Robertson Clan Vintage Bonnet Badge

A fine Inverness Scottish provincial silver bonnet badge made by John Fraser of Inverness.

Hallmarked - Edinburgh John Fraser Inverness 1966

Clan Donnachaidh (Scottish Gaelic: Clann Donnchaidh, also known as Clan Robertson, is a Scottish clan. Alexander Robertson, 13th chief, led 500 men of Clan Donnachaidh in support of the Earl of Mar at the Battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715. He was captured, but later rescued and he took refuge in France. General Wade's report on the Highlands in 1724, estimated the clan strength at 800 men. The fighting force of Clan Donnachaidh was estimated at 700 men in 1745.

MOTTO - Virtutis gloria merces - Glory is the recompense of valour

BLAZON - An Arm Erect The Hand Holding An Imperial Crown Ppr.

SOURCE - Fairbairn's Book of Crests, 1905 ed.

Size. Approx. 47mm x 55mm

JOHN FRASER - SILVER

John Fraser had served his silversmith apprenticeship in the 1930's with Medlock and Craik, at 6 Bridge Street, Inverness.

In 1942 John Fraser started trading as 'Silvercraft’ and established his shop at 51 Castle St Inverness. His hallmarks were active from 1942-1970’s. The firm later had premises in Exchange Place, and Queensgate.

John Fraser entered his mark,' JF ' with the Edinburgh Assay Office on the 24th June 1960. This was used until 1970.