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LETS GET THIS ROADSHOW ON THE ROAD . .
Just showing off a family heirloom . . .
No chips or cracks . . just a little glaze craze

Belonged to James Boswell 1740 - 1795 (Biographer among other things)

He was born in Edinburgh, and he became Master of Auchinleck House on his fathers death . .

The cup and saucer was given to an ancestor as payment for looking after Boswells sick and aged nanny

There are none of the original crockery pieces left in the house apparently . . someone nicked it all . . .

Must get a valuation one day . . .

my post ended up in the ether.... will try again

Thank you Gwen....will be bark with some photos of some of my things

Another family heirloom . . . golden vases . . . circ 1750



. . . and they are too . . . the glass is impregnated wif gold . . .
I've had them valued . . and it makes TLR nervy when he walks near them . .

Very rough and sharp . . but prudy special

Lozzie....they are lovely....and to have the provenance of the cup & saucer too

Mine aren't nearly so fancy....or so old belonged to RC's aunty

another win from RC's aunty Betty....Meakin milk and cream jugs

LOVE YOUR ANTIQUES,,,,,,,,,THERE BRILLIANT

I WILL TRY TO GET SOME CHINA STAMP MARKS FOR YOU

Dizzi wrote:LOVE YOUR ANTIQUES,,,,,,,,,THERE BRILLIANT

I WILL TRY TO GET SOME CHINA STAMP MARKS FOR YOU

Dizzy Darlin . . the crossed swords on the bottom of the cup and saucer is the same as is on the gate into Boswell House, and in the elaborate carvings of the pediment . . . (in Auchinleck Wee Scottieland)



L xoxo

In 1591 John Boswell was in trouble with the Privy Council for practicing witchcraft, sorcery and enchantements, consulting with witches and taking part in other Devilish activities. Richie Graham, the most notorious wizard of his day, admitted to having raised the Devil in Auchinleck House. Boswells response to these allegations was to flee the country

Dizzi wrote:In 1591 John Boswell was in trouble with the Privy Council for practicing witchcraft, sorcery and enchantements, consulting with witches and taking part in other Devilish activities. Richie Graham, the most notorious wizard of his day, admitted to having raised the Devil in Auchinleck House. Boswells response to these allegations was to flee the country

A tad before James . . :)

There are some fascinating Boswell stories . .
A long time ago I read Johnsons Biography written by James . . think it must be up home cause it's not here ..

I've never been to Boswell House, but other family members have . . thats on my "to do" list when I get there



L xo