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Lot 672
A pair of reproduction Scottish disc end spoons Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1931, with additional zig zag assay scrape, compressed finial above disc terminal engraved `BB` with slightly later date `1578` bellow, the compressed lower cartouche with semi spiralled decoration, above large foliate decoration to stem, the join of stem and bowl with long V shaped foliate detail with horizontal and vertical decoration below 18cm long, 62g each Notes: These spoons were produced by the descendant of the original Boyd family who commissioned the Charles II examples in the mid-17th century. It is unknown how many copies were made but it is known they were given to various family members as christening gifts, some with engraved names and dates others - such as these - plain. The original owner, Bessy Boyd came from two important Glasgow families; Bessy was daughter of Archbishop James Boyd of Glasgow, who was one of three Protestant Archbishops appointed by King James VI to Glasgow Cathedral. A memorial stained glass window (by Ballantine & Allan) of Archbishop James Boyd can be found in the north wall of Lower Church. Archbishop Boyd was not the only important member of the clergy in the family, Bessy`s brother Robert Boyd had a distinguished career in Scotland and France and held many important positions including professor at Vertuile and Saumur, Principal of Glasgow University, professor of Divinity at Edinburgh University and minister of Paisley Abbey. Bessy was twice married - firstly to Patrick Maxwell, merchant in Glasgow, who was 3rd son of John Maxwell 4th of Auldhouse and related to the Maxwell`s of Pollock House. Patrick died in 1623 and Bessy later married her cousin, also a Boyd. The date of spoons and Patrick Maxwell`s death mean these spoons must relate to Bessy`s second marriage. The close ties between Bessy and the Maxwell family are also seen upon her death as she was buried in the Maxwell family plot within the Glasgow Cathedral graveyard, beside her first husband Patrick. The inscribed date to the terminal, interestingly obliterated on the Mount Stuart example, is obviously of a slightly later date but no obvious date of importance in Bessy or the Boyd family can be found to which it is retrospectively meant to relate. With gracious thanks to the current owner for the information regarding this spoon which has opened many doors and answered many unknown queries relating to this and the other Boyd disc end. Provenance: Boyd family collection, Mrs Maxwell of Auld, collection By direct descent to current owner References and exhibition for original example: History of English plate, Sir C J Jackson volume II page 519 figure 662 & 663 Jackson Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland and Ireland, (revised edition) Compendium of Scottish Silver, R & J Dietert Volume 1 page 238 Silver; Made in Scotland, G Dalgleish & H Steuart Fothringham
Lot 445
A 19th Century silver plated table six light centre piece, the triform base supporting three sphinx and central Corinthian column below six scroll arms each with rams head finial terminating in circular sconces with gadroon borders, all encompassing central clear cut glass bowl, all raised on three paw feet, all in the manner of Elkington, 79cm high, diameter on bowl 25cm, unmarked. S/D. ILLUSTRATED.
Lot 981
A Royal Doulton limited edition wine glass, engraved by John Finney and dated 1976, commemorating the bicentenary of the American Independence, the bucket shaped bowl engraved with the bust of George III, inscribed "George III Last King of America" over an air twist plain stem, edition no. 4/10, height 21cm.
Lot 445
An early 19th century ale glass, the tapering bowl etched with a butterfly amongst floral sprays wit opaque air twist stem and circular foot, height 19cm, a late 19th century opaque air twist stem glass with flared bowl and spreading foot and a third glass with etched bowl, opaque stem and circular foot (3). CONDITION REPORT: Ale glass has a chip to the rim and has possible grinding to the foot. The second glass has a small chip to the rim and a large chip to the foot rim and the stem is angles off centre and is leaning. The third glass is free from damage.
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