candelabrum (1824-36) by Paul Storr of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Travelling service which belonged to Pauline Borghese, sister of Emperor Napoleon with more than 100 silver gilt item (c1803) by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Details of travelling service which belonged to Pauline Borghese, sister of Emperor Napoleon with more than 100 silver gilt item by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Vessels from travelling service which belonged to Pauline Borghese, sister of Emperor Napoleon with more than 100 silver gilt item by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Chocolate pot from travelling service which belonged to Pauline Borghese, sister of Emperor Napoleon with more than 100 silver gilt item by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Tea service of Emperor Napoleon by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Details of travelling service which belonged to Pauline Borghese, sister of Emperor Napoleon with more than 100 silver gilt item (c1803) by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Vessels from travelling service which belonged to Pauline Borghese, sister of Emperor Napoleon with more than 100 silver gilt item (c1803) by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Chocolate pot from travelling service which belonged to Pauline Borghese, sister of Emperor Napoleon with more than 100 silver gilt item (c1803) by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Tea service of Emperor Napoleon (1810) by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sugar bowl with imperial eagle plus Cupid & Psyche from tea service of Emperor Napoleon by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Salt cellars with statuettes of Venus from tea service of Emperor Napoleon by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Punch bowl with Neptune from tea service of Emperor Napoleon by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver toast rack with coat of arms at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sugar bowl with imperial eagle plus Cupid & Psyche from tea service of Emperor Napoleon (1810) by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Salt cellars with statuettes of Venus from tea service of Emperor Napoleon (1810) by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Punch bowl with Neptune from tea service of Emperor Napoleon (1810) by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver toast rack with coat of arms at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver dish for toasted cheese by Matthew Boulton of Birmingham, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt spoons by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sardonyx & enameled gold Hamilton-Rothschild Tazza at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt tea pot with heraldic symbols from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver dish for toasted cheese (1805-6) by Matthew Boulton of Birmingham, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt spoons (1810) by Martin-Guillaume Biennais of Paris at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sardonyx & enameled gold Hamilton-Rothschild Tazza (1812-25) at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt tea pot with heraldic symbols (1796-1820) from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver gilt tea service from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt tea service by John Page of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt game dish by Hunt & Roskell of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver fish servers by Francis Higgins of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver gilt tea service (1796-1820) from London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt tea service (1817-9) by John Page of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver gilt game dish (1846-7) by Hunt & Roskell of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver fish servers (1864-5) by Francis Higgins of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver gilt vase with dragonflies by Tiffany & Co. of New York at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Metalwork water pitcher with waves, nymphs, shell & seaweed by Tiffany & Co. of New York at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Enameled Christ on Tree of Life on silver by Alexander Fisher of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Pewter Art Nouveau charger with dolphins & waves by Gilbert Marks of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Silver gilt vase with dragonflies (1878-91) by Tiffany & Co. of New York at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Metalwork water pitcher with waves, nymphs, shell & seaweed (c1891) by Tiffany & Co. of New York at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Enameled Christ on Tree of Life on silver (1897) by Alexander Fisher of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Pewter Art Nouveau charger with dolphins & waves (1901) by Gilbert Marks of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Electroplate teapot with ebonized handle by Christopher Dresser made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Electroplate & ebony tureen by Christopher Dresser made by JW Hukin & JT Heath of Birmingham, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Electroplate letter or toast rack by Christopher Dresser made by JW Hukin & JT Heath of Birmingham, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver hairbrush & mirror set by Jessie M. King made by WH Haseler of Birmingham for Liberty & Co. of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Electroplate teapot with ebonized handle (c1879) by Christopher Dresser made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Electroplate & ebony tureen (c1880s) by Christopher Dresser made by JW Hukin & JT Heath of Birmingham, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Electroplate letter or toast rack (c1880s) by Christopher Dresser made by JW Hukin & JT Heath of Birmingham, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Silver hairbrush & mirror set (1911) by Jessie M. King made by WH Haseler of Birmingham for Liberty & Co. of London at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Pewter Tudric biscuit box by Archibald Knox made by WH Haseler & Co. of London, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Pewter Tudric cake tray by Archibald Knox made by WH Haseler & Co. of London, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Electroplate silver flower vase by Josef Hoffmann of Vienna, Austria at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Electroplate silver sauce boat by Josef Hoffmann of Wiener Werkstätte & prob. made by Bachmann & Co. of Vienna, Austria at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Pewter Tudric biscuit box (1902) by Archibald Knox made by WH Haseler & Co. of London, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Pewter Tudric cake tray (1902) by Archibald Knox made by WH Haseler & Co. of London, England at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Electroplate silver flower vase (1905) by Josef Hoffmann of Vienna, Austria at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Electroplate silver sauce boat (1906-7) by Josef Hoffmann of Wiener Werkstätte & prob. made by Bachmann & Co. of Vienna, Austria at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.
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