English School, circa 1650

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English School, circa 1650

Colonel Thomas Gell, facing right in gilt-studded armour, lawn collar

oil on copper, gilt-metal mount
oval, 2 5/8in. (67mm.) high

Lot Essay

Thomas Gell (1594-1656), son of Thomas Gell of Hopton, Derbyshire and Millicent, daughter of Rachel Sacheverell (b. 1593), Bencher of the Inner Temple, recorder and M.P. for Derby. He served with distinction under his brother John, during the Civil War in 1645

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