Greetings from the North of England.

I have recently acquired a number of pieces from an evening dress set , comprising of Argyle jacket, Tam o'Shanter, belted fly plaid, goats hair sporran with silver chain, a day sporran, tartan breeches, sgian-dudh with silver detailing, a white metal broach with thistle and Celtic motif centred on an orange paste stone.

I was wondering if anyone was able to help me with dating this chain. I am also looking for the silver markings.

I've learnt that it is Scottish Silver (Thistle) - Edinburgh (Castle) & (F) ? - There is also a letter R.&P. - I gather this is the makers name?

Should anyone be able to help me date this I would be very grateful. I am also willing to share other pieces with anyone who cares to see. (I estimate circa. 1930-1950) - Tartan - MacGregor.

All the best,

Gillan Bell (3/4 Scots)