Private Collection, Edinburgh Heraldry: The crest and motto of Colville for Lords Colville of Culrose and of Ochiltree. Notes: Casters were likely more often supplied as pairs and it is very rare to find complete original sets of three such as this. Even more so when the 'blind' caster remains present and unpierced. When fashions changed the need for a 'blind' caster was proceeded by having three pierced examples and as the overall style of the casters changed less than their use it was possible to have the blind examples pierced later to 'match', rather than commission a whole new set in a more modern style. These casters display another scarce feature in Scottish silver of this date being octagonal, while it was a style fashionable in London it appears not to have taken hold as strongly in Scotland and pieces are scarce. It is tempting to consider the maker of these pieces not being Edward Penman, as the maker's mark appears to be lacking, however as has been noted and discussed before the apparent lack of the maker's mark likely means the Assay Master and maker were the same person. If it were considered that the maker's mark is lacking the maker would likely be considered Henry Beathune of Edinburgh whose hand is seen to have more octagonal work than any other maker. In addition, the scale and gauge of these pieces follows the quality seen throughout his work.
Private Collection, Edinburgh Heraldry: The crest and motto of Colville for Lords Colville of Culrose and of Ochiltree. Notes: Casters were likely more often supplied as pairs and it is very rare to find complete original sets of three such as this. Even more so when the 'blind' caster remains present and unpierced. When fashions changed the need for a 'blind' caster was proceeded by having three pierced examples and as the overall style of the casters changed less than their use it was possible to have the blind examples pierced later to 'match', rather than commission a whole new set in a more modern style. These casters display another scarce feature in Scottish silver of this date being octagonal, while it was a style fashionable in London it appears not to have taken hold as strongly in Scotland and pieces are scarce. It is tempting to consider the maker of these pieces not being Edward Penman, as the maker's mark appears to be lacking, however as has been noted and discussed before the apparent lack of the maker's mark likely means the Assay Master and maker were the same person. If it were considered that the maker's mark is lacking the maker would likely be considered Henry Beathune of Edinburgh whose hand is seen to have more octagonal work than any other maker. In addition, the scale and gauge of these pieces follows the quality seen throughout his work.
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