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A set of bag pipes, stamped P. Henderson, Glasgow
Native to Scotland the Great Highland bagpipe became widely recognised due to its use in the British military and in pipe bands throughout the world.Thought to have been first used in Scotland around 1400, the bagpipe had previously appeared in European artwork in Spain in the 13th century. Today the bagpipe enjoys widespread prominence this in part due to becoming established in the British military, this was the earliest references to bagpipes in Scotland. Throughout Europe however, other bagpipe traditions, almost universally went into decline by the late 19th and early 20th century.While widely famous for the role the bagpipes play in military and civilian pipe bands, the Great Highland bagpipe is also used for a solo virtuosic style called pìobaireachd, ceòl mòr, or simply pibroch. This set of bag pipes, stamped P. Henderson, Glasgow, sold in our Antiques and Interiors Sale on Wednesday 28th November for £950
Monday, 26 November 2018
Only two more Auctions to go until the end of 2018
Wednesday 28th November Antique and Interiors Sale
Wednesday 12th December General Sale
All Auctions start at 10am
We view the Saturday and Tuesday prior to the Auctions.
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Lot 287 A white metal Nef, stamped 925
A Nef is an extravagant table ornament and container which first appeared during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods and was formed in the shape of a Ship. With dual purpose; Nefs were used for decoration and to hold spices, salt, cutlery or latterly napkins.
The Nef would be placed in front of the most important person seated at the table to demonstrate their status.
An impressive pair of Siebe Gorman style, weighted diving boots
to be offered for auction in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 28th November
to be offered for auction in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 28th November
Worn with a full diving suit and diving equipment the diver's boots or shoes were created for two reasons. Firstly, the protection of the diver’s feet is a must, the boots protect the diver’s feet from injury. The second is to help overcome the positive buoyancy effect from the diver's suit. Weight is added to the boots helping to make the diver more stable underwater. Typically weighing around 35 pounds or 16 kilos in weight, the boots are made of leather or canvas uppers; making them generally renewable. The soles of the boots are cast in iron, brass or lead depending on the diver’s use. Lead is generally used on deck plates and smooth surfaces, whereas the brass is preferred for walking on mud and rough ground. The boots are fastened with the buckles facing outwards and the laces or lanyards secured around the upper parts of the ankles. If the boots have been incorrectly fitted, they could become loosened/stuck and be pulled from the diver’s feet; this could lead to the diver being blown up feet first to the surface, if negative buoyancy is lost.
An Edwardian cast iron canopy shower bath
to be offered for auction in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 28th November
Estimate £800 - £1200
This incredible canopy shower bath comes apart into two pieces, the canopy bolting to the top of the bath. The bath comes with a complete overhead shower and sprinkler system, with hot and cold, shower, spray, plunge, douche, jet, rising spray, wave and waste controls.
This is a rare complete canopy bathtub that is free standing and features lion claw feet and a rolled top.
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