Lot Essay
The pleasing effect of ornamental vessels, with 'streamers, wafted by the wind' was noted by John Thoresby, on viewing the fine estate and lake at Thoresby, Nottinghamshire in 1795.
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18TH CENTURY
Details
A pair of English raised-work and brown velvet pennants
18th century
Each with the arms of the Duke of Kingston-of-Hull, some restorations
59in. (150cm.) high (2)
18th century
Each with the arms of the Duke of Kingston-of-Hull, some restorations
59in. (150cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Either Evelyn Pierrepont, 1st Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull, K.G. (d. 1725) or Evelyn Pierrepont, 2nd Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull K.G. (d. 1773), both of Holme Pierrepont and by descent to
The Earls Manvers, Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire, until sold Sotheby's House Sale, 31 May-2 June 1989, lot 1575.
The Earls Manvers, Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire, until sold Sotheby's House Sale, 31 May-2 June 1989, lot 1575.
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