Museum of Banff did not have any examples of Banff silver before 1975. During the period 1975-96, there was a concerted effort to assemble a collection of Banff
silver, while in 2004 the Boyndie communion beaker was acquired for the collection. The collection, at present, contains examples of all but two of the Banff
silversmiths whose marks are known (nearly half the known Banff silversmiths). Many of the items demonstrate a wide range of flatware (spoons, forks and ladles).
There are a few examples of hollow ware, including an exceptional early 18th-century teapot, as well as snuff boxes, a nutmeg grater and a spice shaker. There is
also a rare piece of silver jewellery.
Dr David M. Bertie
