QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1780

Sir Edward had a long and distinguished career, joining the Navy in 1735 and lastly serving as Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies 1783-93. In 1773 he was knighted; he became a Knight of the Bath in 1778, as reflected in his arms. From a set of three; the other two sold Christie's New York, 23 January 2007, lot 93.