21 August 2018
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Bernhard Hiller talking clock of 1911, copyright National Museums Scotland
A tea kettle by Ebenezer Oliphant, silversmith to Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) is one of items newly-acquired by National Museums Scotland, which are on display in Edinburgh.
A tea kettle by Ebenezer Oliphant, silversmith to Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) is one of items newly-acquired by National Museums Scotland, which are on display in Edinburgh.
New to the National Collection will highlight some of National Museums Scotland’s recent acquisitions, several of which will be on display for the first time. From world cultures and art, to natural sciences and Scottish history, the selection highlights the breadth of Scotland’s world-class national collections.
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This display includes a group of Japanese ceramics made by some of the finest potters of the late 19th century. Five pieces from five generations of the Seifū Yohei lineage will be on display, demonstrating craftsmanship in a variety of styles.
Jurōjin by Seifu Yohei I is a stoneware figure representing one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, associated with longevity. Seifū Yohei III became the first ceramicist to be awarded the prestigious title of Imperial Household Artist in 1893, and on display is a late-19th century vase by him, featuring a manganese glaze and Chinese-inspired phoenix.
Science and technology will be represented through some very unusual timepieces. The 1911 talking clock by Bernhard Hiller developed Thomas Edison’s earlier recording methods incorporating tape-based voice technologies into the piece. The electric regulator clock from 1924 designed by Alexander Steuart of Edinburgh was extremely accurate and used to set the time on other clocks.
New to the National Collection is at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh until 24 February 2019.
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(images copyright National Museums Scotland)
