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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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