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Lot 73

Three proof silver £1 coins in a case fitted for four.

Lot 74

Four proof Piedfort silver £1 coins, cased.

Lot 75

1997 and 1998 proof silver Piedfort £2 coins, cased.

Lot 76

1994, 1996 and 1997 proof silver £2, together with 1999 proof Piedfort silver £2, each boxed.

Lot 77

Seven proof silver £1 coins, each boxed.

Lot 82

95p face value British pre 1947 silver together with a little foreign, mainly silver and a few bank notes.

Lot 83

The Official History of The Olympic Games, the original album containing 50 silver medallions.

Lot 85

Coins including a little silver.

Lot 93

Asia:- Five silver 13th century coins, Ilkhans, each identified.

Lot 94

Parthia:- Phraats IV silver Drachm, v.f.

Lot 95

Cappadecia:- Silver Drachm, Ariarathes IV.

Lot 96

Cappadocian, Ariarathes V silver Drachm head of King right near e.f.

Lot 97

Cappadocian, Ariarathes VIII silver Drachm; together with another Ariobarzanes I silver Drachm.

Lot 98

Thrace:- Silver Mesembia 450-350 B.C. (See illustration)

Lot 99

Syria, Roman occupation silver Tetradrachm; together with Pero 2 silver Drachm Artashir and Parthia Artabanus I silcer Tetradrachm.

Lot 100

Macedon, silver Tetradrachm, head of Herekles; together with Parthian, silver, head (L) Rev. man of thrown looking right.

Lot 103

Domitian silver, Denarius, Minerva standing, right.

Lot 104

Two Roman silver coins:- Foustina and Philip each identified.

Lot 105

Two Roman silver coins:- Faustina and Faustina II each idenitified.

Lot 106

Two Roman silver coins:- Julia Doma and Trajan each identified.

Lot 107

Two Roman silver coins:- Otacilia Severa and Gordian III each identified.

Lot 108

Arab Sassanian:- 2 silver coins 1/2 and full Drachm.

Lot 109

Bizantine silver coins Teirne Stratos.

Lot 114

Crusades:- Duchy of Athens silver denier type 1c.

Lot 128

A filled silver Churchill commemorative plate, cased.

Lot 141

Ireland Edward I silver penny V.F. (See illustration)

Lot 155

£1.60 face value British pre-1947 silver, together with 45p pre 1920.

Lot 158

19th and 20th century foreign silver coins etc.

Lot 162

A small quantity of silver and other foreign coins.

Lot 1225

NUMISMATICS. "An Essay on the Roman Denarius and English Silver Penny..." bound with "Descriptive Particulars of English Coronation Medals..." both 1st edns, plts comp. both signed by Till, shop ticket inserted, cont 1/2 mor gt, teg, sm 8vo 1837 and 1838, vg copy.

Lot 207

An Edwardian Scottish market paperknife Birmingham 1904, the simple mother of pearl blade with silver thistle finial, naturalistically formed with engraved and chased details, socket set with facetted smoky quartz handle smoky quartz handle 54mm long, overall length 21cm long

Lot 210

† A silver mounted hardstone vinaigrette unmarked, the body formed of twelve varied coloured panels of hardstone and agates, the shaped mounts with foliate engraving, the hinged cover set with cabochon rock crystal and opening to reveal a hinged pierced and engraved grille and with owners initials `JMT` to rim 70mm high

Lot 253

A rare Scottish George II coffee urn maker unknown, Edinburgh circa 1744 - 1759, of slightly compressed ovoid form with large chased border to upper body and rim with flower head and foliate scroll designs, containing twin blank scroll formed cartouches surmounted by lion mask detail, the slightly domed hinged cover with scroll border and diaper panels, with semi spiralled boss around ebony finial, the body set with twin scrolling serpent handles with detailed eyes and open mouths and with textured and chased bodies, the body set with straight spigot with ebony handle, the whole raised on three leaf capped cabriole legs with paw feet and shaped oval fluted appliques to body 29cm high, 26.5cm wide (across handles), 55oz Provenance: Christie`s Scotland 11th November 1987 lot 58 Christie`s Glasgow 25th April 1990 Private Collection Exhibitions: `Silver; Made In Scotland`, National Museums of Scotland 2008 References: Compendium of Scottish Silver, volume 1 page 523, R & J Dietert Silver; Made In Scotland` page 85` item 4.46, piece and detail illustrated, G Dalgleish & H Steuart Fothringham Notes: The ovoid coffee urn is perhaps the most unique design seen in Scottish silver; where the inspiration for this design emanates from still remains a mystery. Even the use of these urns has caused debate and the general consensus seems to be that of a coffee urn. Previously often termed water urns, this now appears wrong. 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 - no. 23 - 5 - 8` and the survival of this piece adds great weight to the theory of their use being for coffee. 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. While most of the surviving urns have now lost their burners, most (including this example) show signs of their use. The underside point of the urn (where most are marked) would have become polished out with the vigorous cleaning needed to remove the staining left behind by the burner. The survival rate of these urns is extremely small with only fifteen currently recorded, and ten of these in institutional hands. The design of these urns seems to vary more by the period than maker, with the main flare of the maker coming in the outline shape of the body; they can vary in shape from elongated egg shaped to more compressed squat bodies. While the marks to this example are now all but obliterated from polishing, it does seem possible to suggest a maker, when the whole survival of these urns is compared and stylistic trends noted. Firstly the most prolific maker / workshop seen with the extant examples are unsurprisingly that of James Kerr / William Dempster, who would laterally become Kerr & Dempster. They were one of Scotland`s most highly regarded goldsmiths and received many important commissions for the highest fashion silver of the day, it is therefore unsurprising that his marks are seen to the large percentage of these urns. Also the design and quality of this urn is of note in many features. Firstly the quality of the chased decoration, the deep and bold decoration could only have come from a very high quality Edinburgh workshop such as Kerr & Dempster. Such is the quality of the chasing to this urn that it has previously been considered to have been the hand of Ebenezer Oliphant considered one of Edinburgh`s finest chasers. Secondly the cast snake arms are of a mould recorded on other Kerr & Dempster urns, access to a prepared mould in the workshop must suggest a place of manufacture similar to the other urns featuring these handles. While this is the only urn with the textured finish to the handles this would have been added after the cast had been made. Thirdly the cast legs and importantly the appliqué between body and leg, are from the same mould as seen on other Kerr & Dempster urns. 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 & Dempster workshop and must be considered when trying to attribute this urn to a specific maker. Due to the fact that the Assay Masters mark of Hugh Gordon is still visible to this urn proves it must have been made 1744 - 1758, this does suggest that the most likely period of the Kerr & Dempster workshop would have been under the control of William Dempster, rather than Kerr and is considered that his name is the most obvious to be tied as maker of this item. While it has not been possible to prove William Dempster the maker of this urn it does now seem highly probable.

Lot 254

`The Barncleuch` Puritan spoon - an important Scottish 17th century puritan spoon by George Cleghorne, Edinburgh 1653 - 1655, Deacon Andrew Burrell, the tapered stem with three V cut notches to terminal and incised decoration to stem above large oval bowl, the reverse with large zig zag assay scrape and bottom marked, the reverse of the bowl with short V shaped rat tail and engraved with contemporary initials `QH / MD` 19.2cm long, 65g Provenance: Reputedly found in the gardens of Barncleuch House Thence by descent Sotheby`s Gleneagles, 30th August 1982 lot 483 (front and back illustrated) How of Edinburgh, 1993 Private Collection Exhibitions: Silver; Made In Scotland` item 3.47, National Museums of Scotland 2008 References: Compendium of Scottish Silver, volume 1 page 239, R & J Dietert Silver; Made In Scotland` page 52 item 3.47, piece and marks illustrated, G Dalgleish & H Steuart Fothringham Notes: The survival of Scottish Puritan spoons is surprisingly rare when compared to the same style and period of English examples. To date only nine hallmarked or provincial examples are known and this example being the earliest. It is unknown why this pattern should be so rare in Scotland when it is such a standard and comparably common pattern in English silver. It must be considered that a large number have been melted down and re fashioned throughout their history and lost. However even when compared to the other patterns of early Scottish flatware their survival still seems remarkably small. Even within such a small survival fashions and trends can be noticed. While following the English examples the Scottish made pieces do show variation. Due to its early manufacture this piece must be considered one of the plainer examples, virtually without additional decoration to the stem, other than the almost standard three V cut notches to terminal. The addition of the simple incised decoration above the bowl being it`s only additional adornment and unique to this spoon. For a full listing of currently recorded Scottish Puritan spoons see `An important new discovery in early Scottish silver` The Finial September / October 2008. Another interesting angle to this spoon are the engraved owners initials to the reverse of the bowl; with the original source of Barncleuch, it does appear that the upper initials `QH` stand for Quintin Hamilton of Barncleuch and it must be assumed the lower set `MD` for Marion Denham his wife, the date of marriage so far remains untraced but is presumably roughly contemporary to the spoon. Little is known about Quintin Hamilton other than he succeeded his father James Hamilton and took over the house and gardens at Barncleuch which had been constructed by his grandfather John Hamilton of Barncleuch, Commissary of Hamilton and Campsie in 1583. While the house at Barncleuch was of no great note within Scottish stately home architecture it was the gardens created by John Hamilton that really stood out. These terraced gardens he created with great vision and ambition carving five terraces into the steep hillside from the house to the river Avon and carried out large amounts of structural work. His visions and creations were no doubt inspired by his experiences travelling the world which consumed a large part of his life. Quintin and Marion are believed to have had five children and upon Quintin`s death in circa 1680 he was succeeded by his eldest son John who in turn died on 21st February 1705 without direct heir. References: `Historical and Genealogical Memoirs of the Branches of the House of Hamilton`, John Anderson 1825 pages 221 - 3 and supplement page 420 - 2

Lot 255

A Victorian School medallion Peter Arthur, Glasgow 1849, of oval outline with simple rim enclosing an acanthus and flower head border, the obverse engraved `From William Stewart of St. Fillans` the reverse engraved `For general excellence, Largs Parochial School to G H Aiton`, with brooch mounting 56mm high, 1oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated front cover and plate 9, listed page 89

Lot 256

A George III toastrack Edinburgh 1825, makers mark obscured, the seven square divisions with X cross frame formed from simple wire, with central loop handle above cartouche engraved with crest and motto to one side and baron`s crown to opposing side, raised on rectangular frame and four bun feet 15cm wide, 65oz Heraldry: crest and motto `PRO REGE, LEGE, GREGE` for Henry Brougham, Baron of Brougham and vaux and Lord High Chancellor for Great Britain References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 51, listed page 572

Lot 257

A George III quaich Matthew Craw, Edinburgh 1808 - 1809, the deep hemispherical bowl with twin slightly upturned waisted lugs, one with script engraved initials `JMcL`, the whole resting on a simple reeded collar foot, in later case 11.5cm wide across lugs, 2.5oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 98, listed page 403

Lot 258

A George III fish slice James Douglas, Edinburgh 1807 - 1808, of single struck Fiddle and Thread pattern with shaped and pointed oval pierced and engraved blade, the terminal with engraved crest and motto 30.5cm, 5oz Heraldry: with crest and motto of EX INDUSTRIA `From Industry` for MILNE/MOLYNEUX References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 24, listed page 198

Lot 259

A George III soup ladle Robert Gray & Son (of Glasgow) Edinburgh 1805 - 1806, of Fiddle pattern with engraved crest to terminal and with usual double drop heel to circular bowl 35cm long, 7oz Heraldry: with crest and motto of goat passant most likely for RUSSELL References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 254

Lot 260

A George III soup ladle by Alexander Henderson, Edinburgh 1799 - 1800 of Celtic Point pattern with engraved initials `AK` in script to terminal 38.5cm long, 6oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 252

Lot 261

A George III stuffing spoon Robert Gray (of Glasgow), Edinburgh 1797 - 1798, of Old English pattern with engraved crest and motto to terminal 31cm long, 2.5oz Heraldry: with crest and motto of CERTUM PETE FINEM Aim at a sure end for BISSLAND, BILSLAND, BULLSLAND of Renfrewshire References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 315

Lot 265

A George III marrow scoop Peter Mathie Edinburgh 1778 - 1779, of conventional double scoop form with simple central stem 22cm long, 1.5oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 265

Lot 266

A scarce George III stuffing spoon William Dempster, Edinburgh 1776 - 1777, of Onslow pattern with wide spreading terminal and engraved crest to underside on reverse 31cm long, 3oz Heraldry: with crest and motto of Spur between two wings most likely for JOHNSTONE of Pitkerie, co. Fife 1775 Notes: Although a popular pattern in England the production of Onslow pattern in Scotland appears rather small and indeed for a short time as well. Various pieces are recorded interestingly mainly by William Dempster and Patrick Robertson, both highly regarded and fashionable makers of their time References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 30, listed page 308

Lot 270

A George III dish-cross William Dempster, Edinburgh 1767 - 1768, of conventional hinged form, with central circular section with four square section supports, each with sliding pierced mount with S scroll leg to gadrooned and pierced shell feet, the upper section with curved arm and pierced and beaded shell terminal 33cm wide, 21oz Notes: while the earliest Scottish dish ring is dated Edinburgh 1693 - 1694, the dish cross under discussion does not appear within Scottish examples until 1751, and from this does not seem to become a standard of design and manufacture until mid 1760`s. After this point they appear (as with England) to become a standard on the upper classes table. Their use as with dish rings, or Irish ring dishes, is simple, to keep hot plates from damaging the surface of highly polished wooden tables. It is for this reason that while available as standard the addition of a burner was at the choice of the buyer and not necessarily issued as a standard with the piece. While it has often been debated that examples such as this are lacking burners, this would seem unlikely as such a high proportion of Scottish examples are found this way. The lack of a burner would not necessitate a change in design and when the central loop section also provides the hinging action it seems highly likely that these would be left in rather than have to re design a whole item. Provenance: Sotheby`s Gleneagles, 28th August 1985 lot 148 References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 21, listed page 212

Lot 272

A pair of George II tablespoons James Gillsand, Edinburgh 1758 - 1759, Assay Master Hugh Gordon, of ribbed Hanoverian pattern with vacant terminals and wide heel to bowl (2) 21cm long, combined weight 4oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 300

Lot 273

A pair of George II cauldron salts Benjamin Coutts, Edinburgh 1758 - 1759, Assay Master Hugh Gordon, of simple outline with slight baluster bodies, the rim with simple fine semi spiralled gadrooning, raised on thee scroll supports with stepped hoof terminals (2) 55mm diameter, combined weight 4oz Notes: surviving items by Coutts are scarce due to his very short working career. He was made a Freeman in 1754 and died unexpectedly in the autumn of 1759. References: ``Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 415

Lot 276

Glasgow - a Scottish provincial tablespoon James McEwan, marked J.Mc, Glasgow town mark, J.Mc, S, of Hanoverian pattern with engraved script initial F to reverse of terminal 21cm long, 2oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 311

Lot 277

Glasgow - a pair of Scottish provincial tablespoons James Glen, marked IG, Glasgow town marks, IG, S in shaped serrated punches, of ribbed Hanoverian pattern with wide terminals, the reverse engraved IC/MM, and the bowls with facetted heel (2) 21cm long, combined weight 4.5oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 295

Lot 278

Glasgow - a pair of Scottish provincial George II tablespoons Johan Gotlieff-Bilsinds, marked IB, Glasgow Town mark, IB, of long ribbed Hanoverian pattern with engraved initials IC/TL to reverse of terminal (2) 22cm long, combined weight 4.5oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 290

Lot 279

A rare George II dolphin handled sauce boat by Robert Gordon, Edinburgh 1752 - 1753, Assay Master Hugh Gordon, the deep inverted pear shaped body with everted scalloped rim chased with trailing foliate design and plain wide pouring spot, with cat figural dolphin S scroll handle with chased details, raised on three scroll supports with shell terminals and simple hoof feet 17cm long, 7oz Notes: this very unusual `flying` scroll figural handle forms part of a small survival of Scottish silver. Although rare, both dolphin and snake formed handles are known but in only very small numbers, while the S scroll `flying` handle must be considered a standard of the period. Of dolphin formed examples it appears as few as six recorded examples exist (including a pair, counted as one), the earliest being by William Dempster (or possibly Davie), Edinburgh 1743 - 1744. Of the six known examples surviving, they are only produced by three makers, William Dempster (or Davie), Robert Gordon and Ebenezer Oliphant all of Edinburgh, with Robert Gordon with four of the six bearing his mark. One thing all these maker have in common is the continual highly quality and fashionable work they produced, and in fact it is not surprising they are the makers who produced these unusual items. References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 17, listed page 181

Lot 280

A George II tablespoon Robert Gordon, Edinburgh 1748 - 1749 Assay Master Hugh Gordon, of ribbed Hanoverian pattern with contemporary engraved initials R/MF to reverse of terminal 21cm long, 2oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 296

Lot 281

A rare George II bleeding bowl by Dougal Ged, Edinburgh 1749 - 1750, Assay Master Hugh Gordon, the slightly baluster bowl with straight upper rim and later engraved script monogram, with simple pierced shaped triangular handle with scroll and foliate details 15cm wide (including handle), 4.5oz Notes: the survival of Scottish bleeding bowls is extremely rare with only seven recorded between 1689 - 1811. This example is within the central (and most prolific) period of manufacture with three dated for this year. There is no apparent reason for this small survival (and by association assumed manufacture), except to consider that the fashion for this type of ware was not as high as with English and indeed American markets, where these items are considered much more of a common standard. References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 38, listed page 390

Lot 282

A George II teapot stand / waiter by William Dempster / William Davie, Edinburgh 1747 - 1748, Assay Master Hugh Gordon, of shaped circular outline with arched and straight sectioned border the central flat with chased band of trailing flower head and fruits with foliate details, raised on three squat simple scroll supports 16.8cm diameter, 7oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 439

Lot 283

Glasgow - a Scottish provincial hash spoon by James Glen Glasgow, marked IG, Glasgow town mark, IG, N, of large ribbed Hanoverian pattern with contemporary initials DK engraved to terminal 35.5cm long, 4.5oz Notes: this pseudo date letter `N` is not illustrated in Jackson`s References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 30, listed page 295

Lot 284

A pair of George II tablespoons by Laurence Oliphant, Edinburgh 1743 - 1744, Assay Master Edward Lothian, of ribbed Hanoverian pattern with engraved initial to reverse e terminal `GJ/EK`, the reverse of bowl with pronounced heel (2) 21cm long, combined weight 4oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 294

Lot 285

A George II tablespoon by Alexander Campbell, Edinburgh 1743 - 1744, Assay Master Edward Lothian, of ribbed Hanoverian pattern with contemporary initial E to reverse of terminal 20.5cm long, 2oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, listed page 294

Lot 287

A George II cream boat by James Wemyss, Edinburgh 1741 - 1742, Assay Master Dougal Ged, of oval outline with slight bellied body, with plain everted scalloped rim and wide pouring spout and engraved initial `W` to base, the S scroll handle with trefoil terminal and acanthus capped thumb piece, raised on three paw feet with large trefoil terminals 19.5cm long, 6oz References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 17, listed page 176

Lot 288

A George II salver William Aytoun, Edinburgh 1740 - 1741, Assay Master Dougal Ged, of shaped circular outline with crescent and point border, the centre with wide chased band of decoration with scroll formed cartouches with floral and foliate displays within, the whole raised on four paw feet 22.5cm diameter, 10oz Provenance: Sotheby`s 12th March 1984 lot 618 References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 50, listed page 434

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