Antiquarian gleanings in the North of England : $b being examples of antique furniture, plate, church decorations, objects of historical interest, etc. — John Shaqi
Antiquarian gleanings in the North of England : $b being examples of antique furniture, plate, church decorations, objects of historical interest, etc.
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Antiquarian gleanings in the North of England : $b being examples of antique furniture, plate, church decorations, objects of historical interest, etc.
Decoration and ornament -- England
In the absence of iron work properly belonging to the district having
come under our notice, we have given these fine specimens, belonging
to the Society of Arts, Edinburgh. They are probably of Nuremberg
manufacture. The first is a bell-pull. The second a lock-handle. The
three scutcheons are for latch or key plates.
XX. Carved Furniture.
This beautiful carved chest is in the possession of Mr. Grey of
Newcastle. The principal mouldings are given below the plate. The large
carved settle is very bold and rich in design.
XXI. Ivory Pix, or Cup with Cover.
This very remarkable carved cup or Pix was formerly in the Museum of
Mr. Allan of Grange near Darlington, “a good lawyer and very accurate
antiquary,” and was transferred with the rest of his Museum to the
Natural History Society of Newcastle. Where it originally came from
is not known, and its form and ornamentation present difficulties in
assigning a time and place to its production.
At the top is the Virgin and Child, and on the base towards which depend
four dead serpents, is rudely carved Daniel in the Lion’s den. It is
unquestionably of considerable antiquity, although it has been well
preserved: the outer case (which fits exactly to its shape and opens with
hinges and fine clasps) being very much decayed. This case is of wood, it
has been lined with velvet and is covered outside with stamped and gilt
leather, the patterns however are nearly lost. The cup Cover is 10 inches
high.
In Mr. Fox’s Synopsis of the Museum it is stated that the inscription on
a piece of parchment still attached to the Pix, was partially recovered
as follows. Johannes Schlevel * * * Johannes E * * * Schffle. De E * * *
* ine hujus poculi * * * entur nostrum Testimonium.
XXII. A Water Vessel of Bronze.
Discovered near Hexham about 15 years ago imbedded in the banks of a
rivulet. The height is 13½ inches, and from the armour and the shape of
the Knight’s Helmet it would appear to belong to the early part of the
13th Century.
It is said to be a vessel for washing the Priest’s hands, the water being
poured from the spout at the head of the Vessel; it is possible that
these Vessels are of Eastern origin, but they seem subsequently to have
been widely spread over western Europe. Similar Vessels are in the Museum
at Copenhagen.
XXIII. Enamelled Brass.
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