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A pair of Chelsea-style porcelain figures of greyhounds Late 19th century, probably Dresden, gil...

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A pair of Chelsea-style porcelain figures of greyhounds Late 19th century, probably Dresden, gil...
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A pair of Chelsea-style porcelain figures of greyhounds Late 19th century, probably Dresden, gilt anchor mark On floral bocage bases, 29cm wide. (2) Footnotes: Provenance: Hugh Montgomerie, 12th Earl of Eglinton, built Coilsfield House, later Montgomerie House on the site of Coilsfield Castle in 1801. Robert Burns wrote about Coilsfield and the Montgomerie family in his poems about Mary Campbell (Highland Mary). The property passed into the Arthur family in around 1900 and subsequently burnt down after the Arthur family sold it in 1969 but fortunately, they retained some of the furniture and furnishings. Hugh Montgomerie commissioned furniture from Gillow in 1794 for Eglinton Castle. Archibald Montgomerie commissioned Gillows to supply furniture in 1800 and multiple orders thereafter for both Coilsfield House and Eglinton Castle. Examples from the house are mentioned and illustrated in Susan E Stuart: Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Cabinetmakers and International Merchants, published in 2009. Gillows attached labels to some of the pieces including a luggage stand and dressing table mirror included in the sale. Literature: Susan E Stuart: Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, cabinetmakers and International Merchants, 2009 Gillow in Scotland 1770-1830, David Jones & Jacqueline Urquhart , Regional Furniture Volume XII 1998 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

A pair of Chelsea-style porcelain figures of greyhounds Late 19th century, probably Dresden, gilt anchor mark On floral bocage bases, 29cm wide. (2) Footnotes: Provenance: Hugh Montgomerie, 12th Earl of Eglinton, built Coilsfield House, later Montgomerie House on the site of Coilsfield Castle in 1801. Robert Burns wrote about Coilsfield and the Montgomerie family in his poems about Mary Campbell (Highland Mary). The property passed into the Arthur family in around 1900 and subsequently burnt down after the Arthur family sold it in 1969 but fortunately, they retained some of the furniture and furnishings. Hugh Montgomerie commissioned furniture from Gillow in 1794 for Eglinton Castle. Archibald Montgomerie commissioned Gillows to supply furniture in 1800 and multiple orders thereafter for both Coilsfield House and Eglinton Castle. Examples from the house are mentioned and illustrated in Susan E Stuart: Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Cabinetmakers and International Merchants, published in 2009. Gillows attached labels to some of the pieces including a luggage stand and dressing table mirror included in the sale. Literature: Susan E Stuart: Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, cabinetmakers and International Merchants, 2009 Gillow in Scotland 1770-1830, David Jones & Jacqueline Urquhart , Regional Furniture Volume XII 1998 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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TP Lots
Lots 65, 262, 263, 266-273, 288, 318 & 319 marked TP in the catalogue will remain in the Edinburgh Saleroom
until the 02/10/24. Lots will be moved to offsite storage, where storage fees will apply from the 04/10/24.

Lots 264, 265, 274 – 287, 320 - 339 marked TP in the catalogue are stored offsite, where collection will be
made. Storage charges will apply from the 04/10/24 for uncollected purchases.

Collection by appointment only, weekend collection unavailable.

Please contact edinburgh@bonhams.com for collection information and assistance


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TP Lots
Lots 65, 262, 263, 266-273, 288, 318 & 319 marked TP in the catalogue will remain in the Edinburgh Saleroom

until the 02/10/24. Lots will be moved to offsite storage, where storage fees will apply from the 04/10/24.

Lots 264, 265, 274 – 287, 320 - 339 marked TP in the catalogue are stored offsite, where collection will be
made.
Storage charges will apply from the 04/10/24 for uncollected purchases.

Collection by appointment only, weekend collection unavailable.
Please contact edinburgh@bonhams.com for collection information and assistance


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