David Crichton Rait, Glasgow silversmith, admitted to the Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow in 1832. David was already working prior to this date and registered his marks in Glasgow in 1822. A prolific craftsman, he produced many commissions for local nobility and dignitaries including a considerable number of silver and gold sporting medals. David was also responsible for the silver mounts on a wonderful William IV Scottish Black Watch Regiment (the 42nd Regiment of Foot) dirk.
David’s younger brother Robert was also a silversmith, apprenticed to James Muir in 1818. Robert emigrated to the USA in 1833 continuing his trade as silversmith, jeweller and retailer in New York City (1833-1866) as Robert Rait & Co.
Another family member active in Glasgow in the early 1900s was a partner in the silver and goldsmith firm of Smith & Rait.
Extracted from https://www.raitt.org/illustrious-raitts.html