Lot Essay
The arms are those of Clennell, probably for Percival Clennell (1714-1796) of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Barrister. He was the son of Luke Clennell (1677-1745), who served as High Sheriff of Northumberland in 1727 and purchased Harbottle Castle in 1731. The castle (which left Royal ownership in 1614 when King James I granted it away) passed to Percival upon his father's death.
Percival Clennell was admitted to Trinity College in 1733 and began at the Middle Temple in 1734/35. At the time of this bowl's manufacture, in 1737, he would have been at the beginning of his career.
Percival Clennell was admitted to Trinity College in 1733 and began at the Middle Temple in 1734/35. At the time of this bowl's manufacture, in 1737, he would have been at the beginning of his career.