Developing the George Bain Collection: List of Purchases 2008 - 2012

Acquisition Number

Description

2008.3.1-2

Brass pot and lid inspired by George Bain (GB)

2008.4

Rectangular brass door plaque inspired by GB

2008.5

Small brass roundel

2009.4

Silver napkin ring by Alexander Ritchie (AR)

2009.15

Replica of Iona 'Nunnery' anointing spoon, bowl with traces of gilding by AR, assayed Glasgow

2009.16

Gilt penannular 'Ballyspellan' brooch with 'Ogham' on reverse

2009.24

Book, Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction, 1st edition, by GB

2009.25.1&.2

Book, L'Art Celtique Methode de Construction by GB

2009.26

Etching, Paolus: A Greek Boy by GB

2009.27

Piping medal designed by GB for Comunn Na Piobaireachd, N Z

2009.37

Iona brass oval serving tray by AR

2009.38.1&.2

Iona silver teaspoon with Celtic decoration + boxed set of 6 Iona silver teaspoons, maker's mark IMC

2009.39.1

Silver & blue enamel knot brooch, stamped WHD for WH Derby, Birmingham

2009.39.2

Stylised silver ship brooch by Iain MacCormick (IMC) for Celtic Art Industries (CAI), Iona

2009.39.3

Silver two piece buckle, marked AR and Iona

2009.39.4

Silver & blue enamel circular Celtic ship brooch, marked ICA, AR & Iona, assayed Birmingham

2009.39.5

Silver penannular brooch, marked ICA, AR and Iona, assayed Birmingham

2009.39.6

Wooden Table, carved with Celtic interlacing and birds

2009.39.7

Wall Clock, brass, embossed with Celtic knot work

2009.39.8

Silver, sword shaped letter opener, marked AR and Iona

2009.39.9

Matched pair of small brass pin dishes, marked IMC and Iona

2009.39.10

Silver sugar spoon from an AR design, Birmingham

2009.39.11

Brass blotter with design attributed to AR

2009.39.12

Silver annular brooch, marked AR and Iona, assayed Glasgow

2009.39.13

Leather bridge score card cover with 'Pictish' symbols

2009.40.1

Scottish silver letter opener by John Hart (JH), marked JH

2009.40.2

Scottish silver letter opener, set with a citrine, by Robb of Ballater

2009.41

Silver brooch, 'Tara' design, marked ICA & AR

2009.42.1

Iona silver kiltpin decorated with Celtic interlace, marked IMC

2009.42.2

Iona silver bracelet, composed of 7 'dolphins', marked JH & Iona

2009.42.3

Iona silver penannular brooch, marked AR, Iona and ICA, assayed Birmingham

2009.42.4

Iona silver ring with 'dolphin' design, marked DB, assayed Edinburgh

2009.42.5

Silver penannular brooch with safety chain & pin

2009.43

Book, A Braird O Thristles: Scots Poems, by D. Young, Pictish decoration by GB

2009.44

Book, The Heart is Highland, Poems by M. Macmillan, cover design by GB

2009.49

Rug, 'Hunting' design by GB

2010.3.1-.64

Album of 64 watercolours (World War I) by GB

2010.5.1-6

Scottish Celtic Revival Sheet of Studies

2010.6

Watercolour, a design for a festival, by Wendy Wood

2010.7

Embroidered Blotter

2010.9

Rug, 'Hunting' design, 12' x 8' 11", by GB

2010.11

Pseudo-penannular brooch with various agates

2010.12

Fine gold 'Cavan' brooch with pearls, by West & Co of Dublin, assayed Edinburgh

2010.13

Miniature18 carat gold 'Cavan' brooch by West & Son, Dublin

2010.14

Silver replica of the 'Tara' brooch by Waterhouse of Dublin

2010.17.1

Book, Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction, 1st edition, by GB

2010.18

Silver and agate brooch by Robert Allison (RA), Edinburgh

2010.19

Edwardian Scottish silver mug with Celtic decoration by W A Davidson, Glasgow

2010.23.1

Large Scottish carved wooden quaich by Ferguson & MacBean, Inverness

2010.23.2

Pair of Scottish silver cloak fasteners by AR

2010.24.1

Victorian Scottish silver and malachite brooch

2010.24.2

Scottish silver and citrine plaid brooch, marked LG and CO, assayed Edinburgh

2010.24.3

Carved pipe rack in the manner of AR

2010.25.1

Silver caddy spoon (Highland Home Industries)

2010.25.2

Silver Celtic Art brooch by Dawson Bowman, Iona

2010.25.3

Silver pendant, design based on St. John's Cross, Iona

2010.26

The Iona Shop catalogue, illustrated, with prices of Celtic art items

2010.27

Gold penannular brooch by RA

2010.28

Silver brooch, cross design from medieval gravestone on Inishail, Loch Awe, in original Mauchline ware box

2010.31

Oak stool with 'Pictish Beast' decoration

2010.32

Modern pewter quaich with 'Celtic' gem cross

2010.33

Modern pewter quaich with biting beasts

2010.34.1

Irish silver brooch, a replica of the 'Tara' brooch

2010.34.2

Boxed set of Celtic tea spoons by IMC & Dawson Bowman

2010.35

Silver mounted wooden quaich, Inverness

2011.1

Booklet, Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction - Book 5 - Lettering by GB

2011.2

Book, Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction, 2nd impression, by GB

2011.3

Book, Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction, 5th impression, by GB

2011.4

Book, Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction, French edition, 1st impression, by GB

2011.5

Book, Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction, 2nd impression, by GB

2011.6

Book, Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction, 3rd impression, by GB

2011.7

Book, Celtic Knotwork by Iain Bain (son of George Bain)

2011.8.1-7

Boxed set of 'Iona' forks designed by AR to match the 'Nunnery' anointing spoon

2011.9.1

Silver penannular style brooch with thistle design on pin & ring terminals

2011.9.2

Silver brooch, broadsword & targe design, marked Dawson Bowman, Edinburgh

2011.10.1

Silver brooch, 'Prioress Anna' design by Medlock & Craik, Edinburgh / John Fraser, Inverness

2011.10.2

Silver brooch, 'Prioress Anna' design by IMC

2011.12.1

Oil painting, portrait of his father in law by GB

2011.12.2

Oil painting, portrait of an unknown man by GB

2011.13.1

Book, Alba -  A Scottish Miscellany in English and Gaelic, decorations by GB

2011.13.2

Book, The Elements of Celtic Art by E.K. Carmichael, M.C.

2011.13.3

Book, Celtic Scribe Work by J. F. Maxwell

2011.20.1-93

Collection of working patterns & designs created and used by IMC

2011.21.1-43

Collection of books and papers belonging to IMC

2011.22

Oil painting, Workers in a field stacking hay by GB

2012.2.1-5

Silver Iona brooches, 2 by AR, 1 by JH, 2 other provincial brooches

2012.3.1

Rug from Cunard S.S. Samaria, marked on reverse "B deck Cabin 27", Celtic design by GB

2012.3.2

Rug with Celtic Arts & Crafts design with Manx symbol, possibly inspired by GB designs

2012.4

Celtic Hunting Rug, designed by GB

2012.7.1-4

2 silver galley brooches and a kilt pin (galley on sword) by IMC, 1 silver galley brooch by CAI

2012.8

Silver, pennanular brooch decorated with 4 small bosses on each side, by RA

2012.9

Penannular brooch by IMC

2012.11.1

Silver gilt replica of the 'Hunterston' brooch by W. Acheson of Dublin

2012.12.1&2

2 Celtic brooches

2012.14.1

Silver, penannular brooch with rams horns terminals by IMC

2012.14.2

Silver 'Marriage' brooch by AR

2012.14.3

Silver, annular brooch with bosses by AR

2012.15.2-9

Silver Celtic Cross, Catalogue and Notelets by IMC

2012.16

Hand bag, hand tooled leather decorated with Celtic knotwork

2012.19

Photograph of GB with some of his work & donor at Drumnadrochit

2012.20

Drypoint engraving, Beleshitza Mountains, Bulgaria by GB

2012.23

Tea caddy, embossed brass with Arts & Crafts/Celtic design, possibly by Helen McPhail (apprenticed to AR)

2012.24

Dirk and scabbard (small, possibly lady's), silver-mounted, steel blade, leather covered scabbard

2012.25

Brass wall sconce by AR

2012.26

Silver hair band or fillet by AR, a replica of one found on Iona

2012.29

Wall hanging, felt

2012.30-39

Various items made by local people for the Ullapool Exhibition, inspired by GB designs