Complete Catalogue of Grants

from the Grosvenor Museum Society

to the Grosvenor Museum

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Complete Catalogue of Grants from the Grosvenor Museum Society

1981.107 £150 Oil Painting by Henry Clowes senior (1799-1871) of “The Ferry at Eccleston, Cheshire”, 1853. Published in The Clowes Family, no.31.

1982.23 £100 Watercolour by Louise Rayner (1832-1924) of “St Werburgh’s Mount, St Werburgh Street, Chester”, 1873.

1982.55 £75 Silver Hot Water Jug by George Lowe I, hallmarked at Chester in 1830-1. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.14. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.63.

1982.88 £125 Silver Mug by George Walker I, hallmarked at Chester in 1771-2. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.17. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.38.

1983.48 £50 Silver Cream Boat by George Walker I, hallmarked at Chester in 1791-2. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.18. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.41.

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1983.63 £55 Silver Bottle Ticket by George Lowe I, hallmarked at Chester in 1816-7. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.7. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.60.

1983.64 £80 Sampler by Elizabeth Manley of Wrenbury, depicting Oulton Hall, Cheshire, 1827.

1983.70 £25 Dial Clock by Francis Butt of Chester, around 1852-70. Displayed in the Entrance Hall.

Four items purchased from the Trustees of the Arderne Estates: £200

1984.2 The Delamere Horn: silver mounts possi-bly by William Mutton of Chester, around 1561-6, and by Herbert Charles Lambert, hallmarked at London in 1905-6. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case H, no.1. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.106.

1984.3 Oil Painting by an unknown 18th century artist, “Portrait of Sir John Done”. Displayed in the Entrance Hall.

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1984.4 Oil Painting by John Michael Wright (1617-1694), “Portrait of Sir John Crewe”. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

1984.5 Oil Painting after George Romney (1734-1802), “Portrait of Sir Richard Pepper Arden, later 1st Baron Alvanley”. Displayed in the Entrance Hall.

1984.15 £25 The Tom Rance Tea Pot: Silver, by Solomon Hougham, hallmarked at London in 1801-2. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.109.

1984.23 £150 Silver Two-Handled Cup by Thomas Robinson, hallmarked at Chester in 1690-2. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case A, no.17. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.5.

1984.24 £80 Silver Mug by Richard Richardson II, hallmarked at Chester in 1767-8. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case C, no.5. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.32.

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1984.25 £80 Silver Marrow Scoop attributed to Daniel Kirkes, hallmarked at Chester in 1742-3. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.10. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.19.

1984.43 £100 Oil Painting by William Tasker (1808-1852) of “Conway Moor”. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

1984.51 £130 Five Silver Bottle Rings by George Lowe I of Chester, around 1802-5. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.9. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.58.

1984.52 £75 Silver Bottle Ticket by William Twemlow of Chester, around 1787-90. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.32. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.51.

1984.54 £150 Silver Dish by Francis Maurice Lowe, hallmarked at Chester in 1962. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.25. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.73.

1984.82 £150 Porcelain Plate by Copeland and Garrett of Stoke-on-Trent, depicting the Water Tower, Chester, around 1839-47.

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1985.9 £120 Watercolour by John Skinner Prout (1806-76) of “Stanley Palace, Watergate Street, Chester”. Published in Picturesque Chester, no.177.

1985.48-73 £100 26 Drawings of Cheshire and North Wales by John Prince Halton (1797-1873).

1985.29 £75 Travelling Clock by Robert Fletcher of Chester, 1830s. Displayed in the Victorian Bedroom.

1985.30 £150 Watercolour by Reuben Chappell (1870-1940) of “The Reward of Chester, a Schooner”.

1985.84 £100 Oil Painting by an unknown 19th century artist of “The Chase of Chester, a Schooner”.

1985.99 Watercolour by Cornelius Varley (1781-1873) of “The Nave of St John’s Church, Chester”, 1802. Published in Picturesque Chester, no.50.

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1985.103 £230 Oil Painting by Daniel Clowes (1774-1829) of “Hunter with Church on the Hill”, 1819. Published in The Clowes Family, no.13.

1985.100 £25 Silver Pap Boat by George Walker I, hallmarked at Chester in 1771-2. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.21. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.39.

1985.101 £100 Silver Double Beaker by Richard Richardson II, hallmarked at Chester in 1765-6. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case C, no.4. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.31.

1986.4 £400 The Arderne Tankard: Silver, maker’s mark WC, hallmarked at London in 1669-70. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case H, no.2. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.107.

1986.51 £100 Watercolour attributed to James Calveley (active 1774-91) of “Chester from South East”.

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1986.63 £45 Watercolour by an unknown 19th century artist of “The Eastgate, Chester”.

1986.113 £100 Silver Spoon by William Mutton of Chester, around 1580-4. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case A, no.3. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.3.

1986.114 £150 Token of Thomas Gamul, Chester Ironmonger.

1986.169 £100 The Hugh Lupus Gold Ring, around 1723. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case L, no.6.

(1987) £135 Re-upholstery of eight mahogany dining chairs, around 1800 (1985.87). Displayed in the Art Gallery.

1987.40 £100 Watercolour by J. Ping (active 1794) of “St John’s Church and the Groves, Chester”.

1987.41 £350 Silver Tumbler Cup by Richard Richardson II, hallmarked at Chester in 1752-3. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case C, no.2. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.25.

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1987.75 £250 Lantern Clock by Joseph Billington of Chester, around 1670.

1988.1 £200 Oil Painting by William Joseph Julius Caesar Bond (1833-1926) of “Poole Hall, Cheshire”, 1890. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

1988.2 £95 Trade Token issued by James Bateman of Audlem, Cheshire, 1670.

1988.3 £42 Trade Token issued by Elizabeth Price of Nantwich, Cheshire, 1660.

1988.4 £220 Trade Token issued by Sarah Bennet of Chester, 1668.

1988.5 £160 Trade Token issued by Edward Wood of Macclesfield, Cheshire, 17th century.

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Chester Church Plate: £1,000

1988.29 Silver-Gilt Flagon by Hugh Roberts, hallmarked at London in 1697. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case L, no.5. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.101.

1988.30 Pair of Silver Plate Patens by Hugh Roberts, hallmarked at London in 1697. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case L, no.4. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.102.

1988.31 Silver Communion Cup by Richard Richardson I, hallmarked at Chester in 1718-9. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case B, no.5. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.11.

1988.32 Silver Communion Cup by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, hallmarked at London in 1804-5. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case L, no.9. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.103.

1988.33 Flagon of Sheffield Plate, about 1828, from St Martin’s Church, Chester. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case L, no.10.

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1988.34 Flagon of Sheffield Plate, late 18th or early 19th century, from St Bridget’s Church, Chester. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case L, no.8.

1988.35 Silver Communion Cup by William Mutton of Chester, about 1570. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case A, no.1. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.1.

1988.36 Silver-Gilt Standing Cup (later Communion Cup) by Edward South, hallmarked at London in 1635-6. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case L, no.1. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.98.

1988.37 Pair of Silver Flagons by Seth Lofthouse, hallmarked at London in 1701-2. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case L, no.2. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.99.

1988.38 Silver Communion Cup and Standing Paten by Richard Richardson I, hallmarked at Chester in 1723-4. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case B, no.7. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.12.

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1988.39 Silver Plate Paten by Richard Richardson I, hallmarked at Chester in 1724-5. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case B, no.4. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.13.

1988.40 Silver Ewer or Flagon by Humphrey Payne, hallmarked at London in 1728-9. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case L, no.7. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.100.

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1988.43 Oak Mallet, about 1849, from St Michael’s Church, Chester.

Silver from the Lowe Collection: £750

1988.44 Silver Marrow Spoon by Benjamin Pemberton I, hallmarked at Chester in 1726-7. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.4. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.16.

1988.45 Silver Marrow Spoon by Benjamin Pemberton I, hallmarked at Chester in 1728-9. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.6. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.17.

Pair of Pewter Plate Patens by Thomas Forde of Whitehaven, about 1683-4, from St Michael’s Church, Chester.

1988.46 Silver Milk Jug by Richard Richardson II, hallmarked at Chester in 1740-1. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case C, no.8. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.23.

1988.42 Silver-Plated Trowel by P.G. Shaw, 1849, from St Michael’s Church, Chester. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, Case L, no.3.

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1988.47 Silver Table Spoon by Richard Richardson II, hallmarked at Chester in 1764-5. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case C, no.13. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.30.

1988.48 Silver Chamber Candlestick by James Dixon, hallmarked at Chester in 1771-2. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.14. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no. 45.

1988.49 Pair of Silver Salt Shovels by James Dixon of Chester, around 1769-79. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.12. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.44.

1988.50 Silver Two-Handled Cup by George Walker I, hallmarked at Chester in 1769-70. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.16. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.37.

1988.51 Silver Taper Box by George Walker I, hallmarked at Chester in 1790-1. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.20. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.40.

1988.52 Silver Cheese Scoop by George Walker I, hallmarked at Chester in 1792-3. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.22. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.42.

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1988.53 Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon by George Walker I, hallmarked at Chester in 1794-5. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.23. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.43.

1988.54 Silver Skewer by William Hardwick of Manchester, hallmarked at Chester in 1779-80. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case G, no.22. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.84.

1988.55 Silver Skewer by Joseph Walley of Liverpool, hallmarked at Chester in 1780-1. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case G, no.9. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.76.

1988.56 Silver Skewer, maker’s mark ST, hallmarked at Chester in 1788-9. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.28. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.52.

1988.58 Silver Dessert Spoon by Richard Richardson IV, hallmarked at Chester in 1788-9. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case D, no.11. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.50.

1988.59 Silver Beaker by George Lowe I, hallmarked at Chester in 1795-6. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.10. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.55.

1988.60 Silver Sauce Ladle by George Lowe I, hallmarked at Chester in 1797-8. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.4. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.56.

1988.57 Silver Skewer by Joseph Hewitt of Liverpool, hallmarked at Chester in 1789-90.

1988.61 Silver Skewer by George Lowe I, hallmarked at Chester in 1820-1. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.6. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.61.

Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case G, 1988.62 no.10. Silver Cheese Scoop by John Lowe I, Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.77. hallmarked at Chester in 1852-3.

Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.16. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.69.

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1988.63 Three Silver Salt Shovels by John Lowe I, hallmarked at Chester in 1849-50. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.19. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.68.

1988.65 Silver Plaque on Oak Block by John Foulkes Lowe & George Bennett Lowe, hallmarked at Chester in 1898-90. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.22. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.72.

1988.72 £418 Oil Painting by W. White (mid-19th century) of “The King Charles Tower, Chester, from the Canal”. Displayed in the Art Gallery. Published in Picturesque Chester, no.79.

1990.103 £500 Pair of Oil Paintings by Samuel Stringer (1750-84): “Gordale Scar” 1772 and “Wooded River Landscape”. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

1988.64 Silver Cream Jug by John Foulkes Lowe, hallmarked at Chester in 1878-9. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case F, no.20. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.71.

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(1991) £2,550 Public address system in the Lecture Theatre.

1992.12 & 13 £100 Wrought Iron Sword and Mace Holders, late 17th or early 18th century, from St Michael’s Church, Chester.

1993.110 £270 Pair of Ceramic Pilgrim Flasks, made by Doulton about 1879. Displayed in the Victorian Parlour.

1994.6 £200 Oil Painting by Felix Kelly (1914-94) of “Chirk Castle”, about 1955. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

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1994.7 £500 Bronze Statuette by Lord Ronald Gower (1845-1916) of “William Ewart Gladstone”, 1879. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

1994.8 £95 Oil Painting by William Tasker (1808-52) of “John Musgrove”, 1845. Displayed in the Natural History Gallery.

1994.14 £500 Pair of Rosewood and Brass Card Tables by John Crewe McKay of Chester, 1824. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

1994.19 £500 Silver Mug by Alexander Pulford of Chester, around 1697-1701. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case A, no.22. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.9.

1994.23 £100 Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box by Nicholas Cunliffe of Liverpool, hallmarked at Chester in 1800-1. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, Case G, no.34. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.78.

1995.89 £238 Pair of Silver Table Candlesticks by James Dixon, hallmarked at Chester in 1771-2. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case E, no.34. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.46.

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1995.90 £1,000 Oil Painting by Robert Peake (about 1551-1619), “Portrait of Thomas Aldersey”, 1588. Displayed in the Stuart Dining Room.

1996.550 £500 Silver Tobacco Box: Lid by Peter Edwardes II, hallmarked at Chester in 1687-90; Base by Edward Cornock, hallmarked at London in 1712-3. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case A, no.23. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.4.

1997.65 £500 The Chester Palatinate Seal Matrices: Silver, by John Roos, 1706. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case H, no.3. Published in the Silver Catalogue, no.108.

(1999) £2,000 Wrought Iron Gates at the Bunce Street entrance to the Museum, created by Paul Margetts.

(1999) £5,000 Publication of the Catalogue of Silver in the Grosvenor Museum, Chester by Peter Boughton.

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2000.1-23 £1,000 23 fossils and geological specimens. Displayed in the Natural History Gallery.

2000.24 £7,500 Oil Painting by William Dobson (1611-46), “Triple Portrait of Mary Done”. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

(2001) £750 New Frame for the “Triple Portrait of Mary Done” by William Dobson. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

Doulton Ceramics: £268

2002.246 Doulton Jardiniere, decorated by Emily Partington, about 1900. Displayed in the Victorian Entrance Hall.

2002.247. Pair of Doulton Vases, decorated by Eliza Simmance, 1880s. Displayed in the Victorian Parlour.

2001.65 £500 Silver-Gilt Cream Boat by William Smith of Liverpool, hallmarked at Chester in 1869-70. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case G, no.18.

2001.156 £1,225 Oil Painting attributed to Edmund Garvey (active from 1764, died 1813) of “The Old Dee Bridge, Chester”. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

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2002.300 £4,375 Pair of Silver Table Candlesticks by Matthew Boulton & John Fothergill of Birmingham, hallmarked at Chester in 1769-70. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case G, no.36.

(2002) £1,130 New frame for Diana the Huntress by Jacob Van Oost the Elder. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

2004.1-9 £550 Nine crayon and pastel drawings of Chester and Cheshire by William Monk (1863-1937).

(2004) £1,050 Conservation of three items: Charcoal drawing of “Chester Society of Natural Science” 1873 by Alfred Sumner (fl.1851-d.1881); Frame of watercolour and pencil portrait of “John Hough” by an unknown artist (1840s); Frame of pencil portrait of “Loelia, Duchess of Westminster” by William Acton (1906-45).

(2005) £1,720 Conservation: Ten etchings by George Cuitt (1779-1854); Frame of oil painting of “Chester Castle by Moonlight” by Henry Pether (1828-1865). Displayed in the Art Gallery.

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2006.7 £1,800 2006.274 £3,150 Oil painting “For God so loved the world” Purchase and framing of oil painting of 2005 by Marguerite Elliott. “Christ Blessing” by the studio of Quinten Displayed in the Lecture Theatre. Metsys (1466-1530).

Displayed in the Art Gallery.

(2006) New case for Bressan recorders. £4,746 Displayed in the Costume Gallery.

2006.275 £2,400 Commission and framing of oil painting of “Henbury Hall, Cheshire” 2006 by Carl Laubin (b.1947). Displayed in the Art Gallery.

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2006.300 £5,500 Silver dish cross by Joseph Walley of Liverpool, hallmarked at Chester in 1779-80. Displayed in the Silver Gallery, case G.

(2007) £1,045 Conservation of two oil paintings and their frames by Catherine Harrison (1779-1807), “Portrait of Thomas Jeffreys” and “Portrait of William Harrison”. Displayed in the Georgian Drawing Room.

(2007) £4,070 Conservation and re-framing of two oil paintings by Catherine Harrison (1779-1807), “Self Portrait” and “Portrait of George Harrison”. Displayed in the Art Gallery.

(2007) £3,260 Conservation and re-framing of three oil paintings by William Gillard (1812-1897), “Still Life with Game and Fruit”, “Asleep: The Artist’s Son” and “Awake: The Artist’s Son”. Displayed in the Victorian Entrance Hall.

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2008.109 £1,500 2010.5 £1,000 Oil painting of “George Lloyd, Bishop of Commission of acrylic painting of “Alan Chester” 1606 by an unknown artist. Garner” 2010 by Andrew Tift (b.1968). Displayed in the Stuart Dining Room. Displayed in the Entrance Hall.

2009.1,2 £50 Two early 18th century lead rainwater heads and 1776 date plaque from the Golden Falcon, Northgate Street, Chester.

2011.1 £495 Commission of oil painting of “Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire” 2011 by Richard Edmunds (b.1970). Displayed in the Lecture Theatre.

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2011.3 £500 Commission of acrylic painting of “Jodrell Bank from around Pex Hill, Cheshire” 2011 by D. Alun Evans (b.1945). Displayed in the Lecture Theatre.

2012.8 £1,875 Oil painting of “William Aldersey, Mayor of Chester” 1615 by an unknown artist. Displayed in the Stuart Dining Room.

(2012) £3,500 Conservation of 18th century banner of the Chester Weavers’ Company.

Total grant-aid at 20/10/12 £76,927

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