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A GEORGE III SILVER MOUNTED LARGE BOVINE HORN GUN DECK CANON PRIMER POWDER FLASK the silver hallmarked by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, London 1803 the charger with three adjustments and side lever, the larger end with capping mount engraved with two shield armorials with mottoes “Consilio et Animus” (Maitland – by Wisdom and Courage) and “In Domino Confido” (I trust in the Lord) which relates to the Makgill family over lion and hawk respectively, with silvered brass chain for suspension (perhaps later drilled?), 74cm long following the curve, 61.5cm straight across widest points. Provenance: Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland KCB (1777-1839) and thence by descent It is believed that this horn once belonged Captain Maitland, the silver end cap displaying the Arms of his father, Frederick Lewis Maitland’s (1730 - 1786), who himself was a distinguished naval officer, and his mother, Margaret Dick, who was heir to James Crichton, Viscount Frendraught of Clan Crichton, who himself was an heir to Clan Makgill.
A rare late 18th century silver Davison’s Nile Medal, awarded to Lt William Stewart esq (c.1775-1814) and other associated rare original period documents and portraits to include: The Davison Nile Medal, minted in silver, the grade used for officers below the rank of Captain, the medal is glazed to both sides, and enclosed in a circlet of gold, onto which there is a suspension ring affixed, around the circumference is the usual motto ‘FROM ALEXR, ESQR. ST JAMES’ SQUARE A TRIBUTE OF REGARD. According to contemporary documents, only 150 silver versions of this medal were ordered from the manufacturer, Matthew Boulton, but 154 were actually supplied in 1799. Also: William Stewart’s original Captain’s commission document, dated 1812, which gives him command of HMS Stately. Lt William Stewart’s journal, documenting the 1806 Court Martial of Captain John Oakes Hardy, which discuss the charges (alleged by Lieutenant William Stewart, who was Hardy’s Second Lieutenant) of drunkenness, tyranny, and oppression. A period miniature portrait of Captain Stewart, likely painted circa 1812, in commemoration of his command of Stately (which may be seen over his shoulder), plus another similar portrait of William’s father, The Reverend Thomas Stewart (1739-1803). There are also original early 19th century accounts of Captain Stewarts deceased estate, and a hand written settlement relating to his marriage to Caroline Witty Clubley. Notes: William Stewart was born circa 1775/76, in Donegal, Ireland, son of Rev. Thomas Stewart of Templecrone, Co Donegal and Elizabeth Stewart (nee Spence). He joined the Royal Navy in March 1791 as an Able Seaman on HMS Argo, William served on numerous ships, through the 1790’s, such as Drake, Duke, Scorpion, Vesuvius, Theseus, and apparently on Victory in 1797. He rose through the ranks, becoming a Masters Mate, Midshipman, and in late March 1797, he took his Lieutenants exam. He received his Lieutenants commission in May 1797, and was posted to HMS Alexander. He took part in the Battle of the Nile, with his rank being a 5th Lieutenant, and was invalided to England on the recommendation of the Ships Surgeon. A letter dated September 26th 1798, from a Captain Ball to Lord Nelson, requested the Lt Stewart be given a leave of absence, rather than be invalided, in order that he could return to service to HMS Alexander when he was sufficiently fit and well. William took command of HMS Experiment from August 1805-December 1805, and later HMS Spider up until February 1806. During 1806 Lt Stewart applied for a Court Martial against Captain John Oakes Hardy, the transcript of which is written in William’s journal. Captain Hardy was tried on charges of drunkenness, tyranny, and oppression, with the first charge being upheld by the court. The guilt verdict inevitably led to Captain Hardy’s dismissal from the Royal Navy, but he was reinstated to Post Rank in June 1807. Lt Stewart received his commission as Captain of HMS Stately in July 1812, while the ship was anchored of the coast of Cadiz. William saw further action while serving as Flag Captain on HMS San Josef off the coast of Toulon in 1813 and 1814, and later died while aboard the same vessel in July 1814 (of natural causes). Condition: some wear to all the items commensurate with age and use. The glazed medal has a fracture to the glass on one side, but the medal enclosed within appears to be very good on both sides. The gold mount is also in good condition. The Court Martial journal is in good order, with the pages being most legible. Both portraits are unsecured in their frames, and need to be tacked into place on the reverse, both the image areas are nevertheless in good condition. The other items of paper ephemera show normal levels of browning and foxing in relation to their age.
THE SKULL OF THE BELLEROPHON SHIP'S GOAT WHICH SUPPLIED MILK FOR NAPOLEON AND HIS SUITE 28.5 cm wide across horns18.5 cm long Preserved and passed through generations of the Maitland family as belonging to the goat that supplied Captain Maitland and the Emperor Napoleon with milk during their passage to England in 1815. The skull can be seen, balanced on a table incorporating a plank from the gangway on which Napoleon surrendered in a photograph, taken, “By special permission of Mr F Lewis-Maitland of Lindores, Fifeshire Photograph by W. Keay Latimer” 18cm x 20cm.William Keay Latimer (1878-1923) was operating in Kirkcaldy by 1908, close to the ancestral home of the Maitland family. The photo from which this is made must have been taken in or before 1909 when it appeared in Edward Fraser’s book, “Bellerophon, the Bravest of the Brave”. Provenance: Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland KCB (1777-1839) and thence by descent Dining With Napoleon The Emperor’s Meals feature in many of the accounts of his voyage on the Bellerophon. He was in the habit of inviting two of the ship’s officers to dine with him each evening. Sitting at table with the man who had dominated Europe must have been quite an experience for these, mostly young men. Lieutenant Bowerbank recalled a rather disappointing dinner on 18th July 1815: “At a quarter past six dinner was sent up, to which I was invited. Napoleon took his seat in the middle of the table with Captain Maitland on his right hand. The whole dinner was dressed in the French style and served upon silver. Nothing was carved upon the table, the servants removed each dish for the purpose. Napoleon was very melancholy. He merely inquired (addressing himself to Captain Maitland and me) if the beef was good in England, and whether we had there plenty of vegetables? He, however, made a very hearty dinner. On the removal of the dishes a cup of very strong coffee was served to each. It was poured out by a servant of Napoleon's. Whilst filling his master's cup the poor fellow's hand slipped, and part of the coffee was spilt upon Buonaparte. He said nothing, but gave such a look full in the man's face as not only conveyed the wish, but really seemed to annihilate him. For he immediately resigned his office and quitted the cabin.” The Emperor, especially in his first few days aboard Bellerophon went out of his way to make himself agreeable. Just as Captain Maitland did all he could to make things as comfortable as they could be made for his guests. Meals were the few causes of discord. On his first morning aboard Napoleon and Maitland sat down at 9 for what the latter called an English-style breakfast of tea, coffee and cold meats. Napoleon ate little and looked unhappy. Asking why, Maitland found that a hot breakfast was the norm in France. Thereafter they ate in the French manner. Goats at Sea At first glance a goat serving on one of His Majesty’s ships might look incongruous. But Captain Maitland’s goat stood in a long naval tradition.There are two broad reasons why she was there: Endurance Unlike the steam-powered ships that replaced them, the sailing warships of Captain Maitland’s time had essentially unlimited endurance. Steam ships needed to come in to port to coal. Sailing ships didn’t. Their time at sea was limited only by what their sailors could stand; and so by the quantity and quality of food and drinking water they could store. The long sea time of which these ships were capable facilitated a particular form of warfare, at which Britain’s Royal Navy excelled: blockade. The safety of the British Isles and of British merchant ships at sea was secured not primarily by stationing warships off British ports or by escorting merchant vessels but by stationing fleets off enemy ports. Enemy ships were penned in harbour or engaged once they put to sea. His commerce could be stanched at source. This is the blockade that Captain Maitland and the Bellerophon were maintaining off Rochefort. Blockade duty of this kind could involve months at sea. Sailors were generally given a plentiful, but monotonous diet. Food that wasn’t salted, pickled or dried would quickly perish. So anything fresh (goat’s milk in our case) was appreciated. Health Britain’s sailing navy conducted voyages of exploration, thousands of miles in duration. Captains saw how these torein to their men’s health. They linked this to the monotonous diet. Though science was not ready to guide them, they instinctively knew that variety made for good health. Here is the story (told by Samuel Johnson, no less) of a goat that circumnavigated the globe:The Well-Travelled Goat - Untold lives blog. Floating Farmyards In consequence, ships could resemble floating menageries. Not just goats but sheep, cattle, pigs, hens and geese went to sea with the Royal Navy. In October 1760 HMS Somerset, a ship smaller than the Bellerophon, left Messina with 60 oxen. In January 1761 HMS Elizabeth sailed the Indian Ocean with 71 head of cattle aboard. These herds would likely have been distributed amongst other ships of their squadron when they arrived on station. But Admiral Hawke thought it reasonable that a ship of the line in winter should carry some 40 sheep and a dozen oxen for its own consumption. Officers, Men & Goats It is commonly thought that while officers enjoyed fresh meat and milk their men subsisted on a narrow diet. This wasn’t entirely the case. Life at sea in the 1800s reflected the strong class divisions ashore. But fresh beef (when available) formed part of the diet of all. Ours was the captain’s goat, but most captains allowed sailors of all ranks to bring their own livestock aboard. They made a mess and could be a nuisance at sea, but their health-giving benefits were widely understood. Enlightened officers preferred their men spending their money this way than on the likely alternative – drink. A Goat’s Position at Sea Most livestock spent their time at sea in a pen or coup. Goats, by tradition, roamed free. Steadiness of foot suited them to life on a rolling deck. This did not altogether contribute to their popularity. Their tendency to eat whatever they found being the cause of much complaint. Wider Service Goats have not limited their service to Britain’s Royal Navy. The Prestigious US Naval Academy has one for its mascot: Why does the U.S. Naval Academy have a goat as its mascot? (navytimes.com) . Ashore, a goat (usually selected from a Royal herd) is the mascot of the Royal Welsh Regiment. By tradition, a military goat leads the Welsh Rugby team onto the field in Cardiff
Militaria Interest: a Victorian silver-gilt military drum shaped presentation desk ink stand, the cover engraved with The Royal Arms above banner DIEU ET MON DROIT and the arms of Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, a panel in the drum opens to reveal recess for ink bottle (missing), the inside cover engraved with two crests above initials W.D.L 11th Hussars (William Drury-Lowe), the body engraved: EGYPT within frame and sphinx above with SALAMANCA PENINSULA WATERLOO BHURTPORE below, the drum with twist cord mouldings, hallmarked by probably Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield, 1851, the entire on brass bound black marble cross shaped mount with four cast brass Sphinxes to each corner, approx. 20cm long. Provenance: once the property of William Drury-Lowe (1828-1906), more formally known as William Drury Nathaniel Drury-Lowe thence by descent Born the eldest son of William Drury Holden (assumed the name Lowe in 1849) and the Hon. Caroline Esther, daughter of Nathaniel 2nd Lord Scarsdale. He received a commission as a Cornet (the modern equivalent being a 2nd Lieutenant) in the 11th Hussars in 1849, rising to Lieutenant in 1851. The inkwell show only the pre-Crimean War era battle honours, which is correct for the date the inkwell was made. The 11th Hussars went on to serve with distinction at Balaklava, Inkerman, and Sevastopol during the Crimean War. In 1877, William went on to succeed to the Denby and Locko estates in Derbyshire.
Canada.- Restigouche River.- [Kies (William)] Salmon Fishing on the Restigouche, [?one of 20 copies], photographic illustrations, original printed wrappers, housed within modern custom-made morocco-backed drop-back box, [Chicago], [privately printed], 1938 § Fitch (Charles E., editor) Recollections. Abraham Lansing, [and] the Log-Book of Camp Albany, together 2 parts in 1, one of 300 copies, plates, original cloth, privately printed, 1909, [together Wood BSS 105 & 107]; and 4 others, including a rare pamphlet by Jack Russell, 'Angling and Hunting on the Restigouche' and a fine silver gelatine photograph of 'Indian House Lodge Restigouche River' (mounted and within box), both [1920s], v.s. (8) *** A varied group of items relating to salmon fishing on the Restigouche River in New Brunswick (Quebec, Canada). Some are well-known within the canon of Canadian angling literature (Lansing) while others are rarities, such as the Russel pamphlet. Wood describes the Kies work (first item) as, 'one of the legendary salmon rarities', widely believed to have been only 6 in limitation.
Newton (Sir Isaac) Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John, first edition, contemporary marginal ink annotation to 2L1 & 2T1v, light spotting to title and final few leaves, the odd small stain or light soiling, some very subtle toning to margins, upper hinge cracked at head, modern calf, spine in compartments and lettered in silver (lettering little faded), g.e., 4to, by J. Darby et al., 1733. *** First edition of Newton's only "major work on the subject" of prophecy and symbolic writings.
Salmon Clubs.- Ste. Marguerite Salmon Club, Canada.- [Photograph Album], 24 silver-gelatin prints, laid-down to thick grey boards one per page, with black paper surrounds, spotting to some photographs, later half morocco, gilt, housed within modern custom-made morocco-backed drop-back box, [Wood BSS 157], photographs c.115 x 89mm. et infra, [c.1900]; An Original Share Certificate, 'one share no. 11', with a river scene vignette to centre, manuscript ink recipient name, date and signatures from president and secretary, Club stamp in blind to left corner, stuck-down along top edge to display card mount, housed within modern custom-made morocco-backed drop-back box, (c.285 x 180mm.), December 1st 1885, v.s. (2)*** Photograph album likely by an amateur photographer member of the Club, images primarily of the wild and rugged setting of the club buildings and river's course, with a couple showing anglers in canoes and astream, and a horse-drawn canoe carrying-cart. The Ste. Marguerite River runs near Sacré-Coeur (Quebec, Canada) and salmon fishing is known to have taken place here since the 1860s.
Ashley-Cooper (John) The Great Salmon Rivers of Scotland. An Angler's Guide to the rivers Dee, Spey, Tay and Tweed, one of 30 special deluxe edition copies signed by the author, colour plates, as well as plain maps, morocco-backed cloth, spine gilt, slipcase, 1980; A Line on Salmon, one of 35 specially bound copies signed by the author, illustrations and pictorial endpapers, calf-backed cloth, spine gilt, slipcase, 1983 § Herd (Andrew) The Silver Tourist, one of 98 specially bound copies, navy roan stamped in blind and lettered in silver gilt, slipcase, Medlar Press, 2004, 8vo (3)*** A trio of attractive modern salmon fishing works.
Photograph Album.- Norway.- Album of Salmon and Trout Fishing on the Årdal River, 34 photographs of views and expedition characters and life, all sepia-toned silver prints, laid down one per page over 20 leaves, nearly all with manuscript captions in ink below and ink inscription to front endpaper 'Norwegian Trip August 1889' (likely same hand), some prints a little faded, occasional soiling to leaf margins, some leaves a little warped, contemporary red half morocco with gilt lettering 'Norway 1889' to upper cover, hinges weak, extremities worn, [Wood BSS 175], photographs 147 x 99mm., small oblong 4to, 1889.*** A charming album of a fishing trip to the Årdal River, near Bergeland in Norway by a group of young British friends. Judging from the photographs perhaps they did not catch any salmon, but they clearly had a good time: sitting in deckchairs on the steamer Ragnar; scenic shots of Bergeland, fjords, waterfalls and huts; out in their boats 'Fish wont rise'; group shots relaxing or rods in hand and of various locals and ghillies etc., and a huge pile of bottles captioned 'after a fortnight'.
Canada.- Michel (B.) W. Carter. Preliminary Feasibility Study for Increased Salmon Production on the Grand Cascapedia River, several maps, of which some folding, in envelope at rear, original cloth-backed printed wrappers, Quebec, [privately printed], 1968 § Driver (Phoebe Barnes) A Salmon Fishing Journey, presentation ink inscription from the author to front endpaper, original decorative cloth, gilt, privately printed, 1997 § Holownia (Thaddeus, photographer) Silver Ghost, text by Harry Thurston, one of 400 'Preferred Edition' copies signed by the artist and author, photographic illustrations in black and white, original cloth, original slip case with mounted photographic illustration, Anchorage Press, 2008, [together Wood BSS 110, 76 & 99]; and 7 others, v.s. (10) *** A varied and diverse group of works and ephemera relating to Canadian salmon fishing.
Photograph Album.- Finland.- Finland: Rapids in the Wilds and other Fishing Waters, 44 photographs of views, fishing scenes and characters, black and white silver prints, mounted to black card and stuck down 2 per leaf but some panoramas, verso only, with manuscript captions on facing page, photographs between c.104 x 60-134 x 78 mm. and c.252 x 72mm., contemporary half morocco, but endpapers renewed, little sunned and rubbed, The Finnish Sugar Company, [1920s].*** A scarce album of salmon fishing on the Könkämäeno River in the very north of Finland, famous for its 'ice fishing', although these images seem to be in summer. Likely one of a very small number of albums produced by the Finnish Sugar Company to give to guests; shots include falls, fosses and rapids, boatmen, poling, salmon trap, the Clubhouse of the Kalkis Salmon Club. Big game angling bookplate of Jack Reese (to front pastedown).
Photograph Album.- [Salmon Fishing Album] 'The House that Jack Built', 9 black and white silver gelatin prints, mounted one per leaf, with manuscript captions beneath, tissue guards (now coming looose), c.142 x 100mm., original cloth, gilt, housed within modern custom-made morocco-backed drop-back box, 4to, [c.1900].*** A charming and unusual album, likely for a salmon fisherman's child. The 9 photographs are captioned by poetic verses following the famous children's nursery rhyme 'The House that Jack Built', for example: 'This is the house that Jack Built' below the fishing hut and three anglers; 'This is the Rod, that cast the Fly, that hooked the salmon...' below a staged shot of rods and, 'This is the Gillie, that tended the Fisher, that handed the Rod, that cast the Fly, that hooked the salmon...' below a portrait of the ghillie and so on.
Great Domesday Book, Penny Edition, one of 250 numbered sets, 2 vol., full colour continuous tone offset lithographic facsimile, original calf-backed polished antique oak boards, 2 coins inset in vol. 1 (silver penny of William I, and proof specimen of 1986 bronze penny of Elizabeth II), together with Great Domesday: Introduction and Contents of the Manuscript, signed by Baron Hailsham and G.H. Martin (keeper of public records), original calf-backed cloth, t.e.g., original calf-backed slip-cases, 1986; Domesday Book Studies, illustrations, original cloth-backed boards together with Maps, 28 numbered folding colour maps, morocco-backed drop-back box, 1987; Indices 33 parts, original wrappers, morocco-backed drop-back box, 1988-92; Translation, 2 vol., morocco-backed cloth, t.e.g., 1992; and 2 other Great Domesday slip-case sets relating to Yorkshire and Middlesex, very slight rubbing, folio, 1986-92 (8).
Salmon Clubs.- Moisie Salmon Club, Canada.- [A Group of 6 Unpublished Reports on the Water and Other Conditions in the Upper Reaches of the Moisie River 1914-53], one original typescript, four carbon copies and one photocopy facsimile, text verso only, all between 5-10ff, one with manuscript illustration (copy of original), one folded, housed loose within custom-made folding portfolio and morocco-backed slipcase, 1914-53 § Weeks (Edward) The Moisie Salmon Club. A Chronicle, from an edition limited to 1500 signed by the author, colour frontispiece, plain photographic illustrations, original cloth, silver gilt, original slipcase, Barre (MA), 1971, [together Wood BSS 153 & 145], 4to (2) *** First mentioned: four reports written by Club members, and 2 by the Club manager in 1952-53; they investigate not only conditions affecting the salmon, but also wildlife observations more broadly, naming of pools, regional transportation and other matters of pertinence to members of a club well-known for its monitoring of the river's water conditions. Second mentioned: described by Wood as 'the finest book ever written on a salmon club, and one of the best in the entire literature of salmon fishing'.

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