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Lot Essay
George William Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904) was the only son of Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge (1744-1850), and grandson of George III. He served for many years as the Commander-in-Chief of the Army. He took seriously his duties as a member of the royal family, which were particularly heavy following the death of his cousin Queen Victoria's husband. In 1847, he secretly married the actress Louisa Fairbrother, who became known as Mrs. Fitz-George. Their children bore the name of Fitz-George.
The sale of the silver collection from the Duke of Cambridge was held at Christie's, London on June 6-7, 1904. This pair of entree dishes probably formed part of lot 207, described as a set of four entree dishes with feet formed as lion and unicorns with lion and coronet finials, 1803-20.
The sale of the silver collection from the Duke of Cambridge was held at Christie's, London on June 6-7, 1904. This pair of entree dishes probably formed part of lot 207, described as a set of four entree dishes with feet formed as lion and unicorns with lion and coronet finials, 1803-20.