A SCOTTISH REGENCY MAHOGANY COASTER, BY JAMES MEIN, KELSO EARLY 19TH CENTURY with a carved fruiting vine border, raised on three leather and brass castors, stamped MEIN KELSO 34185 to the underside

(19cm diameter)

Note: The Mein family are recorded as cabinet makers in Kelso from 1784- 1851. James Mein the Elder, the founder, established the firm as makers of fine quality furniture and when he died in 1830 his nephew, also called James Mein, took over the business until it went bankrupt in 1851. Their many important patrons included the 5th & 6th Dukes of Roxburghe at Floors Castle and the Earl of Haddington at Mellerstain.

Note: The Mein family are recorded as cabinet makers in Kelso from 1784- 1851. James Mein the Elder, the founder, established the firm as makers of fine quality furniture and when he died in 1830 his nephew, also called James Mein, took over the business until it went bankrupt in 1851. Their many important patrons included the 5th & 6th Dukes of Roxburghe at Floors Castle and the Earl of Haddington at Mellerstain.