Home & Interiors

Discover a spectacular selection of pieces in our Home & Interiors sale on 12 December, featuring the exclusive collection of the late Earl & Countess Haig.

From paintings and silverware to jewellery, this exceptional collection offered for sale from the Estate of the late Gerolama, Countess Haig of Bemersyde, unveils treasures of the Haig family, including items that belonged to the 1st Earl Haig – the First World War Field Marshal and founder of the British Legion – and Lady Haig, who established the Poppy Factory in Edinburgh that still carries her name – together with personal possessions of the 2nd Earl, a prominent prisoner of war in Colditz during WWII and distinguished member of the Royal Scottish Academy. There are also a number of important works of art from his studio.

Here, our specialists in Scottish Art, Jewellery, Furniture and Silver highlight their favourite lots from the sale.

Lot 19

Earl George Alexander Eugene Douglas Haig O.B.E., A.R.S.A., F.R.S.A., Cattle

After taking up art as a prisoner of war in Italy and Germany, the 2nd Earl Haig went on to study at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts in London. His teachers included William Johnstone and Claude Rogers; during the holidays he studied with Paul Maze. He went on to have a distinguished exhibiting career which spanned over 60 years. His work is in the collections of the late Queen, and public collections such as Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.

—May Matthews, Specialist, Head of Sale for Scottish Art and Managing Director of Bonhams Scotland

Lot 68

A Child & Child pearl and diamond brooch

I think this pretty Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch by Child & Child is worth highlighting. Child & Child were London jewellers operating from 1880–1916 and were renowned for their exquisite Art Nouveau jewellery. This brooch is sold with Child & Child’s characteristic green fitted case.

—Rebecca Bohle, Jewellery Specialist

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Lot 95

An Edwardian Irish Dish Ring, BY WEST & CO, Dublin, 1908

This dish ring is a superb example of a uniquely Irish form in silver. These have been produced since the mid-18th century and this example, decorated with exotic birds, was made in Dublin in 1908.

A legend was propagated by silver dealers about a hundred years ago claiming these dish rings were used to serve potatoes. The reality is that they were nothing more complicated than a stand for a glass or porcelain bowl.

—Gordon McFarlan, Specialist in Silver and Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art

Lot 125

A Silver Model of a Snipe

These silver models of game birds were a popular decoration for the country house dining table in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. Very often they were made in Germany, where there was a centuries old tradition of making these models. This example was made in the central German town of Hanau and bears the mark of the importer Bernard Muller as well as London hallmarks for 1911.

—Gordon McFarlan, Specialist in Silver and Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art

Lot 1

An Elizabeth II limed oak Coronation chair

This chair was present at the Coronation of Queen Elisabeth II, made by W. Hands & Sons Ltd. It was made for the Peers and Peeresses, and those who had occupied the chairs were given the opportunity to purchase them.

—Kenneth Naples, Head of Sale

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