Lot Essay
Made for the 3rd Duke of Grafton, a great-grandson of Charles II by the Duchess of Cleveland, who was Prime Minister in 1765-6 and married in 1769 Elizabeth Wrottesley. See D.S. Howard, op. cit., p. 403
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CIRCA 1769
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A FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL BASKET
Circa 1769
The center with the arms of Fitzroy accollée with Fitzroy and Wrottesley for the Duke of Grafton supported by a crowned gilt lion and a white greyhound, the latticework sides set on the exterior with small iron-red and gilt floral bosses
9 3/8in. (23.8cm.) wide
Circa 1769
The center with the arms of Fitzroy accollée with Fitzroy and Wrottesley for the Duke of Grafton supported by a crowned gilt lion and a white greyhound, the latticework sides set on the exterior with small iron-red and gilt floral bosses
9 3/8in. (23.8cm.) wide