One of a set of 10 green "Coolicon" coolie style metal light shades thought to be from the Hen Run and elsewhere in the Mackintosh Building. 3 are in good condition while 7 show signs of fire damage.
Grey painted metal industrial style light shade with "Crysteel" label. Part of a set of four industrial lights (two sets of two) believed to be from the Director's Studio or Studios 21 or 23 in the Mackintosh Building.
Grey painted metal industrial style light shade with "Crysteel" label. Part of a set of four industrial lights (two sets of two) believed to be from the Director's Studio or Studios 21 or 23 in the Mackintosh Building.
White painted metal industrial style light shade with blue label. Part of a set of four industrial lights (two sets of two) believed to be from the Director's Studio or Studios 21 or 23 in the Mackintosh Building.
White painted metal industrial style light shade with blue label. Part of a set of four industrial lights (two sets of two) believed to be from the Director's Studio or Studios 21 or 23 in the Mackintosh Building.
Competition medal. Commissioned for Interact Architecture competition, Mackintosh School of Architecture, GSA. Designed and produced in the Department of of Silversmithing and Jewellery, GSA, by second year students, Linda Robertson, Joanne McKellar and Mairghread McLundie.
This stamp was commissioned and paid for by GSA so that any of the Mackintosh Library Lights made post 2014 that contained one or more newly crafted piece would be stamped with the L&D stamp, to indicate its whole or partial newness.
In the event: • 27 Library lights are made wholly from original parts (and not therefore stamped) • 11 are made from some original and some new parts (therefore stamped) • 15 are made entirely from new parts (therefore stamped)
The section title '4 Material' appears in white on black mountboard. The second piece of mountboard is cream with three windows cut into it. Within one window is handwritten text relating to chitin and the exocuticle of insects. The second window shows sketches/paintings of a hoverfly or wasp from multiple angles, and the third shows multiple butterfly wings.
Large silver table lamp in three parts. Torch style lamp base with slatted column design and decorative studding around base housing a fluorescent bulb. Circular link piece to attach the shade to the base and elaborate 'jelly fish' design shade with hammer work markings on the tentacles. Flex and plug attached. In working order. Carries GSA stamp and Edinburgh assay stamp for 1983.
The section title '5 Movement' appears in white on black mountboard. The second sheet of mountboard is cream with three windows cut into it. Within one is handwritten relating to movement, especially in relation to flight. The second window shows pencil drawings of a beetle from below, and the third, a winged insect (possibly a grasshopper).
Lidded mustard pot with spoon. Pot has cylindrical design with raised mealy bug pattern band on the upper section, and brown acrylic inner lining. Spoon has similar design engraved on handle.
Makers mark HFC, Edinburgh assay stamp, date stamp 1978.
South Kensington Medal. Awarded to GSA student Albert H Hodge, subject 23A. Inscribed: 'Victoria by the grace of God Queen MDCCCLVI' 'National medal for sucess in art awarded by the science and art department'.
Octagonal shaped medal. Draped, nude female. Inscribed obverse: "Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes. Paris 1925". The GSA won medals for metalwork and needlework in this exhibition.
Art nouveau design. Female portrait (reverse). Inscribed Obverse: "Exposition Universelle Internationale 1900 Glasgow School of Art" Reverse: "Republique Francaise". In class four of this section the GSA was awarded a gold medal for special teaching of Fine Art.
Pepper shaker in hallmarked silver. Cylindrical design with raised mealy bug pattern band on the upper section. Makers mark HFC, Edinburgh assay stamp, date stamp 1978.
Engraved pewter goblet (one of a set of two) made by Crown and Rose of London, cast pewter by Royal Selangor. Inscription reads: Presented by Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd to Prof Seona Reid CBE, Director of GSoA on the occasion of the 'topping out.' GSoA phase 1, 7 May, 2013. In wooden presentation box (hinge broken).
Engraved pewter goblet (one of a set of two) made by Crown and Rose of London, cast pewter by Royal Selangor. Inscription reads: Presented by Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd to Prof Seona Reid CBE, Director of GSoA on the occasion of the 'topping out.' GSoA phase 1, 7 May, 2013. In wooden presentation box (hinge broken).
Pewter mug with handle. Red marking on bottom, "SCH.298". Small indented markings on side "QUART", "A8", "Wood & Sons, Glasgow", and Queen Victoria royal cypher. Due to information in an inventory, mug can be dated pre-1958.
Hinged brass box presented to Fra Newbery by former students in celebration of Newbery's 25th anniversary as Director. Inscribed: "From the past students to Fra H Newbery esquire the Director and Headmaster of the Glasgow School of Art on the occasion of the completion of his 25th year in that capacity 20th day of December 1909".
Silver salver. Engraved: "Presented to Francis Henry Newbery with a purse of sovereigns on the occasion of his marriage, by members of the Glasgow School of Art and Haldane Academy, September 1889". Salver presented to Newbery with matching tankard (NMC/451).
Engraved pewter quaich with two inscriptions, Glasgow Conference Ambassador Programme, "In recognition of GSoA's contribution to Glasgow's success as Scotland's premier conference destination" and on the other side, "The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow - Scotland with Style" Made by the Quaich Co. (Scotland) Ltd.
Commemorating Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. Inscribed Obverse: "Longitudio dierum in dextera eius et in sinistra gloria 1837" (with portrait bust of Victoria as in 1837); Reverse: "Victoria annum regni sexagesimum feliciter claudit XX IUM mDCCCXCVII" (with portrait bust of Victoria as in 1897).
Commemorating Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897. Inscribed Obverse: "Longitudio dierum in dextera eius et in sinistra gloria 1837" (with portrait bust of Victoria as in 1837); Reverse: "Victoria annum regni sexagesimum feliciter claudit XX IUM mDCCCXCVII" (with portrait bust of Victoria as in 1897).