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Lot 340
Three gem set 9ct yellow gold rings comprising amethyst seven stone 9ct yellow gold ring, seven small round mixed cut amethysts, claw settings, ring size N; a garnet and diamond 9ct yellow gold ring, three square step cut garnets with small round eight cut diamond point spacers, ring size N and a sapphire 9ct gold and white gold set dress ring, ring size R½ (3)
Lot 442
Banff - An extremely rare Charles II silver tumbler cup, by Wm Scott (elder), circa 1680, two marks: VS, ABC, of circular form with slightly turned rim, the side decorated with bright cut foliate engraving around a cartouche with two pairs of initials below the letter 'M', 4ozt 6 x 8 x 8cm (2 x 3 x 3in) Provenance: Purchased by Miss Janet Low OBE circa 1940, thence by decent. Other Notes: A matching pair of silver communion cups with the same hallmarks as this example were offered for sale by Sotheby's, London, May 2009, lot 394, with an estimate of £50,000 - £70,000. In the catalogue note Sotheby's mentions that: 'William Scott is the first recorded silversmith working in Banff (Jackson's p.591). (There appear to have been only 24 recorded silversmiths at Banff.) The Scott family came to Banff from Aberdeen and the father and son, both William, are therefore designated elder and younger in the records. Burns notes that "William Scott (elder) was also a goldsmith in Aberdeen, where he was admitted a burgess in 1666; filled the office of deacon of hammermen in 1673, 1678, and 1685." (p.577) He also mentions on the following page that "Both William Scott (elder) and William Scott (younger) also carried on business in Elgin, as well as in Aberdeen and Banff." The hallmarks are VS ABC. The mark ABC is considered to be a town mark by both Burns and Finlay.' A small silver quaich with the same hallmarks and engraved floral designs to match this example sold at Bonham's, Edinburgh, 18 August 2004, lot 126, for £17,000 (plus buyer's premium). In the catalogue note Henry S. Fothringham suggests that: 'The hallmark ABC derives from Scott misinterpreting the principle of date letter punches for each year and ordering a single punch incorporating the first three letters of the alphabet instead'. The initials below the single letter 'M' are 'AK' and 'BB'. There is evidence of a marriage between Alexander Ker and Bessie Burnet dated 17/9/1668 in the county of Aberdeen. Given that Scott came from Aberdeen, that he was a silversmith at that time, dating the marks on the cup cannot be totally accurate as there is no definitive date letter, wedding records were notoriously inaccurate in those days and in the hundred years between 1650 and 1750 there was only one marriage in Aberdeenshire between a couple with initials AK and BB, there is more than a possibility that this cup was connected with their marriage in some way, either as a gift or maybe a type of loving cup, the contents being shared by bride and groom. Silver items marked in Banff are extremely rare and seldom appear for auction. There does not appear to have been any other Banff marked silver other than flatware offered at auction in the last 10 years. The town’s recent revival of silversmithing has sparked a major resurgence of interest in Banff silver. This is truly an exceptional piece, nearly 340 years old and in remarkable condition for its age. Literature: Thomas Burns, Old Scottish Communion Plate, R. & R. Clark, Edinburgh, 1892, p.103 Ian Finlay, Scottish Gold and Silver Work, revised by Henry Fothringham, The Strong Oak Press, Stevenage, 1991 Sir Charles Jackson, Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland, Antiques Collectors Club, 3rd Edition, 1994, p.591 Sotheby's - Fine English & Continental Furniture, Including Silver, Ceramics & Clocks - 28 May 2009 catalogue, lot 394. Bonham's - The Scottish Sale - 18 August 2004 catalogue, lot 126. Two minor cracks together with a number of very, very small cracks to the rim. A shallow dent to the side, on the opposite side to the engraving. Some very small denting, probably the original hammer marks, to the lower half. Some minor cracks to the body on the opposite side of the engraving, possible evidence of an old repair.
Lot 45
Collection of books to include F.C. Beazley, Notes on Shotwick int he County of Chester, scarce 1st edition, published 1915, Harold Whitaker, A Descriptive List of the Printed Maps of Cheshire 1577-1900, 1st edition, published 1942, R. Stewart-Brown, The Wapentake of Wirral, scarce 1st edition, published 1907, H. Hughes, Plague on the Cheshire Plain, 1st edition, published 1969, Edward Hubbard, The Work of John Douglas, limited edition, published by The Victorian Society 1991, together with other collectable works on the history and topography of Cheshire (22 volumes). Condition reports are not available for this sale.
Lot 137
A Great Collection of 1960's Pop Star Autographs, obtained from the Sheffield City Hall circa 1963-65 in an autograph album and on loose paper in a contemporary album including The Birds [1960's Cult British R&B Mod Band] full band autographs signed Ron Wood, Kim Gardner [bass, vocals], Pete McDaniels [drums], Tony Munroe [guitar vocals], Ali [Ali Mckenzie-vocal] - all singed in blue and black ink circa 1965. Brian Jones, Keith Richard, (both poor condition) The Pretty Things (numerous examples Nov '64 and March '65 noted), Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Rockin Berries, Poets, Dynamics, Lord Sutch, Animals, Billy J. Kramer, Four Pennies, Dave Berry, Shadows and Cliff Richard, Gary Walker, Roy Orbison, Dallas Boys, Swinging Blue Jeans, Chubby Checker, Marianne Faithful, Zombies, The Nashville Teens, amongst others. Conditions vary. All are unverified, the buyer must satisfy themselves with the authenticity lot before bidding.
Lot 52
Krautrock etc: Can 'Limited Edition' L.P, (UA USP 103 stereo, fully laminated, AI-U/BI-U); Can 'Dizzy Dizzy' and 'Moonshake' (both 7" demo's), Holger Czukay 'On The Way to the Peak of Norway' L.P (factory sample). Tangerine Dream 'Phaedra'; Van Der Graaf Generator 'H to the He'; Fripp & Eno 'No Pussy Footing'; R. Fripp 'Let the Power Fall';
Lot 72
UK/US Psych/Blues/Prog- A collection of over fifteen LP's to include ''The House That Track Built' LP (Track 1969 stereo A1/B1 matrix gatefold), Clear Light 'Same Title' (Elektra EKL 4011 US pressing), Jethro Tull 'Stand Up' (pop up), Led Zeppelin II (Plum Atlantic; 'Lemon Song' Credit'), Pink Floyd 'Dark Side', R. Stones 'Same Title' (Decca LK4605 2A/3A Matrix), Santana, Procol Harum, Aretha Franklin, The Nice, Hendrix/Curtis Knight etc:- One Box.
Lot 79
Rock Interest: Iron Maiden 'Somewhere Back In Time: 1980-89', two L.P picture discs gatefold; Iron Maiden 'Flight 666' Soundtrack (shrink wrapped ltd edition blue vinyl); Tell Tales (Iron Maiden: ltd edition 12" picture discs); AC/DC Black Ice (shrink), Let There Be Rock (reissue shrink), G n' R 'You Could Be Mine' 12" clear vinyl single; Queen 'Headlong' clear vinyl and Queen 'Its a Hard Life' picture disc.
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