“Touch not the Cat bot aglove’
The Scottish Clans are a proud lot of Gentry. Of all the clans, Macintosh is a very familiar name – and part of that is the very memorable crest.
It’s a Wildcat, beautifully engraved to each piece. The motto when included reads ‘TOUCH NOT THE CAT BOT(without) A-GLOVE’ – in other words, don’t mess with these wild Scotsmen!
These fierce Scots supported Robert the Bruce in the 14th century; Mary Queen of Scotts in the 16th century; and Bonnie Prince Charlie in the 18th century.
Their crest is in keeping with this ‘prickly’ nature: A wild cat, ‘guardant’ – rising up with claws out to attack.
The silverware is lucky to be here, having been rescued from the ‘Scrap Merchant’ recently in rural Victoria. The knives were made to match in England, with Sterling Silver handles, in 2015!
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Macintosh Family -6 Bateman Sterling Silver teaspoons, Shell & Husk, London 1839Sold -
Macintosh Clan, Bateman Sterling Silver salt spoon, Shell & Husk, London 1839$265.00 AUD -
Macintosh Clan, Bateman Sterling Silver mustard spoon, Shell & Husk, London 1839$265.00 AUD -
Macintosh Clan, Bateman Sterling Silver sauce ladle, Shell & Husk, London 1839$295.00 AUD -
Macintosh Clan, Bateman Sterling Silver sauce ladle, Shell & Husk, London 1839$295.00 AUD -
Macintosh Clan, Bateman Sterling Silver Butterknife, Shell & Husk, London 1839Sold -
Macintosh Family, Bateman, Sterling Silver Setting for 6, Shell & Husk, London 1839Sold