Gallery No. 3.

Portraits (continued.), pp.64-108.

 

Lent by Colin Campbell Finlay of Castle Toward.

197. KIRKMAN FINLAY of Castle Toward.

Born at Glasgow, 1773; died at Castle Toward, 1842.

Merchant in Glasgow. Cotton-spinner, manufacturer, and bleacher at Ballindalloch, Catrine,and Deanston. Head of James Finlay & Co. One of the foremost men tat ever trod the Exchange. His statue, by Gibson, stands in the Merchants’ Hall. Magistrate in 1804, Provost 1812, 1813, and Member of Parliament for the City. Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow. He distinguished himself by his large views in commercial matters, and his usefulness as a citizen. Married Janet, daughter of Robert Struthers, brewer, Greenhead, and had issue. (See No. 1804.)

PAINTER – John Graham Gilbert, R.S.A. This picture has been engraved by Robert C. Bell.

Lent by R. H. Robertson.

228. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL of Hallyards.

Born at Doune, 1768; died at Glasgow, 1817.

West India merchant. Partner of John Campbell, Senior, & Co. Variously known a “Sandy Doune” or “Business Sandy.” An eager, sedulous man, untiring as an officer of the Highland Sharpshooters, and a director of the Celtic Society. He married Barbara, daughter of Archibald Campbell of Jura, and was father of Mungo Campbell, Junior, known as “White Mungo,” to distinguish him from his partner “Black Mungo,” who was son of Alexander Campbell of Haylodge. (See No. 491.)

PAINTER – Sir Henry Raeburn, R.A.

Lent by James Houldsworth of Coltness.

287. HENRY HOULDSWORTH  of Cranstonhill and Coltness.

Born in Nottinghamshire, 1770; died at Coltness, 1853.

Merchant. For many years Provost of Anderston. Married Jane, daughter of James Richardson, Glasgow, and left issue, amongst others, John Houldsworth of Cranstonhill (No. 428).

PAINTER – Sir John Watson Gordon, P.R.S.A., B.A., 1853.

Lent by J. Barclay Murdoch of Capelrig.

49. PETER MURDOCH.

Born at Glasgow, 1670; died at Glasgow, 1761.

Merchant and sugar refiner. Provost of Glasgow in 1730, 1731. Peter Murdoch, with his son, John Murdoch (No. 50), Provost in 1746, 1747, 1750, 1751, 1758, 1759; his son-in-law, Andrew Cochrane (No. 455), Provost 1744, 1745, 1748, 1749; his cousin, John M’Ure, Town-clerk (historian of the City), and others of his family, managed the affairs of the City for many years. He married, first, 1696, Mary, daughter of John Luke of Claythorn (No. 102); second, 1712, Ann, daughter of John Alexander, merchant in Glasgow, by both of whom he had issue (see Nos. 64, 2636.)

Painter unknown.

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Lent by William Henry Hill, LL.D.

202. LAURENCE HILL, LL.D., of Barlanark.

Born, 1791; died, 1872.

Writer in Glasgow. Partner of the old firm, established in 1740, now represented by Hill & Hoggan, of which his son, the lender, is a member. Laurence Hill was Chamberlain of Hutchesons’ Hospital, Collector of the Merchants’ House, and holder of many other important positions in Glasgow. He was a public-spirited citizen, and took a leading part in promoting the roads, and afterwards the railways, which have done so much for the city. The Hills have been long intimately and creditably connected with Glasgow. In 1549 James Hill was inducted “Parson of Govan.” He early embraced the Reformed faith, and was the first Protestant “Reader” of Cathcart. Just 200 years after James Hill, the Roman Catholic priest, had been inducted to the parish of Govan his direct descendant the Rev. Laurence Hill, the Presbyterian minister, was inducted to the Barony parish of Glasgow. The deeds relating to these presentations will be found in this exhibition (see Nos. 1089–1093). The Rev. Laurence Hill was great-grandson of Ninian Hill of Garioch, merchant in Glasgow, who married, in 1609, Helen Hucheson, sister of George and Thomas Hucheson, the founders of Hutchesons’ Hospital and Schools (Nos. 15, 38). The subject of this notice was the Rev. Laurence Hill’s great-grandson. Dr. Hill married, first, Barbara, daughter of James Hopkirk of Dalbeth (no. 166); and second, his cousin Marion Hill (No. 257), daughter of Ninian Hill, W.S.; and by both he had issue.

PAINTER – Robertson, 1863.

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Lent by the University of Glasgow.

223. JOHN BURNS, M.D., F.R.S., Member of the Institute of France.

Born at Glasgow, 1775; drowned in the wreck of the Orion, 1850.

Physician and Surgeon. Professor of Surgery in the University of Glasgow, 1815. Author of several medical works, and of two religious works – “The Principles of Christian Philosophy,” and “Christian Fragments,” which passed through many editions. Eldest son of the Rev. John Burns, D.D. (No. 312), of the Barony. In 1801 he married Isabella, daughter of the Rev. John Duncan of Alva, Stirlingshire, by whom he had, with other children, Colonel John Burns.

PAINTER – John Graham Gilbert, R.S.A., 1848. This picture has been engraved in mezzotint by James Faed.

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Lent by Sir Thomas Munro, Bart., of Lindertis.

296. Sir THOMAS MUNRO, Bart., K.C.B., of Lindertis.

Born at Glasgow, 1761; died at Putteecondah, India, 1827.

Major-General in the army, and Governor of Madras. “Than whom,” said Mr. Canning in 1819, “England never produced a more accomplished statesman, nor India, fertile as it is in heroes, a more skilful soldier.” Second son of Alexander Munro, merchant in Glasgow, and Margaret Stark.

PAINTER – Sir Martin Shee, P.R.A. This picture has been engraved as a frontispiece to the Life of Sir Thomas Munro.

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Lent by J. Barclay Murdoch of Capelrig.

552. ANN WALLACE.

Born, 1st July, 1770; died, 25th February, 1873.

One of the twenty-two children of John Wallace of Kelly (No. 21), and the second of sixteen children by his marriage, in 1764, to Janet Colquhoun of St. Kitts. Of this marriage three children were living in 1864, 100 years afterwards, and Ann in 1873, 109 years afterwards. (See Nos. 410, 550.)

SCULPTOR – Biagiotti.

 

Miniatures. – Case No. XVII., pp.159-166.

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Miniatures. – Case No. XVIII., pp.167-171.

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Medallions. – Case No. XIX., pp.171-178.

 

Lent by Major F. W. Allan.

519. DAVID DALE.

See No. 163.

Medallion by Tassie, 1791.

 

Miniatures and Medallions. – On Top of Case., p.179.

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Sculpture. – On Top of Case., pp.179-181.

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Charters, Burgess Tickets, &c. (continued.), Case No. 5., pp.252-255.

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Silver., Case No. 1., Communion Cups., pp.256-261.

 

Lent by Rev .G. S. Burns, D.D., and the Kirk Session.

1117. The High Church. Glasgow Arms engraved, 1704.

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Lent by the Right Rev. John Marshall Lang, D.D., and the Kirk Session.

1118. The Barony. Glasgow Mark, 1709. Made by James Luke.

James Luke was admitted a freeman of the Hammermen in 1692.

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Lent by Rev. T. Somerville, M.A., and the Kirk Session.

1121. Blackfriars. Glasgow Arms engraved, 1704.

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Lent by Rev. John Orr, and the Kirk Session.

1122. The Tron. Glasgow Arms engraved, 1704.

Lent by the Right Honourable the Earl of Camperdown.

1139. Gold Box, presented to Admiral Duncan, 1797, by the Town Council of Glasgow, in recognition of his services to the nation through his victory over the Dutch fleet at Camperdown, 1797. London make.

“From the City of Glasgow to Admiral Lord Viscount Duncan, in testimony of the high sense they entertain of his skill, conduct, and gallantry on the glorious 17th October, 1797.”

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Lent by the Incorporation of Weavers.

1269. Silver-mounted Snuff Horn, with silver scroll containing the names of the Collectors.

“Deacon Thomas Waddell to Collector David Gowdie, Junior, of the Incorporation of Weavers, and his successors in office. Glasgow, 1834.”

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Lent by James Fleming, Kilmorey, Skelmorlie.

1321. Silver-mounted Horn, “James Fleming, let the Dead Shaw.”

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Lent by David Robertson.

1322. Silver Snuff Box.

“Presented by Mr. Geo. Anderson to Jas. Robertson, Jun., who died at George Town, Demerara, 12th January, 1833.”

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Lent by Hu. Barnett.

1755. Mould for Communion Token. “Associate Congregation, Glasgow,” 1782 and 1801. Rev. Alexander Pirrie and Rev. John Dick, D.D., ministers.

In these early days the “moulds” were kept by the Kirk Session so as to control the number issued.

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Lent by Hu. Barnett.

1757. Communion Token. “First United Presbyterian Church, Greyfriars.” Rev. Henry Calderwood, minister, 1856.

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Lent by Rev. Wilson Baird, U.P. Manse, Mauchline.

1761. Communion Tokens, including some very scarce tokens of the Secession and Relief Churches, – Greyfriars, 1771; Dovehill, 1778; Anderston, 1790; Campbell Street, 1791; Associate Congregation of Anderstoun [now Wellington], 1794; Duke Street, 1802; Bridgeton, 1806; Regent Place, 1819. Also Campsie Releif (sic) 1786; Airdrie, 1793, &c.

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Lent by R. W. Cochran-Patrick, LL.D., of Woodside.

1781. Silver Medal. Cleland Prize Medal. University of Glasgow.

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Lent by R. W. Cochran-Patrick, LL.D., of Woodside.

1789. Oval Gold Medal. Old Glasgow Civic Medal. (See No. 1783.)

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Lent by R. & W. Sorley.

1795. Silver Medal of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts, awarded to Mr. Hay Dall, Glasgow, 1849, “for his self-acting stop to the pump of the Bramah press.”

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Lent by George R. Alexander.

1870. Pair of Buckles, set with Bristol Diamonds. Worn by the father of the lender, John Henry Alexander (No. 415).

 

Case No. 2, Silver of Present Century., pp.262-269.

 

Lent by the Right Honourable the Earl of Eglinton and Winton.

1170. Plate, presented to the Earl of Eglinton by Citizens of Glasgow, 1839. London Hall Mark.

Underneath the Arms of the City of Glasgow:- “To the Right Honourable Archibald William, Earl of Eglinton, &c., &c., by three hundred citizens of Glasgow; a tribute of respect, and in acknowledgment of the courtesy that distinguished him as lord of the Tournament held at Eglinton Castle in 1839.”

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Lent by Miss Dunlop.

1172A. Candelabra, presented to Henry Dunlop by Citizens of Glasgow, 1840.

“To Henry Dunlop, Esquire, of Craigton. Presented by a number of his fellow-citizens as an expression of the sense entertained by them of his services as Lord Provost of Glasgow during three years, and the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he presided in the management of the affairs of the community. Elected a councillor in November, 1833. Lord Provost from November, 1837, till November, 1840.” (See No. 374.)

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Lent by David Robertson.

1225. Claret Jug, presented to David Robertson by friends, 1835. Edinburgh Hall Mark, 1834.

“Presented to David Robertson, Esquire, Glasgow, by a few friends in testimony of their respect and esteem for him as a gentleman and a friend. 1835.” (See No. 246.)

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Lent by J. Barclay Murdoch of Capelrig.

1295. Pap Boat, “P. M.” (Peter Murdoch). London Hall Mark, 1751. (See No. 172.)

 

Case No. 3., Old Silver – Continued from Case No. 1., pp.269-277.

 

Lent by the Most Honourable the Marquis of Breadalbane, K.G.

1145. Table Spoon. Glasgow Mark, 1708. Made by James Luke. (See No. 1142.)

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Lent by the Most Honourable the Marchioness of Breadalbane.

1146. Punch Bowl, “J. M^cS.” Glasgow Mark, early 18th century.

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Lent by William Sorley.

1150. Five Table Spoons. Glasgow Mark. Made by James Lockhart.

James Lockhart was admitted a Burgess in 1707.

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Lent by Mrs. M. Gibson Dougan.

1151. Four Spoons, Glasgow Mark. Madde by Robert Luke. (See No. 1137.)

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Lent by John Denholm of The Mains.

1154. Tankard. Glasgow Mark. Made by Robert Luke.

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Lent by R. & W. Sorley.

1197. Two Sugar Sifters. Glasgow Hall Mark, 1829. Made by W. & A. Mitchell

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Lent by R. & W. Sorley.

1204. Punch Ladle. Glagsow Hall Mark, 1833. Made by W. Russell.

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Lent by John Gordon of Aikenhead.

1212. Lemon Strainer. Glasgow Hall Mark, 1834. Made by D. C. Rait.

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Lent by T. Smith & Son.

1218. Tea Set and Stand. Glasgow Hall Mark, 1820. Made by R. Gray & Son.

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Lent by Alexander Skirving, I.A.

1221. Teapot, Coffee-pot, Sugar Basin, Cream Jug, and two Salvers, presented to Alexander Skirving by friends, 1849. London Hall Mark, 1846.

“Presented to Alexander Skirving, Esq., auctioneer, Glasgow, by a few friends, as a mark of their esteem for his uniform courtesy during his long professional career. 14th Dec., 1849.” (See No. 370.)

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Lent by William Young of Stanhill Court.

1228. Pair Salt Spoons, “G.B./A.C.” (George Brown and Ann Corbet, his wife). Early in 18th century.

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Lent by Mrs. Smith.

1229. Tea Spoon, “M. M.” About 1770.

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Lent by J. Barclay Murdoch of Capelrig.

1239. Gravy Spoon, “B.” (Brown). Edinburgh Hall Mark.

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Lent by Professor John Ferguson, LL.D.

1240. Table Spoon, “M.” Glasgow Mark, 1783. Made by James M^cEwen.

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Lent by John Denholm of The Mains.

1245. Spoon with Pierced Bowl. Belonged to Alexander Govan (No. 460).

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Lent by R. & W. Sorley.

1260. Dessert Spoon. Glasgow Mark, 1795. Made by Wiliam Hannah.

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Lent by J. Barclay Murdoch of Capelrig.

1261. Tankard, “Ct.” (Corbet). Edinburgh Mark. Belonged to George Brown (I.). (See Nos. 394, 2569.)

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Lent by J. Barclay Murdoch of Capelrig.

1262. Punch Bowl, presented to George Brown by officers of his regiment, 1809. Edinburgh Hall Mark, 1795. (See No. 394.)

“To George Brown, Esquire of Capilrig, Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant of the Eastern Battalion of Renfrewshire Volunteer Infantry, From the Officers of that Regiment.”

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Lent by the University of Glasgow.

1279. Cup, presented to Dr. William Hunter by his students. “Non sibi sed toti.” London Hall Mark, 1760. (See No. 4.)

Presented to Dr. William Hunter by his students, and left by him to the University of Glasgow.

 

Case No. 4., Snuff Boxes., pp.277-284.

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Case No. 6., Domestic and Miscellaneous Articles., pp.285-290.

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Case No. 7., pp.290-292.

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Case No. 8., pp.292-295.

 

Lent by William M^cInroy.

1227C. Trophy of the Glasgow Golf Club. (See No. 1116B.)

Silver Club of the Glasgow Golf Club, with twenty-four silver balls attached, bearing the names of the Captains from 1787 till 1828.

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Lent by the University of Glasgow.

1364. Greybeard, dug from the foundation of a house in Stockwell Street, in 1823, where it was supposed to have lain about 200 years.

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Lent by the Corporation of Glasgow.

1392. Glass Bottle. Made by William Brown, 1766.

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Lent by Major F. W. Allan.

1399. Spirit Glass. Belonged to the “Sober Club, 1758.”

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Lent by D. Lamont.

1405. Two Glass Bottles. Made at the Broomielaw Works.

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Lent by John Denholm of The Mains.

1406. Dummy Drinking Glass.

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Lent by John Adamson of Craigadam.

1407. Tall Crystal Wine Glass.

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Lent by the Rev. Robert Cuthbert Johnstone.

1442. Pair of Altar Candlesticks, made of oak from the Old Stockwell Bridge.

Presented by James Robb to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.

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Lent by the Corporation of Glasgow.

1471. The “Deid Bell” or “Mort Bell,” of Glasgow, with the City Arms, 1641.

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Lent by Rev. George S. Burns, D.D.

1475. Hour Glass. From the Cathedral.

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Lent by George Gray.

1528. Pair of Silver Spectacles, and case.

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Lent by W. B. Smith.

1645. Blunderbuss, with brass barrel and spring bayonet.

This blunderbuss was formerly kept in the Bank of Scotland.

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Lent by the Corporation of Glasgow.

1653. Policeman’s “Snitchers,” an early form of handcuff.

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Lent by the Corporation of Glasgow.

1654. Policeman’s “Clappers,” a wooden alarm used in cases of fire, or for assistance.

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Lent by J. R. S. Hunter, LL.D.

1655. Policeman’s “Rickety,” a wooden alarm used at an earlier date than the “clappers.” (See No. 1654.)

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Lent by William A. Liddell.

1670. Officer’s Sword. Worn by Sir John Moore (No. 226).

This is the sword worn by Lieut.-General Sir John Moore, K.B., when he was struck by a cannon-ball at the Battle of Corunna, on the 16th of January, 1809. Miss Jane Moore, Cadogan Place, Sloane Street, Chelsea (sister of Sir John Moore), presented it to the late Samuel Tyler, Castle Court, Cheapside, London, and from him it came into the possession of his son-in-law, Robert Stewart M^cDonald of Harris, in 1866.

 

Case No. 9., pp.295-298.

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Case No. 10., pp.298-303.

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Case No. 12., pp.304-309.

 

Lent by Allan Buchanan.

1600. Regimental Order issued by Samuel Hunter to the Glasgow Sharpshooters, Sunday, 2nd April, 1820, on the eve of the expected “Radical Rising.”

 

Case No. 13., Prehistoric Remains., pp.309-311.

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Case No. 14., pp.311-318.

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Case No. 15., pp.318-321.

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Case No. 16., pp.321-330.

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Case No. 17., pp.330-334.

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