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Bronze Letter & Newspaper Box

A handsome concave bronze letter and newspaper box, c 1920, probably from a hotel. Can be polished by our restorer if required Dimensions in inches 42 x 18

Victorian Rosewood Canterbury, Circa 1850

A Victorian rosewood Canterbury having four fretwork dividers and a single drawer with turned wooden knobs, standing on turned legs with brass castors. A delightful and extremely useful piece which illustrates the quality of Victorian workmanship.

Judge Sir Charles Hay, Lord Newton (c.1740-1811) Attibuted to Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823)

oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. The son of James Hay of Cocklaw, he was admitted to the Bar at the age of 21. When raised to the Bench in 1806, he took the title of Lord Newton. He held the office of major and muster master general in the Crochallan Fencibles. Lord Cockburn said that Hay was famed for 'law, paunch, whist, claret and worth', though he had no taste for literature. His friendship with Burns was presumably social, although on 24th December 1787, Burns sent him a copy of 'On the Death of the late Lord President', with the comment: 'These kind of subjects are much hackneyed; and besides, the wailings of the rhyming tribe over the ashes of the Great, are damnably suspicious and out of all character for sincerity. These ideas damp'd my Muse's fire; however I have done the best I could...' Born Stockbridge, Edinburgh 4 March 1756, son of a prosperous yarn boiler. When both his partents died, he was left (aged six) in the care of his only brother, William, who placed him in George Heriot's Hospital for Orphans 15 April 1765. Aprrenticed to jeweller and goldsmith James Gilliland 27 June 1772. Remained with him until at least 1778. Began to paint miniatures in his spare time and had some instructioin from David Deuchar, a seal engraver and etcher. He had painted on the scale of life by 1776, and came into contact with David Martin. About 1780 he married a rich widow, Ann (nee Edgar), wife of the late James Leslie of Deanhaugh. She bought him the property of Deanhaugh House in Stockbridge, which he retained for the rest of his life. Moved to London April 1784, where he spent two months as a pupil in Reynold's studio. Visited Rome July 1784-6, with Reynold's encouragement and introductions to P. Batoni, G. Hamilton and James Byres. Returned to Edinburgh c. 1786, where he quickly established a successful portrait practice. By the tiem of David Martin's death 1797, Raeburn had eclipsed him as the leading portrait painter in Edinburgh. Briefly returned to London 1810 with a view to succeeding Hoppner there, but was dissuaded and worked as the leading Scottish portraitist in Edinburgh until his death. Exhibited at RA (53) 1792-1823. Elected ARA 1812, RA 1815, President of Associated Society of Artists 1812. Knighted 1822. Appointed His Majesty's First Limner and Painter in Scotland 1823. A member of Imperial Florentine Academy and an honorary member of the academies in New York 1817 and South Carolina 1821. Died Edinburgh 8 July 1823. Robert Louis Stevenson described him as 'a born painter of portraits. He looked people shrewdly between the eyes, surprised their manners in their face, and had possessed himself of what was essential in their character before they had been minutes in his studio. What he was swift to perceive, he conveyed to the canvas almost in the moment of conception.'

Portrait of 'Malacca ' Winner of the Cambridge Stakes 1856 with the Newmarket Grandstand beyond Circle of Harry Hall 1814-1882

oil on canvas 20 x 28in. "Mallacca" was a bay colt foaled in 1853 by "Ratan" out of "Alice" On ethe 28th October 1856 he won the cambridgeshire stakes at Newmarket beating "Vengeance". (The same season's cesarewitch winner) and "Flyaway" by 2 lengths and a neck in a field of 34 runners. The colt was ridden by Hibberd who weighed out at an astonishing 5ST 5Lbs. Malacca is being held by Tom Parr his owner/tainer. Malacca was a hard rich bay horse with black legs and two white heels behind. He was a hunter like looking horse standing about 15 by three. He has a strong neck, very deep shoulders and girth, light body, good back, hips a little wide, long quarters, rising on the rump, with a good bang tail, well developed thighs, hocks and knees with plenty of bone, showing good length.

Portrait of Diana by Cecil Stuart Jameson active 1910-1937

Signed and inscribed with title on artist's label verso Oil on canvas 26 x 21in. Born Christ-church New Zealand in 1883. In England since about 1904

Willem van der Velde II (1633-1707) Sailing Vessels in a Calm Sea

Willem van der Velde II (1633-1707) Old Master Dutch Marine painter .

Willem van der Velde II (1633-1707) Sailing Vessels in a Calm Sea

A museum quality oil on panel of sailing vessels in a calm sea by the great Old Master Dutch marine painter Willem van der Velde II (1633-1707) . The painting is in good condition with minor craqueleur . It is presented in a very fine 18th century Dutch compositional giltwood frame . Painting 31cmx25.5cm / 12"x10" , frame 51cmx46cm/ 20"x18" . Provenance . Viewing by appointment . Worldwide shipping available . Willem van der Velde (1633-1707) Born Leiden Dec.18th.1633. Initially a pupil of his father ,also a marine painter, then taught by Simon de Vlieger. Van der Velde II early works were highly finished , as he got older and more confident his style broadened . His palette changed from the greys of his Dutch period to warmer browns in his English period . He joined his fathers studio in Amsterdam and worked there for twenty years. He and his father then worked in England for the next 35years . In England the Van der Veldes received patronage from King CharlesII and King James II . In 1693 after his fathers death he became marine painter to King William III and Queen Mary . He died in Greenwich , London April 6th 1707.

Irish Chiffionier signed 'Tweedie,Newry'

A rare mid 19th Century mahogany Chiffionier with incised makers name and original paper label verso, maker: Thomas Tweedie, Basin Walk, NEWRY Ireland

ABBOTT OF NEWCASTLE, 1 QUART + 1 PINT MEASURES, 19TH C

A fine pair of Abbott measures, 1 quart + 1 pint. Well marked with more verification marks than you will ever see. Each measure has identical marks, these have always been togeather. Excellent original condition, unpolished. Good patina.

FINE SET OF ABBOTT MEASURES, 19TH CENTURY

A fine set of English pewter measures by Abbott of Newcastle. 1 quart, 1 pint, 1/2 pint. Excellent original condition, great patina. 19th century.

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