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Antiquarian Books - Science & Nature - Botany, Newman (Edward), A History of British Ferns, third edition, London: 1854, monochrome in-text illustrations, green cloth, 8vo, (1); Beale (Lionel S.), How to Work with the Microscope, third edition, London: 1865, green cloth, 8vo, (1); the fifth edition, 1880, red cloth, Golden Age armorial bookplate: Berdmore Compton, Atherstone Hall, 8vo, (1); Carpenter (The Late William B.), The Microscope, seventh edition, London: 1891, green cloth, 8vo, (1); Photo-Micrography, 1899, blue cloth, 4to, (1); other scientific and technical reference works; horology, clocks and watches, various, early 20th century and later; Automobilia, Brown Brothers, Motor Catalogue 1939, pictorial adverts, contemporary boards, 4to, (1); etc., [3 boxes]
A RARE NATIVE SCOTTISH GOLD AND CAIRNGORM BROOCH CIRCA 1870, POSSIBLY GLASGOW OR INVERNESS the scalloped circular frame with engraved foliate scrolls on matted back ground, centrally set within a raised claw setting with a round cut 'Cairngorm', the reverse inscribed ‘KILDONAN 1869’, hinged pin and safety catch(4.2cm diameter )Footnote: Note: Although there is much Scottish gold jewellery made and surviving from as early as c1700, very little has been recorded which can be proven to come from natively sourced Scottish gold. While native gold has been mined and sourced for centuries in Scotland it was more commonly found as a by-product of other mining activities, notably lead. Except in the few rare occasions of miniature gold rushes in Scotland such as Kildonan in 1818 and again in 1868. It was reported by the Inverness Courier in 1869 that ‘Messrs D. C. Rait and Sons, of Buchanan Street, Glasgow, have been active purchasers of Sutherland gold from the commencement of the discovery, and have assayed several specimens officially. These have ranged from 19 to 19¾ carats. Mr Robert Gilchrist, the original discoverer, seems to have been very successful of late at the Kildonan burn’. The amounts of Scottish gold available for work were however rare, rarer still are examples noted and sold as such like this example. Various pieces by Glasgow companies, D C Rait and Muirhead & Sons, as well as Inverness makers have been noted. These generally follow the interest in native materials by combining the gold with other materials synonymous with Scotland such as freshwater pearls and Cairngorm stones. This fitted perfectly into the wider Scottish historical and national revival started as early as George IV’s visit in 1822 and continued with the Royal purchase of Balmoral and beyond into the early 1900’s. Pieces of native Scottish gold feature in the collections of both the National Museum of Scotland and Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery but seldom are seen at auction.
ABERDEEN - A SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SPIRIT KETTLE AND STAND JAMES GORDON marked IG, ABD, the spherical body with foliate and scroll decoration, twin scroll Rococo formed cartouches, both enclosing foliate initials, the cover with a flame finial, short curved spout and a leather handle, raised on a bold spirit burner base with S-scroll supports and shell feet joined by foliate and cherubic swags(35cm high, 64.2oz (all in))Footnote: Note: The spirit kettle was arguably the height of fashion in tea services from the mid-18th century and an extravagant optional extra to the standard tea service, only commissioned by wealthy patrons and even then on rare occasions. While Edinburgh examples do survive in small numbers, most notably perhaps in the famous Hopetoun service and presented as two Leith race pieces, provincially made examples are extremely rare. This newly discovered Aberdeen example is now only the third provincially made example recorded, the other two being Glasgow made. James Gordon was a highly respected maker in Aberdeen and received many commissions for communion cups as well as tea wares, snuff boxes and salvers, etc.
GLASGOW - A SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL TABLESPOON BERRY PARKHILL marked BP, S, BP, of Old English pattern, italic H engraved to terminal(20.5cm long, 2oz)Footnote: Note: Although lacking the Glasgow town mark the makers mark struck to this piece matches that struck to items recorded with full Glasgow marks. Little is recorded about Berry Parkhill although it is known he was apprenticed to Milne & Campbell and appears to start working under his own auspices in 1782.
A LARGE EDWARDIAN SCOTTISH LIDDED FLAGON LINDSAY & PAISLEY, GLASGOW 1907 of slightly tapering banded design, the body inset with various 16th century and later silver coins, the handle of S scroll form, thumb piece with also set with a coin, presentation engraving to underside, 'THIS TANKARD WAS MADE TO RECEIVE 14 COINS OF UNKNOWN ASSAY WEIGHING 10oz'(24cm high, 45.7oz)
Y A GROUP OF THREE IVORY HANDLED FOUNDATION TROWELS 19TH CENTURY various makers and marks, the shaped blades all with engraved decoration and presentation inscriptions to centre; together with another silver-handled trowel and a Victorian cake trowel, JR&S, Edinburgh 1880 with a pierced interwoven blade(38cm long (longest))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 HOT WATER JUG WILLIAM MARSHALL, EDINBURGH 1879 of baluster form, decorated throughout with embossed flora and fauna in the Persian style, the hinged lid with a demi-spherical finial, the S scroll handle with similar decoration(30cm high, 26.6oz)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 GEORGE II / III CREAM JUG of baluster form with everted scallop rim and wide spout, the upper body and underside of rim with chased foliate borders, twin crests within Rococo cartouches, leaf capped S scroll handle and raised on three scroll and shell feet(9.5cm high, 5.6oz)
Cased set of Aynsley china silver-mounted coffee cans and saucerspink and gilt decoration with Greek key border, the silver mounts bearing marks for Charles S Green & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1919, in a fitted case with retailers Walter Davies & Sons mark to the inside lid, set comprising of six cups and saucersCondition report: Overall wear, minimal marks, and scuffs to the plates, consistent with age and use. One of the cans with a chip to the rim.
Glostrup Møbelfabrik (Danish 1960's)teak extending dining table, with two leaves, stamped to the underside of the table, 120cm wide x 72cm high x 200cm long overall when extendedCondition report: Overall signs of wear and use. Some marks and minor discolouration to the top. All consistent with age and use.
Box of assorted items to include; a tin box containing glass bottles, other tin boxes including a first aid box, tin needle case, a glass advertising ashtray for 'Euthymol toothpaste', a Rolls Razor in case, a Victorian brass bound chemist pill making slab marked S.Maw & Son London, cast metal grinder marked S. Nye & Co patent London no. 3, an old fire extinguisher, a 'Tortilladora' tortilla press etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)
Pioneer powered subwoofer model S-W160S-K and four speakers. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
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