Edinburgh: St Cuthbert's Parish Church of Scotland: Staircase, North Side

Elijah on Mount Horeb

Window of one round headed light.

This window depicts Elijah on Mount Horeb, known as the mountain of God.

Dedication:
‘To the Glory of God in loving memory of Mary Reid Ainslie widow of Major General John R. Anderson C.B. Donor of St. Cuthbert’s Bells died July 23rd 1911 This window is dedicated by her sister’.

Artist/Designer:
Alexander Ballantine and Rev. A Wallace Williamson
BALLANTINE: James Ballantine and Son: (James: 1808-1877, Alexander: 1841-1906, James: 1878-1940) The founder James, was born in Edinburgh. He was apprenticed to a house-painter as a young man and had few advantages in the way of education. He later campaigned for the education of apprentices beyond the craft/trade they were learning. He also mixed paints as a young man for David Roberts, a scenic artist at the Theatre Royal. He continued by apprenticing in Stained Glass and established his own business (with a partner) in 1837. James was out spoken in leading the Stained Glass design aesthetic in Scotland and was incredibly prolific. His son Alexander took over the firm in 1877, he then trained his son James, who took over the firm in 1906.

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.