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Scotland, Breadalbane Gathering, 1905, an oval silver engraved award presented by Jn. Stroyan, legend, rev. named (Strathspeys & Reels, won by W.S.L. Anderson), hallmarked wa Birmingham 1904, 55 x 39mm (Brodie 445, this piece). Some surface marks, otherwise better than very fine; with thistle spray, clip and ring for suspension (£40-60)

Provenance:
N.G. Brodie Collection, DNW Auction 41, 3 June 1999, lot 445 [from K. Stanley February 1996].

John Stroyan (1856-1941), Lanrick Castle, Doune, Conservative MP for West Perthshire 1900-6, was formerly associated with South African mining and commerce