Assay Master Hugh Gordon, the baluster casters with reeded girdle, the upper body with engraved crest and motto, on short stem and steadying foot, the domed covers with pierced and engraved decoration (20cm and. 17cm high, combined weight 20.75oz) Heraldry: The crest as engraved is that of the family of M’Dowell. This crest pertains to the McDowell family who lived in Galloway in South West Scotland notably the County of Wigtownshire where many cadet branches of the family were found. These cadet branches appear to have borne different crests over the centuries. Note: Although James Gilsand’s mark is struck to these pieces it seems highly likely it is as a retailer of second hand silver rather than maker. Gilsand does not register his mark or indeed became a Freeman until 1748.