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Click here to subscribeWilliam and Mary, the Pacification of Ireland 1691, silver medal by D Drappentier, conjoined busts right, rev. lion tramples on a hydra, observed by a lioness with a dog cowering nearby, city in the distance, ships in harbour, 54mm (MI ii 39/220; E 340; Woolf 11.10). Very fine, obverse edge bruise at 8 o'clock, rare
Battle of Waterloo, 1815, an original bronzed electrotype of the famous medal by Benedetto Pistrucci, produced in the 1840s, conjoined laureate busts of George, Prince Regent, Franz I of Austria, Alexander I of Russia and Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, circle of mythological figures around, rev. Victory rides with Wellington and Blücher, Jupiter in quadriga above casts lightning bolts, warring giants in border, 133mm (BHM 870; E 1067). Extremely fine, in case of issue (slightly distressed), rare
Institute of Civil Engineers, Stevenson Prize Medal 1848, silver-gilt by JS & AB Wyon, bust of George Stephenson left, rev. view of locomotive, No.2 on side, edge engraved 'Edgar Worthington, B.Sc., Assoc.M.Inst.C.E., Session 1888-89', 47mm (BHM 2311; E 1429; Moyaux 52). Almost extremely fine, rare
London, Tower Bridge, Memorial Stone Laid 21st June 1886, circular gold medal within wreath, view of proposed bridge, rev. monogram, crown suspender with enamel suspension bar with City of London arms, 30mm including wreath, total wt. 24.4g. Extremely fine, rare and unusual Note: the 'Memorial' stone (foundation stone) was laid by The Prince of Wales
Sunderland, Queen Alexandra Bridge opened 1909, silver medal by Elkington, suspension bridge spanning river, rev. arms of Sunderland Corporation and the railway company, 64mm (BHM 3978; E 1910; Moyaux 74). Good extremely fine, much mint bloom and steel-blue iridescent toning, in case of issue from Elkington, rare
Canada, Grand Trunk Railway of Canada, Directors' General Efficiency and Good Conduct Medal circa 1860, bronze by JS Wyon, bust of Richard Trevithick in high relief left, legend within maple border, central cartouche for naming and for year below, edge impressed F H TREVITHICK LOCO. SUPERINTT, 45mm (Moyaux 49). Extremely fine, rare with an interesting recipient associationNote: Frederick Henry Trevithick (1816-1881) was the youngest son of Richard Trevithick, the inventor of the locomotive. He was appointed as locomotive superintendent of the Grand Trunk Railway.
Whisky Miniatures -Hart Brothers single malt scotch whisky 30 year old aged bottle matured in port wood distilled January 1972 at Balmenach distillery, Cromdale, Scotland; Duncan Taylor 'rarest of the rare' single malt 30 year aged Glencraig Distillery example bottled 2004; MacPhail's pure malt scotch whisky 24 year aged bottle; Bruichladdich Islay 15 year aged single malt scotch whisky; Cadenhead's Authentic Collection from Caledonian Distillery 31 year aged cask strength single grain scotch whisky; Burberry's of London Speyside 15 year aged single malt bottle, another similar; The Glenturret single Highland malt scotch whisky 12 years aged; Meikles Reserve scotch whisky; Moidart pure malt; two Old Fettercairn 10 year aged scotch; Highland Fusilier all malt scotch; The Glenturret 5000 days old scotch; McClelland's Islay single malt; Old Putney rare single malt 8 year old scotch from the northernmost Distillery on the Highland; Highland single malt whisky special reserve; Balmenach Distillery Scottish Wildlife 10 years old single malt; OLD ANGUS R. Thomson Co. Distillery blended scotch whisky bottle; Bruce Macfarlane Distillery Old Inverness aged scotch whisky (20)
Whisky Miniatures -Twenty Scottish examples including a Cadenhead's authentic collection Lochside Distillery 31 year old single grain scotch whisky; a Cadenhead's single malt scotch whisky 27 year old Glen Moray Glenlivet Distillery, distilled November 1962, bottled December 1989 bottled by William Cadenhead Ltd, another Cadenhead's Girvan Distillery 14 year old single grain scotch; a limited edition Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd 1961 pure grain scotch whisky matured in oak wood for 29 years distilled at the Dumbarton Distillery in 1961, bottled 1990, bottle No.975/2400; Grand Mocnish very old scotch whisky 18 year aged example; Mortlach Glenlivet Distillery rare old highland malt scotch whisky 15 year old miniature;Glen Moray scotch 16 year old; Heebie Jeebies of George StraGlenlivet 21 year old; MacDuff The Stewart;Lord Douglas; Highland Lady 21 year old; The Golfer; Murray McDavid; Old Rarity 12 year old; Bowmore Islay 10 year old; Mitchell's 12 year old; MacAllan single malt fine oak 12 year aged example carefully matured in a unique Bourbon and sherry oak casket; Oban The Distillers Collection double matured West Highland single malt scotch whisky; a limited edition Signatory Vintage Braes of Glenlivet Distillery 1979 single highland malt scotch whisky bottled 1995 No.1119/1,200 (20)
Whisky Miniatures - 12 year aged Pride of Orkney highland scotch whisky; ''Zebra Zelect''; Brave Heart scotch whisky; Johnie Walker Premier rare old scotch whisky; Dalwhinnie 15 year aged single malt; Pipers Clan; various James MacArthurs miniatures including a 27 year Lochside, a 12 year Craigellachie; Poit Dhubh single malt; etc qty
Interesting Irish whiskey, liqueur and world whisky miniature examples including Santory whisky Royal 12 year aged blend; Bushmills County Antrim Irish whiskey; Merrys single malt Irish whiskey; Nikka Kingsland rare old premier; Irish Mist liqueur; Black Nikka whisky; Kirin-Seagram Emblem premium whisky; Mohgul Monarch finest malt whisky; Oran Mor malt whisky liqueur; etc qty
Whisky Miniatures - Duncan Taylor 38 year aged Invergordon Distilley scotch, a 36 year Milton Duff Distillery scotch bottled 2004, a Rathclyde 30 year matured scotch; a Carsebridge 25 year; a Glenrothes 35 year example;Chivas Regal 18 year 'rare old' 5cl bottle; Glendronach 15 year;vintage Glen Elgin scotch whisky limited edition No. 191/192; etc large qty
with sponged black on white decoration and pink eyes, printed retailer's mark T. GOODE & CO.(19cm long)Literature: Davis, Peter; De Rin, Victoria; Macmillan, David & Rankine, Robert, 'Wemyss Ware: A Decorative Scottish Pottery', Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1986, p.70, fig. 64, where a similar example is illustrated.Note: This very rare rabbit figure is one of only two known examples.
marked J.E, ABD, J.E, of Old English pattern with engraved crest and motto to terminal, the straining spoon with removable reticulated strainer(32cm long, 6.2oz)Heraldry: with crest of a pierced heart with motto THUS FAR above for Campbell Note: Although straining spoons such as this would be a mainstay of English production, Scottish examples are very rare. A few Edinburgh-made examples are recorded but provincial examples appear to be virtually unheard of.
maker's mark only to inside of base, the circular box with straight sides and pull off cover, engraved to the border with simple stylised foliate border, the base section with rectangular aperture for ribbon(5.3cm diameter, weight 25.2g)Note: Robert Cruickshank was the only Old Aberdeen goldsmith who was born in Scotland, the only other two recorded are Etienne (Stephen) Agate and Samuel Le Revier both of French origin. His training is likely (although documents are lacking) to have been given by George Walker of Aberdeen. Cruickshank’s larger work is generally seen struck with maker's mark only and close comparison to the marks struck to the Quaich within Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum and the Aberdeen University Tankard show that the uniquely shaped punch with rather soft edges following the shape of the two initials can concretely be tied to him. He later changes his punch (perhaps as his original is worn) to a more ‘modern’ rectangular shaped punch and this along with Old Aberdeen town marks are seen to his later production of flatware. This box is a new discovery within the rare survival of work by Robert Cruickshank and indeed of Old Aberdeen as a whole. The surviving silver by Cruickshank shows a very interesting and important cross section of work from three prong forks (perhaps the earliest for Aberdeen) to the various important Civic and Royal commission he received, including the fine Royal Huntly Race prize sword and cup and cover. It is interesting to note that the University of Aberdeen Tankard by Cruickshank has a large circular cartouche formed of the same stylised foliate engraving seen to the cover of the seal box under discussion. Seal boxes appear to be a generally rare survival in Scotland. Originally containing the wax seal of the granter of a document or charter they are suspended by a wide ribbon from the vellum document. In some instances they are engraved with a representation of the seal within on the covers. Due to this, and in spite of its plain nature, it is likely this box was part of an important presentation likely from a civic body within Aberdeen, perhaps the University or City Council. Indeed, it is not until the work of George booth circa 1825 that the next Aberdeen made example is seen (National Museum Scotland 1976-34).
marked M&C, O, M&C, town mark, of large baluster form with high relief chased Rococo decoration of slightly chinoiserie form, with bird within branches with nest, fruits and feeding bird, with S scroll handle and fine leaf capped thumbpiece, the hinged cover with removable acorn finial(28.5cm high, 33.8oz)Footnote: Note: Although Scottish coffee pots are rare, similar pots but for chocolate are even rarer and very few examples are recorded. In The Compendium Of Scottish Silver by R & J Dietert, between c.1720 and c.1765 only five chocolate pots are listed (although three others are known since publication) while for the same period forty six coffee pots are recorded. It is interesting to note that two of these are Glasgow made. One by Milne & Campbell (Sotheby’s New York 16 th April 2005, lot 265) and Adam Graham (in Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum collection). When you add to this the earliest known example by Robert Bruce of Edinburgh, c.1720, which is in Dundee Museum & Art Galleries and the 1720-21 example by Patrick Murray of Edinburgh and presented as the Selkirk Race Prize in that year is within the National Museums of Scotland collection , examples available to collectors few and this lot offers an opportunity for the serious collector to add to their collection. All these are much later than their English counterparts, which not common, do survive from as early as 1685. Although their form follows almost directly that of the coffee pots of the period, their function is quite different. The placement of the spout of a coffee pot is particularly done to avoid the bitter coffee grounds from being poured into the cup. However , with chocolate the heavier coco sediment was intended to be drunk and indeed likely the most flavoursome part. Therefore, altering the design of the coffee pot to allow the finial to be removed, either by simply pulling out or hinging, allowed a stirrer (or molinet) to be placed in to stir the sediments up just before pouring. While very few English molinets do survive no Scottish examples are recorded. It is also likely that both north and south of the border that wooden stirrers would have been more common place.
Assay Master Hugh Gordon, of Hanoverian pattern with engraved crest and motto to reverse of terminal(20.5cm long, 2.4oz)Heraldry: Engraved with the crest and motto for Hope of a broken terrestrial globe beneath a cloud-issuing rainbow with the motto 'At Spes Infracta'; (Yet my hope is unbroken). Likely for John Hope, 2nd Earl of Hopetoun (1704 - 1781).Note: This spoon is en suite with an example sold, Scottish Silver & Applied Arts, Lyon & Turnbull 14th August 2019 lot 410 For two generations The Hopetoun family, Charles and John Hope 1st and 2nd Earls, were perhaps the most important commissioners of silver in Scotland. Their influence on the Edinburgh trade appears not only to have given many valuable and important commissions, but to have encouraged the goldsmiths to new heights, resulting in truly fashionable and important items. As with all family commissions, the success of the family closely directly relates to the commissions and need for silver. The boom in commissions seems to have occurred from 1699 when the architect William Bruce was commissioned by Margaret Hope, Charles's mother, to create Hopetoun House, built in its original form between 1699 and 1702. This original Bruce building has been much changed by later work with the William Adam rebuild of 1721. Flatware bearing the armorial/ crest is surprisingly rare. It is unknown how large the original services of flatware within Hopetoun House were. Oddly, these pieces do not seem to have survived, and it is predominantly larger important pieces which are still recorded. It is highly likely these smaller items were regularly recycled into larger impressive wares and while obviously made in large numbers, few survive.
unmarked, the ebony cylindrical shaft set with royal crown to top and simple collar to base, the upper section with applied lion rampant above a Ducal coronet, the reverse with oak tree with saw through trunk (for Hamilton), the central section with applied presentation band engraved Victoria Queen, Alexander 10 th Duke of Hamilton Hereditary Keeper, Presented to John Rogers Esquire, Baillie of the Abbey of Holyrood House, by the High Constables, Thomas Miller Moderator 1851’, in fitted velvet lined glazed domed oak display case(66cm long )Footnote: Note: Although Tipstaffs and Batons of office are encountered with regularity presentation examples or indeed such large examples as this are extremely rare. To find one with such direct Royal and Ducal connection as this appears to be virtually unique. The presentation itself is still somewhat of a mystery. It can safely be assumed that Thomas Miller must have had a long career within the Abbey of Holyrood House and perhaps his time as Moderator in 1851 was the end of this illustrious career. No other such examples presented to Moderators can be traced so this is by no means a standard presentation to Moderators of the Abbey when they stand down. For a similarly large example from the Barony Burgh of Portsburgh, intriguingly last presented in 1851 as well, see ‘Jewellery & Silver’, Bonhams Edinburgh 7 th December 2011 lot 535 (sold £7500)
A rare late 19th /early 20th century 8inch 10cwt Howitzer obturating plate: the central recess stamped as per title with ribbed flange surrounding, 21cm diameter.*Notes - In the early stage of breech loading gun development an obturating plate was used by attaching a cannon ball to the plate by wires, the ribbing on the outer edge of the plate would match the rifling in the cannon and the plate would expand and seal the breech providing more projectile force. .
A rare small Japanese cloisonné box and cover by Namikawa Yasuyuki, Meiji period, of oval form, the cover worked with three butterflies against a turquoise ground inside a foliate lozenge border repeated on the box, signature on silver tablet mounted on base, 8cm wide, some restoration to cover. (2)
A rare collection of poetry , Arabic manuscript in verse and prose on paper, 13th century, mainly from the jahiliyya, 187ff. plus two fly leaves, each folio with 27ll of small black naskh arranged in one or two columns, important words and phrases in red, first folio preceded by two leaves of later inserted calligraphy, in later brown morocco with stamped medallion, folio 24.2cm x 17.6cm.
LITTLE RICHARD - LPs. Fantastic instant collection of 34 x LPs (with UK, US and ROW pressings) from the sorely missed Little Richard. Titles include The Fabulous (UK London HA-U 2193 - VG+/VG), Mr. Big (JOYS 195), Little Richard Sings (ATL 4124), The Rare (Redita 101), Rock Hard Rock Heavy (SNTF 5001), Cast A Long Shadow (Epic 66285), King Of Rock And Roll, The Little Richard Story (JS 5003/4), Little Richard And His Band (SNTF 5026), The Rill Thing (RSLP 6406), 20 Classic Cuts, Slippin' & Slidin' (JOYS 270, x2), Rip It Up, Whole Lotta Shakin' Going' On, Greatest Hits (JOY 107, x2), Lifetime Friend, Little Richard And His Band (Aussie pressing, mono OSL 10009), The Second Coming, Clap Your Hands! Sings! (M 119) and Little Richard Is Back (mono and stereo US Vee Jay 1107). Condition is generally VG to Ex+.
CLASSIC SOUL/FUNK/DISCO - COMPILATION LPs. More key comps to add to the collection of 43 x (mainly) LPs included. Titles include 100 All Time Classic Dance Hits Of The 1970s (7 x LP box set, DHOS LP 100), Latino Club (HOT 108), Natural High 2 - 2-Step Soul, Boogie Fusion & Rare Groove (0927-43798-1), Mighty Dance, Hinds, Ellis & Sinclair 'The Producers', The Wind Down Zone 2, Freedom Principle: Acid Jazz And Other Illicit Grooves Vol 2, Streetsounds Rare Groove Vol 2, B&G Party, Streetsounds 10, Streetsounds Anthems Vol 2, Urban Classics 2, That's Eurobeat Non Stop Mix 5, Soul Souvenirs Vol 1, Soul... And Then Some, The Best Of All Platinum, This Is Latin Music, Soul Searching, Dance Traxx 2, Ritmo Caliente - Salsa Greats Vol 2, Streetsounds Anthems 7, Turntable Jive, Solid Soul, Groovamarionation!, Dance Mix - Dance Hits Vol 3 and Heart & Soul - Soul Boys. Condition is often Ex to Ex+/archive (records) and VG+ to Ex+/archive (sleeves).
CLASSIC SOUL/FUNK/DISCO - COMPILATION LPs. Essential comps once more with 46 x (mainly) LPs included. Titles/artists include The Solar System, Natural High (2-Step Soul, Boogie Fusion & Rare Groove) (0927-40711-1), Street Sounds Edition 9, Streetsounds Love Ballads 2, Streetsounds The Artists Volume 2, The Heart Of Soul, Streetsounds 16, Street Jazz Vol 1 - London Kills Me, Sounds Of St. Louis Soul, Winners Circle, Streetsounds Anthems Vol 7, Dance 12" Classics, Seven Shades, The Best Of British Jazz-Funk!, Beauty + The Beat On Broadway, Funkytown Volume 1 and 3, Freedom Principle: Acid Jazz And Other Illicit Grooves Vol 2, The Original Illicit Grooves, The Rebirth Of Cool, Too, Streetsounds 87-3, The Countdown Compilation, Quiet Storm and Heart & Soul - Soul Ballads Volume 2. Condition is often Ex to Ex+/archive (records) and VG+ to Ex+/archive (sleeves).
CLASSIC SOUL/ R&B RARITIES. Stunning collection of 6 rare LPs with artist/ titles including The Contours - Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) (1963 UK mono pressing on Oriole PS 40043. Record is Ex A-side, VG+ B side with just a couple of fine paper surface marks. VG+ sleeve with a small tear to the top flap on the rear cover), James Ray - S/T (1961 US mono pressing on Caprice LP 1002. Record is Ex, sleeve VG+ as the white paper rear has a little writing and handling wear), Ruth Brown - Late Date With (Original 1959 US mono pressing on black/ silver label Atlantic 1308. Record is Ex, sleeve as it has a little tape wrapped around the top right corner, The Majors - Meet The Majors (Rare UK 1963 mono pressing on London HA-P 8068. Record is VG+ with one or two fine paper surface marks, sleeve is VG+ with one or two light laminate creases and some pen at the top of the rear, The Cadillacs - The Fabulous (US pressing on the flat black Jubilee label with silver text JGM 1045. Record and sleeve are both Ex with a tiny bump mark at the lower end of the opening edge, Clyde McPhatter & Jackie Wilson - Meet Billy Ward and his Dominoes (UK 1962 pressing on Ember NR 5001. Record and sleeve are both Ex.
FATS DOMINO - LPs. Carryin' on rockin' with Fats - 40 x LPs loaded with US and UK originals. Titles include Rock And Rollin' (HA-U 2028 - VG/VG, also US Imperial LP 9009), This Is Fats Domino (HA-P 2073- glossy VG+/VG+), Carry On Rockin' (HA-P 2041 - VG/G), This Is Fats (HA-P 2087 - G+/VG), I Miss You So (Imperial LP 9138 - VG+ copy), Let The Four Winds Blow (Imperial LP 9153), Let's Dance With (Imperial LP 9239), Here Comes... (ABC 455), Getaway With... (ABCS-510), The Fabulous Mr. D (French RE), Sings Million Record Hits (US mono and stereo copies, LP 9103 and 12103), Here Stands (Imperial LP 9038), Be My Guest, Stompin', Million Sellers Vol 1 and 3, Rare Dominos Vol 2, Here Comes and Fantastic Fats. Condition is generally VG to Ex+, though please note the earlier titles do vary.
MALE LED CLASSIC SOUL/R&B/FUNK - LPs. Killer deep grooves again with 31 x (almost entirely) LPs up now. Artists/titles include Terry Callier - What Color Is Love (US Cadet scarce original, CA 50019 - VG record with some light surface/scuff marks, nothing heavier/og company sleeve/VG some general edge and shelfwear and remnants from stickers on the bottom left and right corners on the front), Otis Redding (x20) inc. Live In Europe (VOLT S-416), Love Man (Atco SD 33-289), The Soul Album (UK 587011), In Person At The Whisky A Go Go , History Of, Pain In My Heart, Remembering, The Best Of, Sings Soul and Here Comes Some Soul From...and Eddie Floyd (x10) inc. You've Go To Have Eddie, Flashback, California Girl, Chronicle, Rare Stamps (STS 2011 Soul Street and I've Never Found A Girl (inc. UK mono and stereo copies S/XATS 1003). Condition is generally VG to Ex+ though please note the earlier titles do vary.
RARE US SOUL LPS. Five collectable LPs to include: The Classic Example (US, Stereo, white label promo/DJ copy, GSF Records, GSF-S-1006, Ex/VG+), The Dynamics - First Landing (US, Stereo, Cotillon, SD 9009, Ex+/VG+), Earl Van Dyke and the Soul Brothers - That Motown Sound (US, Stereo, Motown, 631, VG+/VG+), William Bell - The Soul of a Bell (Canada, Stereo, Atlantic, SD 7719, Ex+/VG+), Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me Anymore) (US, AFO Records, AFO 5001, Ex/Ex).
RARE SOUL/HOUSE/BOOGIE/LOVERS ROCK 12". Five hot ones circa late 1980s here. Spur of the Moment - Twist and Shout (Kevski, KV 3960, with promo insert, Ex+), The Sisters Love - Give Me Your Love (stamped white label, matrix etched ZT-41946, Ex+), Soul Connection - Oh Ivy (Intrigue, IGE 1 T, Ex+). Arnold Jarvis - Take Some Time Out (Fourth Floor, NCP 287, Ex+), Christine Lewin - Juicy Fruit (Kufe, EB002, Ex+/VG+ sleeve with heavy ringwear).
Rare pair of Frankenthal porcelain figures of children, circa 1770, decorated in enamels and gilt, on scrollwork bases, 10cm heightCondition report: Boy- chips to cap, break across leg and trunk, restoration to broken object in hand.girl-break and old restoration to neck, restoration to base.
Rare Derby flowerpot and stand, circa 1760-65, polychrome painted with exotic birds and insects, 11cm height with standCondition report: Some minor enamel wear and scratching commensurate with age. The stand has a small hairline with restoration, and the flowerpot has a small amount of good restoration near the bottom.
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