Posted in Art, Designer, Events, Exhibitions on 14 August 2009
‘Silver of the Stars’ is the name of an exhibition that is known for travelling all over the world to showcase the best works in Scottish Arts complete with innovative and out-of-the-box silver designs. Each creation has a witty story behind from the imaginations of celebs like Sir Sean Connery, Billy Conolly and Ewan McGregor. As a matter of fact, close to ten world-famous who’s-who with a Scottish origin from film, fashion, theatre and music have got together for this little artistic adventure.
For this exhibition, an artist has designed and developed an idea for modern drinking vessels chosen by their celeb partner in either a silver or gold theme. And from what we hear it is Sharleen Spiteri’s ‘Teapot and Cups’ that have caught everybody’s attention. This creation by the singer-cum-guitarist-cum-keyboard player has a silver and gilt fringed diamond studded teapot with a cool chunky handle.
Posted in Antique, Auctions, Automobile, Car on 19 June 2008
A striking 1961 Bentley S2 once belonging to actor Sean Connery would reach the Bonhams’ auction house in England coming Saturday. The coupe is up for auction as a part of a Bonhams’ Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars and Automobilia Sale during the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast’s Club’s Annual Rally at historic Kelmarsh Hall near Northampton. The grand S2 model saloon (featured above) refined in two-tone Shell Grey/Tudor Grey with harmonizing red leather inside is anticipated at generate $24,000-$30,000.
Other visible models at the auction would include a rare 1919/20 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle ( $280,000-$320,000), the ex-Earls Court Motor Show 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine (limited edition sedan with counted 13 models) estimated at $116,000-$130,000; a 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Saloon with coachwork by H J Mulliner ($130,000 -$140,000); and the queen of the sale, a 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon (previously the belongings of Lord Leverhulme, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, which has been tripped in by numerous affiliates of the Britsh Royal Family counting the Queen Mother, Prince Charles and the late Princess Di) expected to generate a sales of $26,000 – $30,000.
Via Luxist
