SILVER, SWORDS & WATCHES
S19. Vase shaped Cup
A Maltese Vase shaped cup on pedestal foot applied with bands of foliage, gilt interior, domed lid also decorated with foliage, horse and jockey filial, 13 ins. high.Makers mark E.C. 1827, probably Emidio Critien.
S1. George lll Candlesticks
A set of four George III candlesticks with stepped square bases, fluted Ionic columns and ovular borders, 11 1/2 ins.Makers Edward Aldridge & John Vere (?), London 1763.
Two with unmarked detachable nozzles
S8, S11 & S12, Silver Salvers
A shaped circular salver inscribed ' Presented to Miss Beryl Dugdale ...' gadroon border and on claw and ball feet, 10ins diam.Maker Goldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Co Ltd. Sheffield 1925.
A George III oval salver, engraved in the centre with the Arms of The Earl of Rothes, beaded border and on panel feet, 18 ins. wide.
Maker John Schofield, London 1785.
A pair of George lll oval salvers, engraved in the centre with the Leslie crest below an Earl's coronet, beaded borders on panel feet, 9ins. wide. John Schofield, London 1785.
S16 & S21 Silver Teapots
A George III teapot, compressed circular, engraved with a crest above a band of lobing and below the everted collar similarly decorated domed lid, curved spout and rim foot, 4 3/4 ins. high.Maker William Eaton, London 1818.
A Victorian drum teapot, engraved with the Leslie crest below an Earl's coronet, straight spout and detachable lid, foliate and reeded borders, 5ins high. Maker's mark H.B. London 1895.
S34. Coffee Pot & Hot Water Jug
Coffee Pot and Hot water jug en suite, tapered cylindrical, each with initial 'L' below a Baron's coronet, domed covers and tuck-in bases, the coffee pot faceted curved spout. 11ins and 10 3/4ins high.Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. London
S24. George lll Milk Jug
A George III oblong milk jug engraved with the Leslie crest below an Earl’s coronet, reeded girdle and gadroon rim, leaf capped scroll handle and gilt interior, on bun feet, 3 3/4 ins. high.Maker J McKay, Edinburgh 1816
S6. & S17 Cream Jugs
An oval cream boat, with gadroon rim, leaf capped flying scroll handle, on hoof feet. Sheffield 1950.A George ll cream jug, baluster engraved with a crest, waved lip, leaf capped double scroll handle on trifid feet, 3 3/4ins. high apparently London 1739, marks rubbed.
S31. Cream Jug & Sugar Basin
A matching cream jug and sugar basin, with waved rims and harp handles, on hoof feet.Birmingham 1906
S29 & 30. George lll Sugar Baskets.
A George III boat shaped sugar basket, engraved with the Leslie crest below an Earl’s coronet, swing handle, beaded borders and on pedestal foot, 4 3/4 ins. wide.Maker William Vincent. London 1786.
Another George III sugar basket en suite with the preceding example, 5 3/4 ins wide.
Maker William Vincent, London 1786.
S26. Biscuit Boxes
A plated oblong biscuit box, 6 ins. wide, and a circular example, 5 1/2 ins. both crested.S25 & 27a Toast Racks
Five bar toast racks, one with pointed arches, 3 ins wide. Birmingham 1925 and one plate example on claw feet, 5 1/4ins wide. Maker Low & Son, Chester 1916.
S20. Entree Dishes
A pair of plated entree dishes and covers, circa 1810, with gadroon borders, the lids crested and decorated with a band of lobing, one with foliate handles, 12 1/4 ins. wide.
S7, S32 & S33 Salt Cellars
A set of four salt cellars, compressed circular, with hoof feet, 2 1/2 ins. diameter. London 1917/19 and four crested Old English pattern salt spoons. London 1811/64.Three George lll initialled salt cellars, beaded rims and shell head hoof feet, 2 1/2ins. wide. Two by Langland & Robertson, London 1785, third by Robert Hennell, London 1782.
A pair of small hemispherical salt cellars with 'Chippendale' rims, 2 1/4ins diam. Birmingham 1904. Four Georgian Old English or fiddlepattern salt spoons.
Illustration shows S5/6/7
S3. Vase shaped Pepper Pots
Four vase shaped pepper pots, with diaper pierced covers, 4 ins high.London 1924
S18. Pepper Mills
Three pepper mills of capstan shape, 3 3/4 ins.London/Birmingham, 1925/26
S5 Mustard Pot
Drum mustard pot, reeded border and angular handle, the flat lid initialled below a Baron’s coronet, with veloute thumbpiece,2 3/4ins high.
London 1925.
S40 Sauce Ladles
Three fiddle pattern sauce ladles, crested below an Earl's coronet. Edinburgh 1816.S36, S37, S38 & S39 Thread pattern Tableware
22 tablespoons, Old English thread pattern with fiddle shoulders, crested. Eley, Fearn & Chawner, London 1810.12 forks similar to the above but apparently unmarked, possibly French, circa 1780.
3 fiddle pattern tablespoons and 5 plated examples. Maker G. Adams 1854.
12 fiddle thread pattern table forks, crested. Maker W. Chawner, London 1830.
S35. Old English pattern Tableware.
Old English pattern table silver, engraved with Leslie crest below an Earl's coronet. The majority by Smith Fearn & Ely, Fearn & Chawner London 1783-1812 comprising:-11 Table forks
15 Desert spoons
14 Desert forks
4 Teaspoons
4 Sauce ladles
S15. Dessert Spoons
Nine crested fiddle pattern dessert spoons.Maker Hayne & Cater or G Adams London 1845/54
S10. Desert Knives and Forks
Six dessert knives and five forks, crested with lobed handles and silver blades and tines.Maker Moses Brent, London 1809.
S9 & S28 Silver Teaspoons
Three Old English pattern teaspoons, initialled. Maker T Watson, Newcastle 1826.Twelve George lll feather edge teaspoons, eight maker's mark only, possibly by James Jones, circa 1770, the other with Leslie crest below an Earl's coronet. Eley Fearn & Chawner.
S45. Silver Ladle
Silver Ladle by John Leslie of Aberdeen
S46. Silver Gilt Beakers
A pair of silver gilt beakers of cylindrical form with slightly everted rims, each with a broad band of stipled matting, the undersides inscribed, below an Earl's coronet. 3 1/2 x 1 1/2ins. John Gwyn, London, 1806.Awarded to George, 13th Earl, as prizes for his Anglo-Merino sheep, 1812 presented by the Surrey Agricultural Society and 1816 presented by the Merino Society
S48. Silver Snuff Boxes.
Two silver snuff boxes, gilt interior, one embossed with an interior scene of figures standing and seated at a table, London 1800.The other tartan engine turned with foliate thumbpiece, Jas Nasmyth, Edinburgh, 1838.
Circular hammered tobacco box, engraved 'R' under an Earl's coronet, Birmingham, 1898.
S49. Butter Spade
Silver Butter spade, inscribed 'L'. Perth c.1800.
S50. Serving Spoon
Old English serving spoon made by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1775.
S51. Toddy Ladle
Toddy Ladle, made by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1775.S53. Tartan Diamond Box
A tartan diamond boxS54. Leslie Go-to-Bed
Tartan Leslie Go-to-Bed.
S55. Wine Funnel & S82 Wine Funnel Stand
Silver Wine Funnel made by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1800. Also Wine funnel Stand by J. Leslie c.1775
S56. Spoons
Old English pattern spoons with crest and motto of Gordon, made by John Leslie, Aberdeen. c.1790.
S57 Teaspoons
Three George lll fiddle pattern teaspoons by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1775
S59 Silver Beaker
George lll silver beaker by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.Maker's mark punched twice.
S60 Teapot Stand
George lll silver teapot stand by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.Ex Morris Collection
S61 Toddy Ladle
George lll silver Toddy ladle by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.(slight split)
S62 Table Forks
Three George lll table forks (probably) by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.S63 Gravy Spoon
George lll gravy spoon by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.Ex Morris Collection.
S64 Spoon
George lll Stuffing spoon by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.
S65 Teaspoons
Set of five George lll teaspoons and a Masking Spoon by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.S66 Teaspoons
Set of Six George lll teaspoons by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.
S67 Dessert Spoon
George lll dessert spoon by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780S68 Dessert Spoons
Three George lll dessert spoons by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c. 1780.S69 Teaspoon
Teaspoon (No.18) together with (No.14 G Simpson Aberdeen)
S70 Skewers
A pair of George lll poultry skewers by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1810
S71 Fish Server
George lll fish server by JohnLeslie, Aberdeen, c.1795.S72 Soup Ladle
Large George lll "pointed end" soup ladle by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.S73 Sugar Sifter
George lll "pointed end" sugar sifter by John Leslie, Aberdeen c.1795.
S74 Decanter Labels
A pair of George lll 'Port' and 'Shrub' labels by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780
S75 Label
George lll cut cornered rectangular 'Whisky' label by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.
S76 Teapot
George lll bead edged teapot by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780.S77 Salt Cellars
A pair of George lll salt cellars by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1755S78 Salt Cellar
Geoge lll salt cellar by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1755-80.S79 Milk Jugs
A pair of George lll milk jugs by John Leslie, Aberdeen c.1755S80 Tablespoons
A set of six Hannoverian tablespoons by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1775.
S81 Teaspoons
A set os six teaspoons and a Masking spoon by John Leslie, Aberdeen.Engraved with initials I.E.D.
S83 Inkstand
A silver inkstand, London 1818.
S84 Chafing Dish
A George lll Scottish silver chafing dish and cover, of circular form, ebony turned handle, knopped handle to cover, crested lid and interior. 23cm diam. Ker & Dempster, Edinburgh 1753.Believed to be a celebratory memento for the 10th Earl of Rothes on his investiture as a Knight of The Order of the Thistle 29 March 1753.
Ex Murray Collection.
S85 Sugar Tongs
A pair of George lll sugar tongs by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1780. 4.5cm long. Bright cut engraved arms.Illustrated: James I.E., The Goldsmiths of Aberdeen (pl. 12) 1981.
Ex Murray Collection.
S86 Sugar Bowl
A George lll sugar bowl by John Leslie, Aberdeen, c.1798. Threaded handle on to an oval base with threaded border and bright cut detail, cartouche with engraved initials, bright cut oval foot.Illustrated: James I.E., The Goldsmiths of Aberdeen,(pl.12) 1981.
Ex Murray Collection.
S87 Table Forks
A set of six George lll table forks by John Leslie, Aberdeen. c.1800.Oar pattern with engraved initials.
Ex Murray Collection.
SWORDS
SW1. Long Sword
A ceremonial or presentation Turkish Tulwar long sword, late 18th/early 19th century, silver gilt hilt. The scabbard with silver gilt mounts set with turquoise beads, lion's head hilt, swedish blade.
SW2. Cavalry Sword
A cavalry officer's sword with presentation inscription to The Earl of Rothes, silver gilt embossed hilt with two portraits and silver gilt scabbard. London 1812, the scabbard inscribed H. Gill and Co. Princes Street, London, together with original case and crossbelts.Inscription reads:"Presented by the QUARTER MASTERS, non-commisioned OFFICERS & PRIVATES of the REGIMENT of Surry YEOMEN CAVALRY & RIFLEMEN as a token of the great Esteem & regard they entertain for their COLONEL, the Right Hon.ble, the EARL OF ROTHES, as an OFFICER & a NOBLEMAN."
Sword illustrated in portrait of George, 13th Earl of Rothes by Robert Dighton. (P3)
SW3. Dress Sword
A George V dress sword, worn by Malcolm, 20th Earl of Rothes.SW4 Hunting Dirk
A small hunting sword or dirk once belonging to the 9th Earl of Rothes (1675-1722).The name 'Rothes' and the family crest are etched on to the blade which may have been cut down from a larger ceremonial sword. The blade dates from late 17th to early 18th century, the handle is a later addition.WATCHES
Wtch1. Half Hunter Pocket Watch
A gentleman's 18ct gold Half Hunter pocket watch with 13 jewel keyless English 3/4 plate lever movement, signed on the dial and movement P. Orr Madras No 50966, engraved on inner dome 'Pres to Hon H. Leslie 1888 etc.' Case hallmark London, 1887/88. Engraved on the back with Rothes Crest.
Wtch2. Chronometer
A gunmetal pocket watch/chronometer, given to her husband by Noel on their wedding and inscribed on the back 'N to R 19th April 1900'
Wtch3. Titanic Watch.
A silver pocket watch presented to A/B Thomas Jones by The Countess of Rothes. Inscribed 'April 15th 1912 from the Countess of Rothes.' Jones's initials on the back. A token of her regard for his gallant behaviour during the Titanic disaster.The site administrator may maintain the collection.