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Click here to subscribeA George V silver pierced bonbon dish on pedestal foot (Birmingham 1927) 15.5 cm in diameter x 7.5 cm high together with a smaller similar example (Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1911) 12.5 cm in diameter x 6 cm high and an embossed silver sugar basin raised on three lion paw feet (by Williams, Birmingham 1911) 10 cm diameter x 6 cm high - total weight approx. 10.4 oz and a silver mounted cut glass grenade scent bottle 11 cm high
THE STEEPLE KIRK, DUNDEE COMMUNION CUP, A CHARLES I SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL COMMUNION CUP ROBERT the tapered bowl engraved around upper rim 'EX DONO IACOBI SMITH MERCATORIS', raised on a tapered baluster knopped stem with foliate decoration to cushioned lower knop, on a stepped spreading base with flat chased foliate border(23cm high, diameter of bowl 12cm, diameter of foot 11.5cm, 19.3oz)Footnote: Provenance: Gifted by James Smith, Merchant, Dundee circa 1640 Kirk Session, Steeple Kirk Dundee Previously on loan MacManus Galleries & Museum, Dundee from 1974 Note: This cup forms part of the main and earliest section of the communion plate in the Steeple Kirk of Dundee, with the original gift, of three matching surviving, cups commissioned from Robert Gardyne II. All bearing the same inscription and decoration these are the three earliest surviving cups and are amongst the earliest surviving Communion plate in Dundee. One now resided within MacManus Galleries & Museums, its pair sold Lyon & Turnbull, Scottish Silver & Accessories, 14th August 2012, lot 398. It is unknown how large the original gift of cups was and seems highly likely that three would not have been the full complement; possibly other cups latterly being recycled and re-worked into the later surviving cups; or even destroyed in the turmoil Dundee has born witness to over the past four centuries. Dundee's Steeple Kirk is one of the most historic and important early buildings within the city. Built in the 12th century by the Earl of Huntington, brother of Scottish King William the Lion, it has withstood the numerous onslaughts of Dundee's tumultuous history to become the city's most important church and its oldest surviving building. The Earl of Huntington on returning from the Crusades reportedly made a vow that should God deliver his ship safely home he would build a Church in his honour. Upon his arrival he set about constructing the Steeple Kirk, selecting a spot out with the burgh boundaries. In 1303 the Kirk experienced the first of what would be many reincarnations after the forces of Edward I attacked the city and torched the church; work didn't begin on rebuilding the Kirk until the 15th century and was completed by the city council in 1462. Not only a building of importance in Dundee the north and south transepts were the largest of any ecclesiastical building in Europe, while the tower, which was completed in the 1480s is the only original part of the 15th century structure still standing today. This tower would witness the key role the Kirk was to play in the city's history, beginning in 1547 when it was captured by English forces and used as a stable by the soldiers. During this occupation it caught fire, and all but the tower and the choir was burnt to the ground. The council eventually built the west end of the choir and in it established the first Reformation Church of Dundee, further renovations on the destroyed south transept were carried out in the 16th century in order to house a second congregation. However, this would not be the last of the Kirk's troubles; the English General Monk, under orders from Cromwell, besieged the city in 1651, and the tower played an important role in the city's defences. Cannon ball marks can still be found on the building, a testament to its endurance, and the lock on the door leading from the hall to the stairs is the very same that held firm against Cromwell's onslaught. In 1759 the north transept was rebuilt, housing a third congregation, and in 1789 the nave was rebuilt allowing a fourth congregation under the Kirk's roof. Until 1841 all four congregations remained under one roof, each with their own ministers, but sharing the tower and bells. Even into the Victorian era problems beset the church and in 1841 another fire broke out, this time in the heating system, and once again the transepts were destroyed leaving only the nave and the tower. The Chapter House, adjoining the north wall of the east Church was also burnt down, along with the library of over 1800 volumes, including works in Latin and Greek, many dating from pre-reformation clergy. The east and south transepts were rebuilt in 1844 for their respective congregations, the north transept's congregation was re-housed. These three congregations remained in the one church until the 1980s when they finally amalgamated, giving the Kirk and its congregation its present-day appearance. This group is now split between McManus Museum & Galleries, the Steeple Kirk and private collections. The timing of these presentations of plate to the Kirk shows not only the variety of makers and styles in Dundee but the growth in wealth within the city which would have been far more prevalent in these ‘safer’ times than the turmoil the Kirk was so well exposed. This group was the most complete service of Dundee Communion plate and without doubt the most important grouping within the city, perhaps only outranked by a single object – the highly important – The Fithie Basin by Thomas Lindsay. Little is known about Robert Gardyne II but it is safe to say he forms part of the important Dundee, Perth and St Andrews family of makers who were responsible for some of the most important early Scottish plate made in the nations expanding Burgh's. At least three members of the family are recorded and possibly an earlier fourth member working within the trade. This would put the spread of the Gardyne's careers at around 1561 - 1708 with Robert Gardyne II falling within the middle of this period known to have been active around 1624 - 1656. It is assumed, as was the tradition within early Goldsmithing families, that Robert was apprenticed to his father Robert Gardyne I also of Dundee and is first mentioned a Freeman of the trade in 1624 within Dundee. There has often been confusion with the working dates of Gardyne and this has previously caused these cups being attributed as late as 1692. This however was more on the assumption they were presented by James Smith who was harbour master in that year. However, the donor appears far more likely to have been James Smith Merchant of Dundee, who died in 1640 and was interned in Dundee's historic graveyard, the Howff. Gifts of money within wealthy patrons' wills for the benefit of the church was not uncommon in Scotland; this date and the known working dates of Gardyne fit better than previous attributions. Also, close comparisons of marks on other dated early Gardyne plate confirms this theory.
Y A VICTORIAN THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE D C RAIT & SON, GLASGOW 1880 comprising a teapot, a twin handled sugar basin, and a milk jug, all of slightly tapered form with a central band of embossed depictions of zodiac signs, chased foliate borders throughout; together with another similar smaller teapot stamped A&T(19cm height of teapot, 54.9oz combined weight)Footnote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material that may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
Y A VICTORIAN FOUR PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE MILLIDGE & SON, EDINBURGH 1876 comprising coffee pot, teapot, a covered sugar basin and milk jug, all with a border depicting classical Indian motifs with chased foliate borders, the domed lids with similar chased foliate decoration and ball finials, all raised on four paw feet(27cm, height of coffee pot, 73oz combined weight)Footnote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material that may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
A WEMYSS WARE 'EARLSHALL' TOILET SET EARLY 20TH CENTURY decorated with windmills, rooks and trees in a landscape, comprising a SLOP PAIL AND COVER, with wicker handle, 29cm high; a EWER AND BASIN, Ewer 26cm high, basin 39cm diameter; a CHAMBER POT, 22cm diameter; a SPONGE DISH AND LINER, 20cm diameter; a SOAP DISH, LINER AND COVER, 14cm diameter; and a BEAKER VASE, apparently unmarked, 11.5cm high, all others painted EARLSHALL
Two trays comprising Royal Albert 'Lavender Rose' part teaware with six cups, seven saucers, four side plates, a large plate, jug and basin, and some Ainsley part teaware, florally decorated and gilt edged, comprising five teacups, nine saucers, thirteen side plates, two larger plates, a jug and basin. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
Two trays of Royal Albert 'Old Country Roses' comprising: one tea set, including: teapot, jug, sugar basin, six cups and saucers and side plates, together with a coffee set, including: a coffee pot, six cups and sauces, six side plates, jug and basin, cake stand, and sandwich plate. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
Two trays of part teaware, one of Spencer Stevenson bone china 'Poppy' pattern comprising six teacups and saucers, six side plates, larger plate, jug and basin, together with a tray fine bone Bell china comprising one coffee pot, six coffee cups and saucers, jug and basin. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
A George IV and Victorian matched silver three piece tea service repousse with fruit and foliate scrolls comprising William IV teapot with scroll handle, the hinged cover with floral knop, London 1824, a twin handled sugar basin by Martin Hall and co, London1875 and a cream jug by Charles Stuart Harris, London 1875 1460g grosscondition: sugar basin with inscription and cream jug with monogram
A collection of mainly 17th century Tavern Tokens, 50 in total comprising, 1, HER Halfe Penny without Temple Barr, The Pasgrav Head Tavern, 2, OEF West in Bow Street, at The Blew Lion, 3, At The 3 Turn Tavern, EC in St Pauls Church Yard. 4, RF Westminster Street Ralf F? In S, 5, MIM at ?Tllif Crose, ? The Swan, 6 SPM Church Fryers In, Philip Starkey AT, 7, PRT Brailsford (picture of horseshoe) Reverse ?, 8, HHM Bishopgate Street, ?, 9, MC Tuttil Street In, At The Wheatsheaf, 10, WIL FRV at the Svggar, WF Wapping Lofe In, 11, Thomas Dennis At The, Kings In Oxen 1652 DTA, 12, Iohn Tey At The, Angell In Oxford IT, 13, Edward Mvns at the Svgera, Loaf on London Bridg 166? Halfe Penny, 14, Richard Briggs 1660, BRA at Qveenehith, 15, 1650 AAP Basin Lane, at the Seven Stares, 16, Iohn Robottom ?, St Martins Lane Tavern Halfe Penny 1667, 17, The Cross Shvfles, In Bow Street SHB 1653, 18, possibly St Clements?, 19, Thomas Pineck (mermaid), In Reading, 20, William Bell Vintner at the Bear, at Hungerford his Half Penny 1668, 21, Thomas Burrowes, In Nottingham, 22, James Partrich, Rooyston Vintner PIC, 23, Tho Meyricke, In Salopp 1663 His Half Penny, 24, Mathew Garnatt, Red Lyon In Hounslow His Half Penny 1668, 25, Seth Ireland at the, Govlding Key In Oxon SI, 26, Bishopgate at the Crispin and, Crispianvs 1653 Rich Levet A, 27, Richard Ballard of Monmuth His Halfe Penny for Necesary Chaing, 1668 God Pre Serve Our Graciovs King, 28, 1652 In Basen Lane IG, at the Whit Hors, 29, On 1669 Fishmonger, Nich Orimin In Oxon, 30, WIA In Cvrriers Alley, at the Bird In Hand, 31, Iohn Tey at the, Angell Oxford IT, 32, The Queens Head, BSM Billins Gate, 33, James Cooper at the, In St Katherns Lane His Half Peny 1668?, IA, 34, John Harison In Tvtell Street, at the Black Lyon, 35, Charles Goodwin His Half Peny, Vintner of Barnes, 36, Phillip Carterett, In White Hart Yard 1666 his Halfe Penny, 37, Mathew White at the , Aldersgate Street His Halfe Penny MWA, 38, At The Hen and, Chickins at the Hamons Key Iohn Sell, 39, WE Gaunt 1652 Wapping, at the Man En Tre, 40, At The Blew Bell, S Katherins Lans CIS, 41, Will Nodes, NCF?, 42, SI Govlding Key Oxon, At the Seth Ireland, 43, Rober Millard Baker, 166? Caxson His Half Penny, 44, Henry Gibson at the, Falcon Fetter Lane 1650, 45, Richard east at the (Stags Head), In White Cross Street, 46, Richard Ely at the, 3 Sammons In Oxon ERA, 47, Mary Greendown, MG In Watlington 1664, 48, Iohn Finch of, Wisbech IF 1666 (Grocers Arms), 49, George Peirce, In Cheap Side PGM 1665, 50, F11 ? Bealby, at the Seven Stars.
A Moritz Gottschalk German doll's house, circa 1890, the exterior having lithograph printed faux tile roof, with further lithograph printed detail to the walls, the left hand side with veranda, opening to reveal downstairs parlour and upstairs bedroom, the right hand side opening to reveal further downstairs room and upstairs bathroom, with some fittings to include toilet, basin, bath, fireplace and piano etc, w.52cm, d.36cm, h.68cm; together with a copy of The Ultimate Doll's House book by Faith Eaton, foreward by Flora Gill-Jacobs (2)Condition report: Some glazing has been lost. Some wallpaper looks original but is badly watermarked and stained. Condition is generally poor due to water damage.
POLLOCK SINCLAIR NISBET ARSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1848 -1922), LANDSCAPE WITH ROCKY RIVER oil on board, signed image size 24cm x 16cm, overall size 42cm x 34cm Framed and under glass. Note: Pollock Nisbet's commercial success funded extensive travel to Italy, Spain, Morocco and Algeria and he worked in Venice in 1873 and again in the early 1880's, However, his most sought-after paintings are the series he completed between 1882 and 1884 of scenes around his home city of Edinburgh. These include Canal Basin, Edinburgh lot 1135A Bonhams 22/08/07 £6600, Busy View, Royal Mile lot 86 Lyon & Turnbull 28/11/07 £5200 and The Cowgate lot 103 Sotheby's 15/04/97 £4100
An important large Chinese hand painted porcelain temple basin with copper red body decoration and underglaze blue and white central frieze depicting four individual guardian lions separated by four relief mask- like metal ring holders, Dia. 35cm, D. 16.5cm. Wave pattern to rim. One metal ring missing. Minor rim hairline and age crackle to interior. Believed to be 19thC or earlier.
Royal Worcester tea service for six, each piece hand painted with a still life of fruit and heightened with gilt, comprising six cups, saucers and tea plates, sugar basin, milk jug, small dish and cake plate D23cm, various painters, to include John Smith, Leighton Maybury, Harry Ayrton, Frank Roberts, Brian Cox and John Freeman (22)
An American silver oval cream jug and sugar basin by Alexander Gordon, New York City circa 1800, the sugar basin with an urn shaped finial to the domed cover, twin harp handles, engraved with decorative bands and B E*S within a wreath reserve, 20cm (8in) long, the cream jug 14cm (5 1/2in) long, 537g (17.25 oz) Condition Report: Sugar basin - Mark to base clear, stands well, cover fits well, engraving crispCream jug - Mark to base slightly obscured, stands well, engraving crispLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
A late Victorian silver three piece half gadrooned tea and coffee set by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1897, the tea pot with a wood finial and angular handle, 26cm (10in) long, 1476g (47.45 oz) grossCondition Report: Tea pot - Marks lightly rubbed, slight play to the hinge, handle is tight, stands wellCoffee pot - Marks are clear, hinge and handle are tight, stands wellSugar basin - Marks are clear, stands wellLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
Two boxes, one containing a late Victorian, T.G & F Booth Royal semi-porcelain washstand set comprising: jug and basin, soap dish, toothbrush holder, two chamber pots, together with a box containing a glass lamp, two commemorative plates, one commemorating St David's Cathedral 800th Anniversary in 1981 and the other commemorating the Royal Wedding, 'Mulberry Hall', York design, (armorial pattern) and a selection of EPNS metalware, china etc. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
Staffordshire 19th century blue and white meat draining ashet in the Etruscan & Greek Vases pattern, 48cm, 19th century blue and white transfer printed pottery to include set of three maypole pattern spill vases, small Du Croz sauce tureen and a pair of Royal Stone China chinoiserie plates, 19th century blue and white transfer printed pottery to include Piping Shepherd basin and a Spode Bridge of Lucano bowl and warming plate, (10)
An Early Victorian Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service, by Joseph & Albert Savory, London 1837, the bulbous reeded bodies with floral finials, scroll handles and on panel feet, all engraved with crest, comprising - tea pot, 6ins high, coffee pot, 9.5ins high, two-handled sugar basin and milk jug, gross weight 70ozs
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