Sterling Silver Brandy Pan London 1799 Clan MacKenzie

Description

Heading :Sterling Silver Brandy Pan
Date : Hallmarked in 1799 for William Stroud
Period : George III
Origin : London
Decoration : Turned fruitwood handle and finial.  Small engraved clan crest on the cover and base. See below
Size :  Height 15.5cm. diameter 10.5cm, length 26.5
Condition : Limited wear , marks and clan crest clear.
Restoration : None
Weight :  414grams

The motto engraved on the armorial reads LUCEO NON URO, I shine not burn. This is in conjunction with a mountain on flame. This is the crest of the Highland Clan MacKenzie of Kintail and Ross-shire. They have an interesting history, having supported Robert Bruce they then fought against the Royalists during the civil war, they then fought for the crown at Derry and the Boyne. In the Jacobite uprisings or 1715 and 19 they rebelled once more, however in the 45 allegiances were split and they fought for both sides. One thing is true they definitely knew how to have a meaningful conversation.