A Fine & Rare 18th Century Silver Mounted Coconut Goblet, Edinburgh 1791

 

The coconut-shell bowl having a reeded silver rim over a richly gilded silver-lined interior, the bowls exterior rendered with relief carved detail featuring the coat of arms, crest, and motto for Campbell of Park, cadet of Lawers, together with a monogram MC below a crest interspersed by carved palm tree motifs. Raised upon an octagonal silver stem issuing from a conforming & reeded foot, the underside bearing Edinburgh Hallmarks with date letter for 1791 and makers marks for noted Scottish silversmith Alexander Gardner. Measuring 7.25” high x 3.5” diameter.

Alexander Gardner (sometimes spelled Gairdner) is known as having been one of the longest working Scottish silversmiths, working 1754-1803.

Provenance: From the Estate of Edith Altschul Graham; Christie's, New York, 23 May 2007, lot #141.

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