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Lot 216
The ovoid body raised on three cabriole legs, with a chased border of shells and diaper work around the shoulder and cover, with a vacant cartouche (previously engraved), with later spirit lampHeight: 31cm, weight (all in): 52.9ozFootnote: Note: This newly discovered mid 18th century Edinburgh coffee urn adds to a small but important group of Scottish silver, arguably without compare. Bringing the survival to approximately seventeen (with eleven in institutions), this urn fits perfectly within the Golden Age of Edinburgh silver.With no parallel elsewhere in England or the rest of Europe, where the inspiration for this design emanates from is still the subject of debate, although the basic shape may derive something from the earlier practice of mounting ostrich eggs in silver.During the period of these urns manufacture (circa 1719 - 1767) and particularly within the height of their manufacture (circa 1730 -1750) the number of standard pouring coffee pots is minimal. This and a reference in the John Rollo, Goldsmith Edinburgh, account book 'To one Coffe poot 62 oz 2dr at 7sh 6pe per oz - £23 - 5 - 8' and the survival of this piece adds great weight to the theory of their use being for coffee, rather than as hot water or tea.Their functionality also is worthy of note, when it is considered that within contemporary accounts coffee is considered medicinal and should 'be drunk as hot as one can bear' the shape combined with the use of a burner (now lacking in most of extant examples) would have meant the contents could have been kept hot.The design of these urns seems to vary more by the period than maker, with the flair of the maker coming in the outline shape of the body; they can vary from elongated to more compressed squat forms. All but one of the surviving urns are of Edinburgh manufacture and by a small but highly regarded group of makers. The exception is a Dundee marked example by Alexander Johnston, which while marked by him and the body likely made by him, the cast elements (legs, handles etc.) appear to emanate from one of the Edinburgh makers, likely James Kerr. Research continues but it would appear that all seventeen urns could have these cast elements emanating from as few as three original workshops, although the number of makers marks struck to them is greater. While the marks to this example are now all but obliterated, it does seem possible to suggest a maker, comparing stylistic trends of shape, decoration and cast elements. The most likely candidate appears to be the highly regarded Edinburgh silversmith James Kerr, who would latterly go into partnership with William Dempster becoming Kerr & Dempster. On earlier examples Kerr’s mark is prolific and on later examples the partnerships maker's mark is also seen.Perhaps most telling is the delicately flat chased decoration and diaper work to the neck which is reminiscent of Kerr’s work on bullet teapots of the same period. The cast legs with their acanthus clasped tops, with plain rat tail rib and the raised hoof feet are also a mould recognised as coming from the Kerr workshop. Access to prepared moulds in the workshop must suggest a place of manufacture similar to the other urns featuring these patterns. The crossover of makers using the same moulds and patterns for handles, legs and spigot does add some confusion to these theories, but the majority of urns using these moulds can be tied to the Kerr (and latterly Kerr & Dempster) workshop.It is also worth noting that James Kerr was responsible for the creation of the Hopetoun tea and coffee service (originally commissioned with an ovoid coffee urn, now lost) and similarities can be seen with the light diaper work of the 18th century and hoof feet of the spirit kettle held in the collection of The National Museums of Scotland.This piece certainly pre-dates his partnership with William Dempster in 1751, so it seems safe to ascribe James Kerr’s name alone to this work. This urn is also rare in that it was made with an integral placement for the spirit lamp burner.Please be aware that this lot contains material which 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/
Lot 376
A large quantity of antique and modern glassware to include a pair of lustres with blue enamel and gilt folded over tops on facet cut columns, to concave feet, height of each approx 27.5cm, two single lustres and various lustre drops, an oil lamp with red glass font, brass column on black pottery base (af), various cut-glass decanters and stoppers, cut glass salts and candle stands and a pair of twist candlesticks, etc.
Lot 123
An Edwardian brass oil lamp with etched glass shade, brown humbug glass reserve to column brass and black stepped base, height approx 60cm and another Edwardian oil lamp with blue ceramic floral painted oil reserve, to metal octagonal base (2). CONDITION REPORT Etched globular vase has very minor chips and losses to the lower rim, and two very minor chips to the top rim although these have not left a sharp edge, the chimney has a imperfection to the left hand side but appears to be period, the brass chimney retention prongs are missing one and several others are slightly misshapen, there is only one part of the two part section containing a wick, the side lever appear loose and does not appear to actually do anything, the adjustment dials appear to be ok, there is quite a lot of remnants of brass polish to the burner frame and further over spill down onto the reservoir as is the decoration to the base of the stem, the cork washer to the lower section of the reservoir appears to be corroded, the column appears to be in fairly good order and the socle base has signs of crazing to the finish, overall in good condition
Lot 122
An Edwardian brass oil lamp with pink glass oil reserve to brass column and black stepped base, with an upturned floral etched glass shade, height 49cm. CONDITION REPORT The chimney is intact an appears to be of the period, the etched glass shade has some very minor nibbles the bottom rim, the prongs on the top of the burner appear to be in good order although one or two appear to be at a slightly different angle, the reservoir appear intact with no obvious signs of cracks or restoration, however please note there is a lot of residue form what appears to be a brass polish to the top of the burner where the chimney and the shade sit, appears to be further traces of this polish down into the design of the reservoir and would require some cleaning to remove, the cork washer where the reservoir appears to be corroded but the pillar itself appears to be in fairly good order just with excess polish in the textured section, socle base appear to have crazing to the surface, otherwise appear ok
Lot 121
An early 20th century ceramic oil lamp decorated with hunting scenes, white glass opaque shade with etched floral design, to a brass stepped circular base, height 56cm and an Alcobaca urn-shaped twin-handled vase with cover in the Capodimonte style, with raised scroll and figural decoration, height 36cm (2).
Lot 416
Various items of collectible brassware to include a Naylor of Wigan miner's lamp with steel chimney and a brass plaque numbered 505, height to top of chimney 25cm, a WC & L Coll brass and copper miner's lamp made by Naylor Wigan, numbered 149, height to the top of the chimney 21cm, a brass double-ended spare bulb holder made by Joseph Lucas Ltd, Birmingham, length 14cm, a pair of Librasco black painted cast iron and brass pan scales with various weights, a fireside set with poker, brush and pan, with similar handles, a 'Bus Driver' badge and other various brass and copper ware, etc.
Lot 224
A small mixed lot of collectors' items to include a cloisonné baluster vase, a reproduction quartz brass wall-mounted ship's porthole clock, a Ditchfield-style glass vase, a glass dump weight, an etched globular oil lamp shade, a pair of miniature Imari palette vases and a large earthenware mottle blue drip glazed grey Stoke Pottery vase. CONDITION REPORT Ditchfield - Scratches, indentation 2cm long under neck
Lot 125
An Edwardian brass oil lamp with brass oil reserve, Classical reeded column support to stepped square base, with opaque white glass globe shade, height 69cm. CONDITION REPORT The stepped base has several small dents and is slightly misshapen with areas of staining and dulling to the finish, the reeded column appears to be in fairly good order as does the scrolling top, the reservoir has two dents to one side just below the filling spout, a further dent to the opposing side with further light surface scratches etc, the chimney is missing, the burner appears to have a cylindrical wick and the adjustment dial to the side of the reservoir is inscribed 'Lampe Veritas', a couple of the chimney retention springs re snapped off and a couple of the others are slightly bent and misshapen, otherwise appears good
Lot 278
A quantity of vintage ceramics to include Wade and Staffordshire lustre vases, a shaving mug, Royal Doulton plate (af), various decorative items, a blue and white baluster lamp in the Chinese style, a large oval decorative lidded bowl in the Capodimonte style, a cabinet plate in the Royal Crown Derby style Imari palette with central foliate and floral design, cobalt blue panels to the rim with bird, floral and foliate decoration, a modern Imari palette Oriental-style vase, various small Toby jugs and two Royal Doulton character jugs, D6403 'Pied Piper' and D6335 'Long John Silver' (2).
Lot 128
A retro Italian style one-piece opaque white glass lamp and shade with frosted and opaque wrythen decoration, blown from one piece, unmarked, 40 x 38cm, together with a pair of modern clear glass crystal desk/bedside lamps with faceted sided columns on faceted conical base, height to top of shade 34cm (3). CONDITION REPORT Italian style lamp - No cracks, chips, rings trueAll Electrically untested
Lot 129
A brass ship's lamp by Anchor with a plate stamped 'Seahorse GB no.20502', with clear glass and swing carrying handle, height excluding handle 49cm, together with another smaller example by Meteorite, no.102566, height 41cm (2). CONDITION REPORT The larger of the two lamps inscribed 'Seahorse Trademark' with the anchor plaque applied has been converted to electricity and as such is sold electrically untested. The smaller example stamped 'Meteorite' still retains its original burner, it does have a chimney but it is missing the wick.
Lot 164
Collection of miscellaneous items, to include 19th century mahogany tea caddy, h15cm w24.5cm d14cm, Japanese imari lamp, two Continental porcelain figures, Royal Copenhagen bowl, Royal Worcester bowl, Copeland Spode bowl (broken), porcelain bowl and dish, together with glassware, to include eight blue glass cups, jug, glass and candle holders, blue glass decanter, red glass decanter, and others (qty)
Lot 106
Collection of glassware, to include large glass dome/bell jar, h48cm, Art Deco style vase, h20cm, Art Deco mottled glass lamp shade, h14cm, glass dome, h22cm, red glass dome, h21cm, smaller glass dome, h20cm, two brown glass bottles, two glass vases, and two glass demijohn bottles, h33cm (13 in total)
Lot 234
Glass dome on wooden stand, h33cm, together with another glass dome on stand (cracks to glass), h30cm, and a collection of glassware to include two glass ashtrays, three glass paperweights, glass dish with twin dolphins, and a flower in a glass dome designed by Michael R Curzon and lamp base
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