Bruce Hamilton

Blackie Writing Desk

The original Blackie Writing Desk was jointly acquired by the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Hill House, National Trust for Scotland and is on permanent display, shared between the Hill House and the Kelvingrove.

Prior to, and during manufacture of my reproduction, I referred to various publications for detailed information. I also made several visits to the Kelvingrove to make sketches before I making a scaled drawing to work from.

The reproduction features Mother of pearl inlay in the doors and the internal leaded glass work by PM Stained Glass and the Pewter Handle by Timmy Cooper.

Dimensions
Length: 1220mm
Height: 940mm
Depth: 458mm

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TestimonialS

You recently made me an Ingram high back chair which was for my wife’s 60th birthday. I would just like to say how pleased I am with it. Not only are we pleased with the chair, but we are both impressed with your skills as a craftsman. Once again thanks for a great job, and thanks for making her birthday so special.
TREVOR
(UK)
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(+44) 0141 959 5025

bruce@brucehamilton.co.uk

Strathcona Studio Workshop
18 Strathcona Drive
Glasgow
G13 1JG

Testimonials

“We’ve taken delivery this afternoon and they look great. Exactly as we imagined and better than we hoped for. Thank you and should you ever need a reference or photos we’d be happy to oblige.“
Stephen
(Paris)
“You recently made me an Ingram high back chair which was for my wife’s 60th birthday. I would just like to say how pleased I am with it. Not only are we pleased with the chair, but we are both impressed with your skills as a craftsman. Once again thanks for a great job, and thanks for making her birthday so special.“
Trevor
(UK)
“First working day back in Cape Town and I already have my chairs. In two words: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I am having to rearrange my furniture accordingly to give them all pride of place. The settle I knew and already loved. The two chairs I had only seen in pictures before – truly works of art. Deceptively simple in looks; devilishly complex in detail. Thank you so much – I can see why you were loath to let them go! I love the reddish wood too… Kind regards from a very satisfied customer. What next?!“

Michael

(South Africa)

“I am long overdue in writing to thank you for the beautiful CRM Ladder Back reproduction chair that you managed to get to me in time for Christmas. My husband was absolutely delighted with it. It is a work of art. I am especially grateful that he got it before he went back to Africa as I’m not sure that it would have been the same to show him a picture. It is nice to know that there are still craftsmen such as yourself amidst the world of mass production.“
Jeanette
(Aberdeenshire)
“Well, more than a month has passed since Christmas and I realise that I haven’t dropped you a line to let you know how the ladder back was received…Dave loved it!! His face on Christmas day was a picture…he couldn’t believe that I had bought it and was rendered speechless ( a rare thing!!). He circled it slowly, looked at it from every angle and ran his hands up and down each and every part of it! It has pride of place in his home and I will never regret buying it for him. He is totally impressed with your craftsmanship, as am I. Thank you so much.“
Michaela
(UK)
“Thank you so much for bringing the chair over yesterday. I am sure it will go down well as a christening present – I cant imagine anything better!“
Max
(UK)
“The chairs and table have arrived in perfect condition, and we are very pleased with the result; in particular, the colour/shade of the chairs and fabric perfectly match our existing furniture/floor. It sure was worth waiting! We thank you a lot. P.S. We also have appreciated the efficient design of the crate … the furniture did travel safely.“
Christian and Marie-Antoine
(PARIS)
“Hello Bruce, your work has been much admired. The switch box was a most admirable solution, beautifully made and looks like it has always been there. One would not know that the pews had been altered. I sent a pic of it to Nigel Robb, secy of CARTA ata121. He was most impressed.“

Richard

(Bearsden cross church)

“Hello Bruce, the chair was delivered safely yesterday and we are delighted with it. We think that the quality of your workmanship is outstanding & also appreciated the care you took in ensuring the chair was properly packed so that it arrived without any damage.“
Dave
(UK)