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Vase lid

Description

Lid for the silver two-handled 'Breadalbane Vase' or cup, presented to Gavin, Ist Marquess of Breadalbane, on his being made a Knight of the Garter in 1894, designed and engraved by David MacGregor, Perth, and made by Wakely and Wheeler, London, hallmarked 1894 - 1895

Museum reference

K.1998.1262.2

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Vase lid, Cup lid

Production information

MacGregor, David, 1839 - 1909, Designer and engraver
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, Northern Europe
Wakely and Wheeler, Silversmith
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

1894 - 1895

Materials

Silver

Physical description

Silver

Associations

Previous owner: Campbell, Gavin, 1st Marquess of Breadalbane, 1851 - 1922

Exhibitions

  • European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
    National Museum of Scotland

  • Silver: Made in Scotland (25 Jan 2008 - 27 Apr 2008)
    National Museum of Scotland

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