MARK OF ROBERT GARRARD, LONDON, 1849

細節

A VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TABLE-BELL
MARK OF ROBERT GARRARD, LONDON, 1849
The domed bell cast with four vacant cartouches, each separated by an insect capped bead and scroll mask, the baluster handle cast with scrolls and fruits and capped by putto supporting a basket of fruit, marked on side and on clapper
5¼ in. (13.2 cm.) high
10 oz. (323 gr.)
The inscription reads 'Given by Queen Victoria to Sarah Lady Lyttleton and from her it came to Francis Anne wife of W. H. Pole Carew of Anthony April 1870.'

來源

Given by Queen Victoria to Sarah, Lady Lyttleton, widow of William, 3rd Baron Lyttelton (1782-1837), passing on her death in April 1870 to her niece by marriage.
Frances Anne (d.1902), wife of William Henry Carew-Pole (1811-1888), second daughter of John Buller of Morval.
with Richard Jarvis, London.

注意事項

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拍品專文

Lady Lyttleton (1787-1870) was the eldest daughter of George, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834). She married the Hon. William Lyttleton, later 3rd Baron Lyttleton (1782-1837) in 1813. The year she was widowed she was made lady of the bed chamber to the young Queen Victoria. In 1842 she became governess to the royal children. In 1850 after her grandchildren were orphaned she returned to Hagley, the family seat. She was remembered for her sweet manner and her religious nature.