1824 RARE LARGE SCOTTISH STERLING SILVER WINE FUNNEL STAND JAMES McKAY EDINBURGH

  
Here is an Unusually Large, Heavy and Ornate Rococo Design Wine Funnel Stand or Tray made by James McKay of Edinburgh in 1824 in Fully Hallmarked Sterling Silver. Wine Funnel Stands are Generally Quite Small, Light and Plain Functional Items This Example is Larger with a Cast Wide Decorative Border with Flowers, Swags and Shells The Main Body of the Stand is of Substantial Gauge, with Repoussé Decoration of Flowers, Foliage and Hatched Shields. This Fine Old Wine Funnel Stand Measures 4½ Inches in Diameter (11.5 cms) and 3½ Inches Interior Rim (9 cms) and it weighs over Three Ounces (3.2 ozs / 88 grams) of Hallmarked Sterling Silver. A Decorative Scroll Monogram "G" is Engraved in the Center of the Stand. The Hallmarks include the Maker's Mark JMc.

" for James McKay, the Castle Town Mark for Edinburgh, the Thistle Guarantee Mark for Scottish Sterling Silver, the Date Letter "S for 1824, and the Duty Mark the Head of George the Fourth. The Wine Funnel Tray is in Excellent Condition with no Damage or Repairs and only some Light Wear Consistent with its Age and Usage.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Non-U. The seller is "aberdonian" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Style: William IV
• Age: 1824
• Material: Silver
• Region: United Kingdom
• Type: Wine Funnel Stand or Tray
• Brand: Edinburgh