of urn form, bright-cut engraved floral border, engraved swag detail enclosing floral motifs, armorial and initials engraved to front, gilt interior to bowl, the swing handle with threaded detail, raised on a square foot (13.5cm high, 9.4oz) Heraldry: The crest is that of the family of Lang. Note: Sadly, there appears to be a dearth of genealogical information to be found upon the family of Lang whose crest and motto is engraved upon this sugar basket. Certainly, a search of printed authorities confirms that the family bore this crest and motto. They may well have borne without authority which is surprising given that Scotland has had an active heraldic court at the time of its manufacture – the Court of the Lord Lyon which been operating since the late 17th century.