Lyon & Turnbull

Day One | Wednesday 19 August from 10am | Lots 1 - 198

Day Two | Thursday 20 August from 10am | Lots 199 - 555

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The Kirkwall Ba': Orkney's Historic Christmas Football Game

Discover the history of the Kirkwall Ba', Orkney's historic Christmas football game, and the story behind a rare 1907 Youth's Ba' offered at auction.

How the Tara Brooch Got Its Name   

Learn how the Tara Brooch got its name, where it was discovered, and why it became one of Ireland's most famous examples of Celtic craftsmanship.

Why Is Alexander Ritchie So Collectable?  

Discover why Alexander Ritchie jewellery and Iona Celtic Art remain collectable, how to identify key designs and what specialists look for at auction.

Broughton McDonald Parish Church Communion Silver

As Lyon & Turnbull celebrates its 200th anniversary, we are delighted to offer to sale part of the collection of communion silver which was used by Broughton Place Church when they resided in the building at 33 Broughton Place.

The Elphinstone Family Collection

This remarkable collection embodies the intertwined histories of the Keith and Elphinstone families, two of Scotland's most distinguished dynasties.

Every object rooted in Scotland's culture, craftsmanship and history tells a story. Scotland Collected brings together Scottish art, silver, Jacobite artefacts, historic furniture and works with distinguished provenance in a specialist auction celebrating the nation's artistic and cultural heritage.&nbsp;Spanning centuries of Scottish history, the sale offers everything from personal possessions and family portraits to objects connected with some of Scotland's most significant political, military and cultural figures.The auction begins with Scottish ceramics, led by Wemyss Ware, before moving through works of art, hardstone jewellery and whisky. The second day features Scottish silver, followed by arms and armour, showcasing Scotland's long tradition of exceptional craftsmanship.At its heart are two important private collections. An Important Private Collection of Jacobite Works of Art, assembled over more than twenty years, includes portrait miniatures, medallions, engraved glass, manuscripts and other rare objects that illuminate the personalities, politics and legacy of the Jacobite cause. Alongside it, Selected Works from the Elphinstone Family Collection offers portraits and works of art connected with one of Scotland's oldest noble families, tracing their story from William Elphinstone, founder of King's College, Aberdeen, through generations linked to the Jacobite cause and the Battle of Waterloo.

Browse a selection of lots from our upcoming sale.

Specialists' Selection

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ft. Selected Works From the Elphinstone Family Collection

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A 'SWEET PEAS' INKWELL

A 'DAFFODILS' LADY EVA VASE

A 'DAFFODILS' PART WASH SET 

A 'CABBAGE ROSES' CHRISTENING MUG

FOUR LARGE MUGS, CIRCA 1900

THREE DOG BOWLS, CIRCA 1900

A COLLECTION OF 'CABBAGE ROSES' PATTERN

AN EARLY TWIN-HANDLED VASE

TWO GORDON DESSERT PLATES

A LARGE BLACK AND WHITE PIG

A 'CABBAGE ROSES' PIGLET

A BLACK AND WHITE PIGLET

A RARE 'BEE SKEP' HONEY POT AND COVER

A 'BEES AND HIVE' LARGE MUG, CIRCA 1900

AN 'EARLSHALL' MILK JUG, CIRCA 1914

A LARGE 'EARLSHALL' MUG, CIRCA 1914

AN 'EARLSHALL' JUG, CIRCA 1914

A LARGE BLACK AND WHITE CAT

A PAIR OF 'CORNFLOWER' CATS

A 'BROWN COCKERELS AND HENS' VASE

TWO LARGE MUGS, CIRCA 1900

A 'DRAGONFLY' LINCOLN VASE, CIRCA 1900

A LARGE 'CLOVER' PIG

A 'THISTLES' CUP AND SAUCER

UNMARKED

ROBERT & HENRY BRUCE KIRKWOOD, EDINBURGH 1894

UNMARKED, LATE 18TH CENTURY

UNMARKED 

MARKED MC 

MIDDLETON RETTIE & SONS, ABERDEEN 

J. DUNCAN ABERDEEN

REGISTRATION MARK 16th SEPTEMBER 1878

19TH CENTURY 

 UNMARKED 

REGISTRATION MARK, 28th AUGUST 1865

REGISTRATION MARK 25th JULY 1875

Wm ACHESON, DUBLIN AND J. JOHNSON

REGISTRATION MARK 12th JUNE 1861, BUNDLE 3

JAMES AITCHISON, EDINBURGH 1906

RETTIE & SONS, ABDERDEEN 

MIDDLETON RETTIE & SONS, MARKED IN A CIRCLE RETTIE & SONS ABERDEEN (INCUSE)

ARTHUR MEDLOCK, INVERNESS 

CELTIC ART INDUSTRIES, EDINBURGH 1975

JAMES FENTON, BIRMINGHAM 1922

HENRY TATTON, EDINBURGH 1924

Scotland Collected

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