Jim mcghee gave us a very enjoyable and detailed talk covering the history, manufacture, development and collection of mauchline ware a subject he is clearly very enthusiastic about. The collector s guide to mauchline ware available for download and read online in other formats. This much needed book on the subject documents the history and manufacture of the ware and catalogues the vast array of items which were produced in various shapes, sizes and finishes. Mauchline ware album late 19th century random scottish. I knew absolutely nothing about mauchline ware before this talk. From what i can find it seems to be mainly sycamore wood thats used, and although i tend to be book. Whilst tartanware, fernware and transferware are perhaps the best known there are many other beautiful finishes to be encountered in this fascinating field of collecting. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of. The examples discussed in this blogpost all happen to be book bindings. Mauchline ware is now widely collected around the world and prices are on the increase. Unfollow mauchline ware to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mauchline is a small town 10 miles east of ayr and is known for its connections with scotlands national bard, robert burns. Tourist sites, needle book, england and scotland, sewing box, small boxes, fat quarters, vintage sewing, book covers, tartan.
View our collection of mauchline ware, the classic souvenir, made from sycamore wood and decorated with famous local landmarks from around. We have the best deals on mauchline ware so stop by and check us out first. Mauchline ware book, john baker, scottish antiques. Lookup searches access records in scottish archives for ancestors in this parish e. Mauchline ware is a type of souvenir ware made by the smith family of mauchline, ayrshire, scotland about 1880 to around 1900. Thought to be the most important find of recent years, the only decent photograph available of the well known smiths mauchline boxware factory, home to the phrase mauchline ware. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. W and a smith of mauchline, ayrshire developed the manufacture of transfer printed treen, or wooden ware which became highly popular as gifts and souvenirs.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In 2002, mauchline burns club unveiled the worlds first statue to his wife, jean armour. Scottish souvenir wood ware is known as mauchline ware because the vast majority of these small wooden items bearing pictures designed to appeal to 19th century tourists were made in the ayrshire town of mauchline. Mauchline ware for sale in uk 60 used mauchline wares. Flikenoir scottish history 27042019 27042019 1 minute. So far back as 681, it is said, an army of irish invaders were defeated here. Mauchline ware, the classic souvenir patent soft spring.
Online free ebooks download mauchline ware a collectors. Mauchline, village, situated near the river ayr in east ayrshire council area, historic county of ayrshire, scotland, and closely associated with the scottish national poet, robert burns. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mauchline ware book mark,old windmill nantucket mass. Byrons poetical works, the cover with a byron oval. Nansie tinnocks across the way is full of curling and mauchline ware. Exploring a victorian mauchline ware souvenir of dunkeld.
Mauchline ware decorated with photographic prints started appearing in the mid1860s. The history of mauchline is strongly marked by the courage of her people. Mauchline ware appeals to a wide span of collectors as the. See todays mauchline ware for sale, best offers and. The christian daily text book and birthday record, no. The author is john baker and there are illustrations on every page. It was published by david bryce in 1891 and printed by henry frowde. Although referred to commonly as mauchline ware, this is a generic term and the manufacture of small boxes and wooden trinkets was undertaken in a number of towns in east ayrshire. Mauchline ware a collectors guide is a much needed book on the subject and documents the history and manufacture of the ware, and catalogues the vast array of items which were produced in various shapes, sizes and finishes.
A sizeable and unusual sculpture of a sheaf of corn. For 25 years they produced a wide range of high quality mauchline ware, held a royal warrant and for a while were the main competitors of w and a smith. Online free ebooks download mauchline ware a collectors guide. Beautifully illustrated contains a list of products and price guide describes process of manufacture. Read book mauchline ware a collector s guide david.
Pdf the collector s guide to mauchline ware download full. Some of mauchline ware objects were decorated with a tartan pattern, immediately. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Highquality full colour journal with news, views, events etc published three times per annum. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for.
View our collection of mauchline ware, the classic souvenir, made from sycamore wood and decorated with famous local landmarks from around britain. The binding of the book, sycamore wooden boards decorated with attractive cartouches, in this instance of etal castle, ford castle and ladykirk church on the front, and twizel castle, norham castle and a different view of ford castle on the back, is generally described as being of mauchline ware, after the small ayrshire town where such. Mauchline parish records genealogy and family history in. Mauchline ware is no little has previously been published about this highly collectable souvenir ware which was manufactured in scotland between 1840 and 1939. Brand new mauchline ware any further questions please feel free to email me thanks for looking and please have a look in my ebay shop for even more items payment required within 7 days of purchase please. Scottish antique mauchline ware pronounced mochlin souvenir ware made by the smith family of mauchline, ayrshire, now strathclyde, scotland. Why should i join the mauchline ware collectors club. In the 2001 census mauchline had a recorded population of 4,105. A large collection of artifacts and burnsiana with experts on hand and a great collection of books by contemporary poets such as janet little, john lapraik and david silars. Burns house museum mauchline history museum, landmark.
The mauchline ware collectors club finishes please select an option from the dropdown provided below and allow the page to refresh to narrow down your requirement. Scottish kilts england and scotland 49er ferns tartan drums tweed ireland mad. Mauchline boxworks mauchlineware factory ayrshire history. Maghlinn is a town and civil parish in east ayrshire, scotland.
The earliest mauchline ware pieces were snuffboxes. Helen stevens 1897 book and john taylor gibbs 1911 book report the date as being the same as the above mauchlineware, although wf blairs 1922 an octogenarians reminiscences, the date was perhaps inaccurately reported as 1861. A few of the finishes found in mauchline ware are shown here. Robert burns lived here with his wife jean armour, who came from mauchline, and there is a museum where they lived. Buy mauchline antique woodenware and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. History of mauchline fairburn hotel mauchline, ayrshire. Great malvern is an area in worcestershire, england known for its natural beauty.
Mauchline or in the old spelling of machlin, or mauchlin is derived from the gaelic magh and lyn the plain with the pool. Other decorative styles were tartan, fern and lacquer black lacquer ware appears to be linked to the death of prince albert in 1861. A patron, whod rather remain anonymous, has donated a fantastic item to random scottish history. This book documents its history and manufacture and catalogues the vast array of items that were. This unique souvenir ware was produced in the scottish town of mauchline between 1840 and 1939. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. I quote from helen stevens book, mauchline its history. A mauchline ware hone stone case the lade is still visible as a shallow ditch running from the river to the mill, a sluice originally controlling the water flow. It is not known what affect the fire had on production and the partnership continued to trade until 1885. Download pdf the collector s guide to mauchline ware book full free. Mauchline ware was something invented for the souvenir market in mauchline, east ayrshire, in the mid 19th century until the start of the 20th. Mauchline ware collectors club mauchline, mauchlineware.
Jul 19, 2006 this much needed book on the subject documents the history and manufacture of the ware and catalogues the vast array of items which were produced in various shapes, sizes and finishes. Mostlyboxesantiques the antique wooden box specialist. Mauchline ware a collectors guide ebook free download. Finally, two fires at the sole remaining factory in mauchline in the early 1920s and again in 1933, with the consequent loss of equipment and printing plates, dealt the final blow effectively ending production after an eventful history. Welcome to mostly boxes antiques, we are one of the uks leading trusted antique box specialists. Mauchline, located 11 miles inland from the scottish coastal resort of ayr, was the center of the mauchline ware industry, which at its peak in the 1860s, employed over 400 people in the manufacture of small, but always beautifully made and invariably useful wooden souvenirs and gift ware. This is for a lovely antique miniature holy bible complete with its wooden tartan ware box. This book documents its history and manufacture and catalogues the vast array of items that were produced in various shapes, sizes and finishes. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Price guide for mauchline ware books the poetical works.
By midcentury, tourists could buy mauchline ware pen knives, sewing kits, eyeglass cases, and many other miscellaneous objects. Mauchline has many links with the poet, who lived with his brother gilbert at nearby mossgiel from 1784 to 1788. Buy mauchline antique treen and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Vintage tartan ware small round box with a stamp the main image on the front of the book is scotts monument. Poor law appeals indexed poor law appeals with the option to order images of records. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Mauchline ware books the lady of the lake by sir walter scott, the front cover decorated with painted oval, made of wood from stirling castle, 7 x 5. The antique wooden box specialist probably the countrys leading box specialist. See todays mauchline ware for sale, best offers and auctions. Mauchline is perhaps best known world wide for being the former home of robert burns, and each year attracts enthusiasts from all over the world. Jun 26, 2017 the earliest mauchline ware pieces were snuffboxes. Mauchline ware book, john baker, scottish antiques tartan.
C is dedicated to the accumulation and dissemination of information regarding these fine antiques. The town lies by the glasgow and south western railway line, 8 miles km east south east of kilmarnock and 11 miles 18 km north east of ayr. Original pieces of mauchline ware were produced by the smith family of mauchline, ayrshire, now strathclyde, scotland. This is a book about machline ware, tartan ware and fern ware, all varieties of wood souvenirs made in scotland. In former days loch brown was about 1 mile west of the town, but was drained when the railway from kilmarnock was built. Wonderful west chop light treen pin holder in the form of a miniature bellows, also known as mauchline ware. Wonderful1890swestchoplightlighthousetreenpincushion mauchline ware see more. Find s of mauchline ware antiques, vintage and collectors items with their price guide. Mauchline ware book mark of the old mill on nantucket mass from the late 1800s,5 long,in excellent condition. Mauchline ware a collectors guide is a much needed book on the subject and documents the history and manufacture of the ware. Mauchline ware appeals to a wide span of collectors as the articles are linked to activities such as sewing, smoking, reading and writing. Mauchline, mauchlineware, tartan, tartanware, fern, fernware, transfer, transfer ware, black lacquer, black lacquer ware, photographic ware, collectors clubs, antique, souvenir, snuff boxes, tea caddies, treen. Box making originally started in cumnock about the 1780s and the mauchline. This is an original, authentic, mauchline ware treen box featuring a transfer design scene titled gt malvern.
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