In my role as a Registrar looking after an extensive and varied collection I have found being able to call on Colin’s expertise invaluable.
Traprain reproduction silver
A selection of Traprain reproduction silver, by Alexander J. Brook & Sons of Edinburgh, early 20th century
The Hopetoun Chamber sticks
‘The Hopetoun Chamber sticks’, a rare pair of George II Edinburgh chamber sticks, with cast dolphin handles, James Ker, Edinburgh 1745–1746
18th century Chinese export teapot
A fine 18th century Chinese export teapot, with the Jacobite arms of Scotland, believed unique (detail)
George III Scottish table candlesticks
A rare set of four George III Scottish table candlesticks by James Gilliland & William Ker, Edinburgh 1764–1765
George II Scottish provincial sauceboat
A rare George II Scottish provincial sauceboat, by Robert Anderson of Inverness, circa 1755
Victorian magnum claret jug
A Victorian magnum claret jug, John Muirhead & Sons, Glasgow 1848–1849
Arts & Crafts silver plated bullet teapot
An Arts & Crafts silver plated bullet teapot, by Duchess of Sutherland’s Cripple Guild
William II Scottish provincial thistle cup
A fine William II (III of England) Scottish provincial thistle cup, Robert Brock of Glasgow circa 1695
Hopetoun Sugar Bowl and Cream Boat
The Hopetoun Sugar Bowl and Cream Boat, A rare George II sugar bowl and cream boat, by Robert Hope of Edinburgh 1743 - 1744
Arts & Crafts silver plated letter rack
An Arts & Crafts silver plated letter rack, designed by Dr. Christopher Dresser circa 1890
Late 17th century Scottish provincial Quaich
A late 17th century Scottish provincial Quaich, attributed to Aberdeen or Banff circa 1680
William De Morgan Arts & Crafts tile
An Arts & Crafts tile, by William De Morgan, circa 1890
Silver filigree box with bezoar stone
A late 17th–early 18th century silver filigree box, containing a bezoar stone, unmarked, circa 1700
Presentation model of a Seaforth Highlander
A presentation model of a Seaforth Highlander, Elkington & Company Birmingham 1935
Early 20th century diamond and enamel Cartier brooch
An early 20th century diamond and enamel brooch, by Cartier, with Royal provenance
George II Scottish Royal presentation spirit kettle and stand
An important George II Scottish Royal presentation spirit kettle and stand, by James Welsh, Edinburgh 1756–1757
