Edinburgh:Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church of Scotland, South Clerestory
Liberality, Praise, Grace
Window of two lancets with a round tracery window.
This window depicts the personification of Liberality, Praise and Grace. (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) Liberality is personified by a priest holding the flaming torch of justice, adorned with a heart decorated with a cross. He is also holding a basket of fruit. Praise is personified by a young man holding a harp. (possibly King David) The banner of Grace is held by an Angel.
Inscription:
Lancet 1:
‘Liberality’
Lancet 2:
‘Praise’
Round Window:
‘Grace’
Dedication:
‘Alexander Stewart, died 13 June 1868 Aged 77’
This window was dedicated by Miss Stewart of Flowerdale, Craigmillar Park, in memory of her father.
(Information provided by “The Mayfield Salisbury Windows- ‘Thy Story in Glass’.” Dr. Elizabeth Cumming 2010).
Firm/Company:
Ballantine and Gardiner- (Partnership: 1892-1905) This was a successful partnership between Alexander Ballantine (1841-1906) (son of James Ballantine) and Herbert Gardiner ( - ) of Leicester. They were incredibly prolific for their short partnership together.
Details
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| Who: |
Ballantine and Gardiner (Firm/Company) |
| What: |
Church of Scotland, Memorial Window |
| Where: |
18 West Mayfield, Edinburgh, EH9 1TQ |
| When: |
1902 (installed) Jul-12 (photograph taken) |
| Resource Rights Holder: | Scottish Stained Glass Trust and Symposium |
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| Record ID: | 000-000-769-055-C |
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| Material: |
Glass, Lead, Paint, Stain |
| Dimensions: |
Approx 1.2 x 0.4m/lancet |
| Subject/Keywords: |
Liberality, Praise, Grace, harp, david, flaming torch, basket of fruit, angel |
| Event: |
Alexander Stewart by Miss Stewart of Flowerdale, Craigmillar Park (In memory of) |
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| Photographer: | Elisa Conesa Martinez |
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