St. Giles & Cathedral Mark Silver Table Spoon, Elgin
£495.00
Table Spoon - Fiddle Pattern - Elgin circa 1820 by Charles Fowler - 23cm long; 64g - TY/7862a
Elgin-made silver is rare and the most sought after marks are the depictions of St. Giles and the ruined west front face of Elgin Cathedral - this antique silver spoon bears an excellent example of both these stamps.
The spoon itself is a fabulous quality example of a Scottish provincial silver table spoon in superb condition. The front terminal is engraved with the crest and motto for Clan Cameron in the form of an arm holding a short sword and the motto "PRO REGE ET PATRIA" - which translates to "For King and Country".
Made in the north eastern Scottish town of Elgin, this fiddle pattern spoon bears a great set of marks" "CF" for the maker Charles Fowler, "ELGIN", St Giles and Cathedral. As a point of interest, Elgin Cathedral was established in 1224 however it received substantial damage through various wars until it was abandoned in 1560 and its services were transferred to St Giles church in the centre of Elgin.
The spoon weighs a nice, hefty 64 grams and the condition is superb with a good thick bowl tip and crisp, original engraving to the terminal.
