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Click here to subscribeA scarce pair of George III strawberry dishes by William Dempster, Edinburgh 1767-1768, of conventional form with twelve fluted sections and shaped edge (2) 24cm diameter, 14.5oz and 14oz Notes: Scottish strawberry dishes are very scarce with only eight recorded in 'The Compendium of Scottish silver II' R & J Dietert 2007 these are the latest and the only pair recorded.
A George II sugar bowl by James Mitchelson, Edinburgh 1735-1736, Assay Master Archibald Ure, the circular bellied body with everted scalloped rim with moulded stepped border 13.5cm diameter 7oz Note: For a long time there has been confusion and debate regarding the maker of items with this IM in a shaped shield punch. Originally being attributed to John Main. For many reasons, including overlapping careers and lack of concrete documentary evidence to tie makers to extant items it has now correctly been ascribed to Mitchelson. Reference: For full details on these makers and the conclusion surrounding their marks see 'James Mitchelson - his legacy restored by Rodney R Dietert & Janice M Dietert published in Silver Studies 2006 page 53-58
A George I tazza by James Ker, Edinburgh 1725-1726, Assay Master Edward Penman, of plain conventional form with slightly raised reeded border, on simple column stem with domed spreading foot rim, with engraved initial K in script to centre 18cm diameter, 10oz Provenance: Ex Fingask Castle, Christies 26th, 27th & 28th April 1993 lot 1035 (illustrated) Note: As was common with the Fingask silver the original crest or arms has been removed from the centre of the tazza and replaced with a late Georgian / early Victorian style engraved initial K for the Ker family of Fingask
A William III mug by John Seaton, Edinburgh 1698-1699, Assay Master James Penman, the slightly flared can form body with reeded girdle and foot rim, the S scroll strap handle with tapered beaded detail, engraved to base MAINHOLME H 11cm high 8oz Notes: This is a truly superb example of pre 1700 Scottish silver and a rare survival in such good original condition. This mug appears to be the earliest recorded of a fully Edinburgh hallmarked piece by John Seaton. Other examples are a maker's marked onlyminiature quaich circa 1695 (sold by How of Edinburgh 1936, now in the Metropolitan Museum Collection) and the earliest fully marked example recorded a thistle mug 1700-1701 (in the Maple Swan Collection) For further details of this maker see footnote to lot 364 Reference: further details on known items of John Seaton silver see 'The Compendium of Scottish Silver II' R & J Dietert
A Charles II dog nose spoon by Thomas Kerr, Edinburgh 1696 - 1697, Assay Master John Borthwick, the Dog Nose terminal engraved with marriage initials M / AG / IL, with long double rat tail to bowl 19cm long, 1.8oz Notes: Thomas Kerr first appears within the Edinburgh Goldsmiths records on 1st February 1692 where he petitioned for the opportunity to present an essay of his work and there after to be considered for entry as a Freeman of the trade, to this end he is required to produce and present 'ane silver posset dish with gather rounds and ane gold buckle' [sic], his essay was to be completed in present Deacon and his masters John Penman's shop and his overseers were appointed as George Yorstone and Thomas Cleghorne. He was admitted a Freeman on the completion of his essay on 27th March 1694. He was elected Quarter Master twice in both 1698 and 1699. On 14th September 1695 Thomas Kerr along with five other Masters of the (including John Seaton see lots 364 and 367) were accused of 'imployeing the goldsmiths of Cannongst in work contrair to the statuts of the calling' [sic]. Unlike John Seatone, Thomas Kerr denied these charges and is not fined at this meeting. This matter is not raised again within the records so it must be assumed he was considered not guilty. Thomas Kerr is also one of the Masters who in 1658 signs the act regarding the finesse and marking of all items made by the Masters, see footnote to lot 369 for further details. However Kerr's name does appear again with suspicion he acted unlawfully against the acts and statues of the Incorporation, and at this later date he was fined. On 28th June 1697 it is found that Kerr had by modern standards 'poached' the journey man of the present Decaon and his ex Master John Penman's journey man Peter Frenchman, and employed him within forty eight hours after he had left Penman's employ. When questioned about this transgression Kerr admitted his fault and showed 'his ingenious confessione of his guilt' [sic]. It seems this showing of guilt was looked upon favourably by the members and on the agreement of the Deacon it was suggested that the fine for his transgression be reduced from forty pounds Scots to fifteen pound Scots, which had to be instantly paid and delivered to the Deacon. Thomas Kerr's name appears only once after this transgression where he is back holding a trusted position within the Incorporation and Masters of the trade. In 1700 he is elected as a member of a new committee whose role it was to try and further control the use, export and disappearance of silver from the nation. At this time silver supplies were running dangerously low in Scotland and considered 'much exhausted by severall persons that clandestinely buyes and exports the same to the great prejudice of the natione and lykewayes to the goldsmiths trade' [sic]. Reference: "Edinburgh Goldsmiths' Minutes 1525-1700' Transcribed by J Munro B.A, Ph.D, edited by H Steuart Fothringham O.B.E
A Charles II trefid spoon by William Law of Edinburgh, circa 1665, makers mark of WL conjoined with crown above and pellet below, the trefid end with engraved initials AG / SB to reverse of terminal, the slightly tapered stem with shaped stylised foliage terminal to bowl with long rat tail to centre 20cm long, 1.7oz Notes: William Law first appears within the Edinburgh Goldsmiths records on 14th March 1662 where is he is commanded to make as his essay 'ane silver coupe with ane cover graven and ane voupe in Robert Lawis shop' [sic], his overseers were Edward Cleghorne, Alexander Scott and Alexander Reid. He is then admitted as a master and freeman of the trade on 14th June 1662. Law's mark is also encountered as a Deacons mark as he was elected Deacon from 1675 - 1667. William Law is also noted as one of the signatories on the 1st of February 1658 Act dictating the quality of metals used and the need to present and have all wares fully hallmarked. The act states that no master or freeman of the Incorporation would make to either sell or hold any item 'gold wnder the fyness of tuentie tua carat fine and silver wnder the fyness of elevine deniers fine' [sic]. The minutes further state that all items of silver work should have 'thair awin mark the castell and the deacone present and to come his awin mark' [sic]. This was agreed by the present members of the Incorporation and all the Masters of the Incorporation signed in agreement. Upon signing his name to this William Law is stating that he would follow all the acts and guidelines placed by the Incorporation and therefore it must be assumed that this present lot must pre date his signing. Reference: "Edinburgh Goldsmiths' Minutes 1525-1700' Transcribed by J Munro B.A, Ph.D, edited by H Steuart Fothringham O.B.E
A very rare early 19th century Scottish basket hilted boy's broad sword the steel basket of a form used in military swords supplied to highland regiments with distinctive wheel decoration on either side of the basket, the spiral wooden grip covered in ray skin and bound by a double twist of silver wire, the unsigned double edged blade with narrow central fuller and missing scabbard 64cm overall length
A mid 18th century Scottish basket hilted horseman's back sword the spiral wooden grip covered in black dog fish skin with surviving Turk's heads but missing the silver wire bindings, the basket of traditional form with the inside oval of round section bar, with an overall untouched patina formed from old lacquer, [missing wrist guard] with bun shaped pommel and pronounced raised tang button, the single edged blade with broad fuller running the length of the blade and the back edge with a narrow fuller for three quarters of the length overall length 106cm Provenance: Glandyfi Castle Aberystwyth
A SUPERB SILVER CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED TO CHARLES WAKEFIELD IN 1936. London 1927. Makers: Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Engraved FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH HIS SUPPORT FOR A QUEST IN LAND, SEA AND AIR SPEED RECORDS. PRESENTED TO CHARLES C. WAKEFIELD FROM A. V. ROE & CO LTD AND ROLLS ROYCE LTD, SAVOY HOTEL, 23RD AUGUST 1936. Supported on a mahogany wine table with circular plaque Fait Accompli LAND, SEA & AIR AWARD.
A LARGE CANTEEN OF FRENCH CUTLERY IN TWO OAK CANTEENS, comprising soup ladle, 12 table spoons, 12 table forks, 12 silver handled table knives, 12 dessert spoons, 12 dessert forks, 24 dessert knives with silver handles and a butter knife. Plus a quantity of loose cutlery: 12 table knives, 10 dessert knives, 12 table forks, 8 dessert forks, 12 table spoons, 10 dessert spoons and serving spoon.
A brass cased bulkhead type clock, with a platform escapement, stamped 'V.A P. Brevete S.C.D.G.,' with a 7.25in enamel dial inscribed 'Benzie, Cowes,' and painted two flags and CETONIA, 9in (23cm) dia. mounted on an oak panel, and an aneroid barometer, with an enamel dial and same inscriptions, 9in (23cm) dia., together with a silver 'ship's lamp' vesta inscribed Cetonia, hallmarked Birmingham 1922, 32.25in (8cm) h. (3) Cetonia was a 120ft Schooner, 295 tons, built by Camper & Nicholsons, Gosport, 1902.
A silver cased miniature carriage clock, with platform lever escapement and enamel dial, inscribed 'Charles Frodsham', the engine turned sleeve applied Prince of Wales plumes, the base hallmarked London 1981, 'serial no: 282/1000,' 4in (10cm) h, with Prince of Wales plume winding key. Made to commemorate the marriage of Prince Charles and Diana in July 1981.
A 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock, with repeat, by Margaine, with platform lever escapement striking on a gong, with AM and beehive trademark, numbered 13932, to a silver chapter ring, inscribed 'Jas Ramsay, Paris,' chased foliage sleeve, the case with female term pilasters, foliage and masks, 9in (23cm) h, in original leather travel case and key.
LATE 19th CENTURY SILVER-PLATED SPIRIT KETTLE ON STAND, W.W.HARRISON & CO., SHEFFIELD, the kettle with scrolling handle, the stand raised on three acanthus-cast hipped s-scroll legs terminating in palmette feet; together with a late Victorian four-bottle cruet, on a silver-plated stand. (2) Height of kettle on stand 31.5cm
FRENCH SILVER HOT WATER KETTLE. c. 1810-20, of globular form, with swing handle, lion-mask spout, the body with "sprigged" decoration of classical maidens, engraved on each side with an armorial between cornucopiae beneath an eagle, the cover with eagle knop. Height across handle 21.5cm, 25oz. Note: sold with a letter written in 1956 with some provenance relating to the kettle which was apparently purchased at auction in 1925-8.
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