Thorburn Collection

Famous snooker players (Jimmy White, Cliff Thorburn, Peter Ebdon, Denis Taylor, John Parrott, Stephen Hendry, Alex Higgins, Ray Reardon, John Virgo, Steve Davis, Ronnie O Sullivan) -

Red kite, historical artwork
Red kite. Historical artwork of a red kite (Milvus milvus) perched on a branch. This bird of prey inhabits woodland near open country across most of Europe, apart from the northern parts

Tawny owl, historical artwork
Tawny owl. Historical artwork of a tawny owl (Strix aluco). This is a nocturnal predator that inhabits forests and sparse woodland across much of Eurasia

Nightjar, historical artwork
Nightjar. Historical artwork of a nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) catching an insect in flight. The nightjar usually hunts at dusk or dawn, mainly taking moths and beetles

The shops on Mill Street, Alloa, Scotland. The Book Seller and Stationers shop of this postcards publisher (Walter Thorburn & Co.) can be seen on the left. circa 1910s

A Cock and Hen Pheasant at the Edge of a Wood, 1897 (pencil and watercolour)
828474 A Cock and Hen Pheasant at the Edge of a Wood, 1897 (pencil and watercolour) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 24.4x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Long-eared owl, historical artwork
Long-eared owl. Historical artwork of a long-eared owl (Asio otus). This owl inhabits woodland near open country throughout the northern hemisphere. It feeds on rodents and smaller birds

Merlin, historical artwork
Merlin. Historical artwork of a merlin (Falco columbarius), a small falcon. This bird of prey inhabits moorland and heaths in northern Europe

Shoveler duck, historical artwork
Shoveler. Historical artwork of a male shoveler duck (Anas clypeata). This duck inhabits wetlands and inland waters across much of the northern hemisphere

Client - Elizabeth Henry the gown manufacturer (2/2). February 25 1952. Date: 1952

Client - Elizabeth Henry the gown manufacturer (1/2). February 25, 1952. Date: 1952

Goshawk, (watercolour heightened with bodycolour)
651876 Goshawk, (watercolour heightened with bodycolour) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 17.1x24.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Goshawk. Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935)

Paul Thorburn Wales & Neath Rugby Union 02 February 1991 Date: 02 February 1991

Cliff Thorburn Canada 19 April 1994 Date: 19 April 1994

A White-Fronted Goose, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
659894 A White-Fronted Goose, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 17.5x24.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A White-Fronted Goose)

A Kingfisher Amongst Reeds in Winter, 1901 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652079 A Kingfisher Amongst Reeds in Winter, 1901 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 53.3x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Little Crake, (watercolour heightened with white)
651869 A Little Crake, (watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 22.8x31.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Little Crake. Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935)

A Razorbill, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651870 A Razorbill, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 22.5x15.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Razorbill. Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935)

Cliff Thorburn - Snooker Player Date: 1980s

Mergansers, on Loch Maree, 1905 (watercolour heightened with bodycolour)
659879 Mergansers, on Loch Maree, 1905 (watercolour heightened with bodycolour) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 38x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mergansers, on Loch Maree)

Ptarmigan in the Snow, 1898 (pencil and watercolour)
659727 Ptarmigan in the Snow, 1898 (pencil and watercolour) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 59x94 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ptarmigan in the Snow. Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935)

A Pink-Footed Goose, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
659893 A Pink-Footed Goose, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 17.2x24.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pink-Footed Goose)

Hoopoes, 1924 (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour on grey paper)
651839 Hoopoes, 1924 (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour on grey paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 26.2x18.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoopoes)

A Brunnichs Guillemot, (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening)
651871 A Brunnichs Guillemot, (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 24.5x17.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Brunnichs Guillemot)

Blackgame, 1928 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651862 Blackgame, 1928 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 35.6x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackgame. Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935)

A Woodcock and Chicks, 1933 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651852 A Woodcock and Chicks, 1933 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 28x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woodcock and Chicks)

A Hooded Crow and a Carrion Crow, 1924 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white
651835 A Hooded Crow and a Carrion Crow, 1924 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 17.8x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Frosty Morning, Pheasant in Winter, 1899 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199529 Frosty Morning, Pheasant in Winter, 1899 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 53.4x36.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Golden Eagles at Their Eyrie, 1900 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white
651851 Golden Eagles at Their Eyrie, 1900 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white, on brown paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 22.2x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mallard Widgeon and Snipe at the Edge of a Pool in Winter, 1898 (pencil and watercolour)
659728 Mallard Widgeon and Snipe at the Edge of a Pool in Winter, 1898 (pencil and watercolour) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 57.2x79.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Woodcock and Chick in Undergrowth, 1905 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199528 A Woodcock and Chick in Undergrowth, 1905 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 55.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

The Lost Hind, 1894 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199572 The Lost Hind, 1894 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 71.1x115.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Polecat, c1905, (1943). Creator: Archibald Thorburn
Polecat, c1905, (1943). From " Mammals of Great Britain and Ireland" by John Guille Millais. [1904-1906]. Published in " Wildlife of Britain, by F. Fraser Darling

Red Grouse, 1908, (1942). Creator: Archibald Thorburn
Red Grouse, 1908, (1942). Game birds, from " Natural History of British Game Birds" by John Guille Millais. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Victoria, c1847. Creator: John Henry Robinson
Victoria, c1847. Portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Engraving after a miniature by Robert Thorburn

HRH Prince Albert, 19th century. Artist: J Brown
HRH Prince Albert, 19th century. Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1819-1861) was the husband and consort of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Queen Victoria, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Queen Victoria, 19th century. Portrait of the queen (1819-1901) as a young woman

Grant Thorburn, Pseudonym Lawrie Todd, 1773 - 1863. Scottish Born American Author. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

Music cover, Dearie Mine, by Meredith and Thorburn
Music cover, Dearie Mine, vocal waltz, with words by Joe Meredith and music by Billy Thorburn, featured and broadcast by The Savoy Havana Band and recorded by The Savoy Orpheans at the Savoy Hotel

Common Snipe (Thorburn)
COMMON SNIPE (Gallinago gallinago) at the waters edge. Date: late 19th century

Grant Thorburn
GRANT THORBURN merchant and writer : the original Lawrie Todd with his autograph Date: 1773 - 1863

Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata) Date: 1920

Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer) - known in America as the Common Loon. Date: 1920

Dunlin, historical artwork
Dunlin. Historical artwork of a dunlin (Calidris alpina), a small wading shorebird. It is found in coastal areas around northern Europe and North America

Capercaillie, historical artwork
Capercaillie. Historical artwork of a male capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) on a branch. This is a large game bird that inhabits the cold forests of northern Eurasia

Ruff, historical artwork
Ruff. Historical artwork of a male ruff (Philomachus pugnax), a wading bird. Only the male has the prominent collar of display feathers that gives this bird its name

Pied flycatcher, historical artwork
Pied flycatcher. Historical artwork of a pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca). This small bird is a migrant, spending the winter in northern Africa and breeding throughout Europe

Meadow pipit, historical artwork
Meadow pipit. Historical artwork of a meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis). This small bird inhabits grassland and heathland in Britain and parts of Europe

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"Thorburn: A Name Synonymous with Skill and Artistry" Step into the world of Thorburn, where snooker legends are born. From Paul Thorburn to Cliff Thorburn, this name holds a legacy in the realm of cue sports. Just like the majestic red kite soaring through the sky, these players command attention on the green baize. Their precision and finesse leave spectators in awe, much like historical artwork capturing their essence. In one painting, a tawny owl perches gracefully on a branch, mirroring the focus and concentration of a Thorburn player lining up that perfect shot. Another artwork depicts a nightjar blending seamlessly into its surroundings – just as these snooker maestros blend their skills with strategy. As you stroll down Mill Street in Alloa, Scotland, you can't help but notice how each shop tells its own story. Similarly, every stroke played by a Thorburn is an intricate part of their personal narrative within snooker's rich tapestry. A long-eared owl depicted in historical artwork symbolizes wisdom and patience – qualities possessed by those who have mastered this game. Just as an artist delicately captures nature's beauty in "A Cock and Hen Pheasant at the Edge of a Wood, " so too do these players create masterpieces on felt-covered tables. The shoveler duck glides effortlessly across water; likewise, Thorburns glide around the table with grace and ease. And when it comes to intensity and power reminiscent of goshawks soaring through skies painted with vibrant hues – they possess it all. Whether it's Paul or Cliff Thorburn gracing us with their presence on television screens or participating in nail-biting tournaments worldwide - they embody excellence both on and off the table. With each shot taken or trophy lifted high above their heads - they continue to etch themselves into snooker history for generations to come. So next time you hear the name Thorburn, think of more than just a company.