Contributors to the founding collection of the Pitt Rivers Museum and Pitt-Rivers' second collection

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Macbeth, Robert Walker; Biography: Artist; Dates: 1848-1910; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Walker_Macbeth; Collection: Second collection

MacCallum, Andrew; Biography: Landscape painter. In 1870 he made his first trip to Egypt which he visited several times. He gave Pitt-Rivers several Ancient Egyptian artefacts; Dates: 1821-1902; Source: http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/34675; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

MacKenzie, George; Biography: George MacKenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie; Dates: circa 1703-1766; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Mackenzie,_3rd_Earl_of_Cromartie; Collection: Second collection

Macklin, James A.; Biography: Dealer of 7 Catherine Street, Salisbury. They were cutlery makers, 'James Macklin and Son of Catherine Street who produced high-class knives and scissors' [Industrial Great Britain [1895], 270]; Dates: No specific dates known; Source: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=41798#n23; Collection: Second collection

Madge, W.; Biography: Nothing is known of this source, he is associated with South American objects, he might have been a dealer or a private individual who sold objects to Pitt-Rivers; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Maentz, IU; Biography: This could be a weapons maker, nothing is known; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Magniac, Hollingworth; Biography: Merchant and connoisseur of medieval art. As the DNB puts it, 'With his ample fortune, Hollingworth Magniac began to form a collection, which was distinguished as one of the finest nineteenth-century collections of medieval art ... A considerable part of Magniac's collection was exhibited at the Society of Arts exhibition in 1850, and again in 1862 at the South Kensington loan exhibition. His collection was sold by Christies in an eleven-day sale in July 1892, with 1554 lots realizing £103,040.'; Dates: 1786-1867; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/37727; Collection: Second collection

Magnusson, Sigridr E.; Biography: Wife of Eirikr Magnusson (1833-1913), Icelandic linguist, who moved to England in 1862 and was a librarian and lecturer at University of Cambridge from 1871. Sigridr seems to have been very interested in the education of women, she donated the proceeds of several sales of Icelandic ethnographic material to further this aim; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Man, Edward Horace; Biography: Colonial official based in Andaman and Nicobars, very interested in ethnography. [Source: Who was Who etc]; Dates: 1846-1929; Source: http://www.aim25.ac.uk/cats/109/9834.htm; Collection: Founding collection, PRM and second collection

Markham, Clements Robert; Biography: Geographer.; Dates: 1830-1916; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/34880; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Martin Brothers; Biography: Family group of potters based in London. Comprised Robert Wallace Martin, Charles Martin, Walter Martin, Edwin Martin; Dates: From 1873; Source: http://www.jasonjacques.com/works/martin-brothers/; Collection: Second collection

Martin family; Biography: Martin family of Balthayock in Scotland, nothing further is known; Dates: No specific dates known; Source: http://www.jasonjacques.com/works/martin-brothers/ Collection: Second collection

Martin, Charles; Biography: See entry for Martin brothers. Potter in London; Dates: No specific dates known; Source: http://www.jasonjacques.com/works/martin-brothers/; Collection: Second collection

Martin, Edwin; Biography: See entry for Martin brothers. Potter in London; Dates: 1860-1915; Source: http://www.jasonjacques.com/works/martin-brothers/; Collection: Second collection

Martin, Robert Montgomery; Biography: Author, doctor, traveller, civil servant and mapmaker.; Dates: 1800 or 1802-1868; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/18208; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Martin, Robert Wallace; Biography: See entry for Martin brothers. Potter in London; Dates: 1843-1923; Source: http://www.jasonjacques.com/works/martin-brothers/; Collection: Second collection

Martin, Walter; Biography: See entry for Martin brothers. Potter in London; Dates: 1857-1912; Source: http://www.jasonjacques.com/works/martin-brothers/; Collection: Second collection

Marx, Mrs J.E.; Biography: Nothing is known of this owner who is associated with an item from South Africa.; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Matsys or Massys, Quentin or Quintin; Biography: Flemish painter.; Dates: 1466-1530; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Matsys; Collection: Second collection

Mayhew; Biography: Nothing is known of this object (an Arabic necklace), obtained via GF Lawrence [qv]. It is possible that it was part of the collection amassed by the Revd. Samuel Martin Mayhew who was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, Royal Geographical Society, Royal Society of Antiquaries, Ireland and vice-president of British Archaeological Association and was Vicar of St. Paul's, Bermondsey. He seems to have died in 1898.; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Maymon, I; Biography: Travelling salesman selling Persian embroideries, no further information is known about him.; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Medhurst, James A. S.; Biography: An antiquarian, who excavated around Jordan Hill, Weymouth, whose collection was sold by Sotheby's.; Dates: ?-1879; Source: http://england.prm.ox.ac.uk/englishness-James-Medhurst-and-Jordan-Hill.html; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Meigen, Clemens; Biography: Nothing is known of this sword maker; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Meigh, Charles; Biography: Famous manufacturer of china, Old Hall at Hanley, succeeding his father in 1835. He certainly owned some old Masters according to http://jhc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/fhm018v1. Same source says 'Charles Meigh (d. c. 1861) of Grove House, Shelton, Staffordshire. His son, Charles jun, was a pupil of Müller. At Meigh's sale of Old Masters and modern pictures at Christie's from 20 to 22 June 1850...; Dates: ?- c 1861; Source: http://www.thepotteries.org/mark/m/meighc.html; Collection: Second collection

Meissen Porcelain; Biography: Meissen Porcelain was the first European hard-paste porcelain, developed in 1708. Production started in 1710. Now known as Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH. Camillo Count Marcolini-Ferretti was minister and general director of the fine arts for the Electorate of Saxony. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Camillo_Marcolini; Dates: After 1710; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meissen_porcelain; Collection: Second collection

Mennecy-Villeroy; Biography: Manufacturer of porcelain based in the chateau de Villeroy, Mennecy (île-de-France).; Dates: From 1735; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennecy-Villeroy_porcelain; Collection: Second collection

Messer; Biography: There are several Messers living in the area at the right time. In the 1901 census there are four: Charles Messer aged 63 a farm labourer, Thomas Messer aged 67 a wheelwright, both living in Sixpenny Handley; Robert Messer aged 52 general labourer, and Vanus Messer gamekeeper both of Berwick St John Entire. All 4 were born in Handley, Dorset. Any of them could be the relevant person; Dates: See before; Collection: Second collection

Meyrick, Samuel Rush; Biography: An antiquarian and collector of arms and armour.; Dates: 1783-1848; Source: http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/18644; Collection: Founding collection, PRM and second collection

Michael, Nicholas; Biography: Greek musical instrument maker circa 1853.; Dates: Unknown, active 1850s; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Milani collection; Biography: The details of this collection are unknown. It could be related to Luigi Adriano Milano, the first director of the Museo topografico dell'Etruria, in Florence; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Miles, Henry; Biography: This is presumably the person mentioned in 1901 census : Enumeration District 3 - RG13/1972 '54; 73 Salisbury Street; Henry Miles ; Head; married; 31; Boot Maker, shopkeeper, own account; Stalbridge, Dorset; ; F64/P10 '; Dates: ?1870-?; Source: http://www.opcdorset.org/Blandford/1901Blandford-3.htm; Collection: Second collection

Miln, James; Biography: Archaeologist, antiquarian. Worked in Carnac, France, for seven years.; Dates: 1819-1881; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/18780; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Milne, William Grant; Biography: Gardener and botanist from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew who travelled on HMS Herald.; Dates: ?-1866; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Grant_Milne; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Moffat, Thomas; Biography: Piper for Roualeyn George Gordon-Cumming [qv]; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Moichin Munesuke; Biography: Armour maker, nothing is known (the name may well not be accurate). This could be Miochin Munesuke who worked at Kyoto from 1154-1185; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Molin, Mr; Biography: Apparently a French art dealer (judging by accession book entry).; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Montaignon or Montagnon, Antoine; Biography: Pottery atelier in Nevers, France; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Montford, Horace; Biography: Sculptor and curator of the Royal Academy schools. He was the father of Paul Raphael Montford (1868-1938). The son appears to have been better known than his father.; Dates: No specific dates known; Source: http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A100542b.htm; Collection: Second collection

Moore; Biography: A sword and sheath was obtained from Moore of Old Bond Street, London. Possibly William Moore & Co. who were gunmakers at 43 Old Bond Street.; Dates: ?From 1808; Collection: Second collection

Moore, Lionel; Biography: Nothing is known of this collector of Ancient Egyptian material except his collection was sold on 30 March 1886 at Sotheby's. He might have been a diplomat, there is mention here of a man of that name being 2nd secretary at an unnamed British Embassy, 1859-1864. in 1857 the same man was a secretary at the British Embassy in Istanbul. This might be the same person, nothing further can be identified; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Moresby, John; Biography: Naval officer and explorer.; Dates: 1830-1922; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/35098; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Morey; Biography: Morey of Woodcutts. The two most likely candidates from the 1901 census are Edwin Robert Morey aged 28, born in St Giles, Dorset, a sub-postmaster; and Thomas James Morey, aged 64, born in West Sulworth Dorset, a green grocer. Both were registered in Sixpenny Handley (the next place).; Dates: See before; Collection: Second collection

Morgan, Charles Gould; Biography: First baronet Tredegar, brother to Charles Octavius Swinnerton Morgan [qv]; Dates: 1726-1806; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/11149; Collection: Second collection

Morgan, Charles Octavius Swinnerton; Biography: JP, Deputy Lieutenant for Monmouthshire and MP for same county, antiquarian and local historian. Brother of first Baron Tredegar [qv]. Member of the Society of Antiquaries; Dates: 1803-1888; Source: http://yba.llgc.org.uk/en/s-MORG-SWI-1803.html; Collection: Second collection

Morland, George; Biography: Painter; Dates: 1763-1804; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Morland; Collection: Second collection

Morris, Eugene; Biography: Nothing is known of this collector associated with an artefact from South Africa.; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Moseley, Henry Nottidge; Biography: Linacre professorship of human and comparative anatomy at Oxford from 1881, mentor of Henry Balfour.; Dates: 1844-1891; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/19389; Collection: Founding collection, PRM and second collection

Moser Glass Factory; Biography: Source of some glassware. From the following website: 'The Moser glass factory was named after Ludwig Moser (1833-1916) and established in Karlsbad (now Karlovy Vary) in North East Bohemia in 1857. Moser glass first became famous for the quality of engraved decoration. He employed brilliant engravers including Edward and Johann Hoffman. The engravers followed long established Bohemian design themes of hunts, stags and wooded landscapes, which appealed to the indigenous population of Bohemia. Moser was also influenced by European art movements and produced designs inspired by European Baroque works, Japanese ceramics and Islamic goldsmiths.' See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moser_Glass; Dates: From 1857; Source: http://www.antiquecolouredglass.info/History of Moser Glass.htm; Collection: Second collection

Mosset, George; Biography: Dealer of Albrecht-Durer Platz, Nuremberg, Germany; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Motonobu, Kano; Biography: Japanese artist; Dates: 1476-1559; Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kano_Motonobu; Collection: Second collection

Mouldins, T.; Biography: Nothing is known of this collector who is associated with an object from Carpenterville, Illinois, USA; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Founding collection, PRM

Muller. E.G.; Biography: Dealer of 48 Great Russell Street, London. He might have been a relative of Henry and Joseph Muller, who were curiosity dealers at around the same time. ('A Biographical Dictionary of Nineteenth Century Antique and Curiosity Dealers' M. Westgarth: 2009 special issue Journal of Regional Furniture); Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Mullins, William; Biography: Presumably was a dealer, at Chelsea House, 52 & 54 High Street, Salisbury. He is listed in the 1901 census as William Mullins, born in Salisbury Wiltshire, aged 51, resident St Thomas Wiltshire, a dealer in works of art.; Dates: ?1850-?; Collection: Second collection

Murray, Charles Adolphus; Biography: Seventh Earl of Dunmore. Peer and politician.; Dates: 1841-1907; Source: www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/35156; Collection: Second collection

Murray, Charles Oliver; Biography: British illustrator and etcher. He worked in landscape and genre but excelled as an interpreter of architecture; Dates: 1842-1924; Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/charles-murray; Collection: Second collection

Musée central romain-germain; Biography: Museum in Mainz, Germany; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Myers & Co.; Biography: of Savile Row, London. Presumably dealers, but no information is known; Dates: No specific dates known; Collection: Second collection

Compiled by AP during RPR project 2009-2012