| London 1980
Length: 11cm
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Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)
Mustard:
Height: 4.5 cm
Diameter: 6.5 cm
Matching Pepper Pot unmarked
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| | London 1975
Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)
Length: 8.2 cm
Weight: 49g
In original Collingwood box
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| | London 1976
This was the 17th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
In original White Box with Certificates
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Engraved to bases:
NUMBER 402 & 403 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 750 MADE BY ORDER OF THE PROVOST AND CHAPTER OF BLACKBURN TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CATHEDRAL IN 1976 AND ITS CONSECRATION IN 1977
Booklets certificate signed by Lawrence Jackson, Provost of Blackburn
Edition of: 750
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 286 gm
Height: 16.5 cm Cost new: £162
The goblets stem is formed of a Madonna Lily, which for centuries has symbolised the Virgin Mary, the only lily of true pure whiteness. The three open blooms are overlaid with rhodium: one of the whitest metals known, akin to platinum but more precious. Surrounding the base of the stem are three Lancastrian roses; the geographical boundaries of the diocese and Lancashire are practically the same.
On 26th October 1976 the Provost presented the First of these to HM The Queen, received by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire on her behalf.
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Promotional large photo and info sheets & signed letter from John Sutherland-Hawes
This was the 46th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Edition: 250
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 210 gm
Height: 11 cm
Diameter: 9.5 cm
Cost new: £365 - £725 pair Turned rosewood base
Made to commemorate 60 years of service to the Nation as a member of the Royal Family - The Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married the Duke of York in 1923
Our Royal and National symbol, the Lion is chosen as it also appeared on the Bowes-Lyon Ccat of Arms.
The rose is also a National symbol and she had a love of roses. The variety chosen here is our native Sweet Briar or Eglantine
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This was the last item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 355 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 MADE BY ORDER OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF CANTERBURY TO COMMEMORATE THE 900TH ANNIVERSARY IN 1989 OF ARCHBISHOP LANFRANC
Certificate signed by John A Simpson, Dean of Canterbury
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 12 oz
Height: 16.5 cm
When Lanfranc came to Canterbury the Cathedral and Monastery were in ruins. He was nearly 70 when he became Archbishop and he had 19 very fruitful years. When he died in 1089 he had completely rebuilt the Cathedral and Monastery and won back purloined land and incomes. He appears in miniature on the goblet in alternating frames based on two stained glass windows from the Cathedral’s Trinity Chapel. He is in the company of St Augustine, the founder; St Thomas Becket, martyred in the Cathedral; the Black Prince who is buried there and William the Conqueror who Lanfranc served loyally. The sixth figure has no name– a medieval pilgrim, representative of the myriad pilgrims who made their way to Canterbury and the shrine of St Thomas.
Goblet number 1 was presented to HRH The Queen by the Chapter of Canterbury
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| | London 1984
Original box, bag, certificate, letters and paperwork
This was the 49th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 43 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 MADE BY ORDER OF THE KINGS, HERALDS AND PURSUIVANTS OF ARMS TO COMMEMORATE THE QUINCENTENARY IN 1984 OF THE COLLEGE OF ARMS
Certificate signed by Colin Cole, Garter Principal King of Arms
Editionof: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & TimMinett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 9oz
Height: 16,5 cm
Original cost: £425 - £840 pair - £2500 set of 6
The first goblet was presented to the Queen by the Garter King of Arms.
The 3 Lion's rampant holding shields support the bowl of the goblet. In true heraldic fashion, each is sculptured to look 'more like a lion than did ever any lion of nature' but each is distinguished from the other two. Her Majesty the Queen's, which holds the Royal Arms, is crowned. Richard III's is unadorned in the early royal fashion and holds the Royal Arms of his time, those of France and England combined. The shield of the College of Arms is held by one of its lion supporters, engorged with a coronet.
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| | London 1978
This was the 22nd item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
Original white box, certificate and letters
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Engraved to base: AURUM 26/100
Certificate: Epping Forest Centenary Flagon number 26
This certifies that the above is one of the sole limited edition of 100 flagons commissioned by the Epping Forest Centenary Trust to commemorate the centenary in 1978 of the Corporation of London's role as conservators of Epping Forest
Signed by Peter Vanneck Lord Mayor of London
Edition of: 100
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 42 oz
Height: 33 cm Cost new: £1180 - £2350 pair Capacity 2 pints
In a promotional letter dated 24th May 1978 the Lord Mayor, Air Commodore The Honourable Sir Peter Vanneck wrote: ‘One hundred years ago, the city of London won a long, hard and very important battle. It was fought specifically to save Epping Forest but its implications were much wider. The Epping Forest Act of 1878 proved a turning point in the sad story of the depredation of England’s common lands and was a major early victory for the forces of conservation'
Number 1 was presented to the City of London and is held in the Mansion House
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London 1978
Original White box
This was the 21st item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 67 BY ORDER OF THE EPPING FOREST TRUST AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CORPORATION OF LONDON THIS GOBLET HAS BEEN PRODUCED IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 TO MARK THE CENTENARY IN 1978 OF THE CORPORATION’S ROLE AS THE CONSERVATORS OF THE FOREST
Booklet certificate signed by Peter Vanneck, Lord Mayor of London
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 12oz
Height: 16.5 cm Cost new: £246 - £490 pair - £1464 x 6
In a promotional letter dated 24th May 1978 the Lord Mayor, Air Commodore The Honourable Sir Peter Vanneck wrote: ‘One hundred years ago, the city of London won a long, hard and very important battle. It was fought specifically to save Epping Forest but its implications were much wider. The Epping Forest Act of 1878 proved a turning point in the sad story of the depredation of England’s common lands and was a major early victory for the forces of conservation’
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| | London 1980
Original box, certificate, promotional phot and letters
This was the 29th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 65 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 PRODUCED BY ORDER OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER IN 1980 TO COMMEMORATE THE WORK OF BISHOPS BRONESCOMBE & QUINIL IN THE CREATION OF EXETER CATHEDRAL
Booklet certificate signed by Clifford T Chapman, Dean of Exeter
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 304g
Height: 16.5 cm Cost new:£557 - £1110 pair - £3320 x 6
At Exeter, AD 1280 marked the death of Walter Bronescombe and the accession of Peter Quinil. Bronescombe planned and began the new Exeter Cathedral but much work remained – it is to these two bishops that Exeter owes its Cathedral as it is today.
The curvature of the ribbed foot of the goblet is inspired by the moulded arches overhead in the longest Gothic vault in Christendom. These lofty arches rise from vaulting shafts, all carried by corbels which are enriched with naturalistic carvings. These have inspired the goblet’s stem.
Exeter’s well-loved Tumbler is balanced on the Cathedrals Coat of Arms. Next to him stands St Peter, to whom the cathedral is dedicated. On the other two sides are miniature sculptures of Moses and the Virgin and Child
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London 1975
This was the 12th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
In original white box with certificate, large detailed booklet with photo and original brown posting box
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Marked to base:
97/150 Four hallmarks – Shield with arms of Richard Fitzwilliam, seventh Viscount Fitzwilliam. The arms are lozengy, argent and gules. The motto beneath, Deo Juvante, is an abbreviated version of the full motto Deo adjuvante, nontimemdum.
Edition of: 150
Designer: Jocelyn Burton
Maker: Hector Miller
Sponsor’s Mark: JB
Weight: 12 oz
Height: 23 cm Cost new: £388
Booklet certificate signed by Lord Butler of Saffron Walden, Chairman the Fitzwilliam Museum Syndicate
Each cup is made from sixteen separately formed pieces of silver and set with five 8 carat cabochon topaz
1975 was a notable year in the history of the Fitzwilliam Museum The new extension was completed and the first exhibition held there was opened by Her Majesty the Queen Mother in July. The exhibition was Cambridge Plate spanning seven centuries including examples from their own collection and pieces on loan. This cup was included demonstrating that the arts of designing and making fine silver still flourishes
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London 1973
This was the 3rd item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
In original white box with certificate, photo and related letters
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Engraved to base:
THE CONGRESS OF EUROPE STANDING CUP AND COVER 1973 NUMBER 93 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 FACSIMILES OF THE FIRST EUROPEAN MOVEMENT PRIZE PRESENTED TO MONSIEUR JEAN MONNET PRODUCED WITH THE AUTHORITY OF THE EUROPEAN MOVEMENT
Certificate signed by Harlech, Chairman, British Council of the European Movement
Edition of: 500 (not nearly achieved)
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller - Stuart Devlin Workshop
Maker’s Mark: Am
Weight: 537 g
Height: 21 cm Original price £152 - £302 pair
Portraiture by Hector Miller M. Des. RCA - Calligraphy by Madelaine Dinkel ARCA MSIA FSDC
The Congress of European Movement Standing Cup and Cover reproduces the first gold European Movement Prize, which was presented to Monsieur Jean Monnet at the Congress held in London in 1973, the year of the United Kingdom’s entry into the European Economic Community. The prize is to be given each year to an individual for outstanding service to Europe.
Heads around cover:
MACMILLAN - MONNET - SCHUMAN - SPAAK - ADENAUER - BLUM - CHURCHILL - DE GASPERI
Each cup is an identical copy of the first one produced, except each prize-winner chooses a quotation from his own speeches or writings which is applied, in his own language, in fine calligraphy around the base.
Jean Monnet chose: 'Nous ne coalisons pas des etats -nous unissons des hommes' (We are not unifying states - we are unifying people)
This edition was not sold out so those produced for the winners in 1974,1975 and 1976 were only offered to those who had purchased this first one. (Originally commissioned by the British Council of the European Movement for 6 years but not produced in 1977/8)
(I understand that only about 100 of the first one were sold - the least successful of the Aurum productions)
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| | London 1974
This was the 7th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
In original box with certificate and letters
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Engraved to base:
THE CONGRESS OF EUROPE STANDING CUP AND COVER 1974 NUMBER 43 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 FACSIMILES OF THE SECOND EUROPEAN MOVEMENT PRIZE PRESENTED TO PROFESSOR WALTER HALLSTEIN PRODUCED WITH THE AUTHORITY OF THE EUROPEAN MOVEMENT
Certificate signed by Harlech, Chairman, British Council of the European Movement
Edition of: 500 (Not nearly achieved)
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller - Stuart Devlin Workshop
Maker’s Mark: Am
Weight: 18 oz
Height: 21 cm
Portraiture by Hector Miller M. Des. RCA - Calligraphy by Madelaine Dinkel ARCA MSIA FSDC
Heads around cover:
MACMILLAN - MONNET - SCHUMAN - SPAAK - ADENAUER - BLUM - CHURCHILL - DE GASPERI
Each cup is an identical copy of the first one produced, except each prize-winner chooses a quotation from his own speeches or writings which is applied, in his own language, in fine calligraphy around the base.
Professor Hallstein chose: 'Nur die politische Einheit Europsa ist seine wahre Einheit.' (Political unity is Europe's only true unity)
Only offered to those who purchased the first one in 1973 - the Edition of 500 was not achieved
Presented to Professor Walter Hallstein, German academic, diplomat and politician who was the first President of the European Movement 1968-74
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| | London 1975
This was the 9th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
In original box with letter and photo
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Engraved to base:
THE CONGRESS OF EUROPE STANDING CUP AND COVER 1975 NUMBER 43 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 FACSIMILES OF THE THIRD EUROPEAN MOVEMENT PRIZE PRESENTED TO LORD DUNCAN-SANDYS PRODUCED WITH THE AUTHORITY OF THE EUROPEAN MOVEMENT
Certificate signed by Harlech, Chairman, British Council of the European Movement
Edition of: 500 (NOT NEARLY ACHIEVED)
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller - Stuart Devlin Workshop
Maker’s Mark: Am
Weight: 18oz
Height: 21 cm
Portraiture by Hector Miller M. Des. RCA - Calligraphy by Madelaine Dinkel ARCA MSIA FSDC
Heads around cover:
MACMILLAN - MONNET - SCHUMAN - SPAAK - ADENAUER - BLUM - CHURCHILL - DE GASPERI
Each cup is an identical copy of the first one produced, except each prize-winner chooses a quotation from his own speeches or writings which is applied, in his own language, in fine calligraphy around the base.
'Europe must unite or be ignored' Duncan-Sandys
Only offered to those who purchased the first one in 1973
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London 1978 (Special commission for the 1976 prize - see note below*)
This was the 14th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
In original white box with correspondence from Aurum Designs and a letter signed by John Sutherland-Hawes
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Engraved to base:
FACSIMILE OF THE FOURTH EUROPEAN MOVEMENT PRIZE PRESENTED TO SIGNOR ALTIERO SPINELLI in 1976
Edition: Special commission (See note below*)
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: Am
Weight: 597 g
Height: 21 cm
Portraiture by Hector Miller M. Des. RCA - Calligraphy by Madelaine Dinkel ARCA MSIA FSDC
Heads around cover:
MACMILLAN - MONNET - SCHUMAN - SPAAK - ADENAUER - BLUM - CHURCHILL - DE GASPERI
Each cup is an identical copy of the first one produced, except each prize-winner chooses a quotation from his own speeches or writings which is applied, in his own language, in fine calligraphy around the base.
Spinelli chose: 'L'Europa non cada dal'cielo' (You won't find Europe growing on trees)
* When I contacted John Sutherland-Hawes about the complete sets Aurum Designs produced, this one was not listed.
With this goblet is a letter dated October 1978 from him stating: ' ....... was especially produced to your order ....'
This last cup was not advertised and only produced for previous purchasers of the first three if they enquired, therefore would have been made in a very small run. There is also correspondence doubting any production at all of the last two in this series - 1977 & 1978.
This is the only example of the one for Spinelli that I have ever seen, and have never seen any for the last 2 years in this series, so believe they were never produced. If anyone has seen other ones, please contact me.
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London 1982
Original Mulberry Hall Red Box and Photo and paperwork
This was the 44th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base: 21/250
Edition: 250
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 4.5oz
Height: 20.5 cm Cost new: £285 - £560 pair
Produced in honour of HRH The Princess of Wales and their son Prince William.
Stuart Crystal cup on a base set with three cultured pearls forming the centres of Welsh Poppy blooms rising from a circle of scallop shells. The Welsh Poppy blooms in June,when Prince William was born, and his birth gem is the pearl. Scallop Shells are the most conspicuous feature of the Spencer family’s coat of arms, now incorporated in the royal arms of The Prince of Wales.
(Mulberry Hall was a retailer of china and crystal in York for 60 years until it closed in 2016)
Sold by Aurum in normal brown card box - Sold by Mulberry Hall in their own red box
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London 1982
In original box with letters and photograph
This was the 43rd item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Certificate signed on behalf of Aurum Designs:
This is to certify that Jewelled Salt Number 73 is one of the sole limited edition of 250 produced by Aurum Designs in 1982, the year of the birth of HRH Prince William of Wales.
Edition of: 250
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 6 oz
Height: 6.5 cm Cost new: £325 - £640 pair
The Welsh dragon is set with a cultured pearl with a minimum diameter of 8 mm
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| | London 1981
This was the 35th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 139 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 681 MADE BY ORDER OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF GLOUCESTER TO COMMEMORATE THE THIRTEENTH CENTURY OF THE FOUNDATION IN AD 681
Booklet certificate signed by Gilbert Thurlow, Dean of Gloucester
Edition of: 681
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 339 gm
Height: 16.5 cm Cost New: £396 - £785 pair - £2350 for 6
The intricate design of the Goblet's foot is inspired by the pierced and battlemented parapets and pinnacles which crown the Cathedral's tower. This is the first Aurum goblet to have an entirely architectural inspiration.
The first of these goblets was presented to the Queen by the Dean on a visit to the cathedral in 1981
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| | London 1976
Original white box and leaflet
This was the 15th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 18 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 676 MADE BY ORDER OF THE LORD BISHOP OF HEREFORD TO COMMEMORATE THE THIRTEENTH CENTENARY OF THE FOUNDATION OF THE DIOCESE IN 676
Certificate signed by John Hereford, Lord Bishop of Hereford
Edition of: 676
Designer: John Sutherland-Hawes
Maker: Hector Miller – Stuart Devlin Workshop
Maker's Mark: JSH
Weight: 11oz
Height: 16.5 cm Cost new: £158
Hereford Cathedral nave is supported by large majestic columns and theses inspire the weight and shape of the stem of the goblet. The decoration of the stem is inspired by the vigorous twelfth century carving on their capitals which are the rarest of the Cathedral’s works. The decoration at the top of the stem incorporates, at intervals, the five inverted chevrons of the Cathedral’s ancient arms. The more dominant leopard’s heads, canted and transfixed by fleur de lys, come from the arms of the Diocese and date from the thirteenth century. They are a legacy from Thomas de Cantilupe, Hereford’s bishop and, later, its saint. Their fearless aspect was not inappropriate for a man who would defy his king in a just cause, or a See which could only live by courage.
Goblet Number 1 was presented to HM The Queen by the Bishop of Hereford on her visit to distribute Maundy Money on 15th April 1976
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| | London 1976
Original white box and booklet certificates
This was the 15th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 96 & 97 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 676 MADE BY ORDER OF THE LORD BISHOP OF HEREFORD TO COMMEMORATE THE THIRTEENTH CENTENARY OF THE FOUNDATION OF THE DIOCESE IN 676
Certificates signed by John Hereford, Lord Bishop of Hereford
Edition of: 676
Designer: John Sutherland-Hawes
Maker: Hector Miller – Stuart Devlin Workshop
Maker's Mark: JSH
Weight: 724g
Height: 16.5 cm Cost new: £158
Hereford Cathedral nave is supported by large majestic columns and theses inspire the weight and shape of the stem of the goblet. The decoration of the stem is inspired by the vigorous twelfth century carving on their capitals which are the rarest of the Cathedral’s works. The decoration at the top of the stem incorporates, at intervals, the five inverted chevrons of the Cathedral’s ancient arms. The more dominant leopard’s heads, canted and transfixed by fleur de lys, come from the arms of the Diocese and date from the thirteenth century. They are a legacy from Thomas de Cantilupe, Hereford’s bishop and, later, its saint. Their fearless aspect was not inappropriate for a man who would defy his king in a just cause, or a See which could only live by courage.
Goblet Number 1 was presented to HM The Queen by the Bishop of Hereford on her visit to distribute Maundy Money on 15th April 1976
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| | London 1985
This was the 52nd item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
Original brown box
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Certificate signed by Randolph Vigne, President of the Huguenot Society of London
Engraved to base:
NUMBER 105 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE HUGUENOT TERCENTENARY 1985
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 10 oz
Height: 17.5 cm
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| | London 1978
This was the 23rd item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
JERSEY CATTLE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM CENTENARY 1978
63/500
Certificate signed by D C Dalton President
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 12.5 oz
Height: 17.78 cm Cost new: £263 (£496 for Jug & Box)
The Society owes its origins to a suggestion by Lord Chesham, at the Wray Park Sale of May 10th 1878, that the time had arrived to establish a Herd Book for English Jersey Cattle. The response was enthusiastic and upwards of 150 breeders subsequently lent their support. Today, the Society numbers some 1300 members and in April 1979, as it celebrates its Centenary, it will be the recipient of an unique honour, when Her Majesty The Queen accepts its Presidency.
(See also the Jersey Silver Sugar box - the next piece issued by Aurum Designs)
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| | London 1978
This was the 24th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
---/500 *
Certificate signed by D C Dalton President
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 8 oz
Height: 10 cm Cost new: £235 (£496 for Jug & Box)
The Society owes its origins to a suggestion by Lord Chesham, at the Wray Park Sale of May 10th 1878, that the time had arrived to establish a Herd Book for English Jersey Cattle. The response was enthusiastic and upwards of 150 breeders subsequently lent their support. Today, the Society numbers some 1300 members and in April 1979, as it celebrates its Centenary, it will be the recipient of an unique honour, when Her Majesty The Queen accepts its Presidency.
(This was only offered to purchasers of the Jersey Jug)
* The one currently for sale is numbered 32/100 - They had realised by now that they would not get orders for the full 500 so reduced the edition to 100
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| | London 1983
Original brown box & certificate
This was the 45th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
KING’S COLLEGE CHAPEL GOBLET NUMBER 338 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500
Certificate reads:
KING'S COLLEGE CHAPEL GOBLET NUMBER 58 THIS CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE IS ONE OF THE SOLE LIMITED EDITION OF 500 GOBLETS COMMISSIONED BY THE PROVOST AND FELLOWS OF KING'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE IN 1983 TO COMMEMORATE THE RESTORATION OF KING'S COLLEGE CHAPEL
Signed by Bernard Williams, PROVOST
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 186g Cost new: £388 - £770 pair - £2300 for 6
The Royal Heraldic Beats surrounding the goblet's foot beneath the Founder's Crown stand in order of succession of the five kings they represent. The Lion of England present the Ostrich Feathers of Henry VI. For Edward IV, the Yorkist Sun in Splendour is held by the Bull of Clarence, through which he claimed the throne. Richard III's Boar holds the White Rose. The Crowned Portcullis with the Tudor Dragon is assigned to Henry VII and the Crowned Tudor Rose with the Beaufort Greyhound to Henry VIII
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| | London 1980
This was the 32nd item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
This one in original brown box
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 204 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 700 MADE BY THE ORDER OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER TO COMMEMORATE THE SEVENTH CENTENARY IN 1980 OF THE COMPLETION OF LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Booklet certificate signed by Oliver Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, Dean of Lincoln
Edition of: 700
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 10 oz
Height: 16.5 cm Cost new: £396 - £785 pair - £2350 for 6
The small orchestra numbers only seven and it is they who form the stem of the goblet made for the Seventh centenary. As in the Choir itself, Lincoln's assertive imp is not overlooked: the Goblet's angelic trumpeter contends with his distracting presence at his feet.
The Dean presented the first of these goblets to the Queen when she visited the Cathedral for the Seventh Centenary service
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| | London 1979
This one comes in original brown box with signed certificate - booklet
This was the 28th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 261 BY ORDER OF THE NEW FOREST NINTH CENTENARY TRUST THIS GOBLET HAS BEEN PRODUCED TO MARK THE 900TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOREST IN 1979
Certificate signed by Malmesbury, The Earl of Malmesbury T,D. Chairman of the Trustees
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 360g
Height: 16.5 cm Cost new: £375 - Pair £748 - £2238 for 6
In 1079 William the Conqueror designated the Forest as a royal hunting preserve. The first mention of oak being felled in the forest for the Navy appears in 1611 when 1800 trees were supplied for shipbuilding
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This was the 16th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
Made to Commemorate the 21st Olympiad of the Modern Era - 776 BC - 1976 AD
In original box with Certificate
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Certificate: OLYMPIC SPOONS SET NUMBER 138 OF SIX SPOONS THIS CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE ARE [PART OF THE SOLE LIMITED EDITION OF 776 SPOONS IN EACH OF THE SIX DIFFERENT SCULPTURED SUBJECTS MADE ON THE OCCASION OF THE GAMES OF THE xxi OLYMPIAD IN MONTREAL 1976
Signed by G M Sparkes General Secretary of The British Olympic Association
Edition of: 776
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: Am
Weight: 5.5oz
Length: 16 cm Cost new: £184
Finials represent Running - Discus - Javelin - Long Jump - Wrestling - Boxing
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| | London 1988
This was the 57th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
Certificate & Leaflet - no box
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 38 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 MADE BY ORDER OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER TO COMMEMORATE THE 750TH ANNIVERSARY IN 1988 OF COMPLETION OF PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL
Certificate signed by Randolph Wise, Dean of Peterborough
Edition of: 500
Designed by: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 12oz
Height: 16.5 cm
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| | London 1984
This was the 48th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
In original box with letters and photo
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45 TO COMMEMORATE THE BIRTH IN LONDON ON 15th SEPTEMBER 1984 OF HRH PRINCE HENRY CHARLES ALBERT DAVID THE SECOND CHILD OF HRH THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES
Edition of: 250
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 186 gm
Height: 7.5 cm Cost new: £365 - £725 pair
The two cherubs holding a coronet is an accurate representation in miniature of the one reserved for the use of grand children of the Sovereign through the Heir Apparent: a circlet heightened with crosses paty, fleur-de-lys and strawberry leaves.
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This was the 41st item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
221 TO COMMEMORATE THE BIRTH AND CHRISTENING OF PRINCE WILLIAM OF WALES BORN 21JUNE 1982 IN LONDON AND CHRISTENED 4 AUGUST AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, WILLIAM ARTHUR PHILLIP LOUIS
Edition of: 250
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 174 gm
Width: 11 cm Cost New: £345
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I have a Promotional Letter from Aurum Designs Limited dated 21 July 1982:
When asked about examples of our work in solid gold we have always dissuaded customers whose main interest was the metal itself as an investment. Uninteresting as they may be, lumps of bullion and Krugerrands serve that purpose better.
There have, however, been two recent developments to note. The first, the extension of VAT to gold in all its forms, means that gold artefacts no longer suffer a price disadvantage in this respect; the second is the low price of gold which has been prevailing. No one can predict the future, but this company has built up its working stock of gold at recent and, in our opinion, very attractive prices.
Because of this, we are able to make available twenty-five Royal Scallop Dishes in solid gold at a price which will be held firm for a week. They will form part of the edition of 250.
In solid, hallmarked 18 carat gold, the dish has a minimum weight of 5 oz. Troy or 156 grammes and will be supplied at a price, which includes VAT, of £1780 each.
Orders at this price will be accepted only if they are received at 7 King Street, by post or telephone, on or before 28 July 1982. The enclosed order form may be used, but please mark it 'Solid Gold'.
(I have not come across one - If anyone has an example of this one in gold can you please let me know)
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| | London 1980
This was the 31st item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Made to Commemorate the Queen Mother's 80th Birthday
Edition of: 250
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 7 oz
Diameter: 15 cm Cost new: £334 - Coaster and Decanter: £657
The rose, our national symbol and a flower very dear to the Queen Mother, is the principal inspiration for the design by Hector Miller. The variety chosen is the Sweet Brier, or Eglantine, one of the most treasured of the native plants of our English countryside and beloved of generations of poets. Her Majesty's personal Coat of Arms, which combines the royal Arms with those of her family, Bowes Lyon, is depicted with her express approval
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| | London 1980
This was the 30th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Made to Commemorate the Queen Mother's 80th Birthday
Edition of: 250
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 7oz
Height: 30 cm Cost New: £325 - Decanter and Coaster: £657
The rose, our national symbol and a flower very dear to the Queen Mother, is the principal inspiration for the design by Hector Miller. The variety chosen is the Sweet Brier, or Eglantine, one of the most treasured of the native plants of our English countryside and beloved of generations of poets. Her Majesty's personal Coat of Arms, which combines the royal Arms with those of her family, Bowes Lyon, is depicted with her express approval.
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This was the 20th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base: 112/250
Certificate signed by Edward Carpenter, Dean of Westminster
Edition of: 250
Maker: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker’s Mark: Am
Weight: 23 oz
Height: 28.5 cm Cost New: £435 - £860 pair
The four candleholders surmount a crowned, rampant lion, the royal and national symbol of England, whose origin lies in Richard the Lionheart’s choice of golden lions for his alms. The lion proffers St. Edward’s Crown, so named because, in origin, it was the Confessor’s own, preserved by the Abbey and is now the Coronation Crown, The lion’s left paw is supported by a shield bearing a cross and five martlets: the arms of St. Edward, which are incorporated in those of the Abbey. The shape of the foot, with its twenty five gilt flutes, is reminiscent of the fab vaulting of the Henry VII chapel, the Abbey’s most wonderful architectural feature.
With the Jubilee Hallmark
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| | London 1985
This was the 51st item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
Original Brown Box and Certificate
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 167 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 MADE BY ORDER OF THE LORD BISHOP OF RIPON TO COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDATION OF THE DIOCESE IN 1836
Certificate signed by Daniel Ripon, Lord Bishop of Ripon
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 396g
Height: 16.5 cm
Cost new: £465 - £920 pair - £2750 six
Five sculpted figures adorn the goblet: St Wilfred, the founder; St Peter, the patron saint; Charles Longley, the first Bishop of the new diocese and later Archbishop of York and Canterbury; King James I, the benefactor who restored the revenues taken by Henry VIII and Walter de Grey, the great builder. All figures were sculpted by Tim Minett from stone sculptures in the Cathedral except for Archbishop de Grey, taken from a 13th Century portrayal at York Minster.
The Queen was presented with number 1 by the Lord Bishop on her visit for the Maundy Service on 4th April 1985
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| | London 1986
With certificate, photo & letters (no box)
This was the 54th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Certificate signed by Len Whiter, Director of Aurum Designs Limited
Edition of: 150
Designer: Hector Miller &Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 12oz
Height: 14 cm Cost new: £485 - £960 pair
Made to commemorate the City’s 11th Centenary. By tradition the city received its first charter from King Alfred in 886 in the form of a horn.. Every night of the year, without fail, a horn is blown four times in the city’s market place and then outside the house of the Mayor to set the ‘watch’. The cover is fashioned from blooms and foliage of the wild briar, here portrayed in a naturalistic style but, in its heraldic form, reminiscent of the Yorkshire Rose. There are eleven roses, one for each of Ripon’s centuries.
The first centrepiece was presented to the Queen Mother on her visit to Ripon on 1st June 1986
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| | London 1973
This was the 6th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
THE ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE BOWL 139 WITH THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER AND IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE THIS BOWL HAS BEEN PRODUCED IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY IN 1973 OF THE INCEPTION OF THE FORCE
(Repeated down the right hand side of the base in French)
Booklet certificate signed by William Leonard Higgitt, Commissioner
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Ian Ribbons
Maker: Hector Miller - Stuart Devlin Workshop
Sponsor’s Mark: Am
Weight: 30oz
Diameter: 18 cm Cost new: £196
The knob on the Bowl’s lid is the St Edward crown as used in the early badges of the original North West Mounted Police.
The relief frieze surrounding the bowl in 7 panels depicts: The first Commissioner, George French, leading his troops across the country in 1874; departure from Fort Dufferin, 8 July 1874; Manhandling guns on Pembina Mountains; Wagons fording Belly River; Assistant Commissioner Macleod and expedition passing Sioux camp; Food supplies almost exhausted and shooting bison; Fort Whoop-Up and Macleod finally meets Chief Crowfoot.
(I believe that less than 300 were actually produced)
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| | London 1986
This was the 52nd item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
211/250
Edition of: 250
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 17oz
Height: 19.5 cm Cost new: £685 - £1360 pair
The Centrepiece to commemorate Her Majesty’s sixtieth birthday has the Lion of England, our royal and national symbol, as its focal point, holding a simple ’E’ for Elizabeth, surmounted by a crown. Below the Lion are the two dates 1926 and 1986. The six-light candleholder is embellished with the traditional Union Wreath of Rose, Shamrock and Thistle. SOLD
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| | London 1984
This was the 47th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 316 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF FIVE HUNDRED PRODUCED BY ORDER OF THE LORD BISHOP OF SOUTHWELL FOR THE CENTENARY OF THE DIOCESE
Certificate signed by Denis Southwell, Lord Bishop of Southwell
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 8 oz
Height: 16.5 cm Cost new: £396 - £785 pair - £2350 for 6
Since 1108 Southwell Mister has been the mother church of Nottinghamshire and a cathedral since 1884. The bowl of the goblet is decorated with the Leaves of Southwell; this sober Norman building contains the most luxuriant and finest Gothic foliage carving in England. Leaves of various plants and trees can be found there, and the main ones are the Oak, Hawthorn and Ivy found here. Amongst the foliage can be seen the face of the Green Man, who became part of the symbolic language of the Church in the Middle Ages, although his origin goes back to pagan times. The three golden lines around the foot of the goblet make a dual heraldic allusion. Undulating lines, ‘wavy fesses’, are indicative of water in heraldry. They are a principal feature of in both the shield of Nottinghamshire, referring to the River Trent, and in the shield of the Diocese, recalling the three ancient wells which gave Southwell its name.
On the 19th April 1984 HRH The Queen made her first visit to the Minster and was presented with goblet number 1 by the Lord Bishop of Southwell.
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| | London 1981
This was the 37th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
Engraved to base 174/400
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Certificate signed by Alan Webster, Dean of St Paul’s
Edition of: 400
Designer: Hector Miller &Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 610 gm
Height: 22.5 cm
Cost new: £685 - £1350 pair
The stem of the candelabrum is held by heraldic beasts, each holding its appropriate coat of arms, are those associated with the three principals in the event.
For the Prince, the Dragon, his insignia as Prince of Wales: the Celtic badge of chieftanship, first used in English royal heraldry by the Tudors.
For the Lady Diana, the Griffin, crest of the Spencers: in legend a guardian of treasure with the appearance of the eagle and lion combined.
For St Paul’s, the Phoenix, its emblem chosen by Wren. The cathedral he builtr eplaced old St Paul’s, destroyed in the Great Fire of London, as fire had destroyed its two predecessors. Each time, like a phoenix from its ashes, it rose again.
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This was the 42nd item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Certificate signed by John Hereford, Lord Bishop of Hereford.
Certificate reads:
Coaster Number ___ This certifies that the above is one of the sole limited edition of 400 Coasters commissioned from Aurum Designs of London to celebrate the 700th anniversary of St. Thomas of Hereford
Edition of: 400
Designer: John Sutherland-Hawes
Maker: Raymond Crisp
Sponsor’s Mark: JSH
Weight: 8.5 oz
Diameter: 13.5 cm
The vigorous carving on the capitals of the twelfth century pillars which flank the cathedrals nave have inspired the coaster’s silver gallery. Its whorls of Norman tracery have been interwoven with the leopard’s heads of Cantilupe. Three leopards’ heads, reversed and transfixed with fleur de lys, formed the coat of arms of St Thomas Cantilupe, and became the Arms of the Diocese, adorn the centre of the coaster.
(On original order form these were available either in silver or silver full-gilt.)
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| | London 1982
This was the 38th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 233 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 800 MADE BY ORDER OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE EIGHTH CENTENARY OF WELLS CATHEDRAL IN 1982
Booklet certificate signed by Patrick Mitchell, Dean of Wells
Edition of: 800
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 12.5oz
Height: 17 cm
Sixteen figures, finely sculpted in miniature, are portrayed in the goblet.They were inspired by the medieval sculptures of the West Front, 297 which survive.
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| | London 1977
This was the 19th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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NUMBER 548 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 750 MADE BY ORDER OF THE DEAN & CHAPTER OF WESTMINSTER TO COMMEMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE IN 1977 OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Booklet certificate signed by Edward Carpenter, Dean of Westminster
Edition of: 750
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: H M
Weight: 451g
Height: 18.5 cm Cost new: £234- £466 pair - £1392 x 6
The bowl of the cup surmounts a crowned, rampant lion, the royal and national symbol of England, whose origin lies in Richard the Lionheart’s choice of golden lions for his alms. The lion proffers St. Edward’s Crown, so named because, in origin, it was the Confessor’s own, preserved by the Abbey and is ow the Coronation Crown, The lion’s left paw is supported by a shield bearing a cross and five martlets: the arms of St. Edward, which are incorporated in those of the Abbey. The shape of the cup’s foot, with its twenty five gilt flutes, is reminiscent of the fab vaulting of the Henry VII chapel, the Abbey’s most wonderful architectural feature.
The Dean, Edward Carpenter, presented Goblet number 1 to Her Majesty the Queen on her visit to the Abbey on Maundy Thursday, her first public engagement following her return from overseas
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This was the 55th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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NUMBER 499 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 750 MADE BY ORDER OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF WESTMINSTER TO COMMEMORATE THE WEDDING OF HRH THE PRINCE ANDREW AND MISS SARAH FERGUSON ON 23 JULY 1986
Certificate signed by Michael Mayne, Dean of Westminster
Edition of: 750
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 13oz
Height: 17 cm Cost new: £465 - £920 pair - £2750 x 6
The goblet’s trumpet shaped bowl rises from a pierced surround resembling a crown,heightened with crosses patee and fleur-de-lis as is the Prince’s own. It contains the coats of arms of the three principals: the Prince, his bride and Westminster Abbey itself.
Goblet Number 1 was a wedding gift to the Royal couple from the Abbey
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| | London 1982
This was the 40th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
In original Brown Box
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Edition of: 600
Designer; Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Height: 5.5 cm
Diameter: 14 cm
Weight of silver: 9 oz |
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This was the 39th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
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Edition of: 600
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Height: 33 cm
Weight of silver: 4.5 oz
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| | London 1972
This was the 1st item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
In original white box with certificate booklet
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Engraved to base:
NUMBER 366 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 MADE BY ORDER OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF YORK TO COMMEMORATE THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMPLETION OF THE GOTHIC MINSTER AND THE END OF THE FIVE YEARS OF WORK OF RESTORATION IN 1972
Booklet certificate signed by Alan Richardson, Dean of York
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller
Maker: Hector Miller – Stuart Devlin Workshop
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 474 g
Height: 16.5 cm Cost new: £88
The Minster is the fifth cathedral in York and took nearly two and a half centuries to complete before it was re-consecrated in 1472. In 1967 the foundations were seen to be failing and the great central tower in danger of collapse. The frieze around the base of the goblet symbolises the restoration with twelve figures representing the hundreds of skilled workers involved: Engineers; Woodworkers; Plasterers; Surveyors; Decorators; Masons and Stone Carvers; Scaffolders; Steelworkers; Drillers and Concreters.
In a letter from the Dean promoting the York Minster Bowl he said: "…..the first piece produced, the Aurum York Minster Goblet, exceeded our hopes in every one of these respects. The almost instantaneous over-subscription of the entire edition on its first public announcement was gratifying but not surprising.” (This was the first limited edition piece that Hector Miller produced for Aurum and was made in the workshops of Stuart Devlin where Hector was working at the time)
This one arrived in original sealed packaging unopened
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| | London 1989
This was the 58th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
Original brown box
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NUMBER 29 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 MADE BY ORDER OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF YORK TO COMMEMORATE THE RESTORATION OF YORK MINSTER FOLLOWING THE GREAT FIRE OF 9TH JULY 1984
Certificate signed by John Southgate, Dean of York
Edition of: 500
Designer: Hector Miller & Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 290g (silver base)
Height: 25 cm Cost New: £445
Stuart Crystal top
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| | London 1976
Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)
Height: 24 cm
Weight: 775 g
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| | London 1979
Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)
Length: 14.5 cm
Width: 10 cm
Weight: 152 gm
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| | Catalogue for the exhibition held at Goldsmiths' Hall 1998
56 pages with colour illustrations and biographical notes on 65 Teapots commissioned from various contemporary makers
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