by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Silver, Swords & Watches
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...
by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Silver, Swords & Watches
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...
by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Silver, Swords & Watches
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...
by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Silver, Swords & Watches
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.
by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Silver, Swords & Watches
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....
