Scottish Provincial Sterling Silver – William Whitecross, Aberdeen, c.1824–1840
Attractive piece of early 19th-century Scottish provincial silver by the Aberdeen silversmith William Whitecross (active c.1824–1840).
Clearly marked with his distinctive WW maker’s mark together with the characteristic series of Aberdeen provincial punches (including repeated town symbols). These marks are typical of Whitecross’s work and confirm both the maker and the Aberdeen origin.
Provincial Scottish silver of this period is highly collectable. Unlike fully assayed Edinburgh or Glasgow pieces, makers such as Whitecross often marked their own work with a combination of initials and local symbols, producing distinctive and relatively scarce items.
Maker: William Whitecross, Aberdeen
Date: Circa 1824–1840
Standard: Sterling silver
Marks: WW + Aberdeen provincial punches
A nice, honest example of north-east Scottish provincial silver in good overall condition. Ideal for collectors of Scottish silver or those seeking characterful early flatware/serving pieces with clear provincial marks.
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Makers mark William Whitecross (active c.1824–1840).
close up of Provincial mark Makers William Whitecross (active c.1824–1840).
Attractive piece of early 19th-century Scottish provincial silver by the Aberdeen silversmith William Whitecross (active c.1824–1840).
Attractive piece of early 19th-century Scottish provincial silver by the Aberdeen silversmith William Whitecross (active c.1824–1840).
Attractive piece of early 19th-century Scottish provincial silver by the Aberdeen silversmith William Whitecross (active c.1824–1840).
Attractive piece of early 19th-century Scottish provincial silver by the Aberdeen silversmith William Whitecross (active c.1824–1840).
close up of Provincial mark Makers William Whitecross (active c.1824–1840).