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      • Chinese Clothing. A collection relating to Reverend William Chambers Burns (1815-1868)
        Oct. 17, 2024

        Chinese Clothing. A collection relating to Reverend William Chambers Burns (1815-1868)

        Est: £400 - £600

        Chinese Clothing. A collection relating to Reverend William Chambers Burns (1815-1868) * Chinese Clothing. A collection relating to Reverend William Chalmers Burns (1815-1868), comprising: William Burns' own full-length blue cotton coat, long-sleeved, round-necked, and with toggle fastenings to right-hand side, lined with turquoise silk, some staining and scattered small holes, manuscript label stapled to nape 'W.C. Burns' Dress Lent by Mrs Islay Burns [wife of William's brother] Octr. 1894', chest 122 cm (48 ins), sleeves 69 cm (27 ins), length 133.5 cm (52.5 ins); another long coat, of royal blue figured silk; 2 children's silk pierrot costumes (blouse and breeches), trimmed with lace and large self buttons; 2 black hair wigs, one with 2 large lappets, and a cap with black hair plait, printed to lining 'Clarkson, Maker, 15, Wellington St., Strand'; 13 hats or headdresses with various embellishments; an embroidered collar; 3 pairs of boots, 2 of black silk, and the other of black velvet with appliqués, and toggle fasteners to heel; 10 pairs of embroidered or appliquéd shoes; and a tucked sleeve cuff, various condition and sizes, together with a copy of Northern Lights: Pen and Pencil Sketches of Modern Scottish Worthies, [by Reverend Jabez Marrat], 1st edition, London: Wesleyan Conference Office, 1876, letterpress engravings, original gilt decorated olive green cloth, 8vo QTY: (2 cartons) NOTE: Provenance: Private Collection, Derbyshire (purchased by the owner in an antique shop in Portsmouth 65 years ago). Scottish minister William Chalmers Burns studied theology at Glasgow and was licenced in 1839, travelling to preach first around the British Isles and then to Canada (1844-46), before sailing to China in 1847 as an envoy of the English Presbyterian Missionary Society (EPMS). He adopted the Chinese dress and way of life, and lived in Hong Kong, Canton, Amoy, Shanghai, Peking, and Niu-chwaag, choosing not to stay long in one place so as to more effectively spread the Christian message. Burns was said to be one of the most devoted missionaries of modern times. He won wide-spread respect amongst the Chinese people with whom he lived and worked, and he translated Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress into their native tongue. This collection of Chinese costume was part of a travelling exhibition, which was taken on tour in a covered waggon to parts of Britain in order to raise money for the EPMS. The book which accompanies this lot contains a chapter on the life of William Burns, with a frontispiece showing him wearing Chinese dress (pp.30-54). Islay Burns was William's brother; he wrote Memoir of the Rev. Wm. C. Burns, M.A., Missionary to China from the English Presbyterian Church, published by James Nisbet in 1870.

        Dominic Winter Auctions
      • Waterloo 1815 medal, Surgeon William Chambers, 18th Hussars,
        Oct. 04, 2019

        Waterloo 1815 medal, Surgeon William Chambers, 18th Hussars,

        Est: £900 - £1,200

        Waterloo 1815 medal, Surgeon William Chambers, 18th Hussars, (**C.D.A.C. Gen. P.M. Chambers. 18th Hussars.**) note: born in Ballylinney, County Antrim in 1774 and attested in December 1793, he was promoted to Surgeon to 8th Battalion of Reserve in 1803, and died in February 1833, medal roll and Regimental Registers of Service copy included

        Kinghams Auctioneers
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