lMi*M >;fe)fi^ ! 'ill 1^^' >*( 1 life ' wrn'Mii'i'' '■■■'. .ri^-i*^'3>:' %^ Yt^j^^T^/t^/^/^' Yf , /t-^ /^ /^^i-^-^^ (^C*^ C^c^i>C^ ^-^^-^^ ^jC^J^L.^^^^^ ^^?2^^^^ THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1848. /5»^ an^f dhiiin THE STOWE (ATALOGllE PRICED AND ANNOTATED: BY HENRY IIUMSEY FOKSTEE. STOWS — BSTKINCE to IHE IMNEIt FARK. LONDON; /l4l ^ DAVID BOGUE, FLEET STREET. MDCCCXLVIII. ^/? /=■ m I.ON DON : V12tTl.LLV BROTHERS AND CO. PRINTERS AND KNGRAVEES PETEHEOROl-Gil COt r.T, ILEEI STREET. THE J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM LIBRARY 3 LIST OF SUBSCKIBEES. Abebcrombt, Loed Adair, Sir R. Shafto, Bart., Fliston Hall, Norfolk Advocate's Library, The, Edinburgh Akroyd, J. L., Esq., Coventry Aldworth, Mrs., FrUford, Abingdon Allen and Son, Messrs. J., Birmingham . . . Anderton, James, Esq., New Bridge Street . . . Andrews, Mr. E., Guilford Andrewes, Rev. W., Maid's Morton House . . . Anthony, Mr. WOliam, Lisle Street, Leicester Sq. Arthy, Mr. T. B., Chehnsford Attenborough, Mr. G., Jun., Fleet Street . . . Attree, W.Wakeford, Esq., Queen's Park, Brighton Austin, T. P., Esq., Peele's Coffee House . . . Aveline, Mr. F., Stony Stratford Bedford, Duke of Bathurst, Eaii Bradford, Eai-1 of Braybrooke, Lady Brougham, Lord Berkeley, Hon. Mrs., Beacon Lodge, Christchurch Beaumont, Sir George, Bart Buxton, Sir Robert, Bart British Museum, The Bodleian Libraiy, The Back, George, Esq., Stony Stratford Backhouse, Mr. Samuel, Wells Baiu, Mr. J., Haymai-ket Ball, Mr., Wai-ren Sti-eet, Fitzroy Square . . . BaU, Mr. H., High Holbom Barber, Mr. C, Yarmouth Barchard, Francis, Esq., Ashcomb Park, Lewes . Barker, Mr. James, Tlu-ogmorton Street . . . . Bai-ker, Mr. W. J., Sunderland Barlow, George, Esq., Wilmslow, Cheshire . . . Bai-nett, Mr. B., Tichbome Street, Haymai-ket . Bartlett, H., Esq., Buckingham Bartlett, John Edward, Esq., Buckingham . . . Bartlett and Welford, Messrs., New York . . . Beards, T., Esq., Stowe Paik Beatty, James, Esq., Shuiey, Southampton . . . Beaufoy, Hemy, Esq., South Lambeth . . . . Beckett, W., Esq., M.P.,Kii-stall Grange, Yorkshii-e Bell, Mr. G., Fleet Street Benjamin, Mr. B., Duke Sti-eet, Manchester Square Bennett, Mr. C, Jim., New Inn, Stowe . . . . Berkeley, Robert, Esq., Spetchley Park, Worcester Birch, Chai-les, Esq., Harbomn HaU, Birmingham Blane, Capt. (2nd Life Guards) , The Hyde, St.Albans Blore, Mr., Regent Sti-eet Booth, John, Esq., Glendon Hall, Kettering Bowden, Mr. J. F. W., Gainsborough . Bowen, W. S., Esq., Selby Villa, Winslow Bowker, F., Esq., Winchester .... Bowker, James, Esq., Gray's Inn Square Bos, Philip, Esq., Radchve, Buckingham Bradshaw, Samuel, Esq., Oaklaiids,Okehampton Bramston, T. W., Esq., M.P., Eaton Place . Brett, J. Watkins, Esq., Hanover Square . . Broadley, H. T., Esq., Welton, near Howden . Brooks, J. A., Esq., South Row, Euston Square Brown, Mr. T. B., Howland Street .... Browne, Mr. J., University Street U\ LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. Browne, J. H., Esq., Addison Road Bull, Dr., Christchurch, Oxford . Bull, Mr. H., Aston Clinton . . Burrell, Messrs., Chelmsford . . Burton, E. S., Esq., Daventiy . . Cawdor, Earl Craven, Earl of Combermere, Viscountess Cavendish, Hon. C. C, Burlington House . . . Cavendish, Hon. R., Thornton Hall, Stony Stratford Clay, Sii- W., Bart., M.P., Twickenham .... Calder, Mr. F. W., Oxford Street Capel, Mr. James, Watford Carr, John, Esq., Skipton Canaithers, R., Esq., Inverness Chandler, Mr. R., Buckingham 2 Chapman, Tliomas, Esq., Stony Sti-atford . . . Chetwynd, W. F., Esq., Brocton Hall, Stafford . Chuinei-y, Mr. J. F., Lower Thames Street . . . Christie, George, Esq., Cadogan Place .... Ohm-chill, Edward, Esq., Tunbridge Wells . . . Clai-k, Mr. G. C Clemence, J. L., Esq., Cowley Road, Bri.-iton . . Cole, Henry, Esq., Kensington Ten-ace .... Congi'eve, John, Esq., Stony Stratford .... Cougreve, J. F., Esq., Stony Stratford .... Cooke, George, Esq., Winslow Cooke, Mr. H. T., Warwick Cooke, Mr. J. W., Warwick Cooke, N., Esq., Notting Hill Cookes and Son, Messrs., Leamington Spa . . Cooper, Mr. William, Kii-by Sti-eet, Hatton Gai-den Coote, Charles, Esq., Shaftesbury Crescent, Pimlico Cope, Chai'les, Esq., Euston Square Copeland, Mr. Alderman, M. P., New Bond Street Cowley, John W., Esq., Buckingham Crapp, Mrs., Amsterdam Craven, Mr. David Creusey, Mr. R. E., Post Office, Boston .... Crook, James, Jun., Esq., Gosport Cundall, Mr. Joseph, Old Bond Street .... Curt, Mr., Lisle Sti-eet, Leicester Square . . . Daktmouth, Earl of De-La-WaiT, Earl . . Dungai'van, Viscount Delamere, Lady Dinorben, Lord Dunfermline, Lord Duncombe, Hon. Arthm-, !^LP., Grosvenor Square Doyle, Sir Francis, Bart., Grafton Street . . . Darby, Francis, Esq., Colebrook Dale, Stafford . . Davis, Mr. C, Boston Davis, Mr. W. H., Earl's Coui-t Davies, William H., Esq., Abingdon .... Dayi-ell, Mrs., Padbmy Lodge Deighton and Laughton, Messrs., Liverpool . . Delaiiie, Thomas, Esq., BunhiU Row .... Delf, Mr. (American Agent) 12 Dick, Qiuntin, Esq., M.P., Layer MameyHall, Essex Dickson, F., Esq., Upper Brook Street .... Dnimmond, C. Home, Esq., Edinbm-gh . . . Duncombe, P. D. Pauncefort, Esq., Brickhill Manor Durlacher, Mr. Henry, Brook Street, Hanover Sq. Effingham, Earl of Ely, Bishop of Eady, Thomas, Esq., Homsey Eastlake, C. L., Esq., R.A., Fitzi'oy Square . . . Eckford, Mr. Henry G., Hemraing's Row . . . Edwai'ds, G. S., Esq., Newman Street Edwards, Mr., Gerrard Street Emanuel, Mr. M., Hanover Square English, Hemy, Esq., Finchley Evans, Mr., Great Queen Street Eytou, J.W.K., Esq., Royal Crescent, NottingHill Falmouth, Earl of Fortescue, Earl Farnham, Lord Falcke, Messrs. H.D. and J., Oxford Sti-eet Farrer, Mr. H., Waidom- Sti'eet . . . Fennel], J. G.,Esq., Ash Cottage, Putney FfoUiot, George, Esq., Vieai-'s Cross, Chester Fiytche, J. Le^vis, Esq., Thorpe Hall, Elkington FitzGerald, Thomas, Esq., Muntham Pai'k, Sussex Fitzgerald, T. H. D., Esq., Cecil Sti-eet . Fitzpatrick, W. ,Esq. ,Granstown Manor, Queen's Co. Fletcher, Rev. W., Hanwell Vicarage, Abingdon Frewen, T., Esq., BrickwaU House, Rye, Sussex Fryer, J. T., Es(]., 8 Lansdowne Place, Hackney LIST OF SUBSCEIBEES. Gkosvenor, Lord Robert, M.P Garcia, Mr. A., Princes Street, Hanover Square . Gardner, W. D., Esq., Fordham Abbey, MOdenball Garrard, Mr. R., Panton Street Gibbons, Jobn , Esq. , Hanover Ten-ace, Regent's Park Gibbs, Robert, Esq., Aylesbury Gilbert, Mrs., Chichester Glendonwyn, Miss, Paton House, Castle Douglas . Goldring, Mr. R., Wardour Street Gomme, Mr. J. R., Chesham Goslett, Mr. W., Soutli Molten Street .... Goiddsmith, Mr. G., Pont Street, Belgi-ave Square Grace, Capt. Percy, R.N., Mount St.,Grosvenor Sq. Graham, J. B., Esq., South Australia .... Graham, W., Esq., Fitzhaiiis, Abingdon, Berks . Graves, Messrs., Pall MaU Gray, R. A., Esq., Camberwell Ten-ace .... Green, Mr. A., Bracldey Grenfell, C. W., Esq., M.P., Belgrave Square . . Grey, R. W., Esq., M.P., Belgrave Squai-e . . . Griffin, N., Esq., Cloisters, Temple Grimes, Henry, Esq., Leamington Grove, Captain, High Wycombe Grundy, Mr. J. C, Manchester Gunter, Richard, Esq., Edgeware Gumey, J. H., Esq., Easton, Norwich .... Gutch, G., Esq., Bridge House, Paddington . . Hertford, Marquis of, K.G HoUaud, Lord Hailey, Mr. Alfred, Stony Stratford Haines, Mr. G., Grosvenor Street West, Eaton Sq. Hale, Major, Cottles House, Melksham, Wilts Hamilton, Col., Park Street Hampden, John, Esq., Leamington Priors . . . Hancock, Charles, Esq., Tokenhouse Tai-d . . . Hancock, Mr. C. F., New Bond Sti-eet .... Haiiington, — , Esq., Norwood Hanil, G. C, Esq., Bristol Hai'ter, J. C, Esq., Broughton Hall, Manchester Harvey, Mr. John, Sidmouth Haslop, G. H., Esq., Buckingham Hawkins, C. H., Esq., Bvtfy Street, St. James's . Hayes, Miss, Buckingham Head, S. Heath, Esq., Park Road, Regent's Park Hewitt, Thomas, Esq Hickman, J., Esq., Duke Street, St. James's . . Hildyard, Rev. W„ Beverley Hill, Jesse, Esq., Henbuiy, Bristol Hippesley, E., Esq., Wells Hitchen, Lawrence, Esq., Sandal Grange,Yorkshii-e Hobson, R. P., Esq., Manchester Hodgkinson and Bumside, Messrs., Up. Thames St. Holden, Mr. A., Exeter HoUoway, Benjamin, Esq., Woodstock .... Hope, H. T., Esq., M.P., The Deepdene, Dorking Hopkins, Robert, Esq., Abingdon Humphreys, H., Esq., Buckingham Hutchinson, A. W., Esq., Durham Huxley, George, Esq., North Bank, Regent's Pai-k Ingr.iji, Herbert, Esq. ,Swiueshead Abb., Lincoln Jersey, Countess of Jaoobson, Mr. J., Oxford Sti-eet Jarman, J. Boykett, Esq., Grosvenor Street Johnson, Capt. WUles, R.N., Belvidere, Bath . Jones, John Inghs, Esq KiNNOULL, Earl of Kerrison, Lt.-Gen. Sir E., Bart., M.P., Oaldey Park Kellaud, John, Esq., MUe End Road King, D. P., Esq., Buckingham King, George, Esq., Buckingham Khig, Mr., New Bond Street King, Jesse, Esq., Appleford, near Abingdon . . King, W. T., Esq., Islington Kinton, T. H., Esq., New Walk, Leicester . . . Lansdowne, Marquis of, K.G Londonderry, Marquis of Londonderiy, Marchioness of Lonsdale, Earl of Lincohi, Earl of Leigh, Lord Llandaff, Bishop of Laurie, Sir Peter, Park Crescent Lambert and Rawlings, Messrs., Coventry Sti-eet . Leacroft, W. S., Esq., Southwell Lee, Mr. John, 440 West Strand Lees, Mr. A., Blackfriars, Manchester .... Lingaid, Mr. E., Birmingham vii LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. Linnecar, Mr. George, Liverpool Lister, Rev. J. M., JIucktou Rectoiy, Linoolnshii-e Lister and Sons, Messrs., Newcastle-on-Tyne . . Littlehales, Rev. J. Gascoyne, Shalstone , . . Loader, Richai-d, Esq., Pavement, Finsbury . . Loraas, Miss, Buckingham Loveday, J., Esq Lowndes, W. Selby, Esq., Whaddon HaD, Bucks MiDLETON, VlSCOCNT (ThE LAIe) M'Cabe, R., Esq., Guildford Place, RusseU Square Mackenzie, Gen. Sii- Alexander, Bart., Cii-cus, Bath Mackintosh, L. J., Esq., St. Mary's Square . . Me Murti-ie, James, Esq., PhUadelpliia .... Mahany, James, Esq., Rathbone Place .... Malcolm, Lieut.-Col., William Street, Lowndes Sq. ManseU, J. C, Esq., Cosgi-ove Hall Mansfield, Rev. W., Melton Biyan, near Wobiu-n Manson, William, Esq., Harpenden, Herts . . Manson, Edward, Esq Marriott, Mr. H., Old Broad Sti-eet Maunsell,T.P.,Esq.,M.P.,ThorpeMalsor,Ketteriug Mawson, Mr. S. M., Beniers Street Mayo, Miss, Queen Squai-e, Bath Menzies, Mr., Edinbm-gh 12 Michele, C. Eastland, Esq., Poet's Comer . . . Middleton, R., Esq., " Mining Journal" Office . MiUs, C. H,, Esq Mihie, A. G., Sen., Esq Winton, Herbert, Esq., Stoke-upon-Trent . . . Moffat, G., Esq., M.P., Eaton Squai-e .... Molini, Mr., King WiUiam Sti-eet Moon, Mr. Alderman Moore, Mr. Thomas, Broad Street, Golden Squai-e Morgan, C. B., Esq., St. James's Villa, Daventry . Moraut, George J., Esq., Hendon Morgan, Mrs., Shooter's HiU, Pangboume, Berks Munro, H.,Esq., Novai-, Rossshire Newcastle, Duke of, K.G Northampton, Marquis of Nelson, Earl Northwick, Lord Nugent, Sir Percy, Bart,, M.P., Donore, Mullingar Nathan, Mr. Louis, Wai'dom- Stieet Nathan, Mr. S., South Street, Manchester Square viii Neal, Mrs. Joanna, Winslow Neale, John, Esq., Newstead Hall, Wakefield . Nelson, George, Esq., Buckingham .... North, Lieut.-Col., Wro.\ton Abbey, Banbury . Norton, Peter, Esq., Soho Squai-e .... D'Orsat, Count, Gore House, Kensington Oakley, R., Esq., Lawrence End, Herts . Ody, Mr. R. S., Stiand Owen, Mr. R., New Bond Street . . Peel, Sir Robert, Bart., M.P., Drayton Manor . PhUlips, Sk Thomas, Bart., Middle HUl, Worcester Palmer, Mr. E . , Hermitage Place, St. John 's St. Rd. Pai-ker, Jas., Esq., Great Baddow Pai'sonage, Essex Parker, Montagu, Esq., Whiteway, Chudleigh Parrott, Edward, Esq., Buckingham PaiTy,T.Gambier,Esq., Highnam Court,Gloucester Paxton, Mr. Jonas, Bicester Peatling, Mr. Thomas, Wisbeach Pickburn, Mr. J., Aylesbmy Pepys,W.H.,Esq.,F.R.S.,Eai-l's Ter., Kensington Perkins, A. S., Esq., Eaton Square Peto,S.M., Esq., M.P.,SomerleytonHall, Lowestoft Pliillips, W., Esq., New Bond Street Pliillpotts, T. G., Esq,, Monmouth Pickeiing, Mr. W., PiccadUly Pierrepont, Hon. P. S., Evenley Hall, Brackley . Plimpton, R., Esq., Maida Vale Porter, Mr. James, Boston Powell, Mr. W., Fareham Pownall, Rev. C. B. Beaty, MUton Earnest, Bedford Poynder, Thomas Allen, Esq Pm-ncll, Pm'neU B., Esq., Stancombe Park, Dursley Putnam, Mr. G. P., New York 12 Rainet, Messrs. J. T. and J., Bath . . . Rait, Mr, D. C, Glasgow Rawlins, R., Esq., Bere HUl House, Hants Redfem, Mr. Charles, Warwick .... Reeve, Mr., Leamington Reeve, Charles, Esq., Fareham . . . . Richai-ds, J., Esq., Boycott Pavilion, Stowe Robinson, George, Esq., Wolverhampton Robinson, Mr., Fleet Sti-eet Rodd, Mr. Horace, Little Newport Street . LIST OF SUBSCEIBEBS. Koe, Mr. R., Cambridge . Kolls, John E. W., Esq., Tlie Hendi-^, Monmouth Eooke, Chaxles, Esq., M.D., Soarboro' .... Eoscoe, Ed. H., Esq., Newton House, near Chester Eoscoe, James, Esq., Knutsford Rose, Joseph, Esq., Aylesbury Rowell, Mr. J., Buckingham Rumsey, John, Esq., Beaconsfield Russell, Mr. J., New Coventi-y Street .... Rudey, Mr. Thomas R., Great Newport Sh-eet Ryman, Mr. J., Oxford 12 Spencer, Earl Strangford, Viseoimt Salt, G., Esq., Russell Squai-e Sams, Mr., St. James's Sti-eet Saudars, George, Esq., M.P., Wakefield . . . Sari, Joseph, Esq., Brixton Sari, William, Esq., Islington Sarson, G., Esq., Park Terrace, Regent's Park Scholefield, W. F., Esq., Burley Wood, near Leeds Scorer, George, Esq., Piccadilly Scrope, W., Esq., Cheltou Lodge, Hungerford, Berks Seton, Mr. R., Edinburgh Sharp, E., Esq., Allesby, near Coventry . . . Sherer and Co., Messrs., St. Mary Axe .... Shirley, Evelyn John, Esq., M.P., Belgi-ave Square Sibthorp, Rev. H. Waldo, Washiugboro', Lincoln Sidebottom, Mrs., Harewood Lodge SOvester, Rev. T., Buckingham Simms and Dinham, ^Messrs., Manchester . . . Simkin, Mr. H., New Cavendish Sti-eet .... Slatter, Mr., Oxford Slocombe, Mr., Leeds Small, Mr., CUfton Reynes, Bucks Smallpeice, W. H. , E sq. , Somerset House, Guildford Smith, Mr., Liverpool Smith, Messrs., Lisle Sti-eet Smith, Messrs., New Bond Street Smith, Mr. Arthur, South Lambeth Smith, F. S., Esq., Scottish Union Insurance Office Smith, George, Esq., Finsbuiy Square . . . Smith, George R., Esq., Great Cumberland Place Smith, H. G., Esq., Maid's Morton Lodge . . . Smith, J. C, Esq., Great Yarmouth Smith, Rev. J. J., Caius College, Cambridge . . Smith, Mr. J. R., Old Compton Street .... Smith, Osborne, Esq., Bryanstone Squai'e . . . Smith, WiUiam James, Esq., Conservative Club . Snare, Mr. John, Reading Soffe, Mr. H. E., Stony Stratford 1 Sotheby, S. Leigh, Esq., Woodlands, Norwood Soyer, Mons. Alexis, Reform Club Stallworthy, Mr., Buckingham Stanger, Mr., Maidstone Stansfield, W. R. C, Esq., M.P., Eshott HaH, Leeds Stauifer, Julius, Esq., Wandsworth Staunton, W., Esq., Longbridge, Warwick . . . Stone and King, Messrs., Woodstock St., Oxford St. Sti'aker, Mr., Adelaide Sti-eet, Strand Surgey, — , Esq., Warwick Swaby, John, Esq., MusweU Hill Swain, Thomas, Esq., Radclive, Buckingham . . Symons, F. Raymond, Esq., Norbiton, SiuTcy Tyrconnel, Earl of Townshend, Lord Charles Trinity College Libraiy, DubHu Tayleure, Mr. John, Adelaide Street, Strand . . Tarleton,Rev.J.E.,Rectory,Chelsfield,St.MaryCray Taylor, T., Esq., Warwick Taylor, Glover, and Co., Messrs., Leamington . . Tennant, Mr., Strand Thomson, Messrs. J. & J., Manchester .... ThoiTiley, S., Esq., Jim., Springfield Ho., Birmingham Thistlethwayte, H. F., Esq., Timbridge Wells Tilt, Chai'les, Esq., Brighton Tite, W., Esq., F.R.S., Lowndes Square . . . Town and Emanuel, Messrs., New Bond Street . Towneley, John, Esq., M.P., Eaton Place . . . Townsend, Rev. C. Hare, Gt. Cimiberland Street Toppin, E, Esq., Maisonore Square, New Peckham Tyler, WiUiam, Esq., Highbury Park Tynte, C. K. Kemys, Esq., M.P., Bridgewater . UNrvERSiTT Library, Cambridge Underdown, Mr., Regent Sh-eet Uppleby, J. G., Esq., Paik Square, Leeds . . Uthwatt, Rev. E. A., Foxcote, Bucks . . . Verneb, Col. Sir W., Bart., M.P., EatonSquare LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. COPIES. 1 1 1 WiLLOuoHBT De Broke, Lady, Compton Vemey Warrender, Sir George, Bart., Clifden, Maidenhead Wynn, Eight Hon. C. W. W., M.P., Oswestiy . . Walker, Mr. H. W., Leeds 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Walker, Mr. W., Sti-and Walesby, Mr. T., Northampton Walter, Mr., Oxlbrd Watkins, Mr. T., Davies Street Watts, Alaric A., Esq Watts, Edwai'd, Esq., Jim., Salisbury Way, Albert, Esq., Westboume Street, Hyde Park Webb, D. H., Esq., Stratton Audley, Bicester . . Webb, E., Esq., Shaftesbury Crescent, Pimlico Webster, Mr. W., Great Eussell Sti-eet .... Weigel, Mr. T. 0., Leipsic 1 Wells, W., Esq., Eedleaf, Penshui-st, Kent . . . 1 Whitfield, Rev. H. J., Granborough, Winslow . . 1 Whitmore, Hemy, Esq., Change Alley, ComHU . 1 COPIES. Whittingham, Mr. J., Southwell 2 Wilcox, J., Esq., Warwick 1 Wiley, Mr. John, New York 10 Williams, D. L. , Esq. , Edwai-des Square, Kensington Williams. John, Esq., M.P., The Friary, Handsworth WiUis, D. T., Esq., Winslow .... ^Villis, Messrs., Thatched House Tavern Wilmot, R. E. Eardley, Esq WUson, Mr. Effingham, Eoyal Exchange Woodgate, W., Esq., Tunbridge Wells . Wright, Henry, Esq., Shepperton, Chertsey Wyatt, Rev. C. F., Broughton Rectory, Banbury Wyatt, L. W., Esq., Puckpool, Eyde, Isle of Wight Wybum, Mr., Curzon Sti-eet, Mayfair . . . . Younger, W., Esq., Jun., Change Alley, Comliill 1 Zimmerman, Mb. G., Albany Street, Regent's Park 1 CONTENTS. PAGE Pkeface xiii The Family of Buckingham and Chandos xvii Historical Notice of Siowe sxiii The View and the Sale xliii The Fiest Day's Sale. — China, Majolica or Raffaelle Wai-e, &c. . The Second Day's Sale. — China, Majolica, Fumitiu's, &c. . The Third Day's Sale. — Articles of Virtu, Fiu-nitiu'e, &c. The Fourth Day's Sale. — China, Bijouterie, Majolica, Furniture, &c. The Fifth Day's Sale. — China, Sevres Porcelain, Furniture, &c. The Sixth Day's Sale. — Antique and Modem Sculpture The Seventh Day's Sale. — Furniture, &c. . . . . The Eighth Day's Sale. — China, SS-rres Porcelain, Furniture, &c. The Ninth Day's Sale. — China, S&vres Porcelain, Furniture, &c. The Tenth Day's Sale. — Antique Mai'bles, Bronzes, &c. The Eleventh Day's Sale. — Cellar of Wines .... The Twelfth Day's Sale. — Cellar of Wines (continued) The Thirteenth Day's Sale. — Services of GUt Glass, Furniture, &c. The Fourteenth Day's Sale. — Articles ofVirtu, Ancient Chinese Bronzes, J The Fifteenth Day's Sale. — Cellar of Wines (continued) . The Sixteenth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate ^ . The Seventeenth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate (continued) The Eighteenth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate (continued) The Nineteenth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate (continued) The Twentieth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate (concluded) . (Lot 1 — 133) ... 1 (Lot 134 — 265) .. 9 (Lot 266 — 394) ... 17 (Lot 395 — 533) ... 25 (Lot 534 — 639) .. 33 (Lot 650 — 783) .. 41 (Lot 784 — 914) .. 51 (Lot 915 — 1038) .. 58 (Lot 1039 — 1160) .. 66 (Lot 1161 — 1284) . .. 74 (Lot 1 — 151) . .. 81 (Lot 152 — 308) . .. 86 (Lot 1285 — 1408) . .. 91 (Lot 1414 — 1548) . .. 98 (Lot 309 — 463) . .. 106 (Lot 1 — 162) . .. Ill (Lot 163 — 334) . .. 117 (Lot 335 — 498) . .. 124 (Lot 499 — 659) . .. 132 (Lot 660 — 830) . .. 141 CONTENTS. The Twenty-first Day's Sale. — Collection of Pictures The Twenty-second Day's Sale. — Pictiu'es (continued), Armour, &c, The Twenty-third Day's Sale. — Pictures (continued) The Twenty-fourth Day's Sale. — Pictures (concluded) The Twenty-fifth Day^'s Sale. — Cellar of Wines (concluded) The Twenty-sixth Day's Sale. — Furniture, &c. The Twenty-seventh Day's Sale. — Furniture, &c. The Twenty-eighth Day's Sale. — Furnitm-e, &c. The Twenty-ninth Day's Sale. — Fui-niture, &c. The Thirtieth Day's Sale. — Fuinitiu'e, &c. . . . The Thirty-first Day's Sale. — Semces of Glass, Furniture, &c. The Thirty-second Day's Sale. — Furniture, Armour, &c. The Thiriy-ihikd Day's Sale. — Service of Cut Glass, Furniture; The Thirty-fourth Day's Sale. — Furniture, &c. The Thirty-fifth Day's Sale. — Fui-nitui-e, &c. . &c. FAOB (Lot 1 — 141) . .. 151 (Lot 1 — A 17) . .. 164 (Lot 142 — 280) . .. 175 (Lot 281 — 382) . .. 189 (Lot 464 — 516) . .. 197 (Lot 1549 — 1673) . .. 202 (Lot 1674 — 1800) . .. 208 (Lot 1801 — 1935) . .. 214 (Lot 1936 — 2064) . .. 220 (Lot 2066 — 2204) . .. 226 (Lot 2205 — 2324) . .. 233 (Lot 2325 — 2425) . .. 238 (Lot 2426 — 2547) . .. 243 (Lot 2548 — 2690) . .. 248 (Lot 2691 — 2810) . .. 255 FLRST SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOGUE. The Thirty-sixth Day's Sale.— Contents of the Museum, &c. . . . (Lot 1 — 139) 263 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOGUE. The Thirty-seventh Day's Sale. — Fm-niture, &c (Lot 1 — 120) ... 275 The Thirty-eighth Day's Sale.— Fumitiu-e, &c (Lot 121— Bb) ... 280 The Thirty-ninth Day's Sale.— Furniture, &c (Lot 235 — 366*) ... 286 The Last Day's Sale. — Linen, and remaining Effects .... (Lot 367 — 511) ... 291 Total Amount Realised by the Sale 296 Appendix 297 Names of the Principal Purchasers 305 Alphabetical Keference to Contents 309 zu PEEFACE. In presenting to the Public an Annotated Catalogue of the objects of art and vertu lately contained in the princely mansion of Stowe, it is not the intention of its Editor to discuss, minutely, the circumstances which have led to their dispersion. Such an inqmry, -were the data on which it ought alone to be founded more accessible than they really are, would lead him into a digression foreign to the purpose of this notice, and might inflict an additional pang on the feelings of those to whom the penalty has already proved sufiiciently severe. There are few spectacles more saddening to a generous mind than the decadence from its "palmy estate " of so noble and time-honoured a family as that of Bdckingham and Chandos — the descendants not merely of one of the most ancient branches of the British aristocracy, but even of royalty itself The loftier the station which such advantages command for their possessor, however, the more overwhelming is his prostration, when "the day of tribulation" arrives ; inasmuch as the obloquy with which the world at large too often visits the errors of the great, in their adversity, is proportioned rather to the height from which they have descended, than to the circumstances that may have occasioned their fall. Eochefoucault asserts that there is something not altogether displeasing to us in the misfortunes of our friends ; but, if his axiom deserve to be recognised at all, it is only in a sense widely different fi'om the one in which he intended it to be understood. The misfortunes of om friends may sometimes afford us that kind of melancholy satisfaction, which is derived from the disposition, and a con- sciousness of the ability, to alleviate tliem ; but persons who occupy a rank and station greatly above the " common lot " seldom excite the sympathy of their inferiors. Like the lofty mountain, lifted above the genial atmosphere of the plain, they are removed beyond the influence of those humanities which are freely exchanged in the world below ; and the jealousy engendered by the factitious advantages of rank and wealth, frequently converts what might otherwise be indifference, into a feeling more nearly allied to satisfaction, and sometimes I xiii PREFACE. even to exultation. Should the catastrophe appear to have been precipitated by habits of pro- fuseness and improvidence — -often committed by jJersons in an humbler sphere of society with comparative impunity — it is, forthwith, regarded as a visitation of " poetical justice," and contemplated with a degree of complacency projjortioned to the distance from which its operation from our own position in life may happen to be removed. The desecration to which the ancestral halls of the Duke of Buckingham have lately been subjected, has been regarded almost as a national disgrace ; and Eumour has, accordingly, been busy in assigning causes for the event, and denouncing the imjirudeoce which is presumed to have occasioned it. The prima facie evidence supplied by the compulsory disjjosal, by public auction, of so large and remarkable a collection, is, no doubt, strong ; and the popular regi-et for the circumstances which necessitated such a result has only been sm-passed by the obloquy with which the supposed deUnquent has been visited, for not having preserved himself from such a contingency. Yet, if all the imputations which have been so freely indulged in were well founded, it cannot be denied that the penalty has been, at least, adequate to the offence. The "household gods" of the ancestral home of the Dukes of Buckingham and Chandos have been shivered to fragments, which can never again be re-united. Those imbhc and private testimonies of the estimation in which the family has been held from generation to gene- ration, and which must have possessed for their owutn-s a value whoUy extrinsic of their commercial worth, have been torn fi-om them, and " scattered to the fom- winds of heaven." The halls of Stowe, hke those of the poet's Tara, are desolate, and not even a " harp" is left within them, whose "breaking chords " may tell to the future visitor the tale of the "ruin" that has overtaken them. The collection of objects of art and vertu at Stowe is considered to have been one of the most magnificent and extensive ever formed in this country. In Majolica or Raffaelle Ware, and in Dresden and Oriental China, it was peculiarly rich ; whilst of wrought Silver, including many exquisite specimens of the eiiique cento age (from the designs of Benvenuto CeUini, Flamingo, and others), it contained a larger proportion than is to be found in any private, or perhaps royal, residence in the kingdom. Some notion of the estimation in which many of the antique articles in wrought Silver were held, may be inferred from the competition which was excited for the possession of them, and the apparently enormous prices which many of the specimens realised. Large, however, as these prices appear to have been, such was the extraordinary artistical beauty of many of the articles, both in design and execution, that if they had been disposed of by Messrs. Christie and Hanson, in London, in the height of the season, they would in all probability have produced still more exorbitant sums. Fine specimens from the designs of Benvenuto Cellini and Flamingo are, indeed, so extremely rare, as to warrant umch higher prices than they have ever yet brought in this xiv PEEFACE. country. The collection of Pictures was, on the whole, of a less important character than might have been expected. It included some chefs-d'ceuvres of the old masters ; but most of these realised comparatively inadequate prices. Among the portraits were some fine specimens of Holbein, Vandyck, Zucchero, Lelj', Sk- Joshua Ee5'nolds, kc. ; but those o a high quality as works of art formed a small minority of the whole. The Marbles and Bronzes, although several of them were antique, and some from well-known chisels, brought, on the average, nothing approaching to thek value. The avidity with which catalogues of sales by auction of collections vastly inferior in interest and importance to that of Stowe have, from time to time, been sought for by persons of taste, has suggested the publication of the following pages. The object of the Editor has been to furnish a volume of somewhat deeper interest than a mere priced catalogue ; and with this view he has endeavoured, so far as patient and diligent research might enable him so to do, to put upon record such facts as seemed calculated to illustrate the origin, history, merits, and intrinsic value of the subjects calling for particular remark at his hands. In his comments upon the characteristic traits of the articles specially referred to, the Editor has studied to observe a rigid impartiality; and if, occasionally, his judgment may be found at variance with that of their possessors, it must be borne in mind that he lays no claim to infallibility for his o23inions. His desire has been to provide a trustworthy manual for the amateur and man of taste, to assist him not only in ascertaining the existing value of objects of art [and vertu, but in tracing to their new owners those that have lately been dispersed. It is only by a careful perusal of priced catalogues of the sales of collections of works of this description, that the amateur, who has not leisure to attend and purchase for himself, can arrive at a proximate acquaintance with the cost at which it is possible to obtain them. The bookseller, the picture- dealer, and the connoisseur, must all graduate in tliis branch of bibliogi-aphy, if they would correctly inform themselves of the value of the objects in which they are respectively interested. The catalogues of the collections of Mr. Heber, Sir Mark M. Sykes, Horace Walpole, Mr. Beckford, and many other distinguished amateurs, are now rarely to be obtained, and never except at prices enoi-mously beyond their original cost ; whdst copies annotated with the pen are only to be purchased at a sacrifice which few virtuosi will in these days care to incur. The plan of the present volume includes,, it will be seen, a Classified Catalogue of the entire sale, with notes of the price, and the name of the purchaser — where it has been possible to ascertain it — of each lot. Among the inferior class of agents, however, who attend even first-class sales of this description, there ai'e some who have reasons sufficiently cogent for concealment, whether they piuchase on their own account or on commission ; and from this order of persons, accordingly, the Editor has not only XV PREFACE. received no assistance whatever, but has had every obstacle to the acquirement of the infor- mation of which he was in search thrown in his way. Fortunately, the number of such vicarious purchasers has been comparatively small, and the articles of which they have possessed themselves correspondingly insignificant. The original catalogue, like most similar publications, contained some not unpardonable errors. It is very modest praise of the present compilation to say that from such mistakes it may claim to be comparatively free. That which was excusable in the fugitive call-book of the hour, would be grossly censurable in what is intended for a permanent book of record, reference, and consultation. But accuracy in such matters can exist only comparatively, and it is by this rule the Editor asks the intelligent and good-natured to govern theh judgment of his performance. The text of the original volume — for obvious reasons — has been reprinted verbatim, the corrections being confined to the annotations accompanying the respective lots. Among the many obligations the Editor has to acknowledge for facilities afforded him, he deems it right to mention that to the Proprietors of the Morning Post newspaper he stands indebted for the opportunity of having been present throughout the whole of the sale of the Stowe Collection ; and he would be justly liable to the imputation of ingratitude if he omitted to acknowledge the hberality of the Proprietors of the Illustrated London News, in placing at his disposal many of the illustrations by which his work is embellished. It will be seen, however, by the frontispiece and other engi'avings executed expressly for its pages, that the Editor has spared no expense to render it worthy of the distinguished encouragement it has already received. XVI THE FAMILY OF BUCKINGHAM AND CHANDOS. Thb House of Buckingham and Chandos, in which the honours of several families are now united, takes its recent origin from Sir Richai-d Temple, Knight and Bai-onet, of Stowe, who — descended li'om a long line of Saxon ancestors, and, more modernly, through lieiresses, from the Lords Cohham — was highly distinguished for his mUitai-y services in the wars of Queen Anne, under the Duke of Marlborough. Peter Temple was owner of the manor of Stowe in the reign of Edward VI. He manied MiUicent, daughter of W. JekjJl, of Newington, Esq., and by her was father of two sons — John and Anthony. The latter was the father of William Temple, ancestor of the celebrated bai'onet of that name, and also of the present Viscount Palmerston. Jolin, the eldest son, married Susan, daughter of Thomas Spencer, of Everton, in the coimty of Northampton, Esq., by whom he had six sons and six daughters. Su- Thomas Temple, the eldest son, succeeded bis father at Stowe, and inherited the greater part of the estate : lie was knighted by King James I., in June, 1603 ; and at the institution of the Order of Baronets, in 1611, was advanced to that dignity. He wedded Hester, daughter of Miles Sandys, of Latimers, in Buckinghamshire ( Vide Lot 204 — Pictures: note). Su- Thomas was succeeded by his eldest son, Sir Peter Temple, who sei-ved in the two last Parliaments of Cliarles I. He man-ied two wives — flret, Anne, daughter and cohcu- of Sii- Arthur Throg- morton, of Paulerspuiy, in Northamptonshu-e ; and secondly, Christian, sister and coheii- of Sir Richard Leveson, of Trentham, in Staflbrdshire. By the first of these ladies, he had two daughters ; and by the latter, he had Sir Richai'd Temple, his successor. Sir Peter died in 1653, and was buried at Stowe. Sir Richard, his son, succeeded to the family honours, and served in the Restoration Parliament for the town of Bucking- ham, of which, and the county thereof, he was constituted Lord Lieutenant, on the 15th of November, 1 Sir Richard was a leading member in the House of Commons dm-ing the reign of Chai'les H., and dis- tinguished himself in promoting the bUl for the exclusion of James Duke of York from succeeding to the throne. He man-ied Maiy, daughter of HemyKnapp, of Weston, in Oxfordshire, Esq., and by her had foiu- sons, all of whom died without issue, except the eldest, aftei-wards Lord Viscoimt Cobham. Su- Richai-d was also by the same lady father of six daughters, of whom two died yoimg. Mai-ia was espoused fir-st to Dr. West, Prebendai-y of Winchester, by whom she was mother of GUbert West, the poet ; and secondly, to Sir John Langham, of Cottesbrooke, in Northamptonshire, Bart ; Hester, second daughter, was mai-ried to Richard Grenville, of Wotton-under-Bamewood, in the county of Bucks ; Christian was married to Sir Thomas Lyttelton, Bart., and by him became mother of George Lord Lyttleton ; and Penelope was the wife of Moses Berenger, of the City of London, Esq. Theii- father died in 1697, and was succeeded by his son, the above-named Sir Richard, who was elected one of the members for the town of Buckingham, in the room of his parent. In 1703, he was constituted Lieutenant of the town and county of Buckingham; and elected to Parlia- ment for the county of Bucks. In the first year of Queen Anne, he was appointed Colonel of a regiment xvii THE FAMILY OF of Foot ; and (listingiiished himself at the sieges of Yenlo and Roremond, acting there as a volunteer. He afterwards sarved with his regiment in Flanders and Germany; and, in 1706, was declared a Brigadier-General. Having borne a considerable part at the siege of Lisle, in 1708, he was sent express by the Duke of Marl- borough to the Queen with an account of the surrender of that fortress; and, on the 1st of Januai-y, 1709, he was promoted to the rank of Major-General, from which he was, on that day twelvemonth, further advanced to that of Lieutenant-General. On the accession of George I., in October, 1714, he was created Baron of Cob- ham, in Kent, and five days after, declared Envoy Extraordinaiy and Plenipotentiai-y to the Emperor Charles VI. In June, 1715, his lordship was made Colonel of the first regiment of Dragoons, and in the next year, he was constituted Constable of Windsor Castle. In May, 1718, he was created Viscount Cobham and Baron Cobham, with remainder to the heirs of his body, and in default thereof, the dignities of Viscountess Cobham and Baroness Cobham to his sister Hester, wife of Richard GrenvOle, Esq., of Wotton-under- Barnewood, in the county of Bucks, failing which, with the like remainder to his sister, Dame Christian Lyttelton.* In the year 1721, his lordship was appointed Colonel of the first regiment of Di'agoon Guards; and, in February, 1728, he was nominated Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotuloi-um of the county of Bucks. He was likewise one of his Majesty's Privy Council, and Governor of the Isle of Jersey, but i-esigned all his offices in 1733, in consequence of his opposition to the Excise Bill. In 1742, being then Field Marshal, and Lieutenant-General of the Ordnance, he was appointed Colonel of the first troop of Grenadier G uards ; and, in 1744, he obtained the command of the sixth regiment of Horse. In May, 1745, his lordship was nominated one of the regents during his Majesty's absence beyond seas; and was fui-ther declared Colonel of the tenth regiment of Horse. His lordship is, perhaps, best known as the friend and patron of Pope, in whose 2)oems his memory is embalmed: he died at Stowe, in September, 1749, without issue, having married Ann, daughter of Edraond Halsey, of the Borough of Southwark, Esq., who sm-vived his lordship until March, 1760. Upon his lordship's decease, the dignities of Viscountess Cobham and Baroness Cobham devolved on his sister, Hester GrenviUe, widow and relict of the before-mentioned Richai'd Grenville, of Wotton. Her ladyship died in October, 1752, leaving issue, seven sons and one daughter, the latter of whom married, in 1754, the Right Hon. William Pitt, afterwards created first Earl of Chatham. Her second son, the Right Hon. George Grenville, after passing through various offices, became prime minister to Geoi'ge III., and died in 1770. His chai'acter was thus di-awn by Burke, in his speech on American taxation (1774): — "Undoubtedly Mr. Grenville was a fii-st-rate figm-e in this country; with a masculine understanding and a stout and resolute heart, he had an application undissipated and unwearied. He took public business not as a duty he was to fulfll, but as a pleasure he was to enjoy ; and he seemed to have no delight out of this house, except in such things as some way related to the business that was to be done within it. If he was ambitious, I will say this for him, his ambition was of a noble and generous strain. It was to raise himself, not by the low pimping politics of a court, but to win his way to power through the laborious gi-adations of public service ; and to secure himself a weU-earaed rank in Pai-liament, by a thorough knowledge of its constitution, and a perfect practice in all its business." Henry, third sou, died young, and was buried at Wotton. The Right Hon. James Grenville, fourth son, was the father of Lord Glastonbury. The Hon. Heury Grenville, fifth son (a twin, whose brother died in infancy), was appointed Governor of Barbadoes, iu 1746, and subsequently, in 1761, nominated Ambassador to the court of the Grand Seignior. He man-ied, in 1757, Margai-et, sister of John Hodgkinson Banks, Esq., and by her had a daughter, Louisa, born in August, 1758, who wedded, in 1781, Charles Lord Viscount Mahon, afterwards third Earl Stanhope. Thomas, the seventh son, was brought up to the sea service, and passed ttu-ough the inferior ranks to that of captain, in which station, while he commanded his Majesty's ship Romney, he took a vei-y rich Spanish prize. This gallant officer lost his life, greatly lamented, in the memorable defeat of the French fleet in May, 1747. Richard Earl Temple, the eldest son, was returned as member of Parliament for Buckingham, in 1734, of wliich • It has never been explained why Mrs. West's issue was postponed to those of Mrs. Grenville and Lady Lyttelton. xviii BUCKINGHAM AND CHANDOS. town he liad teen elected High Steward on the decease of his uncle, Lord Viscount Cobhain, in 1752. This noble- man was ajipointed Lord Lieutenant of the county of Buckingham, in 1758, and two years aftenvards was chosen a Knight Companion of the most noble Order of the Garter. His lordship died in 1779, and was succeeded by his nephew, George Grenville Nugent Temple, who, in 1782, was appointed Lord; Lieutenant of Ireland; and, in 1783, on the accession of Mr. Pitt to the premiership. Secretary of State, which office he resigned in a few days. In 1784, Eail Temple was created Marquis of Buckingham, and in 1787, he was a second time appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, which office he again resigned in 1789. His lordship manied, in 1775, Maiy, eldest daughter and heir of Robert Eail Nugent.* By tliis lady, he had issue, two sons: the eldest, Kichai'd Eai-l Temple, bom Mai'ch 10, 1776, man-ied, in April, 1796, the Lady Anna Eliza Biydges, daughter and sole heir of James Brydges, third and last Duke of Chandos, by whom he had issue, Richard Planta- genet, present Duke of Buckingham and Chandos: the second son. Lord George Grenville Nugent Temple, succeeded his mother, who was created an Irish Peeress in 1800, by the title of Baron Nugent. The Chandos family are descended from Sir Simon de Brugge, who was lord of the manor of Brugge- upon-Wye, in Herefordshire, in the reign of Henry III. He was a pai-iisan of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, in his rebeUion against that monarch, and liy these means incm-red a forfeiture of that lordship. Tliis Su- Simon de Brugge was the du-ect ancestor of Su- John Biydges, first Lord Chaudos, eldest son of Sir Giles Brydges, Bart. Sir- John Biydges accompanied Hem-y YIII. to France in 1.513, and was present in the memorable route of Guinegaste, called by our historirtus " the Battle of Spurs," from the swiftness of the French in running away. In those actions, he behaved so vaUantly, that he received the honour of knighthood on the field. In 1544, having again accompanied his sovereign to France, he was made Deputy Governor of Boulogne, on the reduction of that place, and subsequently, when tliis town was besieged by the French, he made so gallant a defence that the siege was raised. He was continued in the same post by Edward VI., and, at the death of that monarch, assisted Queen Maiy against those who had usurped the government, for which services she committed to him the charge of the Tower, and gave him likewise a gi-antof the castle and manor of Sudeley, in Gloucestershii-e. On the 5th of Api-il, 1554, he was created Baron Chandos of Sudeley, and died on the 4th of March, 1557. He was man-ied to Elizabeth, daughter of Edmond Lord Ore of Wilton, by whom he had issue, six sons and three daughters. The Lady Elizabeth is bm-ied in the Church of St. Faith's under St. Paul's — the following inscription on a fair stone mai-king the spot: — " Here buried is Elizabeth, " Her brother left with us behind Of Honour worthy dame ; Now Lord is of the same. Her husband erst Lord Shandoys was, Her virtuous life yet still doth live, Her son hath now like name. Her honour shall remaine ; Her father was a Wilton Lord, Her corpse tho' it be grown to dust, A Grey of puissant fame ; Her soul the heavens contain." The first Lord was succeeded by his eldest son Edmond, who was elected a Knight of the Order of the Garter in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. He is described to have been " a generous friend, a noble housekeeper, and a bountiful master, and had many gentlemen his retainers and servants." He died in 1572, and was buried at Sudeley. Giles, third Lord Chandos, who succeeded his father, entertained Queen Elizabeth in gi'eat state at Sudeley, during one of that monarch's progresses. This nobleman died in 1594, leaving issue two daughters. The eldest, Elizabeth, married Sir John Kennedy, a Scotch knight, who obtained with her a dower of i 16,500. Lady Kennedy died without issue. The second daughter, Catherine, manied Francis Lord Russell, of Thomhaugh, aftenvards Eail of Bedford, by whom she was mother of Wilham Duke of Bedford. By this alliance, the Russell family obtained the valuable property now belonging to them in the parish of Covent Garden, including Chandos Street, Brydges Sti-eet, Cathei-ine Street, &c., all of which once belonged to Lord Chandos. The town mansion of this family formerly stood on tlie site now occupied by Bai-ker's coach manu- • Wraxall, in his Memoirs, says, that it was in reply to Earl Nugent, that Pitt first broke silence in the House of Commons : he spoke from under the gallery on the opposition side of the house. THE FAMILY OF factory, in Chandos Sti'eet. William, second son of Catherine Countess of Bedford, succeeded as fourth Lord Chaudos, and died in 1602, leaving issue Grey Brydges, his sou and heir, of full age. Tliis Grey Biydges, fifth Lord Chandos, was made one of the Knights of the Bath, at the creation of Chai'les Duke of York, in Januaiy, 1605. He "was a noble housekeeper, and, by a winning behaviour, contracted so gi-eat an interest in Gloucestei'shire, and had such numerous attendants when he came to court, that he was called ' The King of Cotswould.' Having an ample fortune, he expended it in the most generous manner — his liouse being kept open three days every week for the gentry ; and the poor were as constantly fed with the remnants of his hospitable entertainments. In short, his ability and disposition were so exactly proportioned to each other, that it was difficult to determine which had the gi'eatest shai'e in his numberless acts of beneficence." He died in 1621, and was succeeded liy his son George, then aged one year and a day. George Lord Chandos afterwai'ds became one of the most zealous supporters of Charles I. : he had tliree horses killed under him at the battle of Newbury, and personally gi'eatly contributed in breaking the enemy's cavalry. In 1652, this nobleman fought a duel with Colonel H. Compton, on Putney Marsh, and the colonel falling by his lordship's hand, botli himself and his second, Lord Amndell de Wai'doiu', were found guilty of manslaughter, and imprisoned for a long time. His lordship died in 1654, without male issue, and was succeeded by his brother William; but the estate of Sudeley descended, through his daughter .lane, to her husband, George Pitt, .Esq., of Strathfieldsaye, ancestor to the Rivers family, who in her right became possessed of tliis manor, and otber lands of great value. WiUiam, seventh Lord Chandos, died in 1676, and was buried at Harefield. On his death, the family honoiu's descended to Sir James Brydgps, the descendant of a yoimger brother of the first Lord Chandos. Li 1680, this nobleman was appointed his Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople, where he resided some years in gi-eat honour and esteem. His lordsliip mai-ried Elizabeth, eldest daughter, and co-heir of Sir Henry Bernard, Knight, an eminent Turkey merchant, by whom he had twenty-two cliilth-en, of which number only fifteen were christened. James, the eldest son, ninth Baron of Chaudos, was, in the lifetime of his father, elected for the city of Hereford to several Parliaments. After the death of his father, on the accession of George I., he was created Viscount Wilton and Earl of Camarvan, and in 1719, he was further elevated to the Marquisate of Camarvan and Dukedom of Chandos. He married, in 1697, Mary, only sm-viving daughter of Sir Thomas Lake, of Canons in the County of Middlesex, Knight, and died in 1754, at his palace at Canons (Vide Lot 782 : note). He was succeeded by liis eldest son Henry, second Duke, who died in 1771, and was in turn succeeded by James, thii'd and last Duke of Chandos. This nobleman was appointed Lord Lieutenant of the county of Hants, in 1762, and, in 1775, became Lord Steward of his Majesty's household. His gi-ace man-ied, in 1753, Margaret,* daughter and sole heiress of John Nicoll, of Southgate, in Middlesex, Esq., by which match he became possessed of Minchendon House {Vide Lot 380 — Pictm-es : note). His graceman-ied.secondly, Anna Eliza, daughter of Richard Gamon, Esq., and widow of Roger Hope EUetson, Esq., by whom he had two daughters — first, Georgiana Charlotte (to whom their Majesties George HI. and Queen Charlotte were sponsors m person), who died the day after being baptized; and, seoondl}', Anna Eliza, bom in October, 1779, and manned in 1796, to Richard Earl Temple, aftei'wai-ds Duke of Buckingham and Chandos. The Duke of Chandos died without issue male, in 1789, whereupon all the higher titles became extinct. * This Udy, it appears, narrowly escaped a different destin}'. Walpole alludes to her in the following terms, writing to Sir Horace Mann : — " If I could be mortified anew, I should be with a new disappointment. The immense and uncommon friendship of Mr. Chute had found a method of saving both my family and yours. In short, in the height of his affliction for Whithed (whom lie still laments immoderately), he undertook to get Miss Nicoll, the vast fortune — a fortune of about £150,000 — whom Whithed was to have had for Lord Orford. He actually persuaded her to run away from her guardians, who used her inhumanly, and are her ne.st heirs. How clearly he is justified you will see, when 1 tell you that the man who had £1100 a-year for her maintenance, with which he stopped the demands of his own creditors, instead of employing it lor her maintenance and education, has since gone into the Fleet. After such fair success, Lord Orford has refused to marry her — why, nobody can guess. Thus had 1 placed him in a greater situation than even liis grandfather hoped to bequeath to him, — had retrieved all the oversights of my family, — had saved Houghton and all our glory. Now all must go !" BUCKINGHAM AND CHANDOL. The annexed pedigree, describing the descent of the Buckingham family, from Leofric Earl of Chester to the present day, will probably be interesting to some readers : — Lbofric Earl of Chester and Mercia,T Lady Godiva, sister of Thorold, Sheriff of Lincoln. Ob. 1057. Henry de Temple, third son, assumed that name = from the manor of Temple, in Leicestershire, ob. temp. Henry the Third. From whom descended, through several generations : — Peter Temple, of Stowe, ob. 1577. =f Millicent, daughter of 'William Jekyll. John Temple, ob. 1603. -r Susaw, daughter of Thomas Spencer, Anthony, yourgestsoii, from whom of Everdon. descended the celebrated Sir Wil- I liam Temple, and the present Vis- count Palmerston. Sir Thomas Temple, first Baronet. =r Hester, daughter of Miles Sandys, of Latimers. This lady died in 1656, having lived to see 700 descendanta. Sir Peter Temple. Baronet. =j= Christian, daughter of Sir Richard Leveson, of Trentham. Sir lUchard Temple, Baronet, y Mary, daughter of Henry Knapp. Sit Richard Temple, Baronet, ctea- Hester Temple, ted Viscount Cobham, with re- afterwards mainder to his aisters, Hester, wife Viscountess Cob- of Richard Grenville, of Wottoii, ham, and Coun- and Christian, wife of Sir T.Lyt- tess Temple, teltou, ob. s. p. 1749. Richard Grenville, of Wotton, Un- Christian, wife of Mary, wife of Dr. Penelope, derwood, in the County of Bucks, Sir Thomas Lyt- West, and descended from Richard de Gren- telton.fromwhom secondly, of Sir ville, who came from Normandy is descended the James Langham. with William the Conqueror. One of the brothers of Richard de Gren- ville settled in Cornwall, and from him descended Sir Bevil Grenville, Granville Lord Lansdowne, and the late Lord Carteret. present Lord Lyttelton. wife of Moses Berenger, Esq. Richard Gren- George Grenville, = ville, on the death first Lord of the of his mother, be- Treasury in 1763, came Earl Tern- ob. 1770. pie, and died s. p. 1779. ^Elizabeth, daughter of Sir W. Wyndham, by his wife Lady Katharine Seymour, daughter of Charles Duke of Somerset, by his wife Elizabeth, sole heiress of the Percys. Hester, married to William James, whose Pitt,first Eail of Chatham, son was by whom she had John, created Lord second Earl of Chatham, Glastonbury, William Pitt, the minister, and died s.p. and Hester, who was the 1826. first wife of the third Earl Stanhope. Henry, Governor Thomas, Cap- of Barbadoes. tain R.N., killed whose daughter on board the was second wife Defiance, one of of the third Earl Anson's ships, Stanhope, father 1747. of the present Earl. George, sue- ■ ceeded his uncle as Earl Temple crea- ted Marquis of Bucking- ham, ob. 18 1 3 Mary Nugent, daugh- Rt. Hon. ter and sole heiress of Thomas, ob. Robert Nugent, Vis- 1846, s.p. count Clare, and Earl Nugent, by his third wife, who was widow of the fourth Earl of Berkeley. William Wjndham Lord Grenville, ob. 1834, s.p. Charlotte, married Sir W.W.Wynn. Richard, first Duke of Bucking- ham & Chandos, married daughter andsolelieire'^sof ofhismother.who James, third and had been created George Lord Mary Grenville, Nugent, 1848, be- married toJames came Baron Nu- Everard, tenth gent at the death Lord Arundell of Wardour, ob. lir W. W. Wynn, ob. 1840. Sir W. W. "Wynn, pre- sent Barouet. last Duke of Chandos. BaronessNugent, with remainder to her second son. 1843. Richard, present Duke of Buckingham. Marquis: of Chandos, 1648 Hester, married to Earl Fortescue. Earl Fortescue, 1848. r Catherine, married to Richard Neville, afterwards first Lord Braybrooke. Elizabeth, married Lord Carysfort. Lord Carysfort, 1848. Lord Braybrooke, 1848. Mary, mar- Hon. & Rev. Caroline, ried Sir Ste- George Ne- wife of Lord phen Glynne, ville Gren- Wenlock, Baronet. ville, Dean 1848. of Windsor, 1848. Sir Stephen Glynne, Baronet, 1848. Catherine, wife of Rt. Hon.W. E. Gladstone, M.P. Mary, wife of the present Lord Lyttelton. This marriage brought the Stowe estate to the Grenville family, after the ileath of Lord Cobham, in 1749. THE FAMILY OF, &c. The following pedigree explains the descent of the present Duke of Buckingham, through his ancestor the Duke of Chandos, from Henry VII. : — HSHRY Tudor Earl of Richmond, afterwards King Henry the =f Elizabeth of York, daughter and heir of King Edward the Seventh. Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk. Henry Grey Duke of Suffolk. Edward Seymour Earl of Hertford =f Mary, youngest daughfer and coheir, Queen Dowager of France. Edward Seymour Lord Beauchamp. William Seymour Marquis of Hertford and Duke of Somerset. Lord] Heory Seymour Lord Beauchamp, Thomas Bruce, second Earl of Ailesbury. Charles Bruce, third Earl of Ailesbury, ob. 1747. Henry Brydges, second Duke of Chandos. James Brydges, third Duke of Chandos. Kichard Grenville, first Duke of Buckingham and Cbandos, K.G. Fourth. Frances, eldest daughter and coheir. Katherine, daughter and coheir. Honora, daughter of Sir Rithard Rogers. Frances, eldest sister and coheir of Francis Devereux Earl of Essex, and Lord Ferrers of Chartley. MaT7, eldest daughter of Artliur Lord CapeL = Elizabeth Seymour, sister, and eventually sole heir to her bruther, WiUiaui Duke of Somerset, ob. 1697. X Anne Saville, daughter and heir of William Marquis of Halifax, ob. 1717. Mary, eldest dauj^bter and coheir. Anna Eliza, daughter and heir of Richard Gamou, Esq., and widow of Roger Hope Elletson, Esq. Anna Eliza, daugtiter ^nd sole heir, ob. 16^6. Richard Granville, second Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, K.G. 184S. zxu HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. The manor of Stowe derives its name from the Saxon word Stowe, signifying a strand, station, or eminence (the latter term being peculiarly descriptive of its locaUty). It is situate about three miles north-west of Buck- ingham, and is bounded on the north by LiUingston DayreU, on the east by Maid's Morton, on the south by Water Stratford, and on the west by Biddlesden. Before the conquest, this manor was in the possession of Turgisus, the son of Baldwin, the son of Herlwin. At the Norman survey, it was bestowed upon the Bishop of Baieux, and was holden under him by Roger D'Oyley and Roger D'lveri. ^Tien the Bishop was dispossessed of his lands, in the year 1088, the manor was obtained by the above persons for themselves, and afterwards divided between them. Stowe was retained by D'Oyley, who subsequently conferred it on the Canons of Oseney Abbey, who continued to possess the estate until the dissolution, when the Bishopric of Oxford was endowed with the manor, then valued at ^15 16s. lid., with lands in Lamport, estimated at ^63 15s. 9d., and other lands, altogether estimated at ^£21 Is. 2d. At the Reformation, Elizabeth resumed possession of the manor of Stowe diu-ing the vacancy of the see of Oxford, and granted it by letters patent to Thomas Compton, Robert Wright, and GeUy Memck, who soon afterwards (in the year 1592) transferred the inheritance and fee simple to the ancient family of Temple, of Temple Hall, in the county of Leicester, and Burton Dasset, in the county of Wanvick (some of whose ancestors had been at an earUer period possessed of Itmds here), and the estate has subsequently descended in a direct line to its present possessor. The original mansion was erected by Peter Temple, Esq., in 1560. Sir Peter Temple, a distant descendant, enclosed about 200 acres of ground for a park ; Sir Richai-d, the next inheritor, rebuilt the Manor-house ; and on his death, the estate devolved to his son, afterwai'ds created Baron and Viscoimt Cobham. When beheld from a distance, Stowe appears Kke a vast grove, interspersed with columns, obelisks, and towers, which appa- rently emerge from a luxuriant mass of foliage. The gardens obtained then" celebrity from the alterations effected by Lord Cobham, under whose direction the groves were planted, the lawns laid out, many of the buildings erected, and the corridors and wings added to the north front of the house. The gardens were planned when an affected regularity was the prevailing style, and when straight paths, canals, avenues, and fountains were considered the most perfect ornaments. This state of tilings, however, has been long changed, and the natural beauty of the situation has been higlily embellished by the hand of art. The fii'st professional artist employed to lay out the grounds was Bridgeman, whose plans and drawings of their features at that period are still in existence. Some of the absurdities left by Bridgeman were removed by Kent, who was con- sulted in the double capacity of architect and gardener, and to tliis " Father of modem gardening" is Stowe indebted for many of its distinguished ornaments. " Mahomet," says Walpole, " imagined an Elysium ; but Kent created many." Several other amateur's and artists successively dkected alterations, and most of them xxiii HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE, left some specimens of their respective partialities. Lancelot Brown, generally called Capability Brown, from bis fiequent use of that word, was employed here for many years, and rose by liis merit from a low condition, to be Lord Cobham's liead gardener.* The Mansion, which is the chief ornament of the county, and indeed one of the most palatial residences in the kingdom, is approached from the town of Buckingham by an avenue of fine trees, two miles in length, at the exti-emity of which is a Corinthian Arch, or gateway, 60 feet high by 60 feet wide, erected on the brow of a hill, about one mile from the south front of the house, after a design of Thomas Pitt Lord Camel- ford. {I'ide Vignette on the Title-page.) The principal approach is by this arch, on passing through which a gi'and view of the mansion, groves, temples, obelisks, and water, is at once obtained by the spectator. The ornamental grounds exceed five hundred acres in extent, and are enclosed by a sunk fence, extending nearly four miles in circumference, within which is a broad gravel walk, skirted with rows of lofty elms. This path leads to many of the buildings, and to several interesting scenes, admitting occasional peeps into the suiToimding park, which is beautifully diversified with hUl, valley, lawn, and river, and afibrds a most picturesque and ever-varying scene of magnificence. A little to the westward of this Arch are two Pavilions, marking the south entrance to the Gardens. These Pavilions, which are supported by Ionic pillars, were originally designed by Kent, but altered by Signor Borra, architect to the King of Sardinia, of whose taste and skill Lord Cobham availed himself. Within the Gardens, in front of these buUilings, the water spreads into a broad Lake, which, dividing itself into two branches, flows through the valley east and west, one end being concealed amidst a mass of woods, where it falls over some artificial ruins, and forms a second or lower Lake. Upon the upper Lake, ai'e three small islands, on one of wliich, embosomed among evergreens, stands Congreve's Monument, the embellishments sun-oundirig which are intended to express the poet's dramatic genius. Upon the summit sits a monkey, viewing himself in a muTor, with a Latin inscription thus rendered — " Comedy is the imitation of life, and the mirror of society." On the left hand, is a Cascade (which falls from the upper into the lower Lake), on the bank of wliich is a Hermitage, designed by Kent, and executed in rough unhewn stone. Nearly adjoining this spot, is the TEMPLE OF VENUS. A square building, connected by cu-cular arcades to a pavOion at each extremity. Over the entrance is this inscription, "Veneri Hortensi;" and upon the frieze, the following translated motto from Catullus: — "Let him love now, who never loved before; Let him who always loved, now love the more.*' This temple was formerly ornamented with a marble statue of Venus, discovered in an excavation near the Palace of the Caesars at Rome, and bi'ought from Italy by the Marquis of Chandos. The legs are modem, and have been restored ; but the upper part of the body is beautifully formed, and was a favoiu-ite study of the celebrated sculptor, Cauova. This statue was some years since removed to the Orangei-j- : it is now the property of the Eail of Lonsdale. Passing onwards in the same direction, the Statue of Queen Caroline (Consort of King George II.) is observed. It is erected on four Ionic columns, and upon the pedestal is inscribed " Divae CaroUnae." There is nothing particularly elegant in the appearance of this monument. * Lancelot Brown, who afterwards attained such celebrity for his skill and taste in laying out grounds, came into Lord Cobham's service as a boy in 1737, and was employed in his gardens till 1750. He had no share in the improve- ments at Stowe, they having been completed before he entered Lord Coliham's seivice ; but the good taste which he evinced, whilst employed by the Duke of Grafton, to whom he was recommended by his former master, laid the founda- tion of his future fame and fortune. On leaving Stowe, he was appointed by George II. head gardener at Hampton Court. Lord Chatham, who had a great regard for Brown, thus speaks of him, in a letter to Lady Stanhope : — " The chapter of my friend's dignity must not be omitted — he writes Lancelot Brown, Esq., en litre d'office. Please to con- sider he shares the private hours of Majesty, dines familiarly with his neighbour of Sion, and sits down to the tables of all the House of Lords, &c. To be serious, he is deserving of the regard shewn to him, for I know him upon very long acquaintance to be an honest man, and of sentiments much above his birth." HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. THE TEMPLE OF BACCHUS Next breaks on the view. This is a stuccoed building, after Sir John Vanbrugh's design, the inside being adorned with alto-relievos representing a sacrifice to the meny god. From this temple, a beautiful pros- pect of the surrounding country is obtained. Neai- this spot is the Marchioness of Buckingham's Seat a small grotto executed by that lady's own hand. It was her favourite seat, and, after his mother's death, the late Duke dedicated it to her memory. On a plain stone of grey mai'ble are inscribed these words: — " Mater Amata Vale !" A Stone Seat, surmounted by a pedestal and an Urn, is also erected near the Temple of Bacchus, to commemorate the royal visits of Her Majesty Queen Adelaide, the King of Hanover, and the Duchess of Gloucester, in the years 1840 and 1843. The Latin inscriptions thereon were composed at Stowe, by the late Sir Henry Halford, and the quotations from Horace were selected by the late Mr. Thomas Grenville. The Rotundo is the next object: it is raised upon Ionic pillars, and has hitherto been ornamented with a statue of Bacchus. In the adjoining shrubbery, pai'tly hidden among trees, is A DORIC ARCH, Built by Richard Earl Temple, to commemorate the visit of the Princess Amelia to Stowe, in 1768. From this arch, a view is obtained of the Palladian Bridge, and the old Castle of Stowe, a fann-house on the opposite hill. The statues of ApoUo and the Muses formerly stood near this spot, hut they were of lead, and have long since been melted. In a secluded dell, within a short distance from this arch, is placed a small Marble Urn, inscribed with the letters " A. E. C. B. & C, 1836," and dedicated by the present Duke of Buckingham to the memory of his mother, the late Duchess of Buckingham and Chandos. This illustrious and excellent lady was eminent for all the virtues that can adorn a Clu-istian ; in life she was beloved, and in death regretted, by all classes of society. Her chaiities were only exceeded by the grace and dignity with which she dispensed them, and her irreparable loss is still deplored by very many poor persons, who entirely depended upon her bounty. She expired at Stowe, after only a few hours' illness, on the 16th May, 1836 : her Grace's remains were, by her last particular desire, deposited in the chinch at Avington, the fanuly seat in Hampsliire, where a mural tablet was erected to her memory by the late Duke of Buckingham. A monument, by the hand of Sir Richard Westmacott, has also been placed in the church at Wotton, by her son the present Duke. On the opposite side of the gardens, the first important building which meets the eye, a little to the south of the mansion, is the TEMPLE OF ANCIENT VIRTUE. This is a Rotundo of the Ionic order ; on the outside over each door is this motto, " Priscje Virtuti ; " and in foiu: niches within, are full length statues of Lycurgus, Socrates, Homer, and Ejiaminondas, by Scheemakers, with appropriate inscriptions under each figm'e. Neai' this temple, is Captain Ghenville's Monument, a rostral column erected by Viscount Cobham, in honom- of his nephew, Thomas Grenville, who fell on the quarter-deck of his ship, the Defiance, in action with a French frigate, in May, 1747. The following in- scription, written by George Lord Lyttelton, is carved on the plinth and pedestal : — "To his Nephew, Thomas Grenville, Who, captain of a ship of war, in the British Fleet, commanded by Admiral Anson, in an engagement with the French, being wounded mortally in the thigh, by a fragment of his shattered ship, expiring said, ' How much better is it thus to die, than to siand arraigned before a Court Martial.'* This Naval Column was erected by Richard Viscount Cobham, as a monument of his applause and grief, 1747. From this animating (but, alas I too rare) example. Learn, when honoured with command, what becomes an officer. Ye weeping muses, graces, virtues tell, If, since your all-accomplish'd Sydney fell, • An officer in the squadron had, just before the action, been tried by a Court Martial for cowardice. xxv HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWF,. You, or afflicted Britain, e'er deplor'd A loss, like that, these plaintive lays record ; Such spotless honour, such ingenuous truth, Such ripen'd wisdom in the bloom of youth ! So mild, so gentle, so compos'd a mind. To such heroic warmth and courage join'd; He, too, like Sydney, nurs'd in learning's arms. For nobler war forsook her peaceful charms j Like him, possess'd of every pleasing art, The secret wish of every virgin's heart: Like him, cut off in youthful glory's pride, He, unrepining, for his country died." From this Column, two rustic bridges over an artificial Lake, conduct to an Urn, erected by the late Duke of Buckingham to the memory of his father, George Marquis of Buckingham. This urn bears the following inscription : — " To George Marquis of Buckingham, A beloved Parent, an illustrious and able Statesman, this Urn is dedicated by Richard Marquis of Buckingham, Who, lamenting his loss, and venerating his memory, endeavours to emulate his example. A.D. 1814." Upon the front of the pedestal, is the following translated quotation from Cicero : — " Amidst these scenes, my brother, and myself, have passed our earliest years. Sprung from an ancient and honourable race, we see ourselves surrounded here, by all that hereditary feelings Can render sacred to us, and contemplate the footsteps of those who are gone before us ; Need more be said ? Behold this place, improved, extended, and adorned, by the hand of a beloved Father, who, under these shades, passed his declining days." Upon the reverse of the pedestal, is the following inscription, from the Poem entitled " Hiunan Life," by Rogers : — " When by a good man's grave I muse alone, Metliinks an angel sits upon the stone ; Like those of old, on that thrice hallow'd night. Who sate and watch' d in raiment heavenly bright ; And with a voice inspiring joy, not fear. Says, pointing upward, that he is not here ; That he is risen !" In the Lake above alluded to, are several small islands, upon one of which is a Monument to the Memory of Captain Cook. Upon another, there formerly stood a small Stone Altar, which had been originally erected by Louis XVIII., at Gosfield, in Essex, a house belonging to George Marquis of Buckingham, which that nobleman gave up to the illustrious meiubers of the Royal Family of France, dming tlie period of the French Revolution. In testimony of his grateful sense of the hospitable and generous assistance which he received from the Marquis of Buckingham, his Majesty caused a Latin inscription, written by himself (of wliich the following is a translation), to be placed on one face of this Altar : — " This place, by the generous munificence of George Marquess of Buckingham, and of Mary Nugent, his Marchioness, Was inhabited, upon their first arrival in England, by Louis XVIII., King of France and Navarre, and his Nephew, Louis Anthony Duke of Angouleme, And aiterwards by their illustrious Consorts, Maria Josepha Ludovica of Savoy, Queen of France and Navarre ; and Maria Theresa of France, Duchess of Angouleme: The Elms around this spot were planted by their own hands, as a Memorial of their unceasing Gratitude. A.D. 1809." HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. The original MS. of this inscription, ia the Kiag's handwriting, is still extant in the Stowe Library. When Gosfield was sold by the late Duke of Buckuigham, he removed the Memorial to Stowe, and insciibed on the opposite face of the Altai the following explanatory inscription : — " Louis the King having been restored to the throne of France ; and Peace, by the blessing of God, to Europe ; Richard Duke of Buckingham and Chandos Removed from Gosfield this monument of the munificent and splendid hospitality of his Parents, And placed it amidst these scenes, surrounded by the Memorials of his Ancestors. A.D. 1825." THE GROTTO Is situated in this part of the gardens. It is a very curious stnictiu-e, formed of a variety of shells, spais, fossils, petrifactions, stalactites, and specimens of minerals. It consists of two caverns : from the lowermost, the water flows into an ornamental Lake, which is overshadowed by a variety of intersecting branches. The principal cavern was lately ornamented by a veiy fine statue of Venus rising from the bath, imder which were inscribed on a tablet of white mai'ble the following lines from Milton : — " Goddess of the silver wave. To thy thick embower'd cave, To arched walks, and twilight groves, And shadows brown which sylvan loves, When the sun begins to fiing His flaring beams, me. Goddess, bring." This Grotto has been the scene of royal hospitality on more than one occasion. Horace Walpole describes the visit of the Princess Amelia thereto, in a most amusing letter. {Vide p. xxxix.) George IV., when Piince of Wales, also passed some festive hours in this place ; and during the Editor's last visit to Stowe, be conversed with an old laboui'er, who described with gi'eat minuteness his recollection of the recreations of the Prince, who prided himself veiy much on being tlie only member of the party who could preserve his equilibrium on leaving the cavern. Emerging from the Grotto, the TEMPLE OF BRITISH WORTHIES Is seen rising from one side of the Elysian fields. This is a building cut into niches, wherein are placed busts of many celebrated characters, from the chisels of Rysbrack and Scheemakers. Each bust has an appropriate inscription (most of these were written by George Lord Lyttelton), and as the present may perhaps prove the last opportunity of placing these veiy beautiful compositions on record, the Editor feels assured no apology wiU be necessary for transferring them to his pages. The centi'e niche is occupied by a small figm'C of Mercuiy, below which the following lines are inscribed on a slab of black marble : — " Here are the bands who for their country bled, And bards, whose pure and sacred verse is read ; Those who, by arts invented, life improved. And by their merits made their memories loved." The following is a list of the busts, with the inscriptions under each : — Alexander Pope, Who, uniting the correctness of judgment to the fire of genius, by the melody and power of his numbers, gave sweetness to sense, and grace to philosophy. He employed the pointed brilliancy of wit to chastise the vices, and the eloquence of poetry to exalt the virtues of human nature ; and, being without a rival in his own Age, imitated and translated, with a spirit equal to the originals, the best Poets of Antiquity. Sir Thomas Gresham, Who, by the honourable profession of a merchant, having enriched liimself and his country, for carrying on the commerce of the world, built the Royal Exchange. xxvii HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. Ignatius Jones, Who, to adorn his country, introduced and rivalled the Greek and Roman Architecture. John Milton, Whose sublime and unbounded genius equalled a subject that carried him beyond the limits of the world. William Shakspeare, Whose excellent genius opened to him the whole heart of man, all the mines of fancy, all the stores of nature ; and gave him power, beyond all other writers, to move, astonish, and delight mankind. John Locke, Who, best of all Philosophers, understood the powers of the human mind ; the nature, end, and bounds of civil government ; and, with equal courage and sagacity, refuted the slavish systems of usurped authority over the rights, the consciences, or the reason of mankind. Sir Isaac Newton, Whom the God of nature made to comprehend his works. Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, Who, by the strength and light of a superior genius, rejecting vain speculation and fallacious theory, taught to pursue truth, and improve philosophy, by the certain method of experiment. King Alfred: The mildest, justest, most beneficent of kings; who drove out the Danes, secured the seas, protected learning, established juries, crushed corruption, guarded liberty, and was the founder of the English constitution. Edward Prince of Wales: The terror of Europe, the delight of England : who preserved unaltered, in the height of glory and fortune, his natural gentleness and modesty. Queen Elizabeth, Who confounded the projects, and destroyed the power that threatened to oppress the liberties of Europe; took off the yoke of ecclesiastical tyranny ; restored religion from the corruptions of popery ; and by a wise, a moderate, and a popular government, gave wealth, security, and respect to England. King William III. Who, by his virtue and constancy, having saved his country from a foreign master ; by a bold and generous enterprize, preserved the liberty and religion of Great Britain. Sir Walter Raleigh, A valiant Soldier, and an able Statesman ; who, endeavouring to rouse the spirit of his master, for the honour of his country, against the ambition of Spain, fell a sacrifice to the influence of that court, whose arms he had vanquished, and whose designs he opposed. Sir Francis Drake, Who, through many perils, was the first of Britons that ventured to sail round the globe ; and carried into unknown Seas and Nations the knowledge and glory of the English name. John Hampden, Who, with great spirit and consummate abilities, began a noble opposition to an arbitrary court, in the defence of the liberties of his country ; supported them in parliament ; and died for them in the field. Sir John Barnard, Who distinguished himself in parliament, by an active and firm opposition to the pernicious and iniquitous practice of stock-jobbing ; at the same time exerting his utmost abilities to increase the strength of his country, by reducing the interest of the national debt, which he proposed to the House of Commons in the year 1737, and, with the assistance of Government, carried into eflfect in the year 1750, on terms of equal j ustice to Particulars and to the State ; notwithstanding all the impediments which private interest could oppose to public spirit xxviii HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. The annexed lines were written by Earl Nugent (the Lord Clare of Goldsmith) upon the busts in this temple : — " Among these chiefs of British race, Who live in breathing stone, Why has not Cobham's bust a place? — The structure was his own." THE TEMPLE OF CONCORD AND VICTORY, A large and beautiful building, decorated with twenty-eight columns of the Ionic order, is one of the principal ornaments of the Gardens. It was originally designed by Kent, fi'om the measurements of the Maison Carrie, atNismes; but it was unfinished, jiarticularly in the internal decorations, till the year 1763, when it was completed under the dh-eotions of Signer Borra, and dedicated by Earl Temple to Concord and Victory, as a monument of the glories of the war, terminated by the peace of Paris. On the top are six statues ; and the front pediment is adorned with a piece of alto-i-elievo, by Scheemakers, representing the four quartei-s of the world bringing their various products to Britannia. On the walls of this Temple, are fourteen medallions, representing the chief battles of the Seven Years' War, including the taking of Martinique, &c. ; Louisbourgh; Montreal ; Naval Victory off Belleisle ; Felinghausen ; Crown Point ; Niagara ; Fort du Quesne ; Goree, and Senegal; Havannah, and Manilla; Beau Sejour Cherbm'gh, and Belleisle; Crevelt, and Minden; Naval Victory off Lagos ; Quebec ; Gaudaloupe, &c. ; Pondicherry, &c. Subsequently to Her Majesty Queen Victoria's visit, in 1845, six columns of rose-coloured granite have been erected at the upper end of this Temple, forming a recess, in which the busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were intended to have been placed in commemo- ration of then' visit to Stowe. These columns were brouglit from Piome by the late Duke of Buckingham, who purchased them of a sculptor, by whom they had been sold to Napoleon Buonaparte, a short time prior to his abdication, in consequence of which event, they were left upon his hands; and he was very glad to find a purchaser in the Didie of Buckingham, who brought them to England in 1829. This temple overlooks a very beautiful scene, called the Grecian Valley, commencing at the park, to which it has been judiciously made to assunilate, by the distribution of large spreading ti'ees at unequal distances. As the valley winds into the Gardens, it gradually contracts, sinks deeper, and the trees advancing more boldly down its steep banks, at last it becomes entirely secluded by a close thicket that overhangs the Grotto. From the portico of this temple, a very ^striking view is obtained of LORD COBHAM'S PILLAR, A fine architectural column, 115 feet high, erected by the Viscountess Cobham, in memory of her husband. On the summit of this pillar, is a life-size statue of his lordship. The pedestal beai-s the following inscrip- tions. Over the door : — "To Richard Lord Viscount Cobham, Field Marshal of the British Armies, Who served his country as well in the cabinet as the field ; and who adorned it by a more elegant system of modem gardening, first illustrated on this spot." On the opposite side : — "How many have imitated the magnificence of L. Lueullus' Villas ! but how few have aspired to emulate his virtues !" On the south side : — " And you, brave Cobham, to the latest breath. Shall feel your ruling passion strong in death ; , Such in those moments, as in all the past, ' Oh, save my country, Heaven !' shall be your last" On the north side : — " Consult the genius of the place in all That bids the waters rise, or gently fall ; That helps th' ambitious hill the lieav'ns to scale, Or scoops in circling theatres the vale ; d HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE, Calls in the country, catches op'ning glades, Unites the woods, and varies shades from shades ; Nature shall join you ; Time shall make it grow, A work to wonder at, — perhaps a Stowe." The two latter inscriptions are by Pope, who, with some of his most celebrated literary contemporaries, spent many festive bom-s at Stowe, with its noble owner, Lord Cobham. Hammond, the elegiac poet, died whilst on a visit to Stowe, in 1742. From the same portico, is also seen General Wolf's Obelisk, which — erected in the Deer Park— fonns an interesting object through a long avenue of fine ti-ees. This Obelisk was erected by Earl Temple to the memory of the gallant General. It beai-s the following motto fi-om Yu-gil : — " Ostendum terris hunc tantum Fata." In the park, to the westward of General Wolf's Obelisk, is the BOURBON TOWER, A circular building of hewn stone, deriving its name from the circumstance of the clump of oaks which surroimd it having been planted by the hands of Louis XVIII., King of France and Navarre, and of the Piinces of his royal house, in commemoration of their visit to Stowe, in 1808. The height of the tower is 65 feet, its cu-cumference 110 feet: within it are apartments, and a winding staircase leads to the top of the edifice; foiu: towers are placed round it, and over the door is an inscription on a marble slab, placed by the late Marquis of Buckingham, recording the event fi'om which the building derives its name. Within the last few years, a fortification, or earth-work, has been thi-own up round the building, and veiy beautifully laid with tm-f. Several six.-pounders ai-e mounted thereon, and imder it is a magazine for store of gimpowder. In the vicinity of the Cobham PiQar, is the QUEEN'S BUILDING, Originally designed by Kent, and dedicated by George Mai-quis of Buckingham to Charlotte Sophia Queen of England, and Consort to King George III. In the floor of this Temple, has been lately inserted a tesselated pavement, found in the ruins of the Roman vUla, at Foxcote, near Buckiugham, in 1843. On the crest of the opposite liiU, is the GOTHIC TEMPLE, A large building of yellow stone, 70 feet liigh, bmlt in the style of the Moorish gothic, and adorned withinside by a collection of old painted glass, consisting of sacred subjects, and of great variety of annorial healings, some of which are very finely executed. The principal room is cncular ; the ai-ches and dome are ornamented with the descents and inter-maniages of the GrenviUe and Temple famUies, in a regular series of annorial bearings from the Saxon Earls of Leicester, to the late Lord Viscoimt Cobham, and to his sister and hefress, Hester Countess Temple. On each side is a small circular recess, with painted glass of armorial bearings of different families ; and at the upper end, a circular staii-case leads to a gallery on the second story, where there ai-e hkewise two other recesses, with those of the Saxon Heptarchy. This tower affords a very extensive view of the smrounding coimtiy. In a secluded circular recess between the Gothic Temple and the Cobham PUlar, embowered in ancient oaks, are placed statues in stone, carved by Rysbrack and Scheemakers, of the seven Saxon deities who gave names to the days of the week : their titles are engi-aved on each in Runic chai-acters. In the cenU-e of this woody recess, is placed a platform of lai'ge pieces of rough hewn limestone, removed from a barrow in the paiish of Thomborough, near Buckingham, which was opened Wy direction of the present Duke of Buckingham, in November, 1839. This platform appears to have been used as a funeral pUe, the upper stu-face of the stones being calcined, though the fire has not penetrated through them: they average from two to five inches in thickness. On these stones, when discovered, were placed many very curiously ornamented vessels in bronze, glass, and pottery. One of them, a glass turn with two elegantiy .•/uw^ii- ^"A. }^}K^^t^r^nA:^'m HI8T0BICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. reeded handles, coutained a quantity of partially calcined human bones and ashes, which have been carefully preserved, and some of the mass is even now firmly adheiing to the fragments of the broken iirn. The bronze vases are of beautifid foi-m and workmanship : one of them, a small lamp, has part of the chain by which it has been suspended, and the fibres of the wick, stOl remaining entire. Among the articles found, is also a bronze patera, witli a reeded handle terminating in the head of a wolf or dog, very boldly chased; near this patera, was foimd a small lozenge-formed piece of pm-e gold, having the winged figure of a boy embossed thereon, in very rude workmanship. This may perhaps have been intended as an emblem of death: the boy appears to have in one hand an inverted torch, and in the other, a lamp from which the oil is di-opping. Tliere were several other vessels of fine red and black pottery, and some of a thicker and coarser kind. From the fragments which remain, it would appeal- that some of the bronze and glass vessels had been of the most delicate texture : one of the pieces has an enamelled ornament of a beautiful blue colom\ The whole of the deposit was originally protected by a roof formed of several large planks of oak, which had been laid over the platform fi'om north to south, but which evidently had long since given way, and the greater part of the wood had entirely decayed : that which remained, however, is sound, and in colour, quite black. The tumulus in which this discovery was made, is in its diameter about 156 feet, and its height 25 feet : it was formed of clay, with occasional thin layers of sand. A ti'ench was cut fi-om the top, 105 feet in length, and about 12 feet wide, until the excavators amved at the level of the smTounding soil, about 25 feet in depth, where they found the platform, &c., as above described. There is a second ban-ow of nearly the same dimensions, situated about 80 feet to the westward ; it has never been disturbed, except on its sm-face by the plough, and it veiy probably contains some interesting remains. It has been conjeotm-ed that the neighbourhood of these barrows is the site of a battle, described by Dion Cassius to have been fought between the British forces and the Romans, imder Aulus Plautius, in which Togodiunnus, the son of the British King Cunobelin (or Cymbeline), was slain. This hyi)othesis is rendered the more probable from the fact, that a vast number of human skeletons and bones have been at vai-ious times found near the banks of the River Ouse, which is within a short distance of the tumuli. Descending from the Gothic Temple, in the dkection of the upper Lake, the PALLADIAN BRIDGE Is crossed. This elegant struotvu'e was built after the celebrated bridge at Wilton, designed by PaUadio. Its general features and exb'emely picturesque character wiU be obsei-ved in the accompanying illustra- tion. On that side of the gai'dens adjoining this Bridge, formerly stood an ancient manor-house belonging to the Dayrell family : it was pulled down about ten years ago, and on the site of it and its gardens and ponds a large enclosm-e has been made, for an ornamental plantation of rare and curious shnibs and trees ; and a menagerie, for the reception of rare animals and aquatic fowls — this pait of the groimds being well supplied with water. This beautiful spot was converted into its present picturesque appearance of hUl and dale, rock-work and waterfall, by the scientific genius of Mr. Ferguson, the present gardener at Stowe, whose taste in landscape gardening is worthy of his predecessor, " CapabUity Brown." Within the present enclosure also once stood the Vicarage House. " Near yonder copse, where once the garden smiled, And still where many a garden flower grows wild ; There, where a few torn shrubs the place disclosei The village preacher's modest mansion rose." And immediately adjoining, was the school-house of Stowe, which was also pulled down when the pleasure- grounds were enlarged. "Beside yon straggling fence that skirts the way, With blossomed furze unprofitably gay. There in his noisy mansion skilled to rule, The village master taught his little school. • • • • • HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. But passed is all his fame. The very spot, Where many a lime he triumphed, is forgot." After crossing the Palladian Bridge, the TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP, A large structure of the Tuscan order, is observed. On the outside of this building, is inscribed the following motto : — " AmicitiEe S. Sacred to Friendship, mdccxxxix." This temple was erected by Viscount Cobham to receive the busts of the political pai-ty of vehich he was a a member {Vide p. 49). The marbles were usually designated by the labom-ers who shewed the gardens, as the " Bustesses of my lord's acquaintances !" The Museum is situated in the Lower Flower-garden; and the Orangery, in the upper ParteiTe. This latter was formerly a bowling-gi'een, and Mr. Thomas GrenviUe remembered, when a boy, having played there with his brothers, when Lord Chatham, Lord Temple, and George GrenviUe, were spectators of the game. Upon this spot, are now some of the finest tulip trees in England. The Orangeiy itself was formei-ly used as a school-house, for the instruction of the village children, under the duection of the Marchioness of Buckingham. THE MANSION Is situated on an eminence, rising gi-adually from the Lake to the south or garden front, which is the principal entrance. A flight of thirty-one steps, adorned witli two lions on the pedestals, taken from those originally in the garden vestibule of the Villa Medici at Rome, but now in Florence, leads up to the Portico or Loggia, on each side of which is a Flower-garden, extending along the entire front of the house, enclosed by a balus- trade of iron and Portland stone, and sm-mounted at intervals by vases from the antique. In the semicircles, over the Ionic entablatui'e of the centre building, are two medallions, representing the four Seasons : there are also three other medallions, in the same position, on each pavilion, viz., Venus and Adonis, and two Sacrifices : over the centre of the east pavilion, the statues of Peace and Plenty ; over the west, those of Rehgion and Liberty : betwixt the statues, in a panel, at the top of the west pavilion, is the following inscrip- tion : — " Kichardus Comes Temple F. ;" and at the east end, " Anno Salutis, mdcclxxv." The Loggia is formed by six Corinthian columns, 3 feet 7 inches in diameter, and two pilasters ; over the great door and niches is a bas-relief, representing a Sacrifice to Bacchus, wliich fiUs the whole space from pilaster to pilaster. The ceiling is divided into three compartments, taken from the designs of Palmyra. This entrance was formerly ornamented with several colossal antique statues ; but these have been dispersed at the recent sale (Vule p. 264). The North Front, overlooking the Park, is formed by an Ionic Portico, consisting of four columns, 2 feet 10 inches in diameter, which enclose a handsome flight of steps leading into the Mansion, on each side of which, is the figure of a lion couchant. In this fi'ont, are also two chcular corridors, with twenty-seven Ionic columns, and one pilaster on each side ; fom- gateways into the courts, two by Valdre and two by Kent; and two into the Gardens, by Leone. Immediately in front of this enti-anoe, stands an Equestrian Statue of George I. in armour, which was brought from Canons. It now beai'S the following inscription by Lord Cobham : — " In medio niihi Csesar erit — Et viridi in campo signum de marmore ponam." The Mansion covers a large extent of ground, and measures, from east to west (with the offices), 916 feet, of which the centrical 454 include the principal apartments. These range on each side the Saloon, and com- municate \vith each other by a series of doors, placed in a direct line. The groimd plan, printed on the opposite page, will enable the reader to imderstand coi-rectly the following description of the architectural beauties of the house. Q O a o O W l-H O H H O HISTORICAL NOTICE OP STOWE. The Hall, which is entered from the North Portico, has a painted ceiling hy Kent, representing the Seven Planets ; the ruling one, that of Mars, depicting King WUham III. in tlie act of presenthig a sword to Field- Marshal Viscount Cobham, in allusion to that Prince having given him the command of a regiment. On the west wall, is an alto-reUevo in white mai'ble, by Banis, representing Caractacus in the presence of the Emperor Claudius ; and, in a corresponding position in the opposite wall, a similar work, by Scheemakers, representing Alexander the Great visiting the tent of Darius. A great many valuable bronzes formerly decorated this apartment, the walls of which were hung witli pictures. The floor was also covered with a carpet of marble pattern, manufactm'ed expressly for this Hall and tlie adjoining conidors. The Egyptian Hall, which forms the winter or covei'ed entrance, under the North Portico, is decorated with hieroglyphics, and various designs, taken from Baron Denon's drawings of Egyptian temples and sepul- chral monuments. The ceiling of this apartment is vaidted, and ornamented with a copy of the celebrated Zodiac, discovered in the Temple of Tintyi-a. Immediately between the HaU and the South Portico, or Loggia, is the Saloon, certainly one of the most magnificent apai'tments of the kind in England. Its shape is oval, measming 60 feet long, 43 broad, and 56 J high. The ceiling is divided into compartments, which diminish towards the centre, the oval light being orna- mented with scroU-work : at each end of it, are female figures, supporting the aims of the first Eail Temple, and of George Marquis of Buckingham. The cornice is of the Doric order, with masks of Bacchantes and Satyrs : above, is an attic supporting an alto-i-elievo, consisting of more than three hundred figiu-es, designed and executed by Valdre, and disposed so as to fiU the whole ch'cle, and compose a Triumph and a Sacrifice ; the designs of these figures were collected, principally, from the columns of Trajan and of Antoninus; from the arches of Sevenis, Titus, and Constantino; and from other celebrated monuments of Roman grandeur: tliey ai-e in general nearly 4 feet high, and ai-e blended with various trophies, spoOs, and animals. Over the Loggia door, is the temple to which the procession leads ; and over the HaU door, is the triumphal arch from which it proceeds. The cornice is supported by sixteen highly finished Scagliola colmnns, executed by Bai'toli, in imitation of Sicilian jasper, the bases and capitals being of white marble. The pavement is also composed of the same valuable material, in squares of 4 feet each. This marble was brought from Eastbury, in Dorsetshire, the seat of Bubb Dodington Lord Jleleombe, whose property was inherited by the first Earl Temple. In the walls are sixteen compartments, with trophies in bold relief. The niches have, imtU lately, been ornamented with fine specimens of antique sculpture, aU^ of which will be found described in the present volume {Fide p. 264-5). The State Dkawing-room, which is entered from the Saloon, is a magnificent apai'tment, 60 feet long by 32 feet broad, and 22 feet high. In the centre of the chimney-piece, which is of Italian white marble, is an antique tablet, in bas-relief, of oriental alabastei, representing the emblems of a sacrifice to Bacchus; and in the fiieze, are oval compartments, with fauns gazing in a fountain. The pilasters and part of the entablature are of porphyi-y. The ceiling is beautifully colom-ed. As completed under the direction of the present Duke of Buckingham, upon the occasion of the Queen's visit to Stowe, in 1845, this room fonned one of the most perfect interiore ever witnessed ; and, as a proof of Her Majesty's appreciation of its beauties, we may add, that upon the retmii of the coiu't to Windsor, Mr. Joseph Nash was sent down to Stowe, by Her Majesty, to make a di-awing of the apartment for the Queen's Albiun. The value of this drawing is now greatly increased, being the only record in existence of the room as it then appeai-ed. Mr. Nash at the same time made a veiy beautiful sketch of the South Front of the Mansion for Her Majesty. The various magnificent articles of fumitiue and works of art, foi-meily in this room, will be found fidly described under then- proper head, the object of this notice being merely to describe the architectural and pictorial remains of the Mansion. The walls are hung with very rich crimson silk, and the ceiling is beautifully painted. The State Dining-room, or Gallery, is a magnificent apartment, 70 feet long by 25 wide, and 22 high. The walls of this room are hung with tapestry of Brassels manufactm-e, lepresenting the Triumphs of Ceres, Bacchus, Venus, Mars, and Diana. This tapestiy was manufactured rather more than a century since, under xxxiv HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. the especial dii-ections of Lord Cobham, and it has been upon the walls ever since. It has lasted very well, and is stOl remarkable for the brightness of its colours : some of it, however, is very tender, and would scarcely hear removal. Lord Cohham's dij-ections and meastirements of the several pieces, sent to the manu- facturer, Leynier, at Brussels, and the letters of the latter in reply, with aU the prices, &c., are preserved among the Stowe manuscripts. Some of the pieces bear the name of Leynier. The two chimney-pieces in this apart- ment are of Sienna and white marble, and over each is a piece of carving ; one representing a goddess con- ducting Learning to Tnith, and the other, Mercury conducting the Tragic and Comic Muses to Mount Par- nassus. The ceiling is divided into compartments, and beautifully painted with vai-ious subjects. The Tapestry Drawing-room (formerly the State Dressing-room) is 30 feet long by 24 wide, and 19 high. This apartment is also hung with Brussels Tapestiy, wrought by subscription for the Lord Viscount Cobham, and other officere who sei-ved under the Duke of Marlborough. The subjects represent the operations of the siege of Lisle, where Lord Cobliam commanded the covering ai-my; the battle of Wyuendael Wood,* and the fimctions of the cavah-y, in the army of the Allies. Over the chimney-piece, and forming a portion of the design, is a porti-ait of Lord Cobham, enclosed in a rich carved frame. The Duchess's Drawing-room (formerly the State Bed-chamber), is 50 feet long by 35 feet wide, and 18 high. The walls of this room ai'e hung with rich ciimson damask, and the ceiling, which is supported by fluted Corinthian columns, of white and gold, is ornamented with the insignia of the Order of the Garter. TheSHAKsPEARE, Jewel, and State [Closets, are all entered fi'om this room. The walls of the former are hung with rich Indian silk. Proceeding from the Saloon, in the opposite direction, the Music Room is first entered. This apart- ment is supported at each end by finely proportioned Scagliola columns, executed by Bartoli, in imitation of Sienna marble, the capitals being ricldy gilt, as are the mouldings and ornaments in relief thi-oughout the room. The walls are divided into panels, with paintings of arabesque ornaments and other subjects, in a variety of colours, principally taken from the designs of Raphael, in the Loggie of the Vatican. The design of the ceiling, which is veiy beautifully painted by Signor Valdrfi, represents the Dance of the Hours, the Seasons, and Aurora, round the Sun, the figirre of Night being seen wrapt in her mantle, retii'ing behind a cloud. The two oblong compartments contain a Bacchanalian procession, and the Revels of Sardanapalus. The white marble cbimuey-piece is Italian, the panels being of Rosso Antico marble, with ornaments in or-molu. The Library corresponds in size and shape with the State Dining-room. It is smTOunded on three sides by a gallery of singularly light constnicted iron-work, the entrance to which is by a small staircase concealed within the wall. The contents of this room lately included about 20,000 Volumes of printed Books, in all departments of literature, classed according to subjects. They were principally collected by George Mai-quis of Buckingham ; but large additions to the collection were made by the late Duke. The whole ai'e now to be sold by auction, by Messrs. Sotheby, early in the ensuing year. The Librai-y of the late Right Hon. Thomas GrenviUe, one of the most valuable ever fonned by a private individual, was once destined to have occupied this room. A celebrated architect actually received Mr. GrenvUle's instnictions respecting the alterations of the presses for its reception ; and about ten years since, the right honourable gentleman expressed to the late Duke Ms intention of bequeathing liis collection of books to him and his hefrs. This intention was, however, subsequently changed, and, within a few months of liis death, Mr. GrenvUle, by a codicil to his will, gave them to the British Museum. Mr. GrenviUe's Library was the result of a continued and unwearied pursuit of nearly fifty years, guided by a very extensive knowledge of ancient and modem Mterature, and by a familiar acquaintance with rare and curious books. The entire Libraiy consists of about 20,000 volmnes, among which are many of the eai-Uest and most curious specimens of typography ; first and best editions of • Similar sets were worked for the Duke of Marlborough, at Blenheim ; for Lord Cadogan, at Caversham j for the Duke of Argyll, at Inverary ; for Lord Orkney, at Cliefden j for General Lumley, at Stanstead ; and for General Webb. HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. the Classics; tbe scarcest Spanish and Italian Poems and Romances; many books printed on vellum of extreme beauty ; a range of English, and more especially Irish, Histoiy — perhaps unrivalled ; and an assem- blage of early Voyages and Travels, from the original editions of Marco Polo and Contarini, Columbus and Vesputius, to the collections of De Bry, Halsius, Hakluyt, and Pm-chas, foi-ming such a complete chain of uninterrupted information on the subject as no other library can furnish. In no branch of this collection is anything superfluous to be found ; while there is a sufficiency of information upon all. With the exception of George the Fourth's gift of the King's Library, this is the most magnificent donation ever made to the British Museum, having cost the late owner about £50,000. It is perhaps not improbable that Mr. GrenviUe, with that wisdom and sagacity for which he was so eminently distinguished, foresaw the ruin impending over Stowe, and was, therefore, induced to alter his original determination : — " The sunset of life gives us mystical lore. And coming svents cast their shadows before." A most excellent Catalogue Raisonne of the Libraiy has been compiled and published by Messre. Payne and Foss, under the title of " BibUotheca Grenvilliana, or Bihographical Notices of Rare and Curious Books, forming part of the Library of the Right Hon. Thomas GrenviUe. 2 vols. 8vo. London, 1842." Mr. Grenville died in December, 1816, at the age of ninety-one, at his house in Hamilton Place, after a very short illness. The Antk-Librarv, or Print Room, is entered from the Library. Tliis apartment formerly contained a most extensive collection of engravings and etchings of aU schools and masters. The wliole collection, except the Englisli School of Engravers and the English Historical Portraits, formed a sale of thirty days' duration, in the months of May, June, and Jidy, 1834, at PliiUips's Rooms, in Kew Bond Street. Tlie total nimiber of Prints amounted to upwards of 55,000, and the sum realised by the sale was little more than i'6700. The remainder of tlie collection will be sold with the Library at Sotheby's. The State Diikssing-room (formerly the Green Drawing-room) is entered from the Print Room. This apartment was formerly used as a private dining-room by the family. The Statt. Bi;d-ko"m (formerly the Rembrandt Room) is the last of the grand suite of apartments. This was the room occupied by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert when at Stowe. It was at that period converted into a bed-chamber, and the State Bed i-emoved therein from its former position at the other exti'emity of the Mansion. The walls of this apartment are hung with crimson and wliite silk, of veiy beautiful pattern, manufactured in Spitalfields. The above includes the whole of the principal rooms. The Mansion, however, as will be seen, contains a great many other apartments, called the Buckingham, Chandos, Grenville, Temple, and Nugent Rooms. These are arranged in convenient suites, for the occupation of gviests, each set of rooms being complete in itself. The Grenville Rooms lately contained a fine coUeetion of family portraits, including some fine pictures by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Gainsborough, Beechey, &c. There is nothing calling for particul.oi- remark in the remaining rooms on this — the principal floor of the Mansiou ; but the Chapel, the Manuscript Library, and the Ai-mouiT — the two latter situated on the basement story — must not be passed over \vitliout notice. The CiiAPKL is adorned with carvings, and wainscoted throughout with cedar, which latter was taken out of a Spanish prize ship bouud to the Havannah, and brought into Padstow, in Cornwall. It was there purchased by John Earl Gran\^lle, who was then building a magnificent mansion at a place called Stowe, near Kilk- hampton, in that county. Lord Cobham bought it out of the wreck of that edifice, and having conveyed it round to London by water, appropriated it to the fitting-up of this Chapel, which he was then building. The cedar was woiked by Michael Chuke, and the carvings are by Gibbons. Tlie ceiling of this Chapel is after the design of that at the Chapel Royal, St. James's. Within the rails of the Communion-table, hang the Colours of the First Provisional Battalion of Militia, which, under the command of the late Duke of Buckingham, volimteered for foreign sen-ice, and joined the British Army in France, under the Duke (then XXX vi HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. Marqiiis) ofWellrngton. As a tribute due to the Officers and Men who followed him upon this service, the late Duke of Buckingham placed, on one side of the door of the gallery, the following inscription, on a marble tablet : — The Colours which hang in this Chapel, belonged to the First Provisional Battalion of Militia, composed entirely of Volunteers from the English Militia. This Regiment, under the command of Richard Marquis of Buck- ingham, joined the British Army in France, under Arthur Marquis of Wellington, in the Year mdcccxiv. In remembrance of the Officers and Men who accompanied him upon this service, and assisted in setting an example to their Countrymen, Richard Marquis of Buckingham has preserved these Colours, which he recommends to the care of his descendants. On the other side of the door, on a corresponding marble tablet, are inscribed the names of the Officers and Staff of the Regiment, together with a return of the Quotas of the different Regiments of Militia which formed the battalion. These Colours were not sold during the recent sale ; but the altar-piece, and a very curious antique shrine, brought fi-om Antwerp by the late Thomas Astle, Esq., shared the general wreck. The banner of the present Duke of Buckingham, as a Knight of the Gaiter, is also stOl preserved here. It should be mentioned, that up to the period of the death of the late Duchess of Buckingham, Divine Service was regularly performed every morning in the Chapel at half-past nine, by one of the Duke's chaplains ; and her Grace invariably gave the good example to her household of a constant and punctual attendance. The Armoury — a small vaulted hall on the basement story — is lighted with windows of stained and ground glass. The walls of tliis hall were lately bung with many curious specimens of arms and ancient armour, including some which formerly belonged to Tippoo Saib. Over a door leading to the Manuscript Library is a very curious alto-relievo in stone, brought from Castle Hedingham, in Essex, the seat of the Veres Earls of Oxford, representing the Battle of Bosworth Field. Richard III. lies prostrate on the ground, with his crown under the horse's feet of the conquering Richmond : the achievements of the Knights are emblazoned upon then' respective shields, and at each end stand the figm-es of Henry VII. and his Queen, by whose marriage the white and red roses of York and Lancaster were united. Walpole, writing to his fiiend George Montagu, Esq., after a visit to Castle Hedingham, thus alludes to this little reUc : — " But what charmed me more than all I had seen, is the library cliimuey, which has existed from the foundation of the house. Over it is an alto-relievo in wood (sic), far from being Ul done, of the battle of Bosworth Field. It is all white, except the helmets and trappings, which ai-e gilt, and the shields, which ai-e properly blazoned with the aims of all the chiefs engaged. You would adore it." Over the other door, is a curious portrait of Hemy VIIL, carved in wood, and coloured as a pictiu'e. The latter has been sold : the alto-relievo remains at Stowe at present. The Manuscript Library is fitted up entirely in the gotliic style, by the late Sir John Soane, who was the architect employed, and whose designs for the decoration of this room were con-ectly modelled fi-om the ornaments of Henij VII.'s chapel in Westminster Abbey. In the centre of the vaulted ceiling is a circular shield, filled with armorial bearings, seven hundred and nineteen in number, of the GrenviUe, Temple, Nugent, and Chandos families. The window-frames are carved in oak, and glazed with stained glass borders ; the book-cases ai-e glazed in bronze frames ; and the chimney-piece is of black marble, with appropriate or-molu ornaments. This room formerly contained a most valuable collection of Manuscripts, consisting of about two thousand volumes, classed according to their subjects, viz. : Ancient Irish Manuscripts; and others relating to the History of Leland ; Saxon and Norman Charters, from the year 097; Ecclesiastical and Topogi-aphical, Parliamentary and Political ; including a large number of original Letters and State Papers, from the reign of Henry VII. to that of George III.; HeraJdical and Genealogical, comprising a most extensive series of GrenviUe and Temple Family Evidences, fi-om the reign of Heniy III., and altogether foi-ming a most important treasure of English and Lish historical and political leai-ning, equally interesting and valuable to the Historian e xxx-vii HISTOEICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. and Antiquary. The collection includes that of tlie late Thomas Astle, Esq., Keeper of the Records in the Tower of Loudon ; and the invaluahle Irish Manuscripts formerly belonged to Charles O'Couor, of Belanagare, the Historian of Ireland. His grandson, Dr. O'Conor, the venerable, amiable, and excellent librarian of Stowe, here passed the days of his learned age, surrounded by the inestimable literary riches of his natrve land, the earliest western station of learning and revealed religion. Tlie elaborate work, in four volumes, quarto, composed by tliis reverend and learned man, in this library, and privately printed at Buckingham, entitled " Rerum Hibernicarum Scriptores Veteres," will hand his name down to posterity, wliilst it preserves from oblivion, and the hand of Time, the chronicles and records deposited in this room, the translation of which, contributed to compose that great national undertaking. The Catalogue Raisonne of the Manuscripts in this library, also written by Dr. O'Conor, is a splendid monument of enidition and research. It is in two volumes, quarto, and was privately printed at Buckingham. Both these invaluable works were compiled and printed at the sole expense of the late Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, at a cost of many thousand poimds. They have been entu-ely confined to gratuitous distribution among his Grace's friends, and to all the principal libraries in Great Britain and Ireland, and in all the cities of Europe. This noble munificence on the pai-t of his Grace has been scai-cely yet known, or duly appreciated, by his contemporaiies ; but posterity wUl, no doubt, do ample justice to Ms memoiy. Dr. O'Conor retired to Belanagare, his native place, in Ireland, in 1826, and was succeeded in his office of Librarian, by Mr. William James Smith, who, from that period, until the recent dispersion of the Stowe property, has had the care of the literary treasures eontamed in this Library. The whole of these Mauuscri])ts are about to be sold by Messrs. Sotheby and Co. Beyond this room, are a small library, and other private apartments, opening into the Flower-garden on the south front of the mansion. The Wine and Beer Cellars have been frequenUy an o'oject of curiosity to visitors at Stowe : the Ale Cellar, more i)articularly, is worthy of notice, from the extent of it, and the iniusual size of the stately casks which it contains. There were generally two or three hundred hogsheads of strong ale in this cellar. The roof is vaulted, and a vegetable fungus, the gi'owth of ages, which has formed upon it, gives a veiy remarkable appear- ance of the most delicate gothic tracery and pendants. The Kitchen, Butler's Panti-y, Sei-vants' and Tenants' Hall, Steward's and Housekeeper's Rooms, &c., were upon the usual style oflarge country mansions. The Parish Church of the hamlet of Stowe is situated in the gardens, only a few yai'ds distant from the south-east end of the mansion. It is a plain structm-e, and contains no monument of the Temple family, excepting that of Hester Lady Peniston, daughter of Sii- Thomas Temple, who died m 1619. Several members of the family are bui'ied within it, however, as appears from entries in the register. The Rev. W. Andrewes, a descendant of the Temple family, is the present mcumbent. Su' Richai'd Temple endowed the living with an annual stipend of i£50. The Park attached to tiie mansion is of gi-eat extent, and is said to include neaily fifteen hundred acres. It still contains an enormous quantity of fine timber, notwithstanding the clearance which has been going on during the past two years. There are several fine avenues within it — one especially, of turf riding, extenduig neaily four miles in the direction of Whittlebuiy forest, and terminating with the Silverstone lodges. Near the extremity this avenue formerly stood Luffield Priory, a rehgious house, founded by Robert Bossu Earl of Leicester about the year 1 124. It was dissolved by Heniy VII., on accoimt of the poverty of its monks, and given, in 1500, to Westminster Abbey: Camden says, it had been before forsaken by the monks on account of the plague. "The site was subsequently granted by Edward VI. to Sir Nicholas Tluockiuoiton, from whom it passed by man-iage to the Temple family, and in due com"se became enclosed as a part of Stowe Park. There are no remains of the conventual buildings visible at this time, though stone coffins and other i-elics are occasionally found. Browne Willis mentions a part of the ruins as remaining in his time, and standing within the adjoining parish of Silverstone, in Northamptonshire. ':The site is now occupied by a farm-house, which is extra parochial, though assessed with Stowe. Browne Willis says that the Priory stood locally within the hamlet of LiUiugstone Dayrell, and tiiat there was formerly a chapel at the latter place, dedicated to Thomas a Beeket, which was given to Luffield Priory, by the Dayi-ell family. The original seal of this Prioiy has been preserved xxxviii HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. at Stowe for many years, and is now in the possession of the Marquis of Cliandos. There is another avenue of rery considerable extent, in the direction of Water Sti-atford and Finmere, called the Oxford avenue. This road crosses the site of Boycott, a depopulated hamlet, which gives its name to two Pavilions erected neau the north-western exti-emity of the gaidens: one of these is now occupied as a dwelling-house. The Kitchen Gardens ai'e on the north side of the park : they cover a space of from eight to ten acres, and abound in hot-houses, pineries, &c. Stowe has, perhaps, been more frequently the scene of royal hospitality than any other aristocratic residence in England. The visit of the Queen and Prince Albert is of too recent a date, to require more than a passing reference ; but those who had the good foi-tune to witness the magnificent hospitality dispensed by the Duke of Buckingham'; will not easily forget the scene presented in its bi-illiant halls on that occasion. The Queen and the Prince, on the day before theii- departure, planted an oak and a cedar on either side of the Temple of Concord and Victory, in commemoration of their visit. The following is a list of the royal personages who have been entertained within its walls : — In 1737, their Royal Highnesses Prince Frederick, and the Princess of Wales, visited Lord Cobl)am, and remained the guests of his lordship for some days. A new State Bed, from the design of Signor Bona, was erected on this occasion for the Prince and Princess. In reference to this visit, the following remark occurs in the "Opinions of Sarah Duchess of Marlborough:" — "The Prince has gone to make a visit to my Lord Cobham, where my Lord Chesterfield is, and some others that I think veiy good men. I believe keeping that company won't be agreeable to her Majesty." Walpole, in a note to his " Memous of Geoi-ge III.," relates that Lord Cobham, who had been much engaged with Frederick Prince of Wales, being asked by Henrietta Lady Suffolk, what was the real character of the Princess, replied, " She was the only' woman lie could never find out: all he had discovered was, that she hated those most to whom she paid most court." In 1770, the Princess Amelia honoui'ed Earl Temple with a visit, when Horace Walpole, and many other distinguished men of that period, were invited to meet her Royal Highness. Apropos of this visit, the Editor cannot resist giving the following quotations from Walpole's correspondence, extracted from Mr. Bentley's recent edition of that author's collected Letters. Having passed a night at Adderbiuy, the seat of his friend, George Montague, Esq., in O.xfordshire, en route to Stowe, whither he had been invited to meet the Princess, on his retm-n to Strawben-y HiU, Walpole writes as follows :— TO GEORGE MONTAGUE, ESQ. Strawberry Hill, Saturday night, July 7, 1770. After making an inn of your house, it is but decent to thank you for my entertainment, and to acquaint you with the result of my journey. The party passed ofF much better than I expected. A Princess at the head (if a very small set for five days together did noi promise well. However, she was very good-humoured, and easy, and dispensed with a large quantity of etiquette. Lady Temple is good-nature itself; my lord was very civil ; Lord Besborough is made to suit all sorts of people ; Lady Mary Coke respects royalty too much not to be very condescending; Lady Anne Howard* and Mrs. Middleton filled up the drawing-room, or rather made it out; and I was so determined to carry it off as well as I could, and happened to be in such good spirits, and took such care to avoid politics, that we laughed a great deal, and had not one cloud the whole time. We breakfasted at half an hour after nine ; but the Princess did not appear till it was finished ; then we walked in the garden, or drove about in cabriolets, till it was time to dress; dined at thiee, which, though properly proportioned to the smallness of company to avoid ostentation, lasted a vast while, as the Princess eats and talks a great deal; then again into the garden till past seven, when we came in, drank tea and coffee, and playtd at pharoah till ten, when the Princess retired, and we went to supper, and before twelve to bed. You see there was great sameness and little vivacity in all this. It was a little broken by fishing, and going round the park one of the mornings ; but, in reality, the number of buildings and variety of scenes in the garden, made each day different from the rest, and my meditations on so historic a spot pre- vented my being tired. Every acre brings to one's mind some instance of the parts or pedanlrv, of the taste or want of taste, of the ambition or love of fame, or greatness or miscarriages, of those that have inh;ibiied, decorated, planned, or visited the place. Pope, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Kent, Gibbs, Lord Cobham, Lord Chesterfield, the mob of nephews , * Lady Adds Howard, daughter of Henry fourth Earl, and sister of Frederick fifth Earl of Carlisle. ixxix HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. the Lytteltons, Granvilles, Wests, Leonidas Glover, and AVilkcs, the late Prince of Wales, the King of Denmark, Princess Amelia, and the proud monuments of Lord Chatham's services, now enshrined there, then anathematized there, and now again commanding there, with the temple of Friendship, like the temple of Janus, sometimes open to war, and sometimes shut up in factious cabals — all these images crowd upon one's memory, and add visionary personages to the charming scenes, that are so enriched with fanes and temples, that the real prospects are little less than visions themselves. On Wednesday night, a small Vauxhall was acted for us at the grotto in the Elysian fields, which was illuminated with lamps, as were the thicket and two little barks on the lake. With a little exaggeration I could make you believe that nothing was so delightful. The idea was really pretty ; but, as my feelings have lost something of their romantic sensi- bility, I did not quite enjoy such an entertainment al fresco so much as I should have done twenty years ago. The evening was more than cool, and the destined spot anything but dry. There were not half lamps enough, and no music but an ancient militia-man, who played cruelly on a squeaking tabor and pipe. As our procession descended the vast flight of steps into the garden, in which was assembled a crowd of people from Buckingham and the neighbouring villages to see the Princess and tlie show, the moon shining very bright, I could not help laughing as I surveyed our troop, which, instead of tripping lightly to such an Arcadian entertainment, were hobbling down by the balustrades, wrapped up in cloaks and great-coats, for fear of catching cold. The Earl, you know, is bent double ; the Countess very lame ; I am a miserable walker, and the Princess, though as strong as a Brunswick lion, makes no figure in going down fifty stone stairs. Except Lady Anne, and by courtesy Lady Mary, we were none of us young enough for a pastoral. We supped in the grotto, which is as proper to this climate as a sea-coal fire would be in the dog-days at Tivoli. But the chief entertainment of the week, at least what was so to the Princess, was an arch, which Lord Temple has erected to her honour in the most enchanting of all picturesque scenes. It is inscribed on one side, " Amelia Sophia Aug.," and has a medallion of her on the other side. It is placed on an eminence at the top of the Elysian fields, in a grove of orange-trees. You come to it on a sudden, and are startled with delight on looking through it : you at once see, through a glade, the river winding at the bottom : from which a thicket arises, arched over with trees, but opened, and discovering a hillock full of hay-cocks, beyond which in front is the Palladian bridge, and again over that a larger hill crowned with the castle. It is a tall landscape framed by the arch and the overbowering trees, and comprehending more beauties of light, shade, and buildings, than any picture of Albano I ever saw. Between the flattery and the prospect the Princess was really in Elysium: she visited her arch four or five times every day, and could not satiate herself with it. The statues of Apollo and the Muses stand on each side of the arch. One day she found in Apollo's hand the following lines, which I had written for her, and communicated to Lord Temple: — T'other day. with a beautiful frown on her brow, To the rest of the gods said the Venus of Stowe, *' What a fuss is here made with that arch just erected, How our temples are sliglUed, our altars neglected ! Since yon nymph has appear*d, ve are noticed no more, AH resort to lii^r shrine, all tier presence adore; And what 's more provoking, before all our faces, Temple thither has drawn both the Muses and Graces." " Keep your temper, dear child,** Phoebus cried with a smile, "Not this happy, this amiable festival spoil. Can your shrine any longer with garlands be dress'd I When a true goddess reigns, all the false are suppress'd." If you will keep my counsel, I will own to you, that originally the two last lines were much better, but I was forced to alter them out of decorum, not to he too pagan upon the occasion ; in short, here they are as in the first sketch, — *' Recollect, once before that our oracle ceased, When a real divinity rose in the East." So many heathen temples around had made me talk as a Roman poet would have done ; but I corrected my verses, and have made them insipid enough to offend nobody. Good night ! I am rejoiced to be once more in the gay solitude of my own little Tempe. Yours ever. Again, on the same visit : — TO THE HON. H. S. CONWAY. Arlington Street, July 12, 1770. Reposing under my laurels ! No, no, I am reposing in a much better tent, under the tester of my own bed. I am not obliged to rise by break of day and be dressed for the drawing-room ; I may saunter in my slippers till dinner-time, and not make bows till my back is as much out of joint as my Lord Temple's. In short, I should die of the gout or fatigue, if I was to be Polonius to a Princess for another week. Twice a-day we made a pilgrimage to almost every HISTOEICAI, NOTICE OF STOWE. heathen temple iu that province that they call a garden ; and there is now sallying out of the house without descending a flight of steps as high as St. Paul's. My Lord Besborough would have dragged me up to the top of the column, to see all the kingdoms of the earth ; but I would not, if he could have given them to me. To crown all, because we live under the line, and that we were all of us giddy young creatures, of near threescore, we supped in a grotto in the Elysian fields, and were refreshed with rivers of dew and gentle showers that dripped from all the trees, and put us in mind of the heroic ages, when kings and queens were shepherds and shepherdesses, and lived in caves, and were wet to the skin two or three times a-day. Well ! thank Heaven, I am emerged from that Elysium, and once more in a Christian country ! Not but, to say the truth, our pagan landlord and landlady were very obliging, and the party went off much better than I expected. We had no very recent politics, though volumes about the Spanish war ; and as I took care to give everything a ludicrous turn as much as I could, the Princess was diverted, the six days rolled away, and the seventh is my sabbath ; and I pro- mise you I will do no manner of work, I, nor my cat, nor my dog, nor anything that is mine. For this reason, I entreat that the journey to Goodwood may not take place before the 12th of August, when I will attend you. But this expedition to Stowe has quite blown up my intended one to Wentworth Castle : I have not resolution enough left for such a journey. Will you and Lady Ailesbury come to Strawberry before, or after Goodwood ? I know you like being dragged from home as little as I do ; therefore you shall place that visit just when it is most convenient to you. I came to town the night before last, and am just returning. There are not twenty people in all London. Are you not in despair about the summer 2 It is horrid to be ruined in coals in June and July. Adieu! Yours ever. Walpole's previous impression of Stowe is well told in the following extract of a letter written from that place in August, 1753, and addressed to his friend, John Chute, Esq. : — " I have been here these two days, extremely amused and charmed indeed. Wherever you stand you see an Albano landscape. Half as many buildings I believe would be too many ; but such a profusion gives inexpressible richness. You may imagine I have some private refiections entertaining enough, not very communicable to the company : the Temple of Friendship, in which, among twenty memorandums of quarrels, is the bust of Mr. Pitt : Mr. James Grenville js now in the house, whom his uncle disinherited for his attachment to that very Pylades, Mr. Pitt. He broke with Mr. Pope, who is deified in the Elysian fields, before the inscription for his head was finished. That of Sir John Barnard which was bespoke by the name of a bust of my Lord Mayor, was, by a mistake of the sculptor, done for Alderman Perry. The statue of the King, and that "honori, laudi, virtuti Divae Carolinae," makes one smile, when one sees the ceiling where Britannia rejects and hides the reign of King**** But I have no patience at building and planting a satire ! Such is the Temple of Modern Virtue in ruins! The Grecian Temple is glorious ! this I openly worship : in the heretical corner of my heart I adore the Gothic building, which, by some unusual inspiration, Gibbs has made pure and beautiful and venerable. The style has a propensity to the Venetian or Mosque Gothic ; and the great column near makes the whole put one in mind of the Place of St. Mark. The windows are throughout consecrated with painted glass ; most of it from the Priory at Warwick, a present from that foolish Greathead, who quarrelled with me (because his father was a gardener) for asking him if Lord Brook had planted much." Christian VII. King of Denmark, visited Stowe, in 1 768. The Prince de Coude was there in December, 1804-5, as the guest of the Marquis of Buckuigham. George IV., then Prince of Wales, visited Stowe in 1805, and again in 1808; on the latter occasion, accompanied by his brother, the Duke of Sussex. In 1809, Louis XVIII. and all the members of the Royal Family of France, enjoyed the hospitality of the Marquis of Buckingham at Stowe. Louis PhUippe, the present ex-King of the French, was one of the party on this occasion. The late Duke of Buckingham used to describe a scene he had himself witnessed, dm-ing. the sojoiu-n of the royal exiles at Stowe, which places the sincerity of the subsequent King of the Bameades in no very enviable light. One day, while the Royal Family were seated together in the Libraiy, the conversation turned on events then enacting on the other side of the channel, upon which Louis Philippe, recollecting his own position with the revolutionists, threw himself upon liis knees, and begged pardon of his royal uncle for having ever worn the tri-colom'ed cockade. This anecdote is curious, when the subsequent career of the ex-monarch is borne in mind. In 1810, Gustavus King of Sweden was the guest of George Marquis of Buckingham, at Stowe. In May, 1814, the Emperor of Russia, and the Duchess of Oldenbtu-g, honoured the place with a visit, and in the same year, the Dtike of Gloucester was also a guest at Stowe. The Grand Duke Michael visited Stowe in 1817, and the Grand Duke Nicholas (now Emperor of Russia), in the following year, xli HISTORICAL NOTICE OF STOWE. William IV. visited Stowe shortly before his accession to the thi'one ; and Her Majesty the Queen Dowager was entertained there vnth gi-eat splendour by the present Duke of Buckingham, in 1 840. The Duke of Cambridge and his Royal Highness Prince George also visited Stowe early in the same year. His Majesty the King of Hanover and the Ducliess of Gloucester were at Stowe together, in August, 1843. Their visit is commemorated by trees, planted with their own hands, in the Orangery Garden. The King of Saxony, the Piince of Prussia, and the Archduke Constantine of Russia, have all paid visits to this celebrated ])lace during the last few years. The Duke of Wellington visited Stowe, in December, 1829, as the guest of the late Duke of Buckingham. The present Duke, some years since, pm-chased the very beautiful statuette of the veteran Hero, in sUver, by Cotterell, and up to the period of the sale, it was carefully preserved in the Libraiy. It was deservedly admired by all who saw it, and Mr. Disraeli, M.P., while a guest at Stowe, in 1840, composed the following beautiliJ lines in allusion to it : they were written out at the time, and subsequently always placed on the table with the statuette. The Editor is not aware that they have before appeared in print, and has, therefore, great pleasui'e in appending them : — " Not only that thy puissant arm could bind The Tyrant of a world, and, conquering Fate, Enfranchise Europe, do I deem thee great ; But that in all thy actions I do find E.tact propriety : no gusts of mind Fitful and wild, but that continuous state Of ordered impulse mariners await In some benignant and enriching wind, — The breath ordained of Nature. Thy calm mien Recals old Rome, as much as thy high deed; Duty thine only idol, and serene When all are troubled ; in the utmost need Prescient ; thy country's servant ever seen, Yet sovereign of thyself whate'er may speed." THE VIEW AND THE SALE. The Mansion was opened for Private View on Thursday, the 3rd of August, 1848, when entrance was obtained by the purchase of Catalogues, price Fifteen Shillings each, one copy giving Admission to four Persons. Notwithstanding this restriction, the Man- sion was visited during the succeeding ten days by many thousand persons, including a great number of the Nobility and Gentry of the country. The Sale commenced on Tuesday, the 16th of August, on which day the doors were opened at Eleven o'Clock. The company, on entering, were conducted to the State Dining-room, where the Auction was begun at noon. The charge of the Sale was entrusted to Messrs. Christie and Manson ; and it is due to them to say, that during the whole of the period over which it extended, the utmost order and regularity prevailed. xliii THE FIRST DAY'S SALE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1848. DUCHESS'S DRAWmG-KOOM. The Catalogue for this day comprised the first portion of the Ornamental China, and Majolica, or Raffaelle Ware, from the Duchess's Drawing-room (formerly the State Bedroom). This apartment contains two large closets — the one called the " Shakspeare," from having been the depository for many years of the Chandos portrait of the Great Bard ; and the other — the "Jewel Closet." The old Japan linings and fittings of the latter were presented to Richard Earl Temple by Frederick Prince of Wales and his Princess, upon the occasion of their Royal Highnesses' visit to Stowe in 1737. Both closets were filled with rare and curious productions, including a variety of Chinese ornaments and bronzes, presented to the Duke of Buckingham by Captain Nevill, R.N., Commander of H.M.S. Serpent, and Captain Willes Johnson, R.N., of H.M.S. Wolverine, two gallant officers who took an active part in the late Chinese War. The Majolica Ware and rare China was chiefly contained in recesses on either side the principal windows of the apartment. The contents of the "Jewel" or "Japan Closet" were first sold. CHINA, &c. 1 A pair of kylins, made of shells; a pair of japan boxes; 2 curious cups, with festoons ; 2 taper-stands ; a junk ; and some other pieces of lacquer .... Buuyht hy a Commission Ayent 2 A box ; a work-box ; and a basket — in Chinese carved ivory Agent 3 Eighteen plates, of rich old japan . Litchfield, of Hanway Street 4 Twelve fruit dishes, of old blue and white ..... Hon. P. S. Pierrepont, Evenley Hall, Brackley 5 Twelve ditto ..... Hon. P. S. Pierrepmit 6 Six large blue and wliite dishes . J. Richards, Esq., Boycut Pavilion 7 One hundred pieces of old blue and white . . • Agent 8 Various pieces of Dresden and oriental — imperfect Russell, of New Coventry St. 9 A tea-pot, of oriental white ware, with a gilt spout ; an incense burner and stand ; and 28 pieces of curious oriental white ware Zimmerman, of Albany St. 3 4 A 1 1 16 1 10 1 18 19 1 2 12 18 1 5 £ 1 3. 5 rf. 1 4 19 2 2 6 10 2 2 13 13 3 3 THE STOAVE CATALOGUE. 10 Six old japan fruit dishes ; and a basin, on feet Owen, of Netu Bond Street 11 A bowl; and 15 oriental fruit dishes .... Agent 12 Two brown tea-pots ; and various pieces of oriental burnt-in and enamel J. C. Grundy, of Manchester 13 Two Chelsea fruit dishes ; 10 Dresden saucers; and 7 cups Ruinej/,of Bath 14 A Dresden coffee-cup, and 4 saucers— beautifully painted with pastoral subjects ....... Owen 15 A pair of Chinese female figures . . . Redfern, of Warwick 16 A pair of Chinese carved ivory balls, elaborately worked, and containing numerous others of different patterns ..... Pumell B. Purnell, Esq., Stancomhe Park 4 17 6 17 A pair of brown ware jars, with plants in relief — one cover broken J. C. Grundy 18 A sitting figure, with a frog — of steatite .... Agent 19 A chima2ra — a beautiful specimen of majolica . . Lord Hastings 20 An old blue and white bottle, with handle ; and a bumt-in bottle, with handle and spout ... W. Wells, Esq., Redleaf 150 21 An old japan basin and cover; another, of different pattern; and a large old japan cup ..... Ryman, of Oxford 110 22 A cup of white ware, with upright silver handle ; another, with handle and spoon ; 3 other cups ; and 6 small animals, of white ware Russell 10 23 A tea-pot, of brown ware ; a ditto with silver spout ; and 6 small trays, of brown ware .... Webb, of New Bond Street 240 24 A small Tournay carpet, fitted to the room . . . Russell 3 25 An ottoman, with a cover of Chinese silk, the altar covering from a Chinese joss house ; and a loose cover, of cloth of gold . . J. C. Grundy 2 12 This ottoman was formerly used in a joss house at Amoy, whence it was brought by Captain Ntvill. 26 A Tournay carpet ...... Russell 3 10 27 A couch, covered with blue Chinese silk ; and the drapery to the window . . . . . . J. C. Grundy 28 Four curlovis brown cups ; and 7 eggshell enamelled cups and saucers Agent 29 A set of five beautiful jars — tliree of them with covers of compressed shape — painted with Chinese subjects of many figures Francis Darby, Esq., Colebrooke Dale 30 A pair of green enamel beakers T. A. Boswell, Esq., Crawley Grange 31 Two old japan scalloped bowls; and 5 ditto dishes — Gaskell, Esq. 32 A pair of groups of jasmine, in pierced cups, of rare old Chelsea Owen 33 An oval sugar-basin, cover, and stand, of rare old Worcester — blue — painted with bouquets ..... Russell 34 A head of Neptune, designed for a stopper — silver gilt . . Russell 3 3 1 17 59 4 12 1 14 3 5 1 18 3 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ !. d. 35 A deep enamelled dish ; and an old japan ditto . . — Gaskell, Esq. 12 36 Ad ewer and salver of the richest oriental enamel on copper — mounted as a table, on a carved and gilt stand .... Agent 1212 37 Tliree Dresden figures; 1 white figure; and a female figure — in biscuit; and a milk-jug . . J- Bandinel, Esq., Berkeley Square 4 15 38 A tea-pot, milk-pot, sugar, and slop-basin, cover, and stand ; 4 cofiee and 3 tea-cups, and 5 saucers — beautifully enamelled with Chinese subjects ^y«;^ 3 10 39 An old japan beaker ; and a pair of enamelled beakers, with plants and flowers raised ...... Agent 017 40 A bottle, with arms ; 2 green enamelled jars, with handles ; and 2 small jars ..... Hennell, of Southampton Street 210 41 A green enamelled tea-pot ; 2 others ; 2 brown ditto ; and 4 cups Ryman 13 42 A pair of small beakers, of old Worcester ; and 4 cups, of the same, of oriental pattern . . . . . . W. Green, Esq. 10 6 43 A pair of beautiful vases— painted with subjects from Roman history, with festoons and ornaments in reHef — of rare old Chelsea Morgan, of Hanway Street 23 10 The Chelsea Porcelain is the most esteemed of the early productions of this nature in England. Martin Lister mentions a manufacture at Chelsea, as early as J698, comparing the wares with those of St. Cloud, near Paris. The celebrated production, however, technically termed " soft paste," imitating in heauty and transparency the porcelain of tile East, was probably unknown at that early time. The manufacture was patronised by George IL, who brought over artificers from Brunswick and Saxony, whence, probably, Moiisie'ur Brongniart terms Chelsea a" Manufacture Royale." Its reputation commenced about 1740; in 1745, the celebrity of Chelsea Porcelain was regarded with jealousy by the manufacturers of France, who therefore petitioned Louis XV. to concede to them exclusive privileges. About 1750, it was under the direction of Monsieur Spremont, a foreigner. The productions of the Chelsea furnaces were thought worthy to vie with those of the celebrated manufactories of Germany. Walpole, in his correspondence with Sir Horace Mann, mentions a service of Chelsea Porcelain sent by the King and Queen to the Duke of Mecklenburg, which cost £1,200. The Duke of Cumberland took much interest in promoting the success of this interesting manufacture. Amongst the finest collections of Chelsea China those of the Earl Cadogan and of Baring Wall, Esq., M.P., are often cited. The mark of manufacture is an Anchor; the best specimens usually have this mark in gold burnished — on the inferior productions it is in red. The pair of vases described in the preceding lot were very fine specimens. 44 Abasia— blue — pencilled with gold; 2 other basins ; and 2 green enamelled dishes, with implements .... Ryman 170 45 A bottle and stopper, of Dresden, with flowers raised ; 2 tea-pots, 2 small basins, 16 cups, and 5 saucers, of diiFerent patterns W. Wells, Esq. 4 18 46 A very large enamelled jug and ewer — painted with Chinese subjects Watson, of Duke Street 2 4 47 A rosary, of agate beads, faceted with a cameo ; and one other rosary Marquis of Chandos 3 12 The agate rosary was presented to the present Duke of Buckingham when in Rome by Pope Pius VIL, having been previously blessed by the Sovereign Ponliti'. 48 An amber crucifix; and a bronze crucifix— from the abbey of St. Bertin, at Rouen ...... Litclifield 290 3 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 49 A beautiful small square lantern, of or-molu, with flowers of Dresden, and nozzles for two lights inside . Rev. R. Peake, Loughborough 10 10 lilAJOLICA, OR RAFFAELLE WARE, DISHES. A selection from the Majolica, or Raffaelle Ware, dishes, of which probably one of the rarest collections in England has hitherto been preserved at Stowe, was next sold. This beautiful materiel., which throughout the Continent is known as FaenzaWare — from having been originally manufactured in a smalltown of that name, near Rome, about the latter part of the fifteenth century — is considered one of the most precious artistic relics of that celebrated age. The ware itself is rather a common sort of pottery : its celebrity arises from the fact of Raffaelle having contributed the aid of his pencil to its decoration. It is said that the great painter fell in love with the daughter of a potter ; and, to gain her affections, conde- scended to paint her father's earthenware. This, however, is contradicted by Lanzi, who, quoting the works of Vasari and Lazzari, speaks of the perfection to which the manufacture of painted earthen vases was carried in Italy for about the space of twenty years, or from 1510 to 1560, and mentions the following circumstances; — The establishment of this fine taste in Urbino was in a great measure owing to the Duke Guidobaldo. He did not allow the painters of these vases to copy their own designs, but obliged them to execute those of the first artists, and particularly those of RaflTaelle. Hence these articles are commonly known in Italy by the name of Rafiaelle Ware ; and from thence arose certain idle traditions respecting the father of Raffaelle and Raffaelle himself ; and the appellation of boccolajo di Urbino (the potter of Urbino) was applied to that great master. Another probable cause of this appellation is to be found in the name of Raffaello Ciarla, who was one of the most celebrated painters of this ware, and appointed by the duke to convey a large assortment of it to the court of Spain. A large collection of vases of this kind passed into the hands of the Grand Duke of Florence, in common with other things inherited from the Duke of Urbino ; and specimens of them are to be seen in the Ducal Gallerj', and indeed in all parts of Italy. The greater part of the collection at Stowe was purchased by the late Duke of Buckingham in Florence — to use the deceased nobleman's own words — "for an old song." Whether this remark was intended to signify fifty or 500 pounds may be considered problematical, when the munificence of his Grace's character as a collector is remembered. 50 Meleager and Calisto . . T. CromeUn, Esq., Hamilton Terrace 51 Dionysius ; and 1, with a frieze of figures and serpents . Ryman 52 Scipio ....... Redfern 53 The Trojan horse . . Kmg and Stone, of Woodstock Street 54 The rape of the Sabines — imperfect ; and a Roman siege . Litchfield 55 Battle between the Romans and Aleindrini . . W. Green, Esq. 56 Diana and Action ...... Ryman 57 A bacchanalian subject — beautifully painted . . . Ryman 58 Joseph's coat brought to Jacob ; and Clirist exposed . . Ryman 59 Tlie death of Procris, and a cover — imperfect ; and 1, with arabesques painted on both sides ; and ] , with a Cupid driving, and arabesques Agent 60 Phwbus ; and 1, with a conversation of three figures . Litchfield 6 1 The meeting of two armies, the marine deities painted on the back ; and Moses on Horeb ...... Litchfield 1 11 62 The death of Ji^neas ; and — 63 Cupid with the shield ; and Cupid with tropliies . . Ryman 10 These two lots were sold together. 4 £ a. 2 5 19 1 10 2 10 1 13 1 3 15 3 3 1 15 1 16 18 Hyman Hennell £ 1 2 7 8 d. Norton, Esq., Soho Square Walter, of Oxford P. Norton, Esq. 1 1 6 19 Col. Sibthorp, M.P. P. Norton, Esq. Col. Sibthorp, M.P. . E. A. Uthwatt, Foxcote 2 1 2 2 18 2 6 Griffith Eyman King and Stone 1 2 3 10 4 7 . G. Trant, Esq. 4 4 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 64 Jupiter and Calisto ; and Neptune and Minerva 65 Tlie death of Tarpeia ; and a portrait 66 The rape of Europa . . . P. 67 Noah ; and the Virgin and Child — both imperfect 68 Danae and Cupid, with a bowl 69 Coriolaniis and M. Sca^vola 70 Tlie judgment of Midas 7 1 Death of Hannibal 72 David .... 73 Proserpine ; and lo . . . 74 Hannibal approaching the Alps 75 Hannibal arriving at the river Po 76 Curtius leaping into the gulf 77 The incredulity of St. Thomas — a curious early piece T. Gambler Parry, Esq., Hiyhnam Court, Gloucester 10 10 This was a very curious specimen. In addition to the beauty of the design, it was remarkable as being in the very earliest style of Raffaelle Ware. 78 A funeral pile — a subject from Pliny 79 A subject from sacred history This lot was very interesting, bearing date 1505. 80 Hannibal crossing the Tiber 81 One, from Ovid ; and 1 other — imperfect 82 A Cupid, surrounded with trophies ; and Hercules and Nessus 83 Cain and Abel's sacrifice ; and an apostle 84 A tazza, with mythological subjects 85 A tazza, with Diana and Actaeon — very fine 86 Ganymede and Apollo 87 Judith ; and a landscape 88 Figures before a statue ; and 1, from Ovid 89 Jason ; and Venus and Vulcan This was another very good specimen, bearing date 1527, burnt in with the name of Zaugubrio, the artist. CHINA. 90 A pair of noble jugs or ewers, with exquisitely finished paintings of Chinese subjects . , . F. Raymond Symons, Esq., Norbiton 7 10 These very beautiful ewers were bought by Mr. Nathan, of Wardour Street, for Mr. Symons. 91 A ditto bowl ; and a pair of fluted basins , R. Solomon, of Bath 15 5 G. Trant, Esq. 3 10 T. Gambier Parry, Esq. 5 5 King and Stone 3 5 T. Gambier Parry, Esq. 10 and Nessus T. Gambier Parry, Esq. 2 2 P. Norton, Esq. 1 12 P. Norton, Esq. 1 17 Col. Sibthorp, M.P. 5 Eyman 1 10 , . Walter 18 King and Stone 1 4 T. Gambier Parry, Esq. 2 12 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ .. i. 92 A set of four old blue gourd-shaped bottles, of different forms, with silver mountings ..... . liyman 600 93 A pair of beautiful hexagonal jars and covers, with Chinese subjects, and kylins on the lid ..... Agent 1600 94 An enamelled bowl ; 2 basins, of different patterns ; and a pair of dishes — blue, with flowers in compartments . . . Agent 2 2 95 A pair of noble jars — blue — pencilled with Indian ink — 23 inches high Rev. R. Peake /) 2 6 96 A pair of jars, of very old japan, with flowers raised in panels on brown ware — the ground, old blue, flowered . . Agent 4 12 97 A set of three large circular old blue dishes . . Agent 110 98 Twelve very beautiful tea-cups and saucers — oriental, with flowers of gold on deep blue ground, and Chinese subjects in compartments Owen 5 17 6 99 A pail- of very beautiful jars, with flowers encrusted, and painted with Chinese subjects — the ground pencilled with gold . Morgan 8 5 100 A set of three, of the same pattern— imperfect . King and Stone 3 10 101 A set of three exquisite vases, of Dresden — the surface covered witli calices of flowers, and other flowers, in relief, with subjects from Watteau, and mounted with or-molu .... Byman 38 The celebrated Porcelain of Dresden, or more properly, Meissen, produced in the Ro.ral Manufactories of Saxony, is the most choice and esteemed, as well as the earliest of German fabrication. The material is termed "hard paste." The works took their origin in the efforts of the famous chemist, Bottiger, early in the last century, to produce an imitation of oriental porcelain. His earliest production, red or brown ware, of great rarity, was discovered in 1704 ; white porcelain was produced in 1709, and painted in imitation of blue Nankin. The dis- covery was warmly patronised by Augustus I., King of Poland, whose initials, "A. R,," mark the earlier specimens. The "royal " pieces are usually marked " K. P. M.," indicating the " Royal Porcelain Manufacture," and the varied productions of this exquisite manufactory are commonly known by the mark of the swords crossed— the heraldic bearing of Sa.xony. Its highest Derfection was perhaps under Kandler, by whose direction animals of full size, and groups and specimens of most elaborate character, were produced. The porcelain, however, long preserved its reputation, and very choice works emanated from the furnaces of Meissen as late as the times of Konig (1778), and Marcolini (1796;. Some of the best artists and sculptors were employed at various times in this celebrated falrique. The vases described in the preceding lot are very fine specimens, and their disposal excited a spirited competition. 102 A group of the Nativity, sculptured in a large 103 A box of japan lacquer — a tortoise 104 Five chocolate-coloured cups — pencilled with gold; small pieces of old blue and white 105 A pair of yellow enamelled jars, with flowers — mounted with or-molu ; and a set of three bottles, mounted asprsefericula — mounted with or-molu Owen 15 15 106 A pair of old Dresden figures — mounted in or-molu, with branches for three lights each, and flowers J. Bowher, Esq., Gray's Inn Square 15 15 107 A pair of jars, of green enamel, with plants and insects Rev. H. Waldo Sibthorp, Washingboro' , Lincoln 3 15 6 specimen of amber Col. Sibthorp, M.P. 3 5 Agent 1 3 6 coffee-cups ; and 7 Walter 12 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £. t. d. 108 A beautiful cup, of old blue and white — mounted in silver gilt, in fine old taste — the handles are greyhounds, and on the top are Chinese utensils, surmounted by a dog Mark Philips, Esq., The Park, Manchester 24 10 109 A pair of pearl nautilus shells, with glass liners, mounted as ewers — in silver gilt ....... Rainey 850 110 A bowl ; and a pair of scalloped dishes, of old japan Garrard, of Panton St. 1 10 U 111 A pair of gourd-shaped bottles, with clirysanthemums raised, of old japan Joseph H. Barchard, Esq., Putney Heath 2 18 112 A beautiful set of oriental tea china, consisting of tea-pot and stand, sugar- basin and cover, milk-pot, cover, and stand, 7 tea-cups and 10 saucers, 6 coffee-cups, with flowers in blue, on gold ground, and Chinese subjects in compartments ..... Eyman 7 10 113 A set of four large blue and white dishes A. Umney, Esq., Wobnrn Square 110 11-4 Two tea-pots, of different patterns, with upright handles; and a pair of bottles, with arms .... W. Wells, Esq. 1 13 115 A Dresden tea and coffee-service — octagonal — painted with birds and flowers, in imitation of the oriental, consisting of 32 pieces Ryman 2 2 116 A tankard and cover, of old japan; 2 burnt-in plates, of different sizes; and a bow ...... Agent 117 Three very fine old japan dishes, of one pattern . . Agent 118 A smaU enamelled tea-pot and stand, a cover, and 2 cups — honeycombed and enamelled ; 6 honeycombed cups, of wliite ware ; and 2, of a different pattern ...... Hennell 119 Four blue and white dishes ; a bowl and cover ; and ajar J. Richards, Esq. 120 A pair of blue and white jars, and a cover ; and a pair of blue and white pitchers ...... Hennell 121 Two large vases, of old blue delft, of different patterns . Ryman 122 A pair of blue and white beakers ; and a pair of octagonal bottles S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P., Somerleyton Hall, Lowestoft 3 5 123 Two old blue and white basins, and 2 others, the outsides marbled ; and 12 various smaller pieces, of old blue and white . . Owen 12 124 A burnt-in basin, with brown border ; 2 plates ; a basin ; 2 stands ; an oc- tagonal jar and basin ; 3 other pieces ; and a brown tea-pot — Gaskell, Esq. 15 125 Tln-ee scalloped basins and stands ; 2 cups and 4 saucers, of Dresden ; and a large basin, with birds .... Rainey 1 14 126 Three circular dishes ; and — 127 A large bowl and stand .... — Gaskell, Esq. 1 13 These two lots were sold together. 128 A pair of hexagonal jars, and 1 cover ; and a pair of brown coffee-pots — enamelled with flowers .... Ryman 300 1 1 15 17 1 4 1 2 1 6 2 4 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ «. i. 129 A pair of octagonal old japan basins ; and an enamelled tea -canister Eyman 1 12 130 A pair of bottle-shaped cups, saucers, and covers, of Chantilly, with birds and flowers . . . Rev. H. W. Sibthorp 2 12 These cups are very beautiful specimens of Chantilly Ware. The handles are formed of small branches, leaves from which spray out on the side, giving a richness and variety of character to the design. The body of the cups is barrel-shaped, and adorned with paintings of flowers. Chantilly Porcelain is a fine kind of the " soft paste," the early specimens being rare and much esteemed. The manufacture was established about 1735, under the patronage of the Prince de Conde. The first workmen were obtained by him from the manufactories at St. Cloud. The distinguishing mark is the hunting-horn, sometimes in blue — usually in red. Subsequently to 1706, no porcelain was allowed to be gilded, with the exception of that fabricated at Sevres, a circumstance which proved very prejudicial to the general effect of the productions of Chantilly and other French establishments. 131 A yellow Dresden sugar-basin and cover, of oriental pattern ; and 2 Dresden cups and saucers — painted with insects . . . Eyman 4 15 132 Twelve pieces of red ground ware, with Etruscan designs . Ryman 2 18 133 A beautiful tea-service, of rare old Chelsea, consisting of 34 pieces — 3 pieces imperfect ....... Ryman 3 18 Amount reaUsed by First Day's Sale £516:10. V THE SECOND DAY'S SALE. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16. DUCHESS'S DRAWING-ROOM. The sale this morning commenced with a further selection from the almost exhaustless collection of Chinese curiosities contained in the "Japan Closet." A few lots of Majolica, or Raffaelle Ware, and the first portion of the magnificent furniture of the Duchess's Drawing-room, completed the catalogue for the day. CHINA, &c. £ s. d. 134 A rabbit ; a pair of dogs ; an enamelled jar, with figures ; and a japan shaving basin ..... Bought by Oiceii 340 135 Four Chinese figures, of steatite ; and one of brown ware R. Rawlins, Esq., Bere Hill House, Hants 2 2 136 A large cup ; 2 white cups ; an enamelled cup ; a tea-pot, with plants raised ; a three-lipped cup and stand ; 2 green enamelled basins ; and a small blue bottle ...... Agent 190 137 Three beautiful old japan basins and covers ; and a plate to correspond R. Solomon 3 7 138 A Chantilly sugar-basin and cover ; 4 cups and saucers ; a Chantilly basin; a Dresden tea-canister ; and 4 saucers . Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 1 10 139 A black cock, of old Chelsea ; and a pair of cups, of the same Owen 3 140 Twelve coffee-cups ; 2 saucers ; 6 cups, and 5 saucers — diiferent ; a basin and cover ; a blue and white tea-pot ; 2 other coffee-cups ; and a milk-pot ..... Rev.E.A. Uthwatt 110 141 Four circular dishes, with flowers in Indian ink-; an old japan shaving basin ; one enamelled ; and a green enamelled dish . Agent 142 A pair of old blue and wliite circular dishes — mounted as tables Agent 143 A set of three old japan jars and covers . . Rev. R. Peake B 9 16 1 18 9 9 2 1 7 4 1 10 1 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ ,. i. 144 Two Chinese figures ; 4 white kylins ; a peacock, formed of shells ; a Chinese gardener ; a brown ware tea-pot ; 4 kylins, of steatite ; and a sitting figure . . . . . W. Wells, Esq. 110 145 Three tea-pots ; 3 bottles ; 10 cups ; and 8 saucers Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 1 12 146 A Dresden coffee-pot, tea-pot and stand, sugar-basin and cover, and slop- basin ; tea-canister; 6 cups, and 4 saucers, of Chinese pattern Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 1 18 147 Two enamelled Chinese figures ; 2 kylins ; and a figure, of white ware Walesby, of Northampton 16 148 A gourd-shaped bottle, with chrysanthemums raised, of old japan Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 149 Eight basins and 2 covers ; 2 tea-pots ; and 4 pieces of blue and white Walter 150 A pair of hexagonal cylinders — enamelled . . . Owen 151 An ancient bottle, with a lizard on the neck, and rosewood stand ; and a beautiful low vase, with plants — in relief . . . Rainey 152 A ribbed vase, on feet, with upright handles ; and a fakir R. Solomon 153 A pair of stands, of japan lacquer ; and a pair of smaller ditto King and Stone 2 154 The Crucifixion — in ivory— in glass case ; a carving, with two figures ; a pagoda ; and 3 groups of flowers . . . Waleshy 2 2 155 A wooden chalice and cover, engraved with animals — dated 1619 ; a pair of lava cups — metal mounted ; and a pearl shell . J. C. Grundy 1 10 156 A pair of card racks — elaborately carved in ivory Col. Pratt, Lathbury 8 5 157 The Crucifixion — in ivory — in glass case ; a reHef with two subjects ; 2 boxes ; and 2 other pieces .... J. Cupel, of Watford 1 18 158 Buddha, seated — in bronze ..... Rainey 1 13 159 A fakir — in steatite; 3 small deities — in bronze; a pair of egg-cups; and 1 other piece .... R. Rawlins, Esq. 15 160 A pair of incense vases and stands — on feet . . W. Wells, Esq. 3 3 161 Two very ancient vases, with upright handles, of different shapes ; and a pair of ancient bottles, with figures — in relief . . . Rainey 2 2 162 A pair of bead slippers ; a Chinese lady's shoe ; a carved fruit-shaped box ; a painted needle-case ; and a tortoise shell — sliver mounted, as a cream ewer ....... Watson 16 163 A sitting Chinese figure — carved and gilt ; 2 kylins— carved in box- wood ; a fish skin box ; and a Cliinese compass . Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 13 This compass was taken from on board a Chinese pirate junk captured by Captain Nevill. 164 An opium pipe — richly enamelled on copper ; some Joss offering paper ; a stand — carved in rosewood ; a crackle box, with pierced cover, and stand ; a bamboo, carved with figures ; and a box of Chinese pastiles c^. C. G/-M«(/y 1 10 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 165 An ivory snuff-box, with head of Louis XIV.; a horn box, with head of a negro ; a tortoiseshell box ; a box, with records of events in the reign of George IV., ^vith a medal ; a medallion of Captain Cook, and a cameo — in jasper; and a Chinese carving Marnetj and Walton, of Newina7i St. 12 The box of records and the medal were withdrawn from this lot 166 A tortoiseshell comb-case, with two tortoiseshell combs ; and a tortoiseshell pocket-comb, and case .... Russell 1 19 These are curious specimens of the large-toothed combs used for the periwigs of Queen Anne's time. Tliey are engraved tortoiseshell, and one of them is contained in a case studded with gold points, and has the initials *' J.B.," in an ornamented cipher, also studded in gold. This latter was the pocket-comb : they both belonged to James Biydges, aftei'wards first Duke of Chandos, who built the magnificent house at Canons, and died in ITi-i. 167 A pair of beautiful small girandoles, of or-molu, with flowers of Dresden J. a Grunchj 4 14 6 168 A pair of cow-tail chowries, with silver handles . . Watson 4 169 A Chinese lanthorn, and shade ; 2 feather fans ; and an ivory chowrie Waleshj 13 1 70 Five beads for Chinese hats ; a figure, of steatite ; 2 brown ware tea-pots ; a woman and child ; and a box, with cover of red japan . Walter 12 The beads represent the five orders of Chinese knighthood, and are of the respective colours — red, blue, white, green, and gold. 171 A Chinese figure, of jade .... King and Stone 130 172 A very curious Chinese bronze — pierced, and with figures in relief Bussell 2 10 173 An ancient bronze vessel, on three legs, with rosewood stand; a sitting figure, of bronze ; and a bottle, with a lizard round the neck Ttainey 2 4 174 A vessel and cover, surmounted by a kyHn ; and 2 kylins, of bronze Rainey 2 2 175 Three pieces of bamboo — carved with Chinese subjects Rev. H. Roundell, Fringford, Oxon 16 176 A root of tea-tree — carved with a grotesque figure ; and 2 smaller ditto R. Rawlins, Esq. Ill 177 An ancient bronze duck ; a cow ; and a leaf-shaped stand R.Solomon 18 178 A large and very fine specimen of the root of the tea- tree— carved with a Chinese figure .... Rev. H. Roundell 260 179 A small sofa, of rosewood and marble; a screen — carved with plants in relief; and an opium pipe ..... Agent 14 180 A bnrnt-in tea-pot and stand, tea-canister and stand, and 4 coffee-cups and saucers— with arms .... Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 100 181 An enamelled slop-basin and cover ; a tea-pot, slojD-basin, tea-canister and stand, milk-pot, 4 tea and 3 coffee-cups, and 2 saucers — with chrysanthemums ...... Agent 15 182 Eour Chinese figures, of steatite .... Walter 120 11 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ I. d. 183 Three carved ivory baskets ; a small enamelled tea-pot ; a brown ware tea-pot ; 2 white cups ; and 5 small pieces of white ware ; and a walnut-shell H. Churchill, Esq., Calverley Hotel, Tunhridge Wells 15 184 A burnt- in tea-pot and stand ; 3 cups and 5 saucers ; a basin and cover ; an enamelled drinking-cup and stand ; and a small bottle Walter 16 185 Six very small enamelled leaf-shaped stands; 8 very small bottles; an enamelled drinking-cup ; and 4 enamelled chocolate-cups, and 2 saucers R. Solomon 17 186 Five Dresden scalloped cups, and 9 saucers ; and 5 larger cups, and 7 saucers ; and a small tea-pot . . . . R. Solotnon 16 187 A pair of kylins, of white ware ; 2 tea-pots ; 2 small coffee-pots ; 2 cups ; and 2 fruits . . . . . . W. Wells, Esq. 1 8 188 Two brown cups, and 4 saucers ; 2 burnt-in cups; a jade mouthpiece; an alabaster cup and stand; 4 small cups, and 7 saucers; a silver badge; and a bumt-in tea-pot . . . /. Richards, Esq. 19 189 Six octagonal cups, with figures in relief; 5 green enamelled saucers; a cup — on foot ; a basin ; a basin and cover ; and a cup and saucer R. Rawlins, Esq. Ill 6 189* A pair of Chinese figures — male and female, the latter with a costly head- dress and other rich decorations — 5 feet high . . . Agent 4 7 These figures were bought for a grocer's shop at Stony Stratford. " To what base uses " 190 A pair of Chinese daggers; a pedigree — inscribed on wood; a pair of shoes ; and 2 hats ..... Zimmerman 019 The pedigree in this lot is very curious : it was procured by Captain Nevill, at Anioy. 191 A vessel, with handle, with dragons in relief . . R. Solomon 14 192 Two very ancient vessels, with upright handles — on three legs each W. Dunn Gardner, Esq., Fordham Abhey, Cambridgeshire 193 A large Chinese bell . . . Miller, of Berkhampstead 194 A lotus-formed vase, with lizards in relief . . . Russell 195 A stork on a tortoise ...... Redfern 196 A salver, of alabaster, carved with medallions and arabesques in rehef— on a carved and gilt stand, formed of a boy . Lees, of Manchester 5 10 MAJOLICA, OR RAFFAELLE WARE, &c. 197 The punishment of Perillus ; and Vulcan . . P. Norton, Esq. 1 15 198 Thecreationof Adam; andlsaacand Abimelech G. A"/n^, jBsj.,^McA-en^Aaw 18 199 Pluto and Proserpine ; and an ewer, with M. Scajvola King and Stone 5 7 6 12 2 2 1 9 4 2 2 2 10 8 15 10 5 2 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 200 A tazza — painted with the Crucifixion and angels, witli the emblems of the Passion painted on the reverse . . .P. Norton, Esq. 4 4 A superb specimen of this beautiful ware. It is now added to the collection of Mr. T. Gambier Parry, Mr. Norton having sold it to that gentleman. 201 A large circular dish, with chimjerse and arabesques P. Norton, Esq. 202 Another, with a boar hunt . R. S. Holford, Esq., Weston-Birt House 203 Another, with a chariot race . . R. S. Holford, Esq. 204 Tlie triumph of Judas Maccabseus ; andJephtha — imperfect P.Norton, Esq. 205 Jupiter ; and a plate, of curious blue colour, with arabesques— both imperfect P. Norton, Esq. 12 206 A pair of RafTaelle Ware dishes, with Hercules and a harvest scene — mounted as tables, on tripod stands . Purnell B. Purnell, Esq. 4 10 207 A Chinese pagoda, of ten stories, of mother-o'-pearl — with paintings on the doors and windows . . . . E. Churchill, Esq. 4 17 208 A jjair of very rare and fine jars, of black japan lacquer on porcelain Raineij 8 18 6 209 A noble dish, of MajoUca, with a subject of the vintage P. Norton, Esq. 3 3 A magnificent specimen of the very largest size and most elaborate design. 210 A pattern plate, of the service made for the Emperor Nicholas, by Copeland ; two japan lacquer boxes ; and a scratch-back R. Chandler, Buckingham 2 10 211 A pair of Dresden baskets — painted with flowers, and open borders Marquis of Chandos 3 212 A pair of toilette candlesticks — of amber, with reUefs in ivory T. A. Boswell, Esq. 8 8 213 A triple casket, of amber, with friezes and medallions in relief— in beautiful Italian taste, under glass shade. This beautiful object of decoration Is from Fonthlll ...... Redfern 12 15 Mr. Redfern subsequently sold this lot to Sir H. Broughton, of Broughton Hall, Stafford. FURNITURE, &c. 214 A superb Tournay carpet, with arms in the centre, and a rich border of flowers, formed to the dais — 9^ yards by 8 yards Marquis of Chandos 21 215 A smaller, with grifiin in the centre, and a border — 4 yards by 2| yards W. D. Gardner, Esq. 5 15 216 A carpet, formed to the dais, with a wheatsheaf In the centre — 3| yards by 4| yards .... P. Box, Esq., Radclive 217 A carpet, with a dove — 3| yards by 7 yards . G. King, Esq. 218 A very handsome or-molu fender, ornamented with a pair of lions J. S. Leigh, Esq., Luton Hoo 219 A brass wire-guard ; and a set of fire-irons . J. S. Leigh, Esq. 13 5 10 5 12 6 5 5 3 3 7 10 4 2 4 10 5 15 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 220 Two pairs of curtains, of the richest flowered Genoa velvet, with draperies and gilt cornices J. and W. Dent, Esqrs., Sudeley Castle, Winchcomb 21 Sudeley Castle, the residence of the Messrs. Dent, is a beautiful speoimen of Tudor archi- tecture. It was formerly the residence of Giles Lord Chandos, who enteitained Queen Elizabeth there. It was also the residence of the Lord High Admiral Lord Seymour of Sudeley; and Queen Catharine Parr, who was buried in the chapel there. Her remains were disturbed a few years ago by some barbarians from Cheltenham, and her skull e.\iiibited. The ,tomb was carefully restored by order of the late Duchess of Buckingham. Sudeley remained in the Chandos family until about twenty years ago, when it was sold by the late Duke to Mr. Dent, the present possessor, who has restored the building in good taste. 221 A pair of superb fauteuils, Avith high backs, the frames boldly carved and gilt, the backs and seats covered with crimson velvet from the Doge's Palace at Venice . . . Nathan, of JVardour Street 222 A pair of a different pattern, covered with crimson silk damask Agent 223 A single ditto ..... Agent 221 Two chairs, the scats and backs covered with rich flowered Genoa velvet, from the Doge's Palace at Venice . . King and Stone 225 A pair of settees, covered to correspond . . . J. C. Grundy 226 A pair of liigh-back fauteuils — carved and gilt, the seats and backs covered witli rich needlework of flowers in silk B. Capell, of Northampton 8 8 227 A magnificent repository for China, of ebony, with pillars and or-molu ornaments, the centre door panelled with buhl work, and masks in or-molu — the side doors glazed E. L. Betts, Esq., Preston Hall, Maidstone 228 The companion repository . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 229 An open cabinet, of oriental japan lacquer, with folding doors and sliding fronts ....... Eussell 230 The companion cabinet ..... Russell 231 A cabinet, of oriental japan lacquer, with folding doors, shelves, and drawers — on a carved and gilt stand — 7 feet 7 inches long F Raymond Si/mo»s, Esq. 232 The companion cabinet . . F. Raymond Si/mo7is, Esq. 233 A rosewood sofa, with squab, two pillows, and bolsters — covered with crimson satin damask . . . RII. Grundy, of Liver-pool 234 A rosewood footstool, inlaid with brass . . . J. C. Grundy 235 Two footstools ...... Agent 236 A gothic robe chest, of gophir wood — the surface carved and gilt, with borders in imitation of precious stones — from Fonthill . Redfern 238 The companion coffer, of sandal wood . . . Redfern These chests are of an elaborately ornamental character. The sides are filled with rich treillage, within a lattice-work ; and the lids have oblong panels in the centre, covered with crimson velvet, the remaining portions being carved in lattice, and the spaces filled with flowers resembling thistles. At the earners a.re fl,ur-de-lis ; while a border, sculptured and painted to imitate precious stones, surrounds the whole. They were considered very cheap at the pric quoted. It was generally understood that Mr. Redfern purchased them for the Marquis of Hertford. 14 93 9 44 2 11 6 10 10 4 7 5 17 6 8 15 1 5 13 22 1 21 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £. 239 A pair of beautiful jars, of the rarest old japan lacquer on porcelain, with branches for five lights each, of or-molu — on feet . Owen 17 240 A beautiful tazza, of Limoges enamel — painted inside with the history of Adam and Eve, the top with a hunting subject and arabesques Mark Philips, Esq., Snitterfield, near Stratford-on-Avon 31 10 This was an exceedingly beautiful vessel, scarcely six inches high. Mr. Redfern secured it for Mr. Mark Philips, after a very spirited competition. 241 A pair of arm-chairs — wliite and gold, covered with needlework of flowers, in colours, and chintz covers .... Agent 815 242 An ancient state settee, the frame and back very richly carved vrith lions' masks, and gilt, the seat covered with crimson velvet ; and two cushions, covered with cloth of gold . . . Lord Hastings 21 243 A pair of high-back Venetian chairs— carved and gilt, the seats covered with crimson velvet P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq., Briclhill Manor 7 17 6 244 A state chair — white and gold, the seat and back covered with white satin flowered damask .... Marquis of C hand us 7 17 6 245 A state chair ..... Marquis of Chandos 880 These chairs were made expressly for the use of Her Majesty and the Prince Consort, when at Stowe, in 1845. Had this fact been mentioned in the catalogue, they would, doubtless, have realised a much larger sura : the propriety of the omission, however, will not be questioned. 246 A superb screen, the frame carved with masks and figures, and gilt, the panel of rich crimson and yellow silk damask R. S. Holford, Esq. 12 12 247 A pair of vase-shaped pier-glasses, with otters on the frames, carved with fohage in festoons ..... Rainey 6 10 248 A magnificent pier-glass, of unusually large dimensions — 126 inches by 78 inches— in a richly ornamented gilt frame .... William Herrick, Esq., Beaumanor Park, Leicestershire 69 6 249 A pier-table — 10 feet 6 inches long, covered with crimson velvet— the frame of the newest design, with festoons . . W. Herrick, Esq. 13 2 6 250 A pair of elegant candelabra — carved, white and gold, formed of swans' necks, with lions' masks in the pedestals — with branches for four hghts each . . . . . , E. Churchill, Esq. 8 18 6 These elegant pieces of furniture were formerly at Avington, the family seat in Hampshire. 251 A gorgeous table, the frame boldly carved in the richest taste, with masks and foliage, the top covered with crimson velvet— 9 feet by 4 feet ; and a green damask cover . P. D. Pauncefort Buncombe, Esq. 13 13 252 A pair of girandoles, composed of circles— carved with flowers and trophies, and a figure of a boy in each centre, supporting branches, with five nozzles for Hghts Redfern 3 3 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 253 A Florentine cabinet, witli eleven drawers, tlie fronts with nineteen slabs of mosaic, with birds and flowers Hon. R. Cavendish, Thornton Hall 15 25-1 A Florentine cabinet, with eleven slabs of mosaic and two marble colmnns to the door, which encloses four drawers, fronted with marqueterie King and Stone 27 255 A very handsome table, of buhl manufacture, with masks and other ornaments of or-molu, and six drawers . . E. L. Betts, Esq. 39 7 6 256 A smaller table, of marqueterie, the borders and legs inlaid with white metal ...... Redfem 59 This table was formerly in the possession of the Le Despencer family, and came to the hammer when the contents of Mereworth Castle were disposed of, about seventeen years ago. Mr. Swaby, of Muswell Hill, on that occasion discovered its value, though at the time in very bad condition. He was opposed for its possession by a dealer named Levy, of Maidstone, who ultimately secured it for £35. Mr. Levy kept the table for some months, and at length offered it to Mr. Swaby, who at once purchased it. On the retirement of that gentleman from active business, Mr. Webb, of Old Bond Street, took it at a valuation, and shortly afterwards sold it to Mr. Bevan, of Hamilton Place. From Mr. Bevan it returned to Mr. ^Vebb, who again sold it to the present Duke of Buckingham. The table is now in the possession of Lord Ward, Mr. Redfern having sold it to that nobleman at Stowe. 257 A pair of candelabra — richly carved and gilt, of grand design P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Es;q. 13 258 A pair of two-burner lamps, of or-molu P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq. 4 4 259 A pier-glass, in two plates, the larger 70 inches by 48 inches, with openwork gilt frame, and glass border . . W. Herrick, Esq. 68 5 Tliis superb glass was placed at the north end of the Duchess's Drawing-room, over the dais, on which the state bed formerly stood. 260 A pier-table — carved and gilt, with a slab of very fine Florentine mosaic — 45 inches by 30 inches . . Lord Hastings 45 3 261 A pair of stands for lights, of black wood, the plinths covered with silver boldly chased with fohage, and centres and borders of chased silver Miller 262 A pair of glass lustres, for three Hghts each . . Zimmerman 263 A pair of ditto , . . . E. Churchill, Esq. 264 A pair of ditto ..... Sawyer 265 A pair of ditto . . . , E. Churchill, Esq. 19 8 6 1 16 2 2 2 2 Amount realised by Second Day's Sale £1074. 16 BENITOIRB. 274.) THE THIRD DAY'S SALE. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17. DUCHESS'S DRAWING-ROOM. The sale to-day comprised the remaining Furniture of the Duchess's Drawing-room, the contents of the "Shakspeare Closet," and the first portion of the Furniture of the Tapestry Drawing-room. ARTICLES OF VIRTU, &c. £ s. d. 266 Time — a figure in ivory, upon a triangular pedestal of rosso antico Bought hy Durlacher, Jun., of Brook Street 12 12 This figure was brought by the present Duke of Buckingham from Rome, in 1817. 267 A tray, of Florentine pietre dure, of lapis lazuli and rare jaspers — mounted with or-molu — on a carved and gilt stand Hume, of Bemers Street 24 13 6 This tray is now in the possession of the Rev. John Lucy, of Charlcote, Warwickshire. 268 A small square slab of Florentine mosaic, composed of lapis lazuli, with groups of shells, coral, and pearl, in different coloured jaspers — on a japan stand ..... Mark Philips, Esq. 14 14 269 The companion table, the slab of Sicilian jasper, with butterflies and flowers in different rare stones .... Mark Philips, Esq. 270 A pair of hexagonal jars and covers — enamelled . . . Owen 271 A beautiful bottle — deep blue — pencilled with flowers in gold King and Stone 272 A pair of small oriental brown ware square bottles — silver mounted Owen 273 A pair of toilette candlesticks, of oriental fillagree, with animals, fruits, and flowers in enamel ..... Watson 6 10 274 A jewel, designed for a benitoire, in the most exquisite taste, of the period of Cellini. The vessel for holy water is formed of a single 17 9 5 6 15 2 8 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. almandine, supported by two angels, of gold — enamelled : on the lid is a bust of the Virgin, and cameos: above is a relief of the Virgin, in a glory, supported by angels, with the Trinity above. The whole jewel is thickly studded with rose diamonds and turquoise. This beautiful work is of the most elaborate cinque-cento design . Russell 106 1 This very beautiful work of art was formerly among the crown jewels of Portugal, whence it was brought to this country by Doni Miguel. Although described in the catalogue as of the period of Cellini, the general character of the jewel appears to indicate that it is not of so old a date by many years ; for, though a beautiful work of art (in some parts really exquisite), as a whole it is deficient in the peculiar charm and character of design marking the Cellini school. The cup for holding holy water is formed of a single almandine, supported by two angels, of gold, enamelled. It should be mentioned here that the "almandine" is that beautiful variety of tile garnet known to lapidaries also as the *' precious garnet," and generally as the "carbuncle.** 'J'he cup at its base and upper edge is set with rose diamonds; and elegant festoons of gold flowers, set with diamonds and turquoise, are looped round its sides. 'J'he lid is enamelled ; and rising from the centre is a bust of a youth, sculptured as a cameo, in jacinth, and surrounded by a gold glory ; at its base are four small cameos of cherubs' heads, sculptured in amethyst and onyx, with wings radiating frotn the settings on which the heads rest, and these are set with diamonds and turquoise ; and flowers similarly enriched fill up the vacant spaces on the lid. The angels supporting the cup are of gold, richly enamelled with colours; the cherub's head in cameo under the cup is cut in jacinth; and tlie wings are of silver, set with diamonds and turquoise. From the sides of the cup rise supports to the upper portion of the benitoire; but these are decidedly of weak and ineffective design, having wings at either extremity set with turquoise and diamonds, and ouches, in all of which, no doubt, formerly, were beautiful jewels, though now in part filled with cameos of inferior workmanship. The sides of these supports are filled with rose diamonds, as is also an arched piece joining these two portions ; and from this latter piece rise two demi-crescents, each supporting an angel, between which is an oval com- partment enclosing a beautit"ul cameo, of jacinth, of a head of the Virgin, surrounded by a glory issuing from a border of diamonds. Above this oval compartment is a group, most exquisitely modelled, of the three persons of the Trinity: the Father represented as an aged man holding an orb, symbolical of government, in bis hand ; the Son is holding what has been the cross, the upper part being broken off; and the Holy Spirit is represented as a dove, in a diamond-formed compartment surrounded by a glory of gold and diamonds. The disposal of this lot excited a very spirited competition, but Mr. Russell at length secured its possession for the amount quoted — a sum stated to be far below its real value. 275 A pair of circular dishes — beautiful specimens of oriental raised enamel, in blue and white . . . . — Popham, Esq., Littlecote 6 10 276 An ostrich egg — mounted as a sideboard cup, in silver . . Oiven 4 12 277 An ostrich egg — mounted, in silver, as a sideboard chalice, with terminal figures in relief, the rim engraved with hunting subjects : it is supported on a group of three ostriches, and the foot is chased in beautiful old taste ....... Redfem 10 10 Mr. Redfem has since sold this beautiful work of art — an engraving of which will be found among the illustrations of the present volume — to Charles Birch, Esq., of Harbourn Hall, Edgbaston, an eminent collector of modern pictures. 278 A pair of beakers, of Saxon porcelain — painted with flowers . Owen 5 279 A pair of beautiful small basins and covers, of old japan ; and a pair of scalloped old japan basins ... P. Norton, Esq. 280 Six small basins and covers .... Griffith 28 1 A set of three small and very fine beakers, of green enamel Garrard 282 A pair of fine bowls, of old japan . Goslett, of South Molton Street 28.3 A pair of basins — blue, pencilled with gold . P. Norton, Esq. 284 A pair of green enamelled scalloped basins F. Raymond Symons, Esq. 18 3 5 1 8 (1 5 2 2 1 12 15 £ *. d. 1 5 3 5 f) THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 285 An old japan dish ; and a pair of burnt-in dishes J. Paxton, of Bicester 286 A cocoa-nut — silver mounted, on a stem and foot of silver Rymau 287 A casket, of amber ..... Russell 288 The Fonthill cabinet : the friezes are composed of lapis lazuli, the fronts of the drawers are slabs of haematite, set with coloured stones ; in the centre are groups of Neptune and marine deities, with figures and animals in relief, in the niches of a temple, supported on four colunuis of rosso antico. The whole is richly ornamented with chasings of or-molu, and is designed in fine architectural character Walesbij 89 5 This cabinet was purchased at Fonthill by the late Duke of Buckingham for £157. It is designed somewhat in the tashion of a temple, and deserving especial remark. The central compartment has a pediment; and four pillars of rosso antico support an upper story, above which is the frieze of lapis lazuli: between the pillars are groups of Neptune and marine deities, with figures and animals in relief, within circular-headed niche. The side compartments have drawers, the fronts of which are composed of hcematite, and enriched with rubies and emeralds. Terminal figures of chased or-molu add to the enrichments of the wliole ; and the cabinet stands on an open framework of six legs, the upper portion of which has Latimer crosses upon it — Mr. Beckford's symbol. 289 A pair of small chandeliers, for five lights each, of metal gilt, in different colours, suspended from brackets — in the taste of the Renaissance E. L. Belts, Esq. 14 14 290 A pair — similar . . G. R. Smith, Esq., Great Cumberland Place 16 16 291 Apairofsconces,fortwolightseach,of Dresden porcelain, with cupids^gew^ 8 8 292 A pair of beautiful console encoigneures, with flowers of Dresden por- celain ....... Rainey 18 18 293 A pair of solid ivory round-backed arm-chairs, partly gilt, on five legs, the arms and backs with pierced panels of solid ivory, with the tiger's head — the badge of Tippoo — on the extremity of the arms. These almost unique objects of decorative furniture were presented by Warren Hastings to Queen Charlotte ..... Russell 44 2 These chairs — madeof solid ivory, quaintly carved and gilded— are true specimens of Eastern luxury. They were once the property of Tippoo Saib, and were sent by Warren Hastings as a present to Queen Charlotte, at the time his trial was pending. Mr. Russell secured them for the sum quoted, and they are now the property of the Baron Lionel Rothschild. 294 A toilet-table, of silver — chased in the boldest and most beautiful taste Ryman 64 1 29.5 The toilet-glass, in silver frame, to correspond. These princely objects were presented by George Villiers Duke of Buckingham, to the Countess of Shrewsbury, at Avington .... Ryvian 85 1 This table and glass possess more claims to notice from their history than their beauty. The ornamental enrichments to the top of the table, however, are exquisitely designed ; as is also the pattern round the frame, and the stretcher between the legs. The latter are wretchedly meagre in character, and formed of light wood, stained to look like ebony. Mr. Ryman purchased both lots for the Countess of Jersey — thus restoring the property to the Villiers family. 19 THE 8T0WE CATALOGUE. £ J. i. 296 A beautiful small oval salver, of Sevres turquoise — painted vyith waterfowl and bouquets RightHon.SirF.T. Baring, Bart. ,M.P.,BuckenhmnHouse 10 297 A pair of exquisite small turennes, with ribbons of Sevres turquoise, and powdered gold ground, with festoons and bouquets, and subjects of cupids ...... King and Stone 35 14 298 An exquisite salver, of scroll shape, of Sevres turquoise, the centre painted with a group of fruit, and two beautiful subjects from Watteau on the border ..... King ("id Stone 21 299 The companion salver . . . C. JV. Grenfell, Esq., M.P. 13 300 A set of three noble old japan jars and covers — octagonal, with kylins on the lids ..... Francis Darby, Esq. 29 8 MAJOLICA, OR RAFFAELLE WARE. 301 St. John writing the Revelations ... G. Trant, Esq. 1 15 302 Soldiers bathing, from the cartoon of Pisa . Goslett 1 17 303 The judgment of Solomon .... Walter 110 ■S04 Aninterior, with an artist painting the Majolica Ware Forrest,of the Strand 4 305 Mercury and Argus; and 1, with trophies . . Goslett 3 7 306 David and Goliath ..... Goslett 240 307 Three, with arabesques, with medallions in the centre . Goslett 1 14 308 The camp of Hannibal ; and the rape of Europa . P. Norton, Esq. 112 309 Alexander and Roxana, and a battle painted on the reverse — imperfect P. Norton, Esq. 1 4 310 The finding of Moses ; and St. Christopher . Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 2 8 311 Cupids; and a Roman trophy— a pair . . . Lord Hastings 4 12 312 The rape of Europa — fluted .... Goslett 240 313 The triumph of David . . J. H. Browne, Esq., Addison Road 1 13 314 David and Bathsheba ; Esther and Ahasuerus . King and Stone 4 10 315 Miriam and Moses . . J. Combe, Esq., Cambridge Terrace 15 316 March of an army 317 Three river gods . 318 The battle of Joshua 319 The fall of Phaeton 320 Hercules and the centaurs 321 Triumph of Pompey 322 A pair, with beautiful friezes of figures and serpents P. Norton, Esq. 2 6 323 Scourging of St. Peter and St. Paul . Sir G. H. Beaumont, Bart. 2 2 324 The trial between Neptune and Minerva ; and Narcissus . . Agent 3 12 20 Hon. R. Cavendish 16 Walter 14 Goslett 1 8 . Lord Hastings 113 Goslett 2 2 P. Norton, Esq. 2 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ 5. d. 325 Pan; and Marsyas and Apollo . . . Sir R. Buxton, Bart. 1 11 6 326 Cupid and Pan ; and a Charity .... Goslett 280 327 Ganymede ...... Goslett 110 328 Cleopatra ; and the fall of Phaeton . . Lord Hastings 2 12 329 Joseph and his brethren, with cupids painted on the reverse ; and the destruction of Pharaoh's host — the companion — imperfect Goslett 4 330 Lycaon . . . . . . . /. Combe, Esq. 1 14 331 Moses striking the rock, with figures on the reverse . . Agent 5 332 The money found in Benjamin's sack ; and Abraham and the angels Ryman 4 4 333 Apollo and Marsyas .... King and Stone 2 10 t) 334 Ganymede ; and the death of Argus 335 Hercules; and 1, from Ovid 336 Soldiers attacking a convent ; and a battle-piece 337 The judgment of Paris; and Vulcan 338 Christ walking on the sea 339 The rape of Europa ; and 1, from Ovid . R. E. Eardley Wilmot, Esq. 4 16 340 Joseph and his brethren ; and Judith . . . Walter 2 2 /. Combe, Esq. 2 10 /. Combe, Esq. 1 7 M^atson 2 14 King and Stone 2 10 Ki?ig and Stone 3 12 TAPESTRY DRAWING-ROOM. FURNITURE, &c. 341 A beautiful Tournay carpet, with foliage and flowers_28 feet by 24 feet ^yew< 28 7 342 A Tournay hearth-rug ...... Agent 390 343 An or-molu fender, with lions at the end, and fire-irons; and a guard i/wme 11 11 344 Two pairs of window-curtains, of the richest Genoa cut velvet, with flowers on v?hite ground, with carved and gilt cornices . . . Hume 84 The velvet of which these curtains are formed came from the Doge's Palace, where it was formerly inserted in tlie wall of one of the principal chambers. 345 A rosewood loo-table, with inlaid rim of or-molu, on pillar and plinth P. S. W. Miles, Esq., M.P., King's Weston, Somerset 7 15 346 A large square ottoman, with chintz cover and velvet cover King and Stone 31 10 347 A carved and gilt settee, covered with crimson silk damask, and chintz cover Col. Pratt 4 4 348 Five fauteuils — gilt, and covered with the richest Genoa cut velvet, with flowers on white ground ..... Hume 32 11 349 Three smaller fauteuils — white and gold, covered with chocolate-coloured silk, and chintz covers . . Richardson, of Buckingham 8 350 A fire-screen — white and gold, with tapestry . . /. Paxto7i 3 3 21 3 5 7 17 C 5 4 ].5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 351 A small two-flap table, inlaid with flowers of marqueterie . C. H. Crauford, Esq., Old Swinford 352 A pair of oval coffee-tables, with flowers of marqueterie . Garrard 353 A handsome or-molu chandelier for twelve lights, with hoUand cover Mrs, Turner, HasUngdon, Lancashire 354 A Persian carpet table-cover . . . .J. Paxton 355 A small cabinet, of old japan, with two drawers, on a handsome old carved and gilt stand ..... G. Trant, Esq. 240 350 A beautiful glazed case for miniatures, with metal frame, on legs of white and gold, and tray beneath, covered with green velvet . Agent 9 9 357 A casket, of tortoiseshell and ivory inlaid, with fall-down front enclosing draw'ers, inlaid with Bombay work . . . Walesbg 3 10 358 A rosewood box, the surface covered with ivory elaborately carved and pierced, of Chinese work ..... Walesby I 13 359 A very handsome cabinet, of rich buhl on tortoiseshell E. L. Belts, Esq. 44 2 300 A magnificent round-topped chest, of the finest old japan, beautifully inlaid with mother-o'-pearl. This was brought by Lord Cobhara from Vigo, after the storming of that place by the British army, in 1719 Lord HoUand 18 18 This chest was purchased by Mr. Nathan, jun., of South Street, for Lord Holland. It formed part oftlie booty obtained by Lord Cobhani after his capture of Vigo, in 1719, and, tradition says, was full of dollars when brought to England. 301 A beautiful Itahan cabinet, of fine cinque-cento architectural design, con- sisting of two tiers of columns of red marble, with niches, with slabs of lapis lazuli and oriental alabaster — the friezes gilt. This superb cabinet is from the Borghesc Palace ..... Ryman 27 6 This cabinet was brought from Rome, in 1817, by the present Duke of Buckingham 362 A repository for bijouterie, of pear wood, in three tiers, supported by pilasters, the fronts and frieze beautifully carved, with looking-glass back : it is supported on a pier-table, with square legs, carved with masks and trophies in relief, and a beautiful trophy of arms in the centre beneath. The whole is composed in the best taste of the early part of the last century. Nearly 5 feet wide D. C. Webb, Esq., Tlie Hithe, Bicester 3110 363 The companion repository and table . . D. C. Webb, Esq. 32 C The two last lots are very superb specimens of decorative furniture, of one hundred and thirty years since. As described, the cabinets are of pear tree, the pier-table supporting them being of the very finest design and delicacy of sculpture. They were bought lor Mr. Webb, by Mr. Nathan, of Wardour Street. The DukeofBuckinghanipurchased them of the late Mr.Baldock. 304 A pair of very handsome encoigneures, of rich buhl on tortoiseshell, with busts of or-molu at the angles, and rich mouldings of or-molu, and yellow marble slabs ... 5. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 03 22 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. it. 305 A clock, with an orrery, of Amboyna wood and or-molu, by Ralngo, of Paris — under a glass shade ..... Hume 18 18 This clock formerly belonged to the Duke of York. 366 A pair of girandoles, of or-molu, with female figures, and branches for two lights each . . . . F. Raymond Symons, Esq. 3 3 3G7 A superb cabinet, with groups of fruit, flowers, and insects, of pietre dure in high relief, with terminal figures at the angles, and rich mouldings and masksofor-molu, surmounted by a slab of green marble E. L. Belts, Esq. 89 ."> (i 368 The companion ..... E.L.Betts, Esq. 80 17 309 A very handsome gilt pier-table, with a magnificent slab of verde antique, 5 feet 1 1 inches wide, the stand carved with festoons of oak leaves and acorns, and lion's head and claw legs R. Oakley, Esq., Lawrence End 18 18 I) 370 A noble pier-glass, in a superb frame, with palm branches entwined with roses — the principal plate 82 inches by 45 inches ; and two smaller plates Lord Hastings 22 1 371 A drapery, of Chinese silk, worked with flowers; and a pair of Chinese fans ; and — 372 Two pieces of Chinese leather — painted with dragons, &c. ; and 6 small Chinese blinds ....../. Capel 1 12 U The two preceding lots were sold together. 373 A bed-cover . . . . . C. H. Mills, Esq. 374 A pair of pillows — exquisitely worked with gold and coloured silk Ryman 375 A casket, of inlaid marbles, with mosaics of birds . . Garrard 376 A Chinese tea-caddy, of ivory — most elaborately carved with Chinese land- scapes and figures— under glass shade .... Owen 10 CHINA. 377 An old japan cistern ..... Agent 378 A pair of enamelled bottles, with spouts; and a pair of green enamelled dishes ....... yigent 379 Four figures, of priests and nuns ; a small enamel bottle ; and 3 very small bottles . . . Rev. C. W. Selhy Lowndes, North Crawley 380 A pair of crimson and green enamelled beakers . W. Wells, Esq. 381 A set of four Dresden salts — white, with crawfish and shells Ageiit 382 A set of three Dresden vases and covers, with masks and flowers encrusted Oweji 5 23 5 5 4 4 7 2 fi 3 10 2 18 2 2 (1 2 10 II 7 1) THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 3^'^ A pair of oriental jars and covers, encrusted with flowers — in colours P. Norton, Esq. 384 A pair of figures, male and female, of Dresden — in colours Agent 385 A pair of oriental cups, with plants encrusted ; and a pair of flower-pots P. Norton, Esq. 386 A Dresden group, of Venus and Cupid on a dolphin . . Owen 387 A noble jar and cover, 30 inches high, of old blue oriental porcelain, with flowers pencilled in brown .... Redfern 388 An oval fluted bowl, of rich green enamel .... Agent 389 A bui'nt-in circular dish ; and a pair of green enamel ditto . . Goslett 390 A pair of beautiful bottles, of crimson and green enamel — 18 inches high F. Raymond Symons, Esq. 391 A Dresden figure of Mercury ; and a girl with flowers Lord Holland 392 A pair of green dragon cups, covers, and stands ; 2 enamelled saucers; and an enamelled tea-pot . . . . D. C. TVebb, Esq. 117 393 A pair of very beautiful oriental tea-pots and stands, with flowers encrusted JV. Wells, Esq. 7 15 391 A pair of Dresden pastoral figures ; a pair of oriental white cups — mounted, with upright handles ; and a pair of Persian enamelled metal cups Garrard 4 7 2 5 5 1 13 3 3 10 10 5 5 2 13 13 2 12 Amount reaUsed by Third Day's Sale £1602 : : 6. 24 THE FOURTH DAY'S SALE. FEIDAY, AUGUST 18. TAPESTRY DRAWING-ROOM. A FURTHER selection from the contents of the Tapestry Drawing-room, and the first portion of the Furniture of the State Dining-room, formed the subject of this day's sale. CHINA, &c. 395 A yellow Dresden tea-pot ; and 4 pale green fluted cups and saucers, with flowers in gold ..... Bought hy Goslett 396 A pair of small old japan dishes ; a pair of plates ; a pair of scalloped dishes; and a bowl .... Hall, of Banbury 397 A pair of beautiful beakers — blue, pencilled with gold, for five lights Oiven 398 An or-molu candelabrum of rich design, the stem of green porcelain Rev. R. Peake 399 The companion candelabrum , . . Rev. R. Peake 400 A pastoral group of figures, of biscuit, with glass shade Right Hon. Sir F. T. Baring, Bart., M.P. 401 Another, nearly similar Right Hon. Sir F. T. Baring, Bart., M.P. 402 A small enamelled oriental ewer, with lizards encrusted ; an enamelled box ; a shell box ; and two painted snuff-boxes . Forrest 403 A shell-.shaped basin, of oriental enamel on copper, with flowers Goslett 404 A pair of Sevres seaux, of brilliant turquoise — painted on each side with beautiful subjects after "Watteau Right Hon. Sir F. T. Baring, Bart., M.P. 405 A pair — larger . . . Charles Cope, Esq., Euston Square D 25 5 15 4 8 4 8 7 7 7 7 2 6 5 10 47 5 38 17 17 17 3 3 5 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 40G A beautiful flask, of ancient bl ue glass, of compressed shape, covered with masks and ornaments of metal gilt, with a foot and stopper H. S. Holford, Esq. 407 A pair of girandoles, of or-molu, with branches for two lights each Redfern 408 A scent-bottle, cut in a beautiful specimen of haematite, and mounted Owen 409 A pair of beautiful cups and saucers — silver gilt, enamelled with subjects of conversations and mythological subjects .... Lieitt.-Gen. Sir Edward Kerrison, Bart., M.P., Oakley Park \2 10 410 A set of six very small cups, of silver gilt, each painted with four miniatures of celebrated French beauties in enamel . . Litchfield 13 5 411 A pair of cups and saucers — silvergilt, painted with battles in enamel Forrest 14 14 412 A cup of Venetian ruby glass — mounted, with handles and foot of silver gilt .... W. Tite, Esq., Lowndes Square 500 413 A ruby glass scent-bottle, of compressed shape — fluted, on foot, the stopper with helmeted heads ..... Owen 414 A circular cup, of basket pattern, of ruby glass, on a lion's foot . Owen 415 A shell-shaped cup, of ruby glass, on a gilt stem and foot . Otven 416 A pair of ruby glass bottles, with hunting subjects engraved — mounted with silver gilt, with birds on the stoppers . . . Owen 417 A cup, of rich dark-coloured agate . . . Zimmerman 418 A beautiful egg-shaped cup, and foot of rock-crystal — engraved, the stem a group of beautiful children, in silver gilt . . . Owen 419 An engraved glass, with ciphers and arabesques W. Cooke, Esq. ,Notting Hill 420 An oval gold snuff-box — beautifully enamelled, and painted with subjects in cameo ...... Russell 421 A square gold snuff-box — enamelled with flowers . Zimmerman 422 A beautiful Dresden box — gold mounted, painted with seaports — a subject from Watteau on the inside of the lid . . . . Owen 7 423 A rosary of tortoiseshell, with saints in relief; and a gold enamelled figure of a saint, with a brilliant in the breast suspended Marquis of Chandos 3 5 424 A curious cinque-cento jewel, constructed for a whistle : it is in the form of a dragon, the body of mother-o'-pearl, surmounted by figures, and encrusted with pearls and precious stones . . . Russell 7 15 This whistle, which is in form of a draoon, is a singularly quaint-looking specimen of art. The body of the dragon is formed of a single piece of mother-o'-pearl ; the head, shoulders, and feet, and termination of its tail being of gold enamelled. The ground colour of the enamel on the shoulders is deep blue, with gilded ornaments upon it ; and in highly raised ouches are emeralds, rubies, and topazes, the emeralds being in the triangular ouches, whilst in the oval ones are the rubies, with the exception of the two topmost, which contain the topazes. The shank of the dragon's leg is purplish blue, ornamented with gold, the claws and leaf-formed head of the leg green bordered with gold, as is the foliated termination to the animal's head, and its tail. The head is purplish, and rubies are set for the eyes. In the scroll-work under the animal, a large amethyst is the principal stone, there being an aqua-marine beneath it ; and pearls and diamonds are pendent from the scroll-work, which is enamelled with blue, greenish tint, and white. Two emeralds are also inserted in ouches at this part of the jewel. The bearded monster on the shoulder of the dragon, whose lower limbs terminate in elegant scroll-work, is enamelled of a purplish tint, his hair and beard being gold, his lower limbs a greenish tint, and 26 5 3 5 2 2 9 9 3 8 5 8 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ : i. scroll terminations blue enriched with gold. The small figure of Cupid is enamelled, as heralds would say, "proper," that is, of flesh colour, hair, and wings, and bow of gold. The chains by whicli this interesting jewel is suspended are of gold, and the upper portion of ornamental work to which they are attached is enamelled purplish blue, and set with a jacinth. The stem for the whistle in the dragon's mouth is enamelled deep blue, with gold flowers. Jewels of this description were made by the Lombard jewellers, and in the age of chivalry presented to knights by their *' ladye-loves," previous to their departure for the wars. 425 Enamelled portraits of George II. and George III. ; 2 German emperors; and 2 female figures . . H. Humphreys, Esq., Buckingham 1 16 426 A snufF-box, of oriental porcelain — enamelled with figures; and 1, painted with a vase of flowers . . . Lord Robert Pelham Clinton 1 14 427 An oval tortoiseshell snuff-box; and 1, painted with figures . Agent 1 17 428 A pair of slabs of modern porcelain — painted with shells . Garrard 12 429 A set of seventeen miniature portraits of the descendants of the race of Akbar; and 1, of Tippoo Sultan, in gold setting — painted by Indian artists ....... Russell 13 10 These miniatures — originally, we believe, in the possession of Warren Hastings — were given by Sir George Nugent to the late Duke of Buckingham. 430 Perseus and Andromeda — a beautiful carving in ivory, from the celebrated antique relief, in aframe of lapis lazuli ; and the companion Z)Mr/acAer,.7M«. 11 11 431 A set of forty oval miniature portraits of kings of England and nobles, on ivory .... Henry Bohn, Esq., York Street 19 8 6 432 Fifteen coloured pastes from gems . . .P. Box, Esq. 15 6 433 A beautiful set of ivory chess-men, representing oriental and British troops, and 2 dice-boxes C. Goring, Esq., M.P., Steyning, Sussex 6 6 434 A set of Hindoo chess-men — crimson and green . C. Goring, Esq., M.P. 3 12 435 Two enamels, after Boucher .... Garrard 1 1 436 An enamelled snufF-box — painted with pastoral subjects ; and a very small cup and saucer, of Persian enamel on copper . . Rainey 1 10 437 A papier-mache snuff-box, with a group of boors; and a circular box, of japan lacquer ; and an oriental dice .... Owen 1 10 438 A small oval snuff-box, enamelled with flowers — on metal; and a square enamelled box for a miniature ..... Russell 1 13 439 An oblong box, of porporina — mounted with silver gilt, with a beautiful mosaic of a spaniel on the lid . . . . R. Solomon 3 5 440 A necklace and earrings, of coloured glass — curious specimens of antique jewellery . . . . Marquis of Chandos 5 This curious necklace was taken from round the neck of a skeleton found in an excavation made at Rome, in 1817, by the present Duke of Buckingham. 441 A figure of a mounted knight armed for the tournament, suspended by a chain. This beautiful cinque-cento jewel is of gold, enamelled, and set with precious stones ...... Russell 16 5 6 This very beautiful specimen of cinque-cento jewellery was brought by the late Duke of Buckingham from Florence. It is of gold,, and the horse is covered with white enamel, excepting the minute streaks (in our representation black), which, as also the hoofs, are of 27 THE 8T0WE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. gold. The mane and tail are likewise gold. The horse's caparisons are of deep blue enamel, bordered with gold, and set with rose diamonds, in excessively raised ouches, thereby producing a great richness of light and shade. The knight is enamelled dark blue, the partitions of the armour being raised and marked out in gold, and his pauldrons and elbow-plates set with diamonds. The vizor to the helmet^which, by the way, is movable — is also studded with diamonds. The chain is composed of roses of red enamel, linked together, and in each rose is a diamond. Pendent from the upper part of the chain, and girth of the horse, are pearls. 442 An agate snuff-box — silver mounted; and an enamelled watch-case — painted with figures — not mounted .... Agent 018 443 A Dresden box — not mounted— painted with views; an enamelled ditto, with Neptune ....... Owen 111 444 Two subjects painted in enamel; a Dresden snuff-box; 2 thimbles; and a souvenir .... Pratt, of New Bond Street 1 12 445 A pair of oriental enamelled counter-stands ; a carved ivory card and needle- case; and a snuff-box, with a carving in ivory Hailey, of Sfotiey Stratford 1 13 446 A pair of jars, of deep blue oriental enamel, with flowers — the surfaces engraved, in handsome mountings of or-molu . , Agent 13 13 447 A pair of green enamelled jars and covers, with chrysanthemums Nathan 4 4 448 A pair of Dresden baskets ; and an oriental figure, with a bell Marquis of Chandos 7 10 449 A set of six beautiful Dresden chocolate-cups and saucers, powdered with gold and flowers, encrusted in imitation of oriental porcelain, with rims of silver gilt ..... Durlacher, Jun. 770 450 A negress, with a basket and cover of Dresden . . Garrard 4 17 451 A beautiful cinque-cento jewel, of gold and enamel, with a phoenix and flowers, set with precious stones and pendent pearls . Garrard 7 10 This was another beautiful specimen of cinque-cento art, brought from Florence by the late Duke of Buckingham. The phoenix is of white enamel, the feathers being marked out with gold, and the wing coverts slightly marked with red. The flames beneath it are, of course, red. A large diamond is in the centre of the jewel, and its setting projects very boldly forward; small roses of green enamel decorating its corners. The lions* heads are of purplish tint, with the exception of their noses, which are of gold. Diamonds are set in each of the large roses ; which latter are of gold, with borders of white enamel. Some of the scroll-work connecting the different parts of the jewel is of white enamel, otlier portions of red, others of green enamel, and some of it is left plain gold — thus producing a great richness and beauty of effect. The Maltese crosses forming the chain to the jewel are of white enamel, ornamented with gold, and in their centres rubies are set, in ouches, much raised ; and the small scroll at the top is of gold, having a rose diamond in it: pearls are affixed to the lower part of the jewel. These jewels were generally presented on the successful return of a knight, as a guerdon for his valour. 452 A pair of candlesticks, composed of haematite and jaspers — mounted with or-molu ..... F. Norton, Esq. 453 A blotting book, with a relief — carved in oak . . W. Tite, Esq. 454 A beautiful oviform vase, of Raffaelle Weure, with a mask, and Apollo and the muses . . . . . . Russell 455 A prsfericulum — painted with arabesques . . Forrest 456 A magnificent salt, of Raffaelle Ware, with goats' heads, masks, and festoons — painted with arabesques . . . Rttssell 11 6 28 14 10 4 11 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 457 A beautiful oval gold enamelled snuff-box, with a miniature on the lid, set round with brilliants .... Garrard 16 10 458 A blue and gold oval enamelled snuff-box, with a miniature, set round witli bril]iants,and two clusters ofbrilliants.and sprigs underneath Zimmerman 12 15 The miniatures were taken out of these boxes and retained by the Marquis of Chandos : they were very beautiful likenesses of the late Duke and Duchess of Buckingham, at the time of their marriage, in 1796. 459 St. Paul's at Rome, before the fire — a minute and beautiful Roman mosaic Rainey 8 460 The companion mosaic — a view after the fire . . . Rainey 8 5 These mosaics are of the most beautiful and minute workmanship, and truly artistic character. They were obtained at Rome by the late Duke of Buckingham. 461 Fifteen large buttons — painted with subjects from the life of Henri Quatre Rainey 5 10 These buttons were formerly worn by King George IV. They are painted with all the finish and delicacy of the finest miniatures ; and are amusing, as showing to what degree of folly fashion may lead its votaries. They are of the date of about a century since. 462 A large emerald — engraved with the head of Minerva . Zimmerman 5 12 6 463 The apotheosis of Augustus — an intaglio on a slab of agate . Agent 15 464 Amphitrite — intaglio cornelian ; and — 465 A ring — chalcedone ; a Roman head — cameo ; and 2 other engraved cornelians ...... Garrard 190 The two preceding lots were sold together. 466 The Aurora, after Guido ; and Night — cameos on Sicilian shells . T. Cromelin, Esq. 467 A set of five heads, on Sicilian shells — beautifully executed cameos Garrard 468 Five ditto ...... Hailey 469 Five ditto ..... Marquis of Chandos 470 Five ditto ...... Garrard 471 Three large ditto . . . . . Marquis of Chandos 472 Hebe ; and 4 small cameos . . . Marquis of Chandos 473 An enamelled medallion, on the recovery of George III. C. Goring, Esq., M.P. 474 Two square cameos ; and 1 oval cameo — on Sicilian shell Garrard 475 Three square ditto ..... Garrard 2 18 4 15 2 17 2 5 12 6 2 2 2 14 1 5 3 12 4 MAJOLICA, OR RAFFAELLE WARE. 476 A pair of beautiful salts, in the form of Roman altars — painted with arabesques ...... H^f^e 12 12 29 £ 1. 2 2 d. 15 10 6 10 10 27 16 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. f 477 A tureen, cover, and stand — painted with classical subjects Goslett 478 Two dishes ; Europa ; and a subject from Ovid — imperfect Pratt 479 The Circumcision ; and a subject from the Acts of the Apostles Walter 480 An elegant oviform vase, for sprinkling scented water — painted with arabesques ....... Russell 481 A pair of superb salts, each supported by three chimserse bound together Russell 482 A dish, with Pyramus and Tliisbe ; and 1 , with Neptune and Minerva — imperfect ....... Pratt 1 15 483 An oviform vase — painted with a battle, of the most beautiful design of RafFaelle ; one of the most perfect specimens of this most interesting fabric Mark Philips, Esq. 52 10 This vase has long been considered a perfect chef-cCmtvre of Raffaelle Ware. It is indeed a wonderful specimen of design and colour — the figures being pencilled with great delicacy of touch, and vigour of action ; while in purity of outline it may fairly compete with the antique. This vase was greatly admired by the late Mr. Beckford, and the Duke of Buckingham has always valued it as one of his choicest relics. Mr. Redfern was very fortunate in securing it for Mr. Mark Philips at so moderate a price — though one cannot fail to regret that a work so rare and beautiful was not bought for the British Museum. A sketch of this vase will be lound among the illustrations of the present volume. STATE DINING-ROOM. FURNITURE, &c. 484 A very handsome cut Brussels carpet, with a border, 23 J yards by 8 yards Ahel Smith, Esq., M.P.. Woodkall Park 485 The printed drugget-cover, 20 yards by 6 yards . . Lord Hastings 486 A hearth-rug .... Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. 487 A ditto ..... Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. 488 A steel and or-molu fender; and a set of fire-irons L. Sothehy, Esq., Woodlands 4 8 A similar set ..... i. Sotheby, Esq. 490 A guard and a coal-box ; a brush ; and a wood-basket . . Russell 491 A similar set ...... . Agent 492 A capital set of mahogany dining- tables, on carved legs, with 15 extra leaves, 60 feet long by 6 feet 2 inches wide ; and a mahogany case with door, to contain the leaves . . . . J. S. Leigh, Esq. 493 A crimson cloth cover . . . . J. S. Leigh, Esq. 494 Twelve mahogany chairs, the seats covered with morocco Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. 495 Twelve similar, five of these in the ante-hbrary Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. 496 Twelve mahogany chaiis, of a different pattern Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. 497 Twelve ditto . . . . ... Lord Rokeby 80 71 8 10 10 4 14 6 5 9 11 11 1 10 1 8 119 14 1 19 27 10 28 36 38 6 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 498 Twelve mahogany chairs, of a different pattern . D. C. Wehh, Esq. 37 16 499 A mahogany dining- table, in three parts, 17 feet long, 4 feet 6 inches wide Freeman, of Buckingham 3 15 500 A magnificent sideboard, of mahogany, the front and legs boldly carved in very handsome taste, 1 1 feet 7 inches long . J. S. Leigh, Esq. 55 13 501 The companion sideboard .... J. S. Leigh, Esq. 57 15 502 A pair of mahogany stands for silver sideboard dishes R. Oakley, Esq. 2 503 A pair of ditto ..... J. S. Leigh, Esq. 1 13 504 A pair of ditto ..... ' J. S. Leigh, Esq. 1 17 505 A pair of ditto ..... J. S. Leigh, Esq. 1 14 506 A mahogany three-tier dinner-waggon . . D. C. TVebb, Esq. 8 8 507 A ditto .... T. Delarue, Esq., Bunhill Row 990 508 An or-molu sideboard pillar lamp, with three burners T. Cromelin, Esq. 2 10 509 A ditto . . . . . . J. S. Leigh, Esq. 3 10 510 A ditto . . . . . . L S. Leigh, Esq. 3 10 511 A ditto ...... J. S. Leigh, Esq. 300 512 An or-molu lamp, with two burners, supported by eagles on pedestals Lord Hastings 5 15 513 A ditto ...... Lord Hastings 600 514 A ditto ...... King and Stone 600 515 A ditto ...... King and Stone 600 516 A pier-glass, in a richly ornamented and gilt frame, in two plates, the larger 82 inches by 45 inches . . . . T. Cromelin, Esq. 40 19 517 The companion glass . . . M. P. Moore, Esq., Sleaford 32 11 518 Five pairs of crimson satin damask window-curtains, lined with silk, with draperies and gilt cornices . . Morant, of New Bond Street 94 10 519 Three pairs of ditto ..... Morant 84 520 A noble pier-table, with a slab of bianco e nero antico, 4 feet by 2 feet 4 inches, on a richly carved and gilt stand . . . Pratt 9 19 6 521 The companion table, 4 feet 9 inches by 2 feet 5 inches Pratt 8 10 522 A richly carved and gilt pier-table, with a slab of lumachella, 5 feet by 2 feet The Misses Yardley, Lillingstone Dayrell 9 19 6 523 The companion table . . The Misses Yardley 8 8 524 A pier-table, of a different pattern, with a slab of Sicilian jasper, 4 feet 8|- inches by 2 feet \^ inches ... E. Churchill, Esq. 9 19 6 525 The companion table, 4 feet 8 inches by 2 feet 1^ inches . Hume 6 10 526 A noble candelabrum, composed of a vase of bronze, spirally fluted, with or-molu branches for nine lights, on a pedestal of or-molu ; and — 527 The companion candelabrum .... Hume 39 18 These two lots were sold together. This pair of candelabra are stated to have formerly belonged to Madame de Pompadour. 31 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. d. 528 A pair of bronze figures of an infant satyr and bacchante, on white marble pedestals, with or-molu ornaments, each supporting branches for eight lights of or-molu . . . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 27 6 529 A similar pair . . . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 27 6 530 Meleager ; and the Venus de Medicis — a pair of small bronzes, 13 inches high, on wooden pedestals . . G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 5 15 531 Apollo; and Flora — a pair of bronzes, Igg- inches high, on wooden pedestals /. Combe, Esq. 6 15 532 A beautiful Italian bronze figure, of a draped female, with a wreath, 23 inches high .... P. Norton, Esq. 10 15 533 The Venus de Medicis, in bronze, 26 inches high D. C. Webb, Esq. 10 15 Amount reaHsed by Fourth Day's Sale £1,679:13. 38 THE FIFTH DAY'S SALE. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19. STATE DRAWING-ROOM. The contents of this superb apartment formed the subject of to-day's sale. Conspicuous among the ornamental furniture of this room were several very superb specimens from the Doge's Palace at Venice. The Duke of Buckingham purchased these articles of Messrs. Town and Emanuel, and tlie manner in which that eminent firm obtained possession of the same is thus briefly told i — After the deposition of the last Doge of Venice, about the latter end of the eighteenth century, the once celebrated Marina Palace became untenanted, and gradually fell into decay. The gorgeous furniture was allowed to remain until, the roof of the palace decaying, it was scarcely sheltered from the elements, the rain penetrating in wet seasons to the inner apartments. This was the state of things about fourteen years ago, when one Gasparoni, a clever Italian dealer in curiosities, resident at that time in Milan, prevailed upon the then possessors of the palace lo dispose of the whole contents to himself. Some idea of the quantity of furniture he thus possessed himself of, may be gathered from the fact, that Gasparoni chartered a vessel expressly to convey the same to England; and, the com- paratively small cost at which he obtained it, may be imderstood when it is added that, upon his arriving in the Thames, he offered the whole to Mr. Colnaghi for £700. Mr. Colnaghi, after looking at the drawings of some of the more important articles, at once agreed to take it; but Gasi)aroni, who, it appears, had previously offered it unsuccessfully to the late Mr. Baldock, finding that he could complete a better bargain with Messrs. Town and Emanuel, sold it to that firm, from whom, as above stated, the Duke of Buckingham obtained the various articles enumerated in the present catalogue. Specimens of the same furniture are to be found at Wilton, the seat of the Countess Dowager of Pembroke ; at Burleigh, the seat of the Marquis of Exeter ; at Narford Hall; and at various other mansions in England. One of the most extraordinary works of art, included in the importation, was a carved ceiling, elaborately ornamented with original paintings, and nearly forty feet long: this was purchased by Mr. George Bankes, M.P., of Palace Yard. The state bed, and some other valuable articles, still remain in the possession of .Messrs. Town and Emanuel, who have .already netted 366OOO by that portion of the furniture disposed of. FURNITURE, &c. £ s. d. 534 A beautiful Tournay carpet, 1^2^ yds. by 10|- yds. 5of/^/<< /«/•/. >S'. ieJyA, ^^y. 55 13 535 A handsome hearth-rug . . . J. S. Leigh, Esq. 5 2 6 536 A very handsome or-molu fender, with figures of Cupid at each end /, S. Leigh, Esq. 10 7 6 E 33 £ e. 3 13 d. 6 31 10 3 17 6 4 7 81 18 5 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 537 A guard ; and a foot ottoman . . G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 538 A cut-glass chandelier, of ancient pattern, for twenty-four lights Earl of Lonsdale 539 A pair of lustres of the same pattern, for three lights each Redfern 540 Another pair ..... King and Stone 541 A set of curtains for three windows, of crimson satin damask, lined with silk, -vvith draperies, cords, and tassels, and gilt cornices /. S. Leigh, Esq. 542 An ottoman, covered with cloth of gold and crimson silk Lady Hotham 543 A handsome settee of ancient pattern, carved and gilt, the back and seat stuffed and covered with crimson silk velvet P. D. Pauncefort Duncomhe, Esq. 11 5 544 A small sofa of similar pattern, covered with tapestry, with pastoral subjects, the borders worked with gold thread . King and Stone 28 545 A small sofa, with white and gold frame, the back and seat stuffed, and 2 cushions covered with crimson satin, worked with flowers Agent 23 2 546 A pair of very handsome fauteuils, the frames carved and gilt, covered with crimson silk velvet . . P. D. Pauncefort Duncomhe, Esq. 547 A pair smaller, covered with crimson and yellow satin damask Rainey 548 A pair of high-back chairs, carved with figures of boys, the seats and backs covered witli crimson silk velvet . . . Redfern 549 A pair, smaller, of a different pattern . . Lord Hastings The two last lots form portions of the furniture from the Doge's Palace. 550 A set of six carved and gilt high-back chairs, the seats and back covered with crimson and yellow satin damask . . Lord Hastings 551 A pair of white and gold arm-chairs, covered with worked silk Oiven 552 A set of four arm-chairs — gilt, witli cane seats and cushions, covered with wliite silk, worked with flowers — in colours G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 44 2 553 A handsome fire-screen, witli a carved and gilt frame, panelled witli worked silk E. Churchill, Esq. 6 10 554 A pair of gilt stools, covered with needlework on crimson cloth G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 555 A similar pair . . . G. M. Daiibeny, Esq., Cheltenham 556 A pier-glass, 82 inches by 47 inches, in a carved and gilt frame of old pattern G. M. Daubeny, Esq. 557 The companion .... G. M. Daubeny, Esq. 558 A Chinese silk cover, worked with birds and flowers P. D. Pauncefort Duncomhe, Esq. 2 8 559 A pier-table, with a scalloped slab of green marble, supported by a figure of a boy on two dolphins — carved and gilt ; and — 560 The companion table ..... Redfern 34 13 These two tables were put together in one lot. 34 13 13 9 9 32 11 13 2 6 16 16 10 15 4 6 13 13 16 16 23 2 17 17 17 17 36 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ ». i. 561 A larger pier-table, supported by three figures of boys, with a bay-shaped slab of various marbles, inlaid in ornaments and landscapes . Redfern 157 10 The pnssession of this superb piece of furniture was competed for with great spirit by Mr. Redfern, of Wnrwiclv, and ^Ir. Watkins, of Davies Street, as it was understood, respectively, for the Marquis of Htrlfnrd and Lord Ward. Mr. Redfern was at length declared the purchaser, at the sum quoted. This tabli', and the pair forming the two preceding lots, are from the Doge's Palace. 562 Acarved, gilt pier-table, with a slab ofjasper,52J inches by26j inches ; and — 563 The companion table . . Lady Glamis, St. PauVs Walden 31 10 These two lots were sold together. 564 A noble slab of oriental alabaster, 6 feet 7 inches by 3 feet 3|- inches, supported by terminal figures with festoons, and an eagle in the front P. D. Pauncefort Dimcombe, Esq. 565 The companion table . . /. Swahi/, Esq., Musivell Hill 566 A beautiful chess-table, composed of malachite and Labrador feldspar, with borders of rosso and giallo, and small medallions of birds in mosaic, sup- ported on a carved and gilt stand . . . Lord Ward 567 A beautiful table, with a slab of malachite, bordered with black marble and lapis lazuli, and surrounded by sixteen small mosaics of cupids, on a carved and gilt stand ..... Lord Ward 73 10 This was a very beautiful table, and may be considered to have been cheaply bought. The small mosaics formerly composed a necklace worn by Madame Murat. 568 A pair of beautiful columns and pedestals, of alabaster sculpture, in the most beautiful cinque-cento taste, with a date — 1538, partly gilt : upon the tops a pair of or-molu lamp-stands— 7 feet 9 inches high Town and Emanuel 54 12 These columns were brought from the Abbey of Tongerloo, between Mechlin and Antwerp, in French Flanders. They formed part of the shrine of that sacred edifice, which was destroyed by the French army under Napoleon, who turned the abbey into a barrack for 11,000 men. The fragments were purchased on the spot, some years since, by Mr. "Webb, of Bond Street, who sold the columns to the Duke of Buckingham. Although brought from Flanders, there can be no doubt they are of Italian workmanship ; the beauty of their design and execution indicating the pure style of the artists of that country. The abbey is now converted into a factory. 569 An octagonal table, inlaid with different specimens of rare marbles, on inlaid rosewood pillar, plinth, and claws Hon. R. Cavendish 19 19 570 A pearl nautilus — mounted with silver gilt, in beautiful Italian taste, sur- mounted by a figure of Neptune on a dolphin, and set with coloured stones : it is mounted on a pedestal, the cylinder of which is a beautiful car\'ing in ivory of children, by Flamingo . . Garrard 67 This beautiful work of art was purchasd at Fonthill. 570* A table, with a slab of lapis lazuli, 16 inches square, supported on centaurs of or-molu, completes this magnificent ornament . Garrard 21 This table was added by the present Duke of Buckingham. 571 An oval cup of brown jasper, with an enamel foot and handles L. W. Wijatt, Esq., Puckpool, Isle of Wight 8 8 35 THE 8TOWE CATALOGUE. CHINA. e I. a. 572 A pair of noble candelabra, each composed of a superb enamelled cistern, surmounted by branches for lights ; and a fluted vase, of oriental alabaster, upon painted and gilt pedestals . . Owen 37 16 These vases stand on bases of white and gold, supporting a representation in metal of rock- work and falling water. The candel ibra are of remarkably graceful work in or-molu. They are said to have been presented by Louis XV. to Madame de Pompadour. 573 A pair of beautiful octagonal jars and covers, 35 inches high, of the richest old oriental enamel, with Chinese subjects of plants and flowers — imperfect G. M. Daubeny, Esq. 32 10 574 A pair of beautiful candelabra, with groups of figures, of fine old Dresden, each surmounted by nozzles of or-molu for five Hghts . Goslett 39 7 6 575 A beautifully scalloped Dresden cup and saucer — yellow, with four beautiful paintings of pastoral subjects and flowers . . Owen 6 16 6 576 A pair of candelabra of or-molu, with infant satyrs, each with nozzles for six lights ....... Otven 32 Mr. Owen has since sold this pair of candelabra to Baron KoUer. 577 A clock, by Le Roy, in architectural case, with figures of or-molu, on plinths of lapis lazuli, and festoons of fruits, in pietra dura, in relief E. L. Belts, Esq. 64 1 578 A pair of beakers, of rare old japan lacquer on porcelain — mounted with or-molu . . . . . E. L. Betts, Esq. 8 15 579 A pair of handsome candelabra, of or-molu, for seven lights each . S. 31. Peto, Esq., M.P. 16 580 A pair of octagonal jars and covers, of old japan, 36 inches high Rainey 7 17 6 581 A superb jar, of the richest modern oriental enamel, with Chinese subjects, 35 inches high ...... Lady Glamis 10 10 582 An old japan jar; and a beaker . . . Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 2 583 An enamelled jar and cover, with figures ; and an old blue and white jar and cover . . . Chapman, of Great Russell Street 2 4 584 A pair of tall blue jars, with landscapes in compartments — one imperfect JV. Wells, Esq. 585 A noble blue and white jar, 30 inches high . Rer. E. A. Uthwatt 586 A pair of narrow blue jars ; anda jar, of different form S.M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 587 A green enamelled jar and cover . . . Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 588 Two beakers ; and ajar, of diff'erent sliape H. Tuhh, Esq., Bicester 589 A pair of blue jars — pencilled with gold, with landscapes W. Wells, Esq. 11 6 590 A pair— similar ..... Hon. S. Ponsonhy 310 36 6 6 4 2 17 2 2 3 5 £ 9 8. 9 d. 3 3 6 2 2 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 591 A pair of old japan beakers ; and a blue jar and cover G. M. Dauheny, Esq. 592 A green enamelled dish ; and a pair of small scalloped dishes Rainey 593 A coffee-pot and basin — metal mounted — -of Saxon porcelain — painted with landscapes .... John Inglis Jones, Esq. 594 A scalloped stand, of Berlin — painted with birds; and a hot milk-jug Forrest 595 A mug — painted with a saint in adoration before the Virgin, with a cover foot, of silver-gilt ...... Oiven 440 596 An exquisite service, of Dresden, pale green, with flowers, and beautifully painted with subjects from Watteau, consisting of tea-pot — silver mounted, and gilt sugar-basin and cover, and four cups and saucers P. Norton, Esq. 32 This service was excessively chaste and beautiful. 597 An exquisite dejeune, of Dresden, dark blue, with a network of gold, and beautifully painted with subjects of birds, consisting of plateau, sugar- basin, cream-ewer, four cups, and two saucers C.W.Gre7ifeU,Esq.,M.P. 23 598 One two-handled and 3 other Dresden cups and saucers — painted with sea-ports ...... Goslett 4 10 599 A pair of noble blue and white jars — deep blue, pencilled with gold Redfern 11 6 600 A pair of bottles — deep blue and gold, with birds and flowers in com- partments . . . . . C. H. Mills, Esq. 8 8 601 A set, of a jar and cover, 2 beakers, and 2 gourd-shaped bottles — fluted, of Persian delft — mounted with or-molu S. M. Feto, Esq., M.P. 50 602 A pair of green enamelled dishes ; and a burnt-in dish . . Agent 3 15 603 A fine Dresden coffee-pot — mounted with silver gilt ; a tea-pot, slop-basin, tea-cup and saucer, with vines in fruit — in relief Sir R. Buxton, Bart. 13 604 A tea-kettle, lamp, and stand — exquisitely painted with subjects of cupids, after Boucher ...... Agent 7 17 6 605 A Dresden coffee and tea-service — painted with sea-ports, in lilac, consisting of coffee-pot, tea-pot and stand, sugar-basin, slop-basin, tea-canister, and four cups and saucers . . . John Inglis Jones, Esq. 606 A Dresden tea-service — painted with landscapes, eighteen pieces Agent 607 Three circular oriental burnt-in dishes .... Agent 608 Four ditto .... Wesley, of Newport-Pagnell 609 Four ditto ...... Ryman 610 Four ditto ....... Agent 611 A noble bowl, of old japan, with chrysanthemums, 19 inches diameter Rainey 612 A pair of green enamel beakers . . . Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 613 A pair of deep enamelled dishes . . Pritchett, of High Holborn 614 Four green enamelled circular dishes . . . Ryman 37 15 4 6 9 15 1 3 1 3 5 1 7 8 8 1 10 4 4 4 4 2 1 15 15 6 5 6 15 2 15 1 2 2 10 1 11 6 THE 8TOWE CATALOGUE. 615 A pair of fluted dishes, of old japan ; and a pair of ditto, green enamel — imperfect ...... Goslett GIG A magnificent bowl — enamelled with subjects Sir G. H. Beaumont, Bart. G17 A pair of fine old japan beakers . . . E. Churchill, Esq. G18 A pair of modern enamelled oriental jars — 48 inches high, covered with Chinese figures — very highly finished . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 25 4 These jars were presented to the Duke of Buckingham, by Captain WiUes Johnson, R.N., who bronght them from Macao. Their cost in China was eighty guineas. 619 An enamelled cistern, on feet, with plants, and fish inside . Rainey 620 An old japan dish, with green border ; and 1 other . /. Paxton 621 Four dishes of old japan . . . Watkins, of Davies Street 622 Three ditto — one with arms ; and 2 plates .... Agent 623 Twelve cups and 23 saucers, of different patterns . E. Churchill, Esq. 624 A Chinese temple, of mother-o'-pearl, with seven figures of josses and other deities, on a japan stand, supported by four enamelled kylins at the angles ; and a vase with a bird-cage . . . Waleshy 13 This temple was once the property of Queen Charlotte. SEVRES PORCELAIN. The next sixteen lots consisted exclusively of Sdvres Porcelain, the specimens, with scarcely an exception, being of the very choicest cliaracter. The prices realised by some of these precious articles were altogether unprecedented — one small coiFee-cup, weighing scarcely three ounces, having been bought for the Right Hon. F. T. Baring, JI.P., for forty-five guineas ; wliile a second somewhat similar specimen was knocked down at thirty-five guineas. The famous French Manufactory of Porcelain at Sevres, dates from the year 1753. The works had originally existed as early as 1740, at Vincennes ; at this period, however, the manufactory was in the hands of the government, and its productions were not sold, but reserved for presentation, as objects of royal favour — hence the great value attaching to early specimens. The works were subsequently removed to the other side of Paris, a royal privilege being granted, under favour of which th ?y soon attained to celebrity. The admirers of this exquisite production may be pleased to have the means of ascertaining with precision the date of any specimen in their collections: this is readily known by the Roman letter placed between the two interlaced " L's," the monogram of Louis XV., on the under side of every piece of Sevres porcelain. These marks run in alphabetical order from 1753, marked by the letter " A ;" 1777 being marked " A A," and so forth : but this indication is rarely found after 1793. The productions of the time of the Empire bear the eagle ; under Louis XVIII. the " L's" were revived ; and two " C's" — interlaced — mark the reign of Charles X. This renowned porcelain was of "soft paste" until 1771, when the first "hard paste" was produced. The choicest collection in England is said to be in the possession of the Earl of Lonsdale. 625 A coffee-cup and saucer— bleu du Roi, with scrolls, in imitation of precious stones ....... Raven 14 5 626 A coffee-cup and saucer, with festoons, in imitation of precious stones and roses, on a yellow ground . . . Charles Cope, Esq. 7 10 627 A large coffee-cup and saucer, bleu du Roi and gold, with a beautiful miniature of a boy piping to a dog .... Hume 12 12 628 A coffee-cup and saucer — bleu du Roi, with clusters, in imitation of precious stones, and festoons of gold . . C. W. Grenfell, Esq., M.P. 11 11 38 IVORY TANKAKD. (041— Plate.) JIAJOLICA OR RArFAELI.E WAKE CISTERN. (641.) THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ i. d. 629 A cofFee-cup and saucer — yellow, with the Initials of Louis Quatoize, and exotic birds . . . . . . vigent 2 12 630 Another — bleu du Roi, with festoons, cameos, and imitations of pearls Raven 35 10 631 A chocolate-cup, cover, and saucer, bleu du Roi, with imitations of pearls and precious stones ..... Raven 22 1 1 6 632 A coffee-cup — olive colour, with a cameo, and imitations of coloured stones Earl of Lonsdale 11 II GSS A tea-cup — rose du Barri— painted with landscapes . Otven 7 17 6 634 A pair of chocolate-cups and saucers, of modern Sevres, with miniatures of Ninon de L'Enclos and Queen Christine, after Petitot, by Jacquetot H. Young, Esq., Russell Square II 11 635 A pair— green, with miniatures of Anne of Austria and Francolse d'Orleans, by Charin ..... W. Tite, Esq. 1106 636 A chocolate-cup and saucer, with cover — bleu du Roi, with two miniatures of ladies, and four of cupids Right Hon. Sir F. T. Baring, Bart., M.P. 47 5 The sale of this exquisite work of art excited a very lively interest. To the uninitiated, the biddings — after Ihey had exceeded thirty guineas- — appeared perfectly incomprehen- sible. For some time previous to the lot being knocked down, considerable excitement pre- vailed in the room, and a buzz of applause followed its final disposal. Mr. Nathan was nn active competitor for the possession of this cup, on behalf of Charles Cope, Esq. 637 A beautiful coffee-cup, saucer, and cover — dark blue and gold, of Vienna porcelain, with a miniature of Venus and Cupid . . Raven 10 638 A pair of cabinet breakfast-cups and saucers . Lord Hastings 3 3 639 A magnificent oblong-square salver, of fine Sevres — turquoise, painted with a subject after Watteau, of many figures, and a smaller plateau beneath, painted with cupids : they are mounted as a table, the frame of which Is or-molu of the most elaborate design and workmanship Right Hon. Sir F. T. Baring, Bart., M.P. 85 I 640 An oval salver, of Sevres — torquoise, with a subject after Watteau — mounted, to form a companion to the preceding table . . . . Right Hon. Sir F. T. Baring, Bart., M.P. 105 These two lots were procured by the Duke of Buckingham from the late Mr. Baldock. MAJOLICA, OR RAFFAELLE WARE. 641 A magnificent cistern, with festoons and lions' heads, supported on chimserse, and painted with arabesques, the inside painted with a subject from Roman history . . H. T. Hope, Esq., M.P., The Deepdene 67 4 This cistern was of very beautiful design and magnificent proportions. Though chipped in some places, its value was not considered deteriorated, as will be seen from the price Mr. Hope gave for it. This, we believe, is the only purchase made at Stowe by the honourable member, but it is one of which he may be justly proud. It was a very old piece of furniture in the Grenville family, and generally valued at 100 guineas. 39 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 642 A beautiful dish, with a Roman encampment . . Webb 643 A ditto, with a banquet and many figures . . . Agent 644 A dish, with Hannibal crossing the Alps . . . Webb 645 One, with a Roman triumph, on stand Emery, of King Street, St. James's 646 Amphitrite ; and 1 other . . . G. M. Daubeny, Esq. 647 Orpheus entering Hades ..... Webb 648 The rape of Proserpine .... King and Stone 649 Joseph sold by lils brethren , , . G. M. Daubeny, Esq. Amount realised by Fifth Day's Sale £2147:3. £ s. 6 10 d. 8 10 5 5 4 10 5 3 15 4 11 11 iO THE SIXTH DAY'S SALE. MONDAY, AUGUST 21. SALOON. The sale of the furniture and articles of virtu on the west side of the mansion having been concluded on Saturday, the scene of operations was this morning changed from the State Dining-room to the principal Library, on the east side. The appearance of the auction-room was very different from that of the preceding week, when furniture, and other similar articles, formed the chief objects of sale. To-day, on entering the Library, the eye rested upon a long array of marble busts of all those celebrated men connected by blood or fame with the noble family of Grenville. Arranged along the shelves, awaiting tlie ordeal of the auctioneer, the observer looked upon the verisimilitude of those great political leaders, who, under the presidency of Frederick Prince of Wales, rendered the era of our second George so remarkable in the history of Great Britain. The dispersion of this interesting collection certainly afforded one of the most painful evidences of the disasters which have fallen on the house of Buckingham. The company attending the sale to-day were of a different class, and included a great many collectors and connois- seurs of eminence. The cat;ilogue for the day comprised the furniture of the Saloon and the North Hall ; the antique sculpture from the Music-room : and a variety of works of art in marble and bronze from other parts of the mansion. The sale opened witli the lurniture of the Saloon. 650 An Axminster carpet ; and- 651 — yards of brown holland These two lots were sold together. 652 Two tiger skins . 652 a Two ditto 6526 Two ditto 652 c Two ditto 653 An oval gilt stand 654 A ditto . 655 A ditto . A ditto . Bought hy Nathan 15 12 656 657 Agent . Nathan . P. Norton, Esq. Nathan P. W. S. Miles, Esq., M.P. P. m S. Miles, Esq., M.P. P. W. S. Miles, Esq., M.P. Thonuis Grissell, Esq., Norhury Park, Leatherhead A pair of ground-glass lamps G. Marshall, Esq., Godalming 41 1 6 4 6 5 5 4 4 6 6 6 5 6 6 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. JF. Green, Esq. P. JF. S. Miles, Esq., M.P. P. IF. S. Miles, Esq., M.P. P. W. S. Miles, Esq., M.P. 658 A pair of groimd-glass lamps fi.59 A pair of ditto . OHO A pair of ditto . (>()! A pair of ditto . ()62 A pair of ditto .... P. mo A pair of ditto .... P. G64 A pair of ditto . 665 A pair of crimson velvet curtains, and brass pole G^Q A pair of ditto . 667 A pair of ditto . 668 A pair of ditto . 669 Six cushions, covered with printed cotton 670 Six ditto .... 671 A tripod incense burner, of classical design, supported on griffins, with lions' legs — richly carved and gilt — 6 feet high . . . Movant 672 A ditto . . A. Baihj, Esq., Ilarejield House, Southampton 673 A ditto ....... Morant 674 A ditto . . . . . .A. Baily, Esq. W. S. Miles, Esq., M.P. W. S. Miles, Esq, M.P. Waleshy Rev. H. TV. Sibthorp Rev. H. JF. Sibtlwrp Oiven Oiven R. II. Grundy Agent 2 2 2 £ -<. ft. 2 4 1 18 2 20 20 16 5 16 15 3 15 3 18 16 5 6 12 10 10 7 10 NORTH HALL. 675 A Brussels carpet, of marble pattern, about 80 yards . /. Richards, Esq. 676 A damask cover to carpet ..... Agent 677 A pair of pier-tables, with vein marble slabs arid carved stands Pritchett 678 Three paii-s of curtains, of rich crimson Utrecht velvet, with brass poles and rings, and tassels .... G. Marshall, Esq. 679 A mahogany hat and umbrella-stand . . ■ G. MarsliaU, Esq. 680 A ditto ..... Town, of Maid's Morton 681 A set of six beautiful old chairs — inlaid with ivory, with cane seats and cushions, covered with Utrecht velvet, and cotton cases /. C. Hurler, Esq., Broughton Hall, Manchester 682 A magnificent octangular hall lanthorn, the frame of or-molu, surmounted by a ducal coronet, and glazed with coats of arms of stained glass E. Churchill, Esq. This remarkable lauthorn was one of the principal objects on entering the mansion from the north portico. It was designed expressly for the pn sent Duke of Buckingham, by Collins, of the Strand, by whom the brass-work and glass-paiiili ig were executed. The coats of arms, alluded to in the above description, include the armorial bearings of the various branches of the family of Buckingham, showing their regal descent The lanthorn is in form an octagon, of which each side is divided into three compartments : the centre compartments contain the shields and supporters of the Grenville, Temple, Nugent, and Chandos families ; as well as those of Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk, and King Henry VII., from whom the present Duke of 42 12 1 9 11 45 13 6 2 8 o 9 28 QS 12 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. Buckingham and Chandos is lineally descended. The upper and lower compartments are occupied by shields of quarterings, commemorating the most important matches with the heiresses of many distinguished families, through whose alliance so large an accumulation of heraldic honours have descended to the Grenville family ; and also by some of tlie ancient badges and devices which were at various periculs adopted by the houses of Plantagenet and Tudor. 1 he ground, or field of the paintings, is diapered, like that of the great seal of King Henry VII., the meshes being lozenge-formed, with a fieur-de~tis on each knot, and a rose on each lozenge ; the latter being a device of the House of Lancaster; and the former to show his descent from the royal blood of France, through his grandmother, Queen Katherine of Valois, the widow of King Henry \. The arrangement of this extraordinary heraldic display was made by William James Smith, Esq., a gentleman, who for many years past has filled tlie important office of librarian at StOH-e. When the lot was put up, a general impression prevailed that it would be bought for the family, the illustrated heraldic history, though of great value to them, possessing little interest for others. This supposition was strerit,thened when Mr. Richards, a gentleman, who resides in one of the Boycot Pavilions, within Stowe Park (and is therefore a tenant of the family), was observed to be the principal bidder. After exciting avery languid competition, the lot was knocked down to this gentleman for thirty-two guineas, its original cost to the Duke of Buckingham having been £400. Subsequently to tlie sale, the lanthorn proved to have been purchased for Mr. Edward Churchill, of the Calver'ey Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, the entrance-hall of which magnificent establishment it now decorates. Mr. Richards and Mr. Churchill are on terms of close friendship; and while the marsion was on view, the latter jocularly remarked — pointing to the lanthorn — " If that goes for £20 ci- £S0, you may buy it for me." Hence its purchase as described. MUSIC-llOOM. ANTIQUE SCULPTURE. ». J. 683 A small obeUsk, oi' rosso autico marble, supported on the back of an elephant — a copy from that in the Piazza di Minerva, at Home ZimmermaH 8 10 684 An elegant antique group of three female figures, supporting a vase, on a truncated column of grey marble .... Btissdl 62 This fine work of art was found at Homa Vccchia by the late Duke of Buckingham. It was one of the most beautiful groups in the collection ; and was not only interesting to the antiquarian, but of the most exquisitely classical design, — displaying, in the highest possible degree, how much the ancients cxcelhd in works of this description. It is now the property of William Stirling, Esq., of Kier, N.B. 685 A pair of beautiful tripods, of giallo antico marble, on bases of white marble and granite .... T. Gaiuhier Parry, i]sq. ;26 15 6 These were brought from Home by the present Duke of Buckingham, when Marquis of Chandos. 687 A pair of Campana-shaped vases, of alabaster, with chimaarsB Alexander Robertson, Esq., Hoe Place, Surrey 7 5 688 A tazza, of beautiful oriental alabaster . . E. L. Betls, Esq. 6 10 689 A larger tazza, of oriental alabaster, on a plinth of serpentine Mark Philips, Esq. 16 690 A smaller tazza, of oriental alabaster H. Lucas, Esq., Newport Pagnell 5 17 6 691 A pair of vases, of different coloured alabaster . E. L. Betts, Esq. 23 12 6 692 A beautifiil square tazza, of giallo antico, with swans at the angles, on a fluted stem and phnth of verde antique . . Mark Philips, Esq. 17 6 6 693 A pair of oviform vases, of alabaster, with serpent handles, 3 feet 4 inches hio-li ...... A. Robertson, Esq. 5 15 43 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ «. d. 694 A prcefericulum, of oriental alabaster, with festoons, and a satyr at the handle A. Rohertson, Esq. 10 10 695 Canova's lions, from the tomb of Clement XIV. at St. Peter's Bryant, of St. James's Street 13 2 6 These lions were purchased in Rome, by the late Duke of Buckingham. They were lost for some time, the vessel containing them having been wrecked in the Straits of Gibraltar. They were, however, at length " fished up," and ultimately reached their destiuation. - 696 A pair of small vases, of alabaster, of two colours A. Rohertson, Esq. 6 697 The Marine Venus, arranging her hair — a beautiful antique statue, about 4 feet 6 inches high — found in excavating the baths of Agrippa at Rome, and brought to England by the Marquis of Chandos Her Majesty The Queen 163 16 The present Duke of Buckingham, when Marquis of Chandos, during a somewhat lengthened sejour in Italy, devoted much time and money to an exploration of the ruins of many of tlie great temples of antiquity, and brought to light several vei-y remarkable works of art The above exquisite statue was one of the most ijeautiful reiics thus restored, and its possession was so highly prized by the Duke, that upon arriving in England, after having had the injuries it had sustained by the lapse of ages carefully repaired, it was placed in an alcove prepared for it in the Music-room, where it has sit.ce formed one of the most graceful ornaments it is possible to conceive. Her Majesty the Queen, when visiting Stowe, in January, 1845, expressed her admiration of its beauties in very warm terms ; indeed, the impression it made upon the mind of the Queen, may be gathered from the fact that, when the melancholy news of the fall of Stowe became known. Her Majesty commissioned Mr. Griiner, the well-known German connoisseur, to purchase the statue for her Royal Consort. The lot was put up at 100 guineas, from which sum it rapidly advanced to 150 guineas. The bidding was then confined to Mr. Griiner, Mr. Norton, Mr. Russell, and two or three other gentlemen. At length, the others giving way, the lot was knocked down to Mr. Griiner at 1.57 guineas. A curious story is told of the manner in which the Prince first bec.ime acquainted with his possession of the statue. In the Monutig Post of the day succeeding the sale, the lot \Yas described as purchased by Mr. Griiner for Prince Albert. The announcement being observed by the Queen, Her Majesty- handed the newspaper to the Prince, and congratulated him on having made so valuable an addition to his collection. His Royal Highness, having taken no step in the matter, expressed his entire ignorance of the affair ; upon which the Queen, with great tmivfte, declared her knowledge of the circumstances, and requested her Royal Consort to accept the work as a birthday present from herself. The statue was forwarded to Osborne — the maiine residence of the Court — within twenty-four hours after its disposal. 698 A pair of large vases, of alabaster, on pedestals .... H.Beaufoy, Esq., South Lambeth 31 These vases formerly ornamented the east and west corners of the Music-room. They are of Very beautiful wcykmanship, and stand 6 feet 2 inches high : the cup of each vase is 26 inches diameter. 699 An antique chimtcra, in white marble, representing the ancient testudo or lyre, supported on the extended wings of a swan — found in a toiTib near the Villa Adriana, by the Marquis of Chandos, in 1817 . Toicn and Emanuel, of New Bond Street 64 1 A very perfect piece of Greek sculpture. The swan having been supposed by the ancients to sing at the moment of its death, it may fairly be imagined this singularly combined group might have been intended to point out and celebrate the posthumous poetical fame of the person in whose tomb it was found. Mr. Redfern has since purchased this work of Messrs. Town and Emanuel for seventy guineas. 700 A goat tied to the Stump of a tree, of beautiful Greek work 2T;ttvja7?c?£7rea«««'/ 35 14 701 A lion, of giaUo antico, with a group of boys on liis back — purchased at Rome Walesby 9 9 44 3ktmkl hti %m M^i^^ tn IifxM. ^k'mu ^Jlltort. THE MABINE TENDS. THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ !.. d. 702 The reclining statue of tbe Princess Pauline Borghese, the sister of Napoleon — a beautiful small copy, in marble, by Trentanova, from Canova . . . . . . H. Beaufoy, Esq. 74 11 This was another exquisite gem of art, which, for delicacy of handling, and truthfulness of imitation, may be pronounced unsurpassed. The celebrity of the original, for which the Princess Borghese — the favourite sister of the Emperor Napoleon, and remarkable for her personal attractions — sat to Canova, gave great interest to the present work — a remarkably well executed copy, in the purest white marble, — only varying from the original by the addition of a few folds of drapery. There is an anecdote extant, referriug to Canova's work, which is worth relating, as illustrative of the ease of continental manners. The beautiful Princess, on one occasion, when in company with an English lady of rank, related to her the circumstance of having sat to the great sculptor. The lady expressed her astonishment in something like the following terms : — " Dear me ! were you not very uncomfortable ?" The Princess startled the more northern dame, by replying: — "Oh no! — the room was well warmed.*^ This exquisite work excited a very spirited competition ; and, from twenty-five guineas, the sum at which it was put in, rapidly rose to seventy-one guineas, at which amount it was knocked down to Mr. Nathan, who purchased it for the collection of Henry Beaufoy, Esq., of South Lambeth. 703 The Apollo Belvidere — a small copy, in marble . Mark Philips, Esq. 16 704 The Venus Callipyges . . . . /. Combe, Esq. 19 19 705 A small figure (withdrawn) NORTH HALL. 714 A Roman bust, with drapery of jasper 715 A Roman bust, with drapery of alabaster 716 A Roman bust, with drapery of alabaster 717 A Roman bust, with drapery of alabaster WEST CORRIDOR. 718 A beautiful tazza, of verde di prate, the handles of twisted serpents, the foot of lions' feet, and vines in relief, on pedestals of the same ; and an additional wood pedestal .... Bryant 600 This beautiful work of art was bought by the late Duke of Buckingham at Florence. 719 A pair of oviform vases, of Egyptian granite, the handles of marine figures, in or-molu, 24 inches high ; and — 720 A pair of half-columns, of Egyptian granite . P. Norton, Esq. 30 These two lots were sold together. 721 The hermaphrodite — a beautiful small copy, in white marble Attenhorough, of Fleet Street 6 16 6 722 An antique Roman sarcophagus, with reliefs of cupids hunting wild animals upon the feet and ends , . Earl of Lonsdale 16 16 NORTH HALL. 723 A Roman imperial head, on socle ... P. Norton, Esq. 5 15 6 724 A head of St. Peter — a spirited work, in Roman mosaic . . Owen 8 18 6 45 W. Green, Esq. 3 3 Russell 4 Russell 5 Russell 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 725 An antique marble Lust of Tiberius — found in the ruins of his palace, at Capri ...... Lady Glamis 440 AVitli this bust was also found a small cameo of the Emperor Tiberius. 726 A bust of Nero — brought from Rome by George Marquis of Buckingham Lady Glamis 4 10 727 A female dancing figure — a relief in marble . P. Norton, Esq. 3 5 728 The Farnese Hercules — a beautiful old Italian bronze, 30 inches high D. C. Webb, Esq. 23 2 729 Adonis— a fine bronze, 26 inches high . . L. C. Webb, Esq. 23 2 730 Seneca — a fine bronze bust .... Ryman 14 14 731 Hadrian — a fine bust, in bronze .... Ryman 19 19 732 The Mercury of G. di Bologna — a beautiful copy, the size of the original, on a marble half-coluum . . Marquis of Londonderry 112 This statue is a splendid piece of bronze casting, and merited the high price it obtained. It represents the Messenger of the Gods sustained by the breatlx of Zephyr, and is an admirable copy of the original. It vas brought Irom Italy by the Dulie of liuckingham, in 1817. 73S The very celebrated Laocoon, a magnificent bronze, b}- Carbonneaux, the size of the antique marble — one of the most important bronze groups in this country .... Duke of Hamilton 567 The above is, in truth, one of the most important bronzes in this country. It is tlie size of the original group in the gallery at Florence; and was executed, in Paris, we believe, by Crozatier (and not by Carbonneaux, as stated), under the diieciion of the late Mr. Alexis Uelahante, a celebrated connoisseur of pictures. It was i[itende(' for the late Mr. AVatson Taylor's gallery, that gentleman having agreed to give £2000 for it ; but before the work was completed, and brought to England, Mr. ^Vatson Taylor's affairs became involved, and the group having ibund its way to Fontliill, was brought to the hammer at the sale of tlie contents of that place. It was not actually sold there ; but Mr. Phillips, of Bond Street, subsequently disposed of it to the late Duke of Buckingham lor a very large sum. It was put in to-day at 150 guineas, and ran rapidly up to 400 guineas, the biddings coining from all parts of the room. On reaching tliat sum, Mr. Hume, of Berners Street, and Mr. Browne, ot University Street, became the only com- petitors ; and, after a few moments of intense excitement, it was knocked down to the former for 540 guineas, an amount stated to be far less than its intrinsic worth. Mr. Hume purchased the group for the Duke of Hamilton, and it is now at Hamilton Palace. 734 A superb candelabrum, formed of branches of lilies, with nozzles for ten lights, supported by a bronze group of two boys, beautifully modelled, on a pedestal, with festoons of or-molu ; and — 735 The companion candelabrum . . . R. S. Ilolford, Esq. 72 The two preceding lots were sold together. 736 A magnificent pedestal, of the richest buhl and or-molu, witli festoons and masks ; and — 737 The companion pedestal . . . . R. S. Ilolford, Esq. 65 The pedestals as well as tlie candelabra were put up in one lot, and also secured by Messrs. King and Stone, for Mr. Holford. These magnificeiit pieces of furniture — the candelabrum and the pedestal complete — were made by Messrs. 'lo'vn and Emanuel, and sold to the Duke of Buckingham for £130 each. The two were thus bought for little more than the cost of one pair. 46 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ ,. a. 738 A noble antique vase, of white marble, with a faun pursued by a bacchante, in relief, on the front, and a similar subject differently treated on the reverse, with twisted handles of the most graceful form, springing from masks and satyrs ; the socle sculptured with foliage. This vase has been in part restored, but is engraved by Piranesi in its present form. 3 feet 6 inches high, on white marble pedestal. Found in the Villa Adriana Lord Nugent, The Lillies 17 17 739 A magnificent antique vase of white marble, the surface covered with cupids and vines in relief, in exquisite taste, the handles formed of serpents, and under the lip is the Grecian honeysuckle. This rare work of ancient art is 3 feet 10 inches high, and is engraved by Piranesi : it has a white marble pedestal. Found in the Villa Adriana Town and Emanuel 23 2 This vase, as well as (he preceding one, was brought from Italy, in 1774, by George Marquis of Buckingham. The mouldings and decorations of the latter, in which four serpents furm the handles, are very bold and curious. 740 An octangular table, the slab composed of lapis lazuli and rare antique marbles, upon a gilt pedestal, with dolphins Harrison, of Buckingham 19 10 741 Hygeia — a fine antique statue, the head and hands restored, 5 feet 6 inches high, on painted pedestal .... Lord Nugent 53 11 This beautiful statue was a great favourite with Mary Marchioness of Buckingham, a circumstance wliich may probably account for its purchase by her son — Lord Nugent. 742 A Roman senator — a marble statue, 5 feet high, on painted pedestal — found in Herculaneum .... Earl of Lonsdale 21 "43 A bust of Juno, of pentelic marble . . P. Norton, Esq. 10 10 BATH-ROOM. 744 A marble bath ..... J. Richards, Esq. 4 15 EAST CORRIDOR. 745 An antique Roman sarcophagus, with a recumbent male figure, within the folds of a large snake, on the lid : in front, is a frieze, with a procession of priests leading a bull to sacrifice; at one end is the following inscrip- tion : — " D. M. Antonia Pacuvio filia fecit sibi et Erennio filio suo piissimo Imperatoris Trajani Caesaris Augusti Germanic! servo dispen- satori Montaniano" .... P. Norton, Esq. 33 1 G This sarcophagus was found on the road to Tivoli, and brought to England by George Marquis of Buckingham. It is a chest of wliite marble, nearly 3 feet long by about 20 inches high, most exquisitely sculptured. Mr. Norton, we believe, purchased it for Purnell B. Purnell, Esq., of Stancombe Paik. Its extreme cheapness may be gathered from the fact that Mr. Purnell was offered eighty guineas for it before it was removed from Stowe. 47 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ ». (i. 746 A square pedestal, of statuary marble, with sculptured mouldings P. Norton, Esq. 1 1 747 A tournament — a group in statuary marble, of early German work /. Combe, Esq. 5 5 748 An antique sarcophagus, of white marble, with a group of figures deploring the deceased, who is deposited on a couch in the centre — discovered by the Marquis of Chandos on the Via Appia, near the tomb of Cecilia Metella, in 1817 .... Earl of Lonsdale 16 5 6 This sarcophagus was discovered by the present Duke of Buckingham, when Marquis of Chandos, and brought to England by his Lordship. 749 A small bust of a Roman child — antique . . . Agent 8 750 A bust of a child, on giallo socle . . . Rainey 5 5 751 A bust of Prior — an exquisite work of Roubiliac, on a square pedestal of different marbles . . . Sir Robert Peel, Bart., M.P. 136 10 This bust is certainly one of the finest and most life-like marbles ever executed, though doubts have been expressed as to whether it is really the work of the great master whose name appears in the catalogue. When brought forward, the attention of every one present was imme- diately directed to it : the biddings commenced with great spirit, and were carried on by several parties until after the price had exceeded 100 guineas. From this point, Mr. Graves, of Pall Mall (on behalf of the Kight Hon. H. Lalouchere) struggled hard for its possession with the auctioneer, who held a commission from Sir Robert Peel. It was ultimately knocked down to the latter at the large sum of 1.30 guineas. The bust has experienced some vicissitudes : it was bought by Mr. Street, of Brewer Street, at the sale of Mr. Moreton Pitt's etiects, in Dorsetshire, for £20. Mr. Street kept it some time at his shop in Wardour Street ; and, while in his possession, it was offered to Sir Kobert Peel for £30. The right honourable baronet declining the purchase, Mr. Webb, of Bond Street, bought it, and subsequently disposed of it to the Duke of Buckingham lor £ti0. Sir Robert Peel will no doubt prize its possession very highly, the right honourable baronet's collection already containing a companion bust of Pope, which originally belonged to Mr. Bindley, of the Stamp Office, and subsequently to Mr. Watson Taylor. 752 A pair of almost unique spiral columns, of bianco e nero antico, with bases and capitals — 5 feet high . . . Mark P/iilijjs, Esq. 34 2 6 753 A noble oval cistern, of rare Corsican marble, with a fillet and handles of or-molu, supported on lions' feet . . Town and Emanuel 51 9 The Duke of Buckingham obtained this beautiful cistern from Mr. Hertz's collection. 754 A pair of beautiful vases, of white marble, of antique design, spirally fluted, with upriglit handles, and masks of satyrs . 3Iark Philips, Esq. 28 10 These vases are very beautiful specimens of antique art. 755 A beautiful statue of a faun, with a goat on his shoulders, 3 feet high, on veined marble pedestal . . . H. Beanfoy, Esq. 67 4 756 A bacchante, with a 3oung faun on her shoulders — the companion group H. Beaufoy, Esq. 52 10 These two groups are excessively beautiful specimens of cinque-ceuto sculpture ; they were purchased of Messrs. Town and Emanuel. ' 48 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. GRENVILLE DRAWING-ROOM— MARBLE BUSTS. £ $. i. 757 Richard Duke of Buckingham, by Trentanova, on clove marble pedestal . A, Robarts, Esq., Sholehroke Lodge, Toivcester 11 11 This bust was sculptured when the late Duke of Buckingham was in Rome, in 1828. Mr. Robarts, we believe, purchased it for the present Duke. 758 The Right Hon. George Grenville, in robes, by NoUekens, on dove marble pedestal ...... Bryant 15 15 This is a fine bust of the celebrated minister of George III. 759 Lord Nugent, by Trentanova, on marble pedestal . Harrison 4 4 This bust is a very fine likeness of the noble lord : it was sculptured, we believe, from a cast of the bust executed by Mr. Charles Moore. The price at which it was knocked down would scarcely pay for ihe marble from which it is cut. An impression prevailed at the time that it was bought for Lord Nugent ; but this was not the fact. 760 William Wyndham Lord Grenville, by Comolli Marquis of Chandos 6 6 761 The Right Hon. Thomas Grenville, by Comolli Earl of EUesmere 10 10 762 The late Duke of Gloucester, by Comolli . . Marquis of Chandos 7 10 763* Captain Jervoise ... H. Smith, Esq., Morton Lodge 4 14 6 GRENVILLE VESTIBULE. The following busts were formerly preserved in the Temple of Friendship, whence they were removed some few years since, in consequence of that edifice being in a very imperfect state of repair. They were originally executed, by Scheemakers and others, for Lord Cobham, whose design was to collect the busts of all his political friends, and place them in a building to be erected for their reception, and honoured with the title of the Temple of Friendsliip. Unfor- tunately, the instability of political union is not confined to our own times, for before Lord Cobham had completed his temple, the whole party, of which he formed so prominent a member, was broken up. The busts were, however, sculptured, and placed in the temple on its completion. 763 Mr. George Lyttelton . . . Mrs. W. E. Gladstone 6 6 Tliis bust of Mr. George Lyttelton, afterwards Lord Lyttelton, was bought for Mrs. W. E. Gladstone, sister of the present Lady Lyttelton ; both these ladies are descended from the Grenville family. 764 John Fane Earl of Westmoreland . . . Russell 765 Frederick Prince of Wales .... Rainey 766 Mr. Richard Grenville, afterwards Earl Temple Sir Alexander Grant, Bart. 767 Hugh Hume Earl of Marchmont . . . Attenborough 768 John Lord Go uer .... Earl of EUesmere 769 Allen, first Lord Bathurst .... Earl Bathurst Allen Apsley, first Lord Bathurst, died in 1775, at the age of ninety-one. The laieDuke of Buckingham used to relate that his father remembered this nobleman, and had heard him tell the anecdote of Richard Cromwell's attendance in the House of Lords, as a witness in some appeal case, in his old age. Lord Bathurst was present, and, upon Richard Cromwell being asked bow long it was since he had been in that house, he replied— pointing to the throne — " Never, since 1 sat in that chair." a 49 8 8 9 9 7 7 7 5 10 10 10 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ «. d. 770 Richard Temple Viscount Cobham, by Scheemakers . Rainey IS 18 771 Mr. William Pitt, afterwards Earl of Cliatliam &>i?o&cr 14 987 A large sofa, with gilt frame, with squab and two bolsters, covered with crimson satin damask, and printed cotton covers 1088 A pair of toilette-candlesticks, the stems of spirally twisted ruby glass, on tripod stands of or-molu . . . O. Bourne, Esq. 29 8 1089 A pair of exquisite taper-candlesticks, of agate — mounted with silver gilt, with masks, lizards, and insects of the most beautiful work Sir Anthony Rothschild 48 16 G These candlesticks were very beautiful specimens of workmanship, and generally believed to be antique. They wore put in at five guineas, from which sum tliey ran rapidly up to forty. The biddings then became more select, and were chiefly confined to Sir Anthony Rothschild and one or two other parties: Sir Anthony at length secured their possession for forty-six and a half guineas. When the hammer fell, the manager of a well-known London house, rising from his seat at the table, quietly remarked — " I made them and sold them for less than half the money," This observation naturally occasioned some excitement in the room ; and Mr. Manson, who was selling, administered a rather sharp rebuke to the gentleman alluded to. Having witnessed the occurrence, we are inclined to attribute the remark to a very natural feeling of surprise at the success of the manufacturer's art in deceiving the connoisseur, and to acquit the party of any blame in the matter. 1090 A Geneva watch, in a paper weight, with Swiss views, and enamelled case, with upright handles ..... Russell 1313 This little article is remarkable for the richness and elegance of the enamelled ornaments with which it is covered. It was brought from Geneva by the late Duke of Buckingham. 1091 A Sevres flower-stand, of elegant form, in two divisions — painted with flowers, and a rustic landscape on the centre panel . Wehb 40 19 1092 A beautiful Sevres chocolate-cup and saucer — turquoise, with subjects, after Watteau . . . Rev. H. W. Sibthorp 1 1 (j 1093 A pair of beautiful Sevres quatre-foil stands — turquoise, with exotic birds Rev. H. W. Sibthorp 22 1 69 Garrard 6 10 rd Ward 11 6 rd Ward 11 6 Garrard 3 10 Agent 2 8 2 17 3 5 2 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 1094 A large Sevres bowl — turquoise, with subjects of cupids on the outside, and fruits and flowers, and, a subject after "Watteau, within Lord Ward 48 6 1095 A beautiful cup, with figures and trees encrusted in gold enamel — with a foot, silver gilt, set with rubies .... 1096 A shallow bowl- — -turquoise — painted with exotic birds 1097 The companion bowl . . . . • 1098 A pair of Dresden leaf-shaped dishes, with flowers 1 101 An or-raolu bell ; and a snuif-box, of agate 1102 A beautiful bonbonniere, of matrix of amethyst — gold mounted, and set with small brilliants ..... Oiven 11 26 This is a very beauiiful piece of jewellery, of elegant form and character. It is now the property of Sir John Cathcart. 1103 A scent-bottle, with dancing figures, of old Chelsea ; and a pair of ditto spoons ...... Welb 1 104 A leaf-shaped inkstand, of white porcelain, with enamelled covers Miss L. BrougMon 1105 A casket, the top composed of jade — inlaid with flowers, of beautiful oriental work ...... R. Solomon 1106 An octagonal casket, of silver gilt, with plates of crystal, set with Indian polished rubies and emeralds — on feet, of agate : the top with a lusus naturae of pearl, set as a Chinese figure . 0. Bourne, Esq. 23 12 6 This is an interesting specimen of Indian workmanship, the framework of the casket in which the crystal plates are set, being filled with rubies and emeralds of Indian polishing. The lid is framed in pyramidical form, so that the plates meet at the centre, which is crowned by a lusus natura of pearl, set in the form of a Chinese figure. 1107 Twelve figures and ornaments of Chinese jewellery, in silver — some of them set with pearls ..... Hailey 200 1108 A scent-bottle, of amber — mounted with silver gilt, and set witli stones Zimmerman 2 14 1 109 An oriental enamelled stand for a watch, with flowers raised ; and circular stand S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 6 1110 A coflfer, inlaid with figures and arabesques in ivory and mother-o'-pearl — of fine old German work .... Owen 770 1111 The state bedstead — most magnificently carved and gilt, with yellow silk tabaret curtains and hangings; the lining of crimson silk, the canopy with a network of gold and rich scrolls at the angles ; the columns formed as Roman fasces : at the head are the arms of Chandos embroidered ; with two hair mattrasses, a wool mattrass, a down bolster, two down pillows, a Marseilles quilt, and a white satin quilted cover Walesby 90 6 This bedstead was made for the Prince and Princess of Wales, upon their visit to Stowe, in 1737, and formerly stood in the apartment now called the Duchess's Drawing-room, at the extreme end, on the dais. During the past century, it has formed the resting-place of very many 70 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. royal personages ; among whom we may mention George IV., when Prince of Wales, in 1805, and Louis XVIII., in 1808 or 1809. In 1845, the bedstead was re-gilt and varnished, on the occasion of Her Majesty and the Prince Consort visiting Stowe. The hangings are of red silk, and the fittings altogether of a very costly character. It is covered with a quilt of white satin, embroidered in gold : and at the head of the bed are the royal arms embroidered upon the bag of state, which held the seals of office when Earl Temple was keeper of the privy seal, in the early part of the reign of King George III. To these have since been added the Chandos arms, also beautifully embroidered, which were obtained from a state bed formerly belonging to the Duke of Chandos, at Chandos House. Considerable interest was occasioned by the disposal of this lot. The first bidding was fifty guineas, from which amount it proceeded languidly up to eighty guineas. Mr. P. D. Pauncefort Dimcqmbe, and Mr. Walesby, of Northampton, were the only competitors after it had reached this price, and the lot was ultimately bought by the latter for eighty-six guineas. Its cost from first to last will probably have been nearly ten times that amount. We believe the bedstead is still in Mr. Walesby's possession, and at the disposal of any parties anxious to possess themselves of such a piece of furniture. 1112 A bed-step — white and gold, covered with crimson velvet — carved in beautiful taste . . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 1113 A ditto .... S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 1114 A pedestal cupboard — a fluted half-column — white and gold with marble top .... . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 1115 A ditto ..... S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 1116 A towel-horse — white and gold . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 1117 A basket, lined with crimson satin . . T. Grissell, Esq. 1118 A set of six chairs — white and gold, with cane seats — gilt G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 1119 A foldiBg horse— white and gold . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 1120 An elegant sofa-table, of mahogany — painted white and gold, the top covered with light velvet — in the taste of the Renaissance S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 1121 A silk table-cover — stuffed ..... Agent 1 122 A toilette-table, covered with oriental silk, and drapery of point lace Rynian 1123 A pair of white and gold arm-chairs, the seats and backs covered with crimson satin worked with white silk . . . Edivards 19 1124 A pair of pole fire-screens — white and gold, with worked silk mounts A. Roharts, Esq. 29 18 6 1125 A very elegant cheval dressing-glass, with white and gold frame, with arched top— 56 inches by 28 inches . S. M. Peto, Esq., MP. 36 4 6 1126 A circular table, with a white marble slab, supported by a figiu-e of a boy in wliite and gold . . . . E. L. Betts, Esq. 26 15 6 1127 The companion table, the top cut for a basin S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 23 2 1128 A rich flowered silk table-cover ; and a crimson ditto King and Stone 17 6 6 1129 A crimson and white satin toilette-table-cover S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 14 1 130 A very magnificent Persian carpet, of shawl pattern, with a border of birds and flowers— 8i^ yards by 5\ yards . . . Webb 57 1 5 This is a truly magnificent carpet ; and is said to be the largest ever imported. The Duke of Buckingham, we believe, gave j^200 for it. 1131 A Persian rug . . . . . W. Green, Esq. 3 5 71 10 10 10 10 11 10 10 2 14 5 5 15 5 4 16 16 5 15 5 5 8 15 1 1 8 10 8 12 7 m 1 5 5 5 5 6 10 2 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ ,. d. I] 32 A steel and or-molu fender ; a set of fire-irons ; and a guard Agent 3 11 llo3 A pair of window-curtains and draperies, of yellow Chinese silk, bordered with crimson silk velvet, and fringed ; and white and gold cornice Zimmerman 20 5 lloi A very large carved and gilt sofa, covered with yellow Chinese silk P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq. 1135 A foot ottoman, covered with similar silk John George, Esq., Bicester 1136 A pair of carved and gilt fauteuils, covered with the same silk P. D. Pauncefort Duncomhe, Esq. 1137 Another pair .... Sir G. H. Beaumont, Bart. 1 1 38 A superb t^ble-cover, worked with flowers in gold thread, and coloured silk— 10 feet by 8 feet 2 inches . . Lord Hastings 13 10 1139 A fire-screen, with carved and gilt frame, panelled with flowered silk Mrs. Fletcher 1 1 40 A carved and gilt stool, covered with crimson silk damask Town and Emanuel 1141 A ditto ..... Town and Emanuel 1 1 42 Twenty-seven yards of Brussels carpet — about 5 feet 4 inches wide Garrard 1143 A pair of foot-stools, covered with figured silk . . . Ryman 1 144 A pier-glass, 55 inches by 24 inches — in a frame decorated with panels of silver, embossed with boys, flowers, and other ornaments in high relief; and a pair of silver girandoles inserted in the frame S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 51 This superb pier-glass forms a part of tlie furniture brought from the Doge's Palace. 1145 A magnificent Venetian carved pier-table — gilt, with three figures of children supporting the top, which is covered with crimson velvet : upon it is a rich stand supporting a small bust of the Queen — with a panel of silver ....... Hailey 16 5 6 1146 A beautiful cabinet, of marqueterie of the finest old German work, formed as a table supporting a cabinet : on the fronts of the drawere, which are fastened by concealed springs, are subjects and landscapes in marqueterie, of difierent coloured woods and pearl : in the centre door is a relief, in silver gilt, of Bacchus and Ariadne, of exquisite work ; and above are two small figures of cupids, the body of each composed of a lusus naturae of pearl ...... Jtussell 246 15 Of all the exquisite marqueterie cabinets distributed throughout the mansion, this was decidedly the most superb. It is of old German work, and in form resembles a table, having the beautiful outline of the period of Louis XIV. The table supports a cabinet, in which the side portions project from the centre in graceful curves. The wings contain drawers, inlaid with subjects and landscapes, in the most exquisite taste, and bordered with or-molu. These drawers open by means of secret springs in the central division of the cabinet, and the same principle is applied to the drawers in the lower or table portion. The marqueterie is composed of different THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ .V. i. coloured woods and pearl. The panel to the donr of llie central portion is filled with a has-relief, in silver gilt, of Bacchus and Ariadne, ofthe most exquisite workmanship; and on optningtlie d)or, several other small drawers are disclitsed Two small figures of Cupid, each made of a liisits n'ttitree of pearl, crown the pillars of the ceiitr;il purtion. '1 his superb piece of lurniture was purchased for Baron Meyer Kothschild for 235 guineas, alter having excited an active competition. 1147 A table, nearly similar, the door witli a relief of flowers: by Boulanwer, and subjects after Berghem .... Redfem 183 15 This was a companion table, of somewhat similar form to the former, but not so richly varied in outline, nor so elaborately inlaid. We believe the Marquis of Hertford is its present owner. 1148 A table, the frame carved with cupids and flowers, in rich old taste — with a white marble slab . . . Sir G. H. Beaumont, Bart. 15 1149 A table, the legs with terminal figures of boys, carved and gilt, and a slab composed of specimens of marble and jasper John Inglis Jones, Esq. 38 17 1150 A beautiful cabinet, of marqueterie, in groups of flowers and birds, with nine drawers, and a door enclosing six others — the lower part with one long drawer, and folding doors panelled with marqueterie S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 73 10 1151 A cabinet, nearly similar, the marqueterie of wood and ivory, with fourteen drawers, and a drawer enclosing eleven others: beneath are two drawers and folding doors, pannelled with marqueterie E. L. Betts, Esq. 94 10 These two cahinets were very old pieces of furniture at Stowe. 1151* A small buhl cabinet ..... Redfern 23 2 1152 A pair of beautiful candelabra, composed of vases of Sevres bleu du Roi, with handles of goats in or-molu, having branches for seven lights, with boys and goats in or-molu springing from each, and supported on feet, with sphinxes of or-molu .... Lord Ward 152 5 1153 A magnificent high clock, by Stollenwerk, in a case of marqueterie, richly ornamented with figures of boys, trophies, and masks in or-molu Henry Tuhh, Esq. 53 1 1 This clock was purchased for Mr. Tubh, of Bicester, by Mr. Jonas Pa.xton. It is a superb piece of furniture, and formerly decorated one of the apartments in the Palace of Versailles. 1 154 A beautiful table-cover, of crimson and white satin, with lace border; and — 1155 Another, worked with flowers, in colours and gold . . Shaw 4 These two lots were sold together. 1156 Another, ofthe same pattern, smaller; and — • 1157 Another— smaller, with a border of point lace . T. A.Boswell, Esq. 3 5 These two lots were sold together. 1158 Knoi\\QV--green, ^-ox^e^^itlx lowers, &C,. Mrs. Aldiimih,Frilford,Abingdon 2 14 1159 A pair of pillows, covered with rich flowered silk Mrs. J. Aldworth 3 15 1160 An Indian scarf— embroidered with gold (withdrawn.) Amount realised by Ninth Day's Sale £2649:6. J 73 THE TENTH DAY'S SALE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 25. ANTE-LIBRARY. The sale to-day comprised the furniture of the Ante-Library; a magnificent collection of Antique Bronzes, Marblei, Etruscan Vases, &c. ; and a few fine specimens of Ancient Greek Pottery. FURNITURE, &c. £ !. d. 1161 A handsome crimson figured Brussels carpet, 14i yards by 5\ yards Bought for T. Grissell, Esq. 1162 The damask cover to the carpet . . . T. Grissell, Esq. 1163 A ditto rug ..... Rev. T. Silvester 1164 A cut-steel fender and fire-irons ; and a wire guard . . Agent 1165 An oval table of yew-tree — on carved legs . T. Fitzgerald, Esq. 1 166 A chess and backgammon-table, -with semi-circular ends — on standards Agent 5 1 167 A set of chess-men, of carved ivory — black and white (withdrawn.) 1 168 A ditto — white and red — wanting one piece (withdrawn.) 1169 Parts of three sets of chess-men ; some backgammon-men ; and two grass bags ........ Agent 17 1170 An ottoman, with squab and back cusliions — covered with printed cotton King and Stone ii 1 1171 A ditto ...... . King md Stone '2 \2 1172 A bronze and or-molu inkstand ; and a taper-stand"' . Mrs. Fletcher S 6 1173 An inkstand ; and a paper-weight .... S/miv .i 6 1174 A pier- table, the slab of antique mosaic — 5 feet by 2 feet 6 inches — on a carved and gilt stand . . . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 14 3 6 74 26 10 2 1 9 1 8 3 4 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1174* An Ottoman ..... T. A. Boswell, Esq. 1 1 75 A pier-table, with a beautiful slab of porphyry, on a stand of rosewood — partly gilt . . . . . E. L. Belts, Esq. 1176 The companion table .... E. L. Betts, Esq. 1177 A pier-table, with a slab of Italian scagliola, in colours, with birds, &c. Lady Glamis 1178 Tlie companion table .... Lady Glamis 1179 A small pier-table, with a slab — on a stand of rosewood . Walesby 1180 A small pier-table, with slab, composed of rare antique marbles, with a plinth of curious wood — inlaid .... Agent 1181 A dial, by Dutton ...... Agent 11 82 A japan cabinet, with folding doors and drawers — on a gilt stand Agent 1183 Four pairs of rich crimson satin damask curtains, with fringes, cords, and tassels, and brass poles ..... Movant 1184 An easy chair and cushion, covered with green morocco; and an extra cushion, and printed cotton covers . . /. Richards, Esq. 1185 A ditto, and cushion covered with printed cotton, and extra covers . Jacohson, of Oxford Street 1186 A mahogany ditto, with gotliic frame, and cushion . Jacohson 1187 A ditto ...... J. Richards, Esq. 1188 A very handsome Hbrary-chair, with rotatory seat, with carved back and legs ..... W. Tite, Esq. 1189 A pair of window-seats, covered with crimson damask, and chintz covers /. Richards, Esq. 1190 Five mahogany chairs, with leather seats (withdrawn.) 1191 A mahogany card-table ; and a footstool . . . Agent ANTIQUE BRONZES, MARBLES, ETRUSCAN VASES, &c. 11 92 A pair of bell-shaped vases, of grey granite — 18 inches high Litchfield 11 93 A pair of low tripod candlesticks, of bronze Sir G. H. Beaumont, Bart. 1194 A pair of ditto ...... Ryman 1195 A Chinese cup, of steatite — carved, and lined with metal W. Wells, Esq. 1196 A Chinese cup, of steatite— carved, and Hned with metal W. Wells, Esq. 1197 A smaller ditto, beautifully carved with vines and fruit W. Wells, Esq. 1 198 A smaller ditto ; and — 1199 A squirrel eating grapes — a beautiful Chinese carving in steatite W. Wells, Esq. 3 5 These two lots were sold together. 1200 A pair of baths, of alabaster — on verde antique plinths . Agent 2 15 75 3 13 d. 10 10 13 13 6 11 5 11 15 2 14 4 15 5 5 4 14 6 71 3 3 1 10 3 19 3 17 11 6 3 15 10 6 10 2 12 6 2 12 6 10 5 4 4 £ 2 10 d. 1 5 13 6 9 19 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1201 A two-liandled vase and cover, of alabaster . . P. Norton, Est/. 1202 A pair of enamelled basins ; and a pair of old japan dishes H. R. Forster 1203 A pair of screen-mounts, of coloured feathers . . Goslett 1204 A small tazza, of rosso — on pedestals of breccia Africana John Tnglis Jones, Esq. 1205 Mars — in bronze antique . Hertz, of Great Marlborough Street This is an exquisite antique bronze, about 9 inches high, executed at the finest period of Greek art. Jt is in a high state of preservation, and possesses a beautiful patina. Mr. Heriz purchased it in Paris, about ten years ago, for £80, and subsequently sold it to the Duke of Buckingham. There is, at the present moment, a similar bronze in the possession of M. Ben- jamin Dejesi rre, a celcbmted continental connoisseur. It is called "La Petil Snuteiir," and was bought at the sale of Denon's collection for 9000 francs. Another, and somewhat siniilar, was formerly in the possession of Mr. Payne Knight : it is now in the British Museum. 1206 Hercules — antique — K^ inches high .... Hertz 660 1207 Perseus the companion bronze John George B. T. Hildyard, Esq. 5 5 1208 Caracalla whole length figure in bronze, on giallo pedestal . Hertz 10 10 This is a Romnn bronze of very fine workmanship, and interesting as the portrait of an Emperor, few examples of which are extant 1209 A pair of bronze storts, with serpents . . . Agent 7 1210 Two small bronze models — thetemplesof Vesta and Jupiter Z). C. WVM,^^^. 4 1211 A beautiful small model of a foimtain, in bronze, with four figures and a dolphin ...... P. Norton, Esq. 660 1212 Two small Roman Imperial figures, in bronze . . Hertz 2 5 1213 Two small paper-weights, of rosso, with hieroglyphics ; and 1, with an owl Town and Emanuel 110 1214 A model of the biga in the Vatican — on marble plinth . Agent 12 1 6 1215 A pair of oriental blue bottles, with lips; and a pair of circular dishes for stands . . . . . H. P. Forster 2 2 1216 An antique bronze bull, with marble pedestal . . Hertz 6 10 1217 Fortune — a beautiful small bronze, on black marble pedestal . Hertz 7 17 6 1218 A tazzo, of giallo antico, with handles . . E. L. Belts, Esq. 5 1219 A ditto, of rosso • . . . . E. L. Belts, Esq. 8 1220 Ganymede — a beautiful antique bronze — 10 inches high, on black marble pedestal . . . . . P. S. Holford, Esq. 21 1221 A pair of or-molu candelabra, for four lights each, of rich desii,ni King and Stone 14 14 1222 A pair of beautiful square pedestals, of alabaster, with reliefs of arabesques of beautiful Italian work — in the taste of G. daUdine P. Norton, Esq. 12 I 6 These pedestals formed a part of the shrine at the Abbey of Tongerloo. 1223 Martiana Augusta, in the character of Venus, with bow of Cupid — an exquisite antique bronze, 9 inches high — on a pedestal of serpentine Mendum, of Bath 12 12 76 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ J. d. 1224 A pair of blue and white gourd-shaped bottles and covers, with Chinese subjects ....... Agent 5 15 1225 A pair of circular old blue and white dishes . . . Agent 2 2 1226 Minerva — a beautiful small antique bronze, with a flowing drapery, with the ffigis — on a pedestal of black marble . . . Hertz 13 2 6 This is a very fine Greek bronze of the earliest period, and possesses an extraordinary patina. 1227 The sacred bull of Egypt — an antique bronze on a pedestal of giallo antico ....... Hertz 5 15 1228 A paper-weight, with a serpent, in bronze ; and 1 of oriental alabaster, with the swan . . . Rev. C. W. Selby Lowndes 2 5 1229 A beautiful small group of six dancing cupids, in bronze, on marble plinth ..... P. Norton, Esq. 5 10 1230 A beautiful small figure of Mercury, of antique bronze . . Hertz 1 10 1231 The Mercury of G. di Bologna — a small copy in bronze ; and the fountain in the Piazza Navona, in Rome • . . D. C. Webb, Esq. 5 10 1232 Hygeia — a beautiful antique figure, 12 inches high — on a half-column of black marble . . , . R, S. Holford, Esq. 30 9 1233 A match-pot, with Chinese animals in relief— a fine specimen of bamboo N. Cooke, Esq. 2 10 1234 A smaller ditto — more elaborately carved with Chinese figures N. Cooke, Esq. 2 2 1 35 A model of the tomb of Scipio, of giallo antico, with the inscription /. Combe, Esq. 7 7 1236 A model of one of the Egyptian ohelisks, in Rome, with the hieroglyphics and inscriptions, in rosso antico — 25 inches high W. Tite, Esq. 11 6 1237 An obelisk and pedestal, of different antique marbles — 29g^ inches high Col. Pratt 3 13 6 1238 A triangular obelisk — a beautiful specimen of rosso antico, 28 inches high . . . . , W. Barker, Esq. 6 16 6 1239 A beautiful vase, of Egyptian form, with cover and upright handles, of antique oriental alabaster — 20 inches high Hon. F. Leveson Gower 11 6 1240 An exquisite oviform vase, spirally fluted with handles: on the body of the vase is a frieze of dancing female figures, of the most beautiful workmanship — 20 inches high .... Ryman 47 5 This vase, which is of wliite marble, has long been admired as one of the choicest works of art at Stowe. The frieze is exquisitely sculptured ; the figures being chiselled with great delicacy, its disposal excited a very spirited competition. 1241 A small bust of Caracalla — the head of rosso antico, the drapery of very fine oriental alabaster, the socle of giallo — on pedestal, with two beau- tiful reliefs of Cupid, of rosso antico .... Hertz 40 19 This was a very beautiful work of art, and fully justified the high price it realised. 77 6 6 1 1 12 12 10 10 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 121^? A Roman Imperial bust — the head of rosso aiitico, the drapery of oriental alabaster — 17 inches high . . . H. Berkeley, Esq. 16 5 6 1240 The companion bust . . . . R. Berkeley, Esq. 16 5 6 1244 A pair of small columns of antique green marble, with pedestals, plinths, and caps of different marbles — 5 feet high . . Zi>nmerma7i 31 10 1245 A noble cistern, of the finest old oriental— blue and white — 18 inches high ........ Rymaii 1 246 A pair of old blue and white dishes . — Field, Esq., Norwich 1247 A pair of octagonal garden-seats, of the richest oriental enamel, with bosses and subjects of Chinese battles . . . Hon. A. Duncovibe 1248 A pair of ditto, with plants and birds . . Hon. A. Duncombe 1249 A pair of old oriental blue and white jars and covers, with plants and landscapes, in compartments — 22 inches high . T. A. ^ csivell, Esq. 1250 A pair of obelisks — beautiful specimens of Egyptian granite, on plinths of different marbles ..... Col. Pratt 600 1251 A pair of candelabra, composed of female draped figures, of old French bronze, bearing cornucopiaj, with branches for three lights and a thyrsus, of ormolu — each pedestal of statuary, with festoons and. phuths of or-molu /. Combe, Esq. 16 16 1252 The infant Hercules with the serpents — a small copy from the antique — in statuary marble, on a plinth of Mona marble . W. JVells, Esq. 17 17 1253 A disk, with a bacchanalian figure on an ass, supported by an antique bronze hand — on a small column of porphyry . . . Hertz 4 14 6 This curious antique was found at Herculaneum. 1254 Hercules with the Nemasan lion ; a hook, of antique bronze; part of a Roman steelyard, on a half-column of serpentine, on a plinth of black marble ..... P. Norton, Esq. 550 1255 Jupiter Tonans — a fine antique bronze, 12 inches high — on a half-column of black marble ...... Hertz 13 13 1256 A small Roman Imperial bust, with a drapery of jasper; and — 1257 A column and pedestal of breccia Africana, with capital and base of giallo antico — 5 feet high .... Durlacher, Jan. 1616 These two lots were sold together. 1258 A cinque-cento bronze lamp, partly gilt, surmounted with a figure of Judith with the head of Holofernes , . . Hertz 4 4 1259 A ship's thermometer, by Breguet . . T. Fitzgerald, Esq. 4 17 1260 A coffer, of ebony, with six slabs of the finest Florentine mosaics in lapis lazuli, jasper, &c. .... J. Swaby, Esq. 22 11 6 1261 A jar, of lava — mounted with metal, plated ; and an old japan plate W. Sharpe, Stawe 17 78 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ , d. 1262 A coffer, of old raised japan, with engraved silver mountings Town and Emanuel 6 1263 A marble tazza, the handles of twisted snakes — on pedestal — 4 feet high E. L. Betts, Esq. 21 (» 1264 Marcus Aurelius — the equestrian statue from the Capitol — in bronze, on statuary marble pedestal ... /. Combe, Esq. 21 1265 Constantine, from the equestrian statue at St. Peter's — in bronze, on statuary pedestal .... /. Combe, Esq. 1717 1266 Theseus — a beautiful antique bronze figure, 35 inches high Messrs. Herring 53 11 This bronze is said to be from the Villa Adriana. We believe it cost the Duke of Buckingham upwards of 200 guineas. 1267 Two old blue and white oriental jars . . . Agent 3 14 1268 A tazza, on a pedestal, on the plinth of which are masks in cameo, and sea-horses, composed of different specimens of lava from Vesuvius Col. Sibthorp, M.P. 1 269 A pair of small tazzas, with handles of rosso . — Field, Esq. 1270 A small bath, of rosso .... Col. Sibthorp 1271 A small oval tazza and pedestal, of oriental alabaster; a lion paper-weight on plinth of verde antique ; and a book, of rosso antico Rev. H. Roundell 1272 Hercules destrojdng the monster Gorgon — a fine old Italian bronze Shaw 1272* A pair of carved candlesticks . . . T. A. Boswell, Esq. This pair of candlesticks was offered for sale on the Second Day, when they were knocked down for forty-one shillings. Some dispute occurring between two persons as to who was the actual purchaser, and neither of them appearing very anxious to secure the lot, it was then withdrawn. To-day the lot was put up again, and knocked down at the price quoted. EAST CORRIDOR. , ANCIENT GREEK POTTERY. 1274 A Campana vase, with a banquet on the front, and mutes on the reverse — 16 inches liigh — found at Nola . . . Mrs. Fletcher 4 4 1275 A beautiful two-handled vase, of fine clay, with a priestess mounted on a bull, on the front and the reverse — found at Canino — 18 inches high Purnell B. Purnell, Esq. 14 This vase was presented to the late Duke of Buckingham by Lucien Bonaparte, by whom it was discovered during the very extensive and most interesting excavations at Canino, the Prince's estate in Etruria. The Duke of Buckingham was on a visit to the Prince at the time, and brought the vase to England himself, with several others, which were also given to him by the Prince. 1276 A two-handled vase, with a warrior receiving a cup from a priestess, and the same subject differently treated on the reverse — 18 inches high Russell 7 10 79 12 6 10 3 10 2 8 18 18 9 9 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ I. d. 1277 A vase, of beautiful form, with a warrior standing by his horse, and listen- ing to a minstrel, behind whom is a faun : on the reverse, are three figures— 15 inches high . . . Col. SiUhorp, M.P. 11 6 1278 An upright vase, with two handles — painted with hoops, of Carthaginian ware — 13 inches high . . Pumell B. Pumell, Esq. 1 15 1279 An urceus, of coarse ware — 13 inches high — Field, Esq., Norwich 2 1280 A beautiful urceus, found at Canine — with a group of Silenus with a female figure, and a faun . Capt. Leslie {First Life Guards) 7 10 1281 A Campana vase, found at Canino — with paintings of Bacchus and Ariadne — 12 inches high ... P. Norton, Esq. 440 1282 A three-handled vase, of beautiful form, with two female figures decorating a column — 15 inches high . . Pumell B. Pumell, Esq. 6 16 6 1283 A magnificent vase, with upright handles, with masks and necks of swans : on the front is a group of seven figures, with Dido and jEneas, and a bacchanalian group on the reverse: on the neck of the vase are chimaeras —24 inches high . . . Pumell B. Pumell, Esq. 24 3 This vase was brought from Greece by Lord Nugent, on his return from his recent tour. It is a beautiful specimen of antique art; and is said to have cost 100 guineas at Athens. 1284 A beautiful vase, of the finest clay, with three handles ; and a group of seven figures in a procession : on the shoulder are warriors with a biga — very fine — 19 inches high .... Capt. Leslie 1717 Amount realised by Tenth Day's Sale £1074:10. 80 THE ELEVENTH DAY'S SALE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 29. The sale of the first portion of the Cellar of Wines was proceeded with this morning in the Library. The attendance of company was limited, being chiefly coniined to Wine Merchants and Brokers. In the character of the Wines, there was nothing calling for particular remark, beyond this, that the best Claret was furnished by Brooke, of Dublin ; the best Port, by Smith, of St. Paul's Churchyard; and the best Sherry, by Gordon, and Cuningham. A few lots of Constantia are said to have been in the Stowe cellars upwards of a century; and there was also some curious old Rum in the stock, which was brought to England by Mr. Henry Grenville, brother of Earl Temple, who was Governor of Baibadoes in 1754-5. Where any lot or lots are omitted, the reader will understand that the stock failed — in other words, the wine had been drunk. SHERRY. 1 Tlirec dozens of Sherry (Smith), bottled in 1845, at 34s. per doz. Lawrence Hitchen, Esq., Sandall Grange, Yorkshire 5 2 2 Three ditto . 34«. per doz. L. Hitchen, Esq. 5 2 3 Three ditto . 33s. n L. Hitchen, Esq. 4 19 4 Three ditto . 34s. ?? Nathan 5 2 5 Three ditto . 34s. ,, Hilchman and Humphries, Bicester 5 2 6 Three ditto . 34s. 5» Nathan 5 2 7 Three ditto . 34s. 11 L. Hitchen, Esq. 5 2 8 Tlirce ditto . 34s. n Elkington, of Buckingham 5 2 9 Three ditto, more or less 34s. )j Elkington 1 14 10 Three dozens of Slierry, 1842 34.t. 5) Nathan 5 2 11 Three ditto . . 34 V. )> L. Hitchen, Esq. 5 2 12 Three ditto , o - 1) . — r- ficrton, Esq., Grosvenor House, Edghaston 5 5 13 Tliree ditto . . 3!s. ]-er doz Hitchman and Humphries 5 2 14 Three ditto . . 35s. 51 L. Hitchen, Esq. 5 5 15 Three ditto . . 36s. >i Nathan 5 8 16 Three ditto . . 37s. »? Hitchman and Humphries 5 11 17 Three ditto, more or less 34s. s Nathan 81 5 2 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. AMONTILLADO SHEEKY. 18 Three dozens ^ of Amontillad Sherry, 1818, at 46s. per doz. Nathan £ 6 18 d. 19 Three ditto 46s. per doz. Chaff re 11, oj St. Neot's 6 18 20 Three ditto 47s. )) — Pemberton, Esq. 7 1 21 Three ditto 46s. n Stockton, of Little James Street 6 18 22 Three ditto 45s. )> Nathan 6 15 23 Three ditto 43s. M D. P. King, Esq. 6 9 24 Three ditto 45s. jj J. Tindall, Esq., Aylesbury 6 15 25 Thi'ce ditto 45s. )3 • A. Tindall, Esq. 6 15 26 Th;ee ditto 44s. »» • — Pemberton, Esq. 6 12 27 Four ditto, more or less 44s. 1> Ageiit 6 12 28 Three ditto 48s. 1J Monk, of Neii'port Pagnell 7 4 29 Tliree ditto 45s. n • Hitchman and Humphries G 15 30 Three ditto 45s. 5i Monk 6 15 31 Tliree ditto 47s. 1J ., Monk ( 1 32 Three ditto 48s. M Monk 7 4 33 Three ditto 46s. n A. Tindall, Esq. 6 13 34 Three ditto 45s. M Ward, of Aylesbury 2 12 6 35 Three ditto, more or less . 42 V. j» Capt. Blane (Life Guards) 6 6 PORT. 36 Three dozen of Pol •t (Smith), 184 5, at 43s. per c loz. . Elkington 6 9 37 Three ditto . 42s. per doz. . Joyce, of St. Neot's 6 6 38 Three ditto . 41s. j> Elkington 6 3 39 Three ditto . 41s. i> Hitchman and Humphries 6 3 40 Three ditto . 41s. ») Ward 6 3 41 Three ditto . 41s. 5> Hitchman and Humphries 6 3 42 Three ditto, more c )r less . 42s. 1) • Agent 6 2 6 43 Three ditto . 44s. )) Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 6 12 44 Three ditto . 42*. H Agent 6 6 45 Three ditto . 42». M Agent 6 6 46 Three ditto . 42s. »» . Na'han 6 6 47 Three ditto . 42s. >) Agent 6 6 48 Three ditto . 42s. 1» . Nathan 6 6 49 Three ditto 8a . 42s. ?1 Agent 6 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 50 Three dozen of Port (Smith), 1845, at 42s. per doz. 51 Three ditto . . . 42*. „ 52 Three ditto . . . 42*. Jgent 6 6 Jgent 6 6 Jge/it 6 6 CLARET. L. Hitchen, Esq. L. Hitchen, Esq. L. Hitchen, Esq. Elkington Elklngton 54 Three dozens of Latour, 1834, at 47s. per doz. 55 Three ditto . . 46*. per doz. . 56 Three ditto . . 46*. ,, 57 Three ditto . . 46*. ,, 58 Two ditto, more or less . 42*. ,, 59 Three dozens of Latoiir (Brooke), 1834, bottled in 1843, at 51*. per doz. Dowbiggen, of Mount Street 54*. per doz. 56*. ,, 60*. „ 60*. Three ditto Three ditto Three ditto Three ditto, more or less doz. 60 61 62 63 64 Two dozens of Lafitte, 1835, more or less, 40*. per 65 Tliree dozens of Lafitte, 1834, 57*. per doz. 66 Three ditto . . 56*. ,, 67 Three ditto . . 54*. „ 68 Three ditto . . 54*. ,, 69 Three ditto . . 55*. ,, 70 Three ditto . . 54*. „ 71 Three ditto . . 54*. „ 73 Throe ditto, more or less . 50*. ,, 74 Three dozens of Chateau Margaux, 1834, 100*. per doz. 75 Three ditto . . 92*. per doz. 76 Three ditto . . 100*. 77 Three ditto . . 108*. 78 Three ditto . . 107*. 80 Three dozens of Claret (cases) 47*. 81 Three ditto . . 45*. 82 Three ditto . . 46*. 83 Three ditto . . 4n*. 84 Three ditto . . 45.?. 85 Three ditto . . 45*. Doivhiggen Doivhiggen Dowbiggen Dowbiggcn A. Tindall, Esq. A. Tindall, Esq. P. Box, Esq. A. Tindall, Esq. A. Tindall, Esq. A. Tindall, Esq. Rev. E. A. Uihivalt P. Box, Esq. Agiud Town and Eviantiul Town and Eiiiainiel Town and Emanuel H. W. Robson, Esq., Castle Street . Xalhuil L. Hitchen, Esq. L. Hitchen, Ei-q. L. Hitchen, Esq. L. Hitchen, Esq. L. Hitchen, Esq. L. Hitchen, Esq. 7 1 6 18 6 18 6 18 4 6 7 13 8 2 8 8 9 8 15 2 3 4 8 11 8 8 2 14 6 5 15 13 16 15 IG 4 22 5 10 7 1 6 15 6 18 6 18 6 15 6 15 83 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. CHAMPAGNE. 94 Two dozens of Sillery Mousseux (De Maissine and De Loisson) at 50«. per doz Bev. E. A. Uthwatt 5 95 Two ditto , 50,9. J) Hitchman and Humphries 5 96 Two ditto, more or less 52s. )) — Peinhcrlon, Enq. 3 18 97 Two ditto , 50s. )? W. Green, Esq. 5 98 Two ditto , 50s. j» Hitchman and Humphries 5 99 Two ditto, more or less 48s. i» Joyce 4 100 Two ditto 47s. )j Hitchman and Humphries 4 14 101 Two ditto 46s. )) Hitchman and Humphries 4 12 102 Two ditto 46s. ?» J. Richards, Esq. 4 12 103 Two ditto 45s. »j Agent 4 10 104 Two ditto 45s. n Hitchman and Humphries 4 10 105 Two ditto 45s. )> Elkinf/ton 4 10 106 Three ditto. more or less 45.V. » Nathan 6 15 lOGa Two ditto 45s. )5 , Joyce 4 10 106i Two ditto 44s. M Jacohson 4 8 lOGc Two ditto 44s. )J Jacobson 4 8 107 Two dozens of Champagn 2, 1845 55s. » Chaffrey 5 10 108 Two ditto . 55s. J) W. Green, Esq. 5 10 109 Two ditto . 55s. n W. Harding, Esq., Finchley 5 10 110 Two ditto 53s. )i P. Box, Esq. 5 6 111 Two ditto , 53s. J' Agent 5 6 112 Three ditto, more or less 53s. »j W. Green, Esq. 7 14 7 112a Two dozens of Sillery Mo usseux 45s. 1) Joyce 4 10 112i Three ditto . 44s. 1) Jacobson 6 12 112c Three ditto , 44s. )) Jacobson 6 12 HOCK. 113 Two dozens of Johannesberg cabinet wine, 1819, at 31s. per doz. Hitchman and Humphries Two ditto . . . 33s. per doz. A. Tindall, Esq. 114 115 116 117 118 Three ditto, more or less . 33s. Two dozens of Johannesberg (Behrind's) 41s. Two and a half ditto, more or less 40s. Three dozens of Marckobronner, 1822 41s. 84 A. Tindall, Esq. — Pemberton, Esq. A. Tindall, Esq. — Pemberton, Esq. 3 2 3 6 3 17 2 12 6 10 6 3 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 119 Three dozens of Marckobionner, 1S22 a.t 35s. i>eT doz. H.W.Eobson, Esq. 120 Two ditto . . . 37s. „ A. ThiduU, E>) C. Bennett, New Inn, Sioue 4 16 165 Three ditto 32.S'. J5 C. Bennett 4 16 166 Three ditto 33.V. n C. Bennett 4 19 167 Three ditto 32.V. r.'/. „ J. Richards, Esq. 3 18 8 169 Three duzens of Slier ry (Smith), 1845, at 35.V. per doz. Hilchman and Humphries 5 5 170 Three ditto 35*-. per doz. Hitchman and Humphries 5 5 171 Three ditto 35a-. i» P. Box, Esq. 5 5 172 Three ditto 35,v. )) Elkingtnn 5 5 173 Three ditto 35.?. )> Elldngton 5 5 174 Three ditto 86 35»-. j> . . EUing/on 5 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 175 Three dozens of Slierry (Smitli), 1845, at 3.5.v. per doz 176 Three ditto . . . 36,s-. „ 177 Two ditto, mere or less . . 36,s'. ,, P. Box, E.sq. 5 5 A(/e/U 5 8 Elkitiffton 3 AMONTILLADO SHERRY. 178 Three dozens of Amontillado Sherry, at 30s. per doz. 179 Three ditto . . . 30s. ISO Three ditto 181 Three ditto 182 Four ditto, more or less 183 Three ditto 184 Three ditto 185 Three ditto 186 Three ditto 187 Two ditto, more or less 30s. 30s. 30s. 26s. 24s. 23s. 23s. 23s. ElMnr/loii 4 10 0. Bourne, Emj. 4 10 T. Peatling, V.'isheach 4 10 T. PeatTtiKj 4 10 T. PeatUng 4 10 Wulesby 3 18 Wuleshy 3 12 Waleshy 3 9 Waleshy 3 9 Agent 2 6 PORT. 188 Three dozens of For t (Smith), 1842, lit 53s. 3er doz. Nathan 7 19 189 Three ditto 54s. n Holt 8 2 190 Three ditto 53s. 5) Agent 7 19 191 Three ditto . 53s. 3) Nathan 7 19 192 Three ditto . 52s. 5) T. PeatUng 7 16 193 Three ditto . 54s. )) Agent 8 2 194 Three ditto . 54s. n Agent 8 2 197 Three dozens of For t (Brooke), 1845 33s. M . L Hitchen, Esq. 4 19 198 Three ditto . 36s. JI Freeman 5 8 199 Three ditto . 36s. ?» . Elhington 5 8 200 Three ditto . 36s. )1 . Elkington 5 8 201 Three ditto . 37s. P.St. Quintin , Esq., Norwich 5 11 202 Three ditto . 36s. )J . Agent 5 8 203 Three ditto . 36s. Kathany Jun.^ of South Street 5 8 204 Two ditto, more or less . 36s. )j . . Elhington 3 15 205 Three dozens of W lite Fort, more or less, at 31s. pe r doz. Agent 4 18 2 87 THE STOWE CATALOGUE, CLARET. 206 Three dozens of Claret (CuningKam), 1845, at 40*. per doz. 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 Tliree ditto Three ditto Three ditto Three ditto Three ditto Three ditto Three ditto Three ditto Tliree ditto Three ditto Two ditto, more or less 37*. 38s. 37s. 37s. 37s. 37s. 37s. 37s. 36s. 36s. 32s. per do Three ditto . .31s. per doz. Three ditto . .31s. „ Two ditto, more or less . 31s. ,, One dozen of Claret; and 1 dozen and 31s. per doz Three dozens of Lafitte (Cuuiugham), 1841, 50s. per doz. 224 Three ditto , 50s. 225 Three ditto , 50s. 226 Three ditto 50s. 227 Three ditto 50s. 228 Two ditto, more or less 50s. 229 Three dozens of Claret (cases) 50s. 230 Three ditto 50s. 231 Three dozens Champagne 44s. 232 Three ditto 44s. 233 Tliree ditto 42s. 234 Three ditto 45s. 235 Three ditto 45s. 236 Three ditto 45s. 237 Three ditto 45s. 238 Three ditto 88 45s. W. Green, Esq. 6 T. Peatling 5 11 Inns 5 14 Hult 5 11 Ilitchman and Humphries 5 11 Hitchman and Humphries 5 11 Agent 5 11 T. Peatling 5 11 T. Peatling 5 11 . J. M. Vernon, of Towcester 5 8 Elhington 5 8 Waleshy 3 17 4 ), 1845, at 30s. per doz. T. Peatling 4 10 Hitchman and Humphries 4 13 T. Peatling 4 13 Hitchman and Humphries 3 17 3 bottles of Claret . Elhington 3 7 bottled in 1845 Town and Emanuel 7 10 Town and Emanuel 7 10 Town and Emariuel 7 10 Town and Emanuel 7 10 Town and Emanuel 7 10 Town and Emanuel 7 10 Town and Emanuel 7 10 Town and Emanuel 7 10 Agent 6 12 Hitchman and Humphries 6 12 P. Box, Esq. 6 6 Hockley, of King Street 6 15 Hockley 6 15 T. Peatling 6 15 Hitchman and Humphries 6 15 Hitchman and Humphries 6 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 239 Three dozens Champagne, at 45*. per doz. T. Peatling 6 15 240 Three ditto . . 45s. „ Hockley 6 15 241 Three ditto . . 46s. „ Hockley 6 18 242 Three ditto . . 45s. „ Hitchman and Humphries 4 6 SERCIAL. 255 Three dozens of Sercial, 1815, at 30s. per doz. . T. Peatling 4 10 256 Three ditto . . 31s. „ T. Peatling 4 13 257 Three ditto . . 30s. „ T. Peatling 4 10 258 Three ditto . . 30s. „ Elkington 4 10 259 Three ditto . . 30s. „ Elhington 4 10 260 Three ditto . . 28s. „ T. Peatling 4 4 261 Four ditto, more or less . 28s. „ CONSTANTIA. Elkington 3 12 4 262 Two dozens and a half of Red Constantia — in pints, more or less at 21s. per doz. • JRev. E. A. Uthwatt 2 5 6 263 Two dozens of Red Constantia 16s. >» Jacobson 1 12 264 Three ditto, more or less 14s. 1) Jacobson 1 19 8 265 Two dozen quarts of Red Constantia 34s. )) Zimmerman 5 2 266 Two ditto . 33s. »> L. Hitchen, Esq. 4 19 267 Two ditto . 33s. »? L. Hitchen, Esq. 2 11 8 268 Two ditto . 31s. » T. Peatling 3 2 270 Two dozens of Red Constantia, in pints ; and — 271 Two ditto more or less, at 19s. per doz. A. ^. Hutchimon, Esq., of Durham 2 17 272 Two dozens of White Constantia . 23s. per doz. A. W. Hutchinson, Esq. 2 6 273 Two ditto, more or less, pints 20s. ^> . L. Hitchen, Esq. 2 10 274 Two ditto, in pints, more or less . 13s. »i P. Box, Esq. 1 2 9 275 Two ditto, in pints, more or less . 15s. »» T. Peatling 1 10 276 Three dozen pints of Red Constantia 16s. )> Zimmerman 1 14 8 277 Three ditto . 14s. )> Elkington 2 2 278 Three ditto . 13s. » T. Peatling 1 19 279 Three ditto . 14s. >» Agent 2 2 280 Three ditto . 14s. »> Agent 2 2 281 Three ditto . 13s. )j Nathan 1 19 282 Three ditto . 13s. ») T. Peatling 1 19 283 Three ditto, more or less . 13s. )i T. Peatling 89 1 12 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. SPIRITS. 284 One dozen of Sirop di Ponche at 31s. per doz. , P. Box, Esq. £ 1 S. 11 285 One ditto, more or less 30s. , . T. Peatling 15 286 One dozen of Shrub 25s. , Phillips 5 287 One ditto 24s. Nathan 4 288 One ditto 22s. , L. Hitchen, Esq. 2 289 One ditto 22s. , T. Peatling 2 290 One ditto 22s. , Agent 2 291 One ditto 22s. , L, Hitchen, Esq. 2 292 One ditto 22s. , Nathan 2 293 One and a half ditto, more or less 22s. , Zimmerman 18 4 294 One dozen of Shrub, more or less 24s. , King and Stone 1 2 295 One dozen of Arrack ; 296 One dozen of ditto ; a nd— 297 Eight bottles of ditto, more or less, at 26s. per dozen • Rigid Hon. Sir F.T. Baring, Bart., M.P. 2 16 4 These three lote were old together. LIQUEURS. 298 One dozen of White Rum, more or less . . W. Sharpe 299 One dozen pints of Usquebagh, 1807 Right Hon. SirF. T. Baring, Bart., M.P. 300 Four pints of Usquebagh ; and 1 quart and 6 pints of Kirsebar liqueur A. IV. Hutchinson, Esq. 301 Three bottles of Maraschino — very old — and 7 others Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 302 Twelve bottles of Liqueurs ... L. Hitchen, Esq. 303 Nine ditto ..... L. Hitchen, Esq. 304 Two bottles of Maraschino ; and 10 quarts of Liqueurs O. Bourne, Esq. 2 1 1 1 4 4 3 CIDER AND ALE. 305 One dozen and 1 1 bottles of Cider ; and — 306 Tliree dozens and 11 bottles of ditto, at 3s. 6d. per dozen 0. Bourne, Esq, 18 4 307 Two dozens and 9 bottles of Ale, at 8s. per dozen . . Paxton 114 Amount realised by Twelfth Day's Sale £585 : 7 : 6. 90 THE THIRTEENTH DAY'S SALE. THURSDAY, AUGUST 31. GILT GLASS. The sale this morning commenced with a selection of Gilt Glass Services ; after which, the Furniture of the suite of apart- ments called the Buckingham Rooms, and the State Bath-room, &c., was disposed of. £ s. tl. 1285 Four claret-decanters .... Bought hy Edwards 615 1286 Two water-jugs; and 2 glasses and covers . . . Agent 5 10 1287 Two ditto; and ditto ..... Edwards 5 10 1288 Two ditto ; and ditto .... . A. Baily, Esq. 550 1289 Four claret-decanters ...... Agent 500 1290 Two water-jugs, and 2 globular ditto; and 10 finger-glasses . Agent 7 1291 Four claret-decanters ...... Agent 4 10 1292 Ten caraffes; 18 tumblers; and 12 finger-glasses . . Edwards 9 1293 Ten caraffes; 18 tumblers; and 12 finger-glasses . . Edwards 12 5 Edwards 6 . Agent 6 6 T. A. Boswell, Esq. 4 15 Edtvards 3 10 Edwards 7 1294 Eighteen tall green glasses, and 18 short 1295 Twelve tall glasses, and 26 short ditto 1296 Twelve goblets ; and 12 finger-glasses 1297 Twenty-four tall wliite wine-glasses 1298 Tliirty-six short ditto 1299 Forty-two ditto . . JV. Selby Lowndes, Esq., Bliaddon Hall 6 10 1300 Twelve goblets ; 12 custard-cups ; and 12 liqueur-glasses . . Agent 8 1301 Twelve custard-cups ; 12 liqueur-glasses ; and 8 wine-glasses . Agent 6 1302 Twelve custard-cups ; 12 liqueur- glasses ; and 21 wine-glasses Edwards 5 5 1303 Twelve liqueur-glasses, with tliin stems ; and 24 wine-glasses . Agent 6 1304 Twelve liqueur-glasses ; and 33 champagne glasses W. S. Lowndes, Esq. 4 91 £ >. 6 15 3 3 2 3 3 18 15 4 6 7 7 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1305 Twelve liqueur-glasses — four dliFerent; and 24 champagne-glasses £c?M)arrfs 1306 Twenty-two champagne-glasses; and 12 liqueui-gksses . . Agent 1307 Twenty-four liqueur-glasses ..... Agent 1308 Four decanters, tinted yellow ; 4 liqueur-glasses; 6 champagne-glasses; and 18 wine-glasses . . J. E. Bartlett, Esq., Buckingham 6 STATE BATH-ROOM. 1309 A new Brussels carpet, 5 yards by 4 yards . /. S. Leigh, Esq. 8 5 1310 A hearth-rug; a fender, fire-irons, and a guard; a bell-pull, and a piece of matting ....... Agent 460 1311 A pair of window-curtains, and drapery of crimson silk damask, and maho- gany cornice . . . . — Deahins, Esq., Bicester 1312 A mahogany table; and 3 chairs, with cane seats . . . Paxton 1313 A table — the top composed of various marbles — ^on a carved and gilt stand H. Tubb, Esq. 1314 A shower-bath — painted white and gold . G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 1315 A mahogany washing-stand, with marble top and drawers Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. 10 5 1316 Two basins and ewers; 2 other pieces — white and gold; and a foot-pan . Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. 1317 A mahogany cupboard ; and a ditto towel-horee . . Walesbij 1318 A tea-pot, milk-pot, basin, and 2 cups and saucers, of Dresden porcelain — painted with flowers ...... Agent 1318* An oval tray, a milk-pot and stand — Dresden — painted with flowers Owen 1319 A pair of vases, of Worcester porcelain — pierced at the shoulders for pot- pourri, and beautifully painted with shells . . Redfern 9 1320 A pair of vases, and covers — painted with poetical subjects; and a pair of smaller ditto, with cupids . . . George Nelson, Esq. 5 5 1321 A pair of cups and saucers, of Derby porcelain — painted with flowers; and a large cup, cover, and saucer — painted with Cupid (?.il/o^a^,^«(y.,il/.P. 3 1322 An oriental figure, on a carved and gilt bracket Sir W. Clay, Bart., M.P. 2 15 1322* A pier-glass, in a richly carved frame .... Agent 15 BUCKINGHAM ROOMS. BED-ROOMS. 1326 A very handsome Brussels carpet — new, 6 J yards by Q^ yards G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 12 12 1327 A hearth-rug . . . . G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 3 5 4 15 3 2 10 2 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. A. 1328 A brass wire fender and fire-irons; a guard; a coal-box; and a bell-pull . Nathan 1 10 1329 Two pairs of very rich blue satin damask curtains, with bouquets of flowers in colours, with draperies, and white and gold cornices, cords, and tassels ; and — 1330 A pair of ditto; and drapery to the arched recess G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 73 10 These two lots were sold together. _' 1331 Two jugs and 3 basins; brush and sponge-trays; foot-pan; large basin and vase — wliite and gold . . . T. A. Bosivell, Esq. 3 15 1332 A mahogany sofa-bedstead, with squab, back-cushions, and two bolsters, covered with crimson silk damask . . . Nathan 16 1333 A feather-bed, and 2 pillows .... Edwards 410 1334 Three blankets; and — 1335 A Marseilles quilt ..... Edwards 315 These two lots were sold together. 1336 A fauteuil — white and gold, with stuffed seat and back, covered with crimson satin damask, and holland cover . . Edwards 8 1337 A pair of chairs — the gilt frames carved with lions' masks and feet, stuffed backs and seats, covered with crimson silk damask Town and Emanuel 5 5 These chairs are very beautiful. The set of six comprised in this and the following lot were presented to the Duke of Buckingham by Mr. W. Selby Lowndes. This pair was disposed of by Mr. Emanuel, after the sale, to Mr. Thompson, of Liverpool. 1338 A set of four chairs, with carved backs and legs, with Hons' masks and feet, the seats covered with crimson Utrecht velvet . . Lord Ward 48 6 1339 An elegant oval dressing-glass — 24 inches by 18 inches — the frame of white and gold, carved . . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 12 1 6 1340 A dressing-stool — richly carved and gilt, and covered with crimson silk damask . . . . J. B. Graham, Esq., South Australia 1341 A shower-bath — japanned, white and gold . . /. Capel 1342 A cheval-glass, 47 inches by 27 inches — in mahogany frame King and Stone 1343 A cut-glass chandelier for eight lights — of old pattern . Redfern 1344 A beautiful chimney-glass — 40 inches by 29 inches — with openwork gilt frame and glass border .... P. Norton, Esq. 40 19 This superb glass formed a part of the Venetian furniture before alluded to. The frame was of peculiarly rich design and workmanship, and greatly admired. The companion glass was purchased of Messrs. Town and Emanuel, by the Duke of Newcastle, and is now at Clumber. This has now becDme the prnperty of Montagu Parker, Esq., of Whiteway, near Chudleigh, iu Devonshire, by purchase of Mr. Norton. 1345 A pier-glass — 34 inches by 26 inches — in a superb gilt frame, carved with boys supporting the Doge's cap, and seated among foliage Lord Ward 66 3 93 5 15 G 5 12 6 15 15 6 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 1346 A slab of Florentine mosaic, with birds — 3 feet 3 ^ incbes by 1 foot 4 inches — on an ebonized stand, with gilt ornaments . Town and Emanuel 17 6 6 1347 A ditto — 2 feet 11 j inches by 1 foot 4 inches — on a similar frame Agent 1111 1348 A cabinet — the door and sides with three large panels, of japan lacquer, bordered with tortoiseshell, inlaid with buhl work, with rich ornaments of or-molu, and surmounted by a slab of breccia Charles Cope, Esq. 37 16 1349 A table, with two drawers — the top and sides of rich marqueterie of ivory, mother-o'pearl, and wood — engraved with birds and animals — on spirally carved legs — 4 feet 9 inches by 2 feet 9 inches E. L. Belts, Esq. 73 10 This is an exceedingly beautiful table. 1350 A cover for the same — of pressed tapestry-work E. L. Belts, Esq. 3 15 1351 A rosewood commode — the glazed folding doors and panels with blue silk, with a slab of serpentine marble, with white border — 4 feet 6 inches by 2 feet 7 inches . . P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq. 22 1 1352 A small oval table — of marqueterie, with a shelf, and white marble slab, with brass rim .... TT. Wells, Esq. 8 10 1353 A ditto . . . . . T. A. Boswell, Esq. 9 9 1354 An ebony cabinet — the doors and panels of black and gold japan lacquer, with or-molu ornaments, and a slab of oriental alabaster — 4 feet 3 inches by 1 foot 6 inches P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq. 34 13 1355 A knee-hole writing-table, with five drawers — the fronts, ends, and borders of the top, of marqueterie, with or-molu ornaments — the top covered with leather — 4 feet 11 inches by 2 feet 6j inches P. Norton, Esq. 35 14 1356 An inkstand, of metal gilt, with silver fillagree ornaments, supported on four lions, with four inkstands and a bell of Italian spar — formerly belonging to Pope Sixtus V. . . . . Owen 36 4 6 Mr. W. Wells, of Redleaf, has since become the purchaser of this very beautiful and interesting relic. 1357 A pair of gilt liqueur-bottles; and a tumbler W. S. Lowndes, Esq. 2 6 1358 A centre vase — on a pedestal ; and 2 cups, of English porcelain — painted with subjects . . . . . J. B. Graham, Esq. 1359 A pair of large vases — painted with cupids . . Redfem 1360 A pair of alabaster figures — on pedestals, of Aristides and Cicero T. P. Austin, Esq., Peele's Coffee-house 1361 A pair of ditto — Homer and Socrates ..... B. Middleton, Esq., Mining Journal Office 1362 A pair of Wedgwood vases, and a dish — painted in imitation of Etruscan ware ; a glass lustre ; and a glass dish . Zimmerman 1363 A vase of Derbyshire spar . . . E. L. Belts, Esq. 94 4 10 6 16 3 6 4 5 4 4 CRYSTAL CUP. (1082.) POPE SIXTHS THE KlFTU's INKSTAND. (135G.) IVORY TANKARD. (638— Plate.) MARBLE VASE. (1210) THE STOWE CATALOGUE. ANTE-ROOM. £ J. 4. 4 d. 1 13 2 15 1 1 1364 A cut-glass lustre — on brass stand, for five lights Town and Emanuel 1365 Two basins ; 2 jugs ; brush and sponge-trays — of ironstone ware W. S. Lowndes, Esq. 1366 A large oriental blue and white jar and cover . . Agent 1367 Two small ditto — different patterns Rev. J. J. Irwin, Steeple Claydon SITTING-ROOM. 1368 A handsome Brussels carpet — new — 6 yards by S\ yards ; and a piece to the ante-room ..... Nathan 515 1369 A hearth-rug ; and a footstool .... Agent 2 14 1370 A fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; a pair of screens ; and a coal-box W. S. Lowndes, Esq. 3 10 1371 A pair of blue silk curtains and draperies; and white and gold cornice G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 11 6 1372 A pier-glass, in two plates — the larger 59 inches by 41 inches— in a gilt frame .... S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 700 1373 A sofa, with blue cloth cover — richly embroidered with gold, formerly the elephant howdah of Tippoo Saib, given by the Marquis "Wellesley /. Simby, Esq. 25 U 6 The disposal of this lot excited a great deal of interest, and Mr. Swaby was warmly congratulated on his bargain. We understand the purchase was made for the Duke of Wellington. 1374 A carved and gilt fauteuil — the seat and back covered with crimson figured satin damask, and holland cover The Misses Yardley 3 15 1375 A ditto — carved with lions' heads and gilt, covered with crimson silk damask ..... Toivn and Emanuel 1376 A pair of chairs — carved with lions' heads, covered with the same Town and Emanuel 1377 An invalid chair, with wheels .... Mrs. Turner 1378 A portable ditto . . . . W. S. Loivndes, Esq. 1379 A carved and gilt pier-table . Lister, of Newcastle-on-Tyne 1380 A ditto, with a slab of breccia — 3 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. 10| in. Zimmerman 1381 An octagonal table, of pollard oak — the border, pillar, and plinth inlaid Bev. E. A. Uthwatt 1382 A silk patchwork table-cover . . J. B. Graham, Esq. This table-cover was made by Mrs. Uthwatt, the wife of the purchaser of the preceding lot, and presented by that lady to the Duchess of Buckingham, Its future destination, it appears, will be South Australia; the purchaser, Mr. Graham, being the gentleman who has shared so largely the smiles of fortune iu that colony, and who is merely visiting England for a short time. 95 5 15 6 5 5 5 2 6 10 7 5 9 5 3 3 5 2 10 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. ,1. 1383 An oak tray — very boldly carved, with foliage in openwork Agent 5 10 1384 A japan cabinet, with figures and birds in mother-o*-pearl, with folding doors enclosing drawers, on a japan stand . L. Hitchen, Esq. 8 10 1385 A square shagreen case, with silver lock and mounting, containing four bottles ; and — 1386 A ditto, containing two bottles .... Owen 660 These two lots were sold together. 1387 A pair of vases, of oriental alabaster; and a pair of lustres P. Norton, Esq. 2 4 1388 Three black oriental cups ; a pair of Wedgwood cups and saucers; and a tazza ...... Owen 3 10 These cups have since been sold to Colonel Micklethwaite. CHAPEL PASSAGE. 1389 The floorcloth— 9 J yards by 2\ yards . . . Agent 1390 A pair of carved mahogany arm-chairs . L, Hitchen, Esq. 1391 A pair of carved and gilt tripods, of very beautiful design Owen 1392 A pair of cut-glass lustres ; and a lamp, with balance-weight Rev. Dr. Langley, Olney 111 1393 A pair of French candelabra for four lights, each of bronze and or-molu W. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 3 3 1394 A pair of carved and gilt tripod stands — in rich old taste Owen 6 15 1395 A pier-table, with a slab of Sienna marble, supported upon a carved eagle The Misses Yardley 12 10 1396 A bronze model of the column in the Place Vendome, with the efSgy of Napoleon under the pedestal, and a description of the column H. English, Esq., Finchley 4 1397 A table, with veined marble slab, on japan stand . Russell 7 10 1398 A superb group, in or-molu, in honour of the Duke of Wellington — modelled by the celebrated sculptor Schadow. In the centre is a sitting figure of Britannia, holding a spear in one hand and a winged figure of Victory in the other ; at her feet are female figures, emblematic of the four rivers, Tagus. Ebro, Garonne, and Seine, victoriously passed by the Duke of Wellington ; on the bronze plinth is inscribed — " Georgio Regnante — Wellington " , . . . Russell 46 14 6 There is not much taste or elegance in the design of this group. It formerly occupied a prominent position at one end of the State Dining-room. 96 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. VESTIBULE TO GRENVILLE DRAWING-ROOM. 1399 A crimson Brussels carpet — 6 yards by 7j yards . Agent 1400 A pair of small sofas — carved and gilt, covered with flowered satin damask T. Grissell, Esq. 1401 A bronze three-burner lamp, with weight Rev. JV. Andrews, Stowe 1402 A holland and a damask carpet-cover ; and 3 mats . Agent 1403 A noble armoire, with openwork folding doors of rich design — subjects chased in the side panels, gilt — 10 feet high, by 5 feet 4 inches wide Jacohson 1404 The companion armoire .... Waleshy These armoires, on the authority of the late Right Hon. Thomas Grenville, once contained the wliole of the Stowe library. The light honoura!>le gentleman used to describe, among the reminiscences of his boyhood, the pleasure with which he first ransacked their contents. 1405 A pair of or-molu girandoles, for two lights each . Oircn 1406 A Chinese quilted bed-cover, of crimson and green silk P. Norton, Esq. 1407 A large and fine Persian table-cover — 11 feet 9 inches by 5 feet 6 inches G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. 10 1408 A ditto— smaller — 8 feet 3 inches by 4 feet 9 inches T. M. Bridge, Esq., The Lodge, Ealing G 10 £ 10 < d. 9 9 2 2 2 21 19 8 6 4 5 5 Amount realised by Thirteenth Day's Sale ^1206: 10. 97 THE FOURTEENTH DAY'S SALE. PEIDAy, SEPTEMBER 1. VESTIBULE TO THE EAST COLONNADE. The sale to-day included the Furniture of the GrenviUe Drawing-rooni ; the West and East Corridors ; and some Tcry curious Chinese Bronzes. £ t. i. 1414 A crimson Brussels carpet — 4 yards by 3 J yards ; and a rug Bought for Col. Malcolm 3 7 1415 A pair of Utrecht velvet curtains, of flowered pattern, with brass pole Town and Emanuel 6 10 1416 A mahogany card-table ; a wood-basket ; and a piece of floor-cloth Agent 12 1417 A mahogany cabriole-chair, with cane back and seat . Hall 16 141 A piece of crimson Venetian carpet ; a coal-box ; and a wood-basket /. Richards, Esq. 16 1419 A curtain, of Gobelin tapestry, with a subject after Boucher S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 21 10 1420 A small cabinet, of japan lacquer, with folding doors enclosing drawers and recesses for china ..... Agent 615 1421 A larger cabinet, of very fine old raised japan, with folding doors enclosing ten large drawers .... Hon. R. Cavendish 17 6 6 1422 A pier-table, the slab composed of rare marbles, with a view of Naples in scagliola, supported on a carved tree, with a monkey, gilt A. Robertson, Esq. 26 1423 A table, on a tripod stand, the slab composed of rare antique marbles A. Robertson, Esq. 15 15 1424 A pair of low ebony chairs, with square backs Rev. H. Roundell 8 5 98 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 1425 A pair of very beautiful ebony chairs, covered witli elaborate carving of figures of arabesques, on spirally turned legs and frames Webb 31 10 1425* An alabaster tazza .... P. Norton, Esq. \2 12 1426 A pair of small columns and pedestals, composed of different rare marbles • — 5 feet high . . — Thompson, Esq., Liverpool 36 10 1427 A pair of cut-glass lustres — vase shaped . . Agent 12 1428 A pair of globular jars, of old blue and white ; and a circular japan box, and cover ...... Agent 240 1429 A pair of rich old japan jars — one imperfect . . Hall 3 13 6 1430 A pair of small cups, richly enamelled with figures ; and another pair, with handles ..... Agent 210 1431 A joss, of brown ware ; 6 very small cups ; and an enamel cup, of a different pattern ..... Dodd 110 1432 Four basins, with spoons of Chinese lacquer ; and 4 smaller basins Dodd 110 1433 Eight small cups, of two sizes ; and — 1434 A pair of or-molu girandoles for three lights each . Webb 7 10 These two lots were sold together, 1435 A cistern, of fine old burnt-in oriental porcelain . Agent 6 15 1436 A bronze portable stove, by Harpur and Joyce . Agent 1 10 ANCIENT CHINESE BRONZES. The whole of the following very curious Bronzes were brought from Amoy, by Captain Nevill, R.N., of H. M. S. Serpent, and presented by him to the Duke of Buckingham. 1437 1438 1439 1440 1441 1442 1443 5 3 5 A pair of small beakers, on rosewood stands ; and a small square cup, surface ornamented . . . F. Raymond Symons, Esq. 1 6 A pair of stands for v?ax lights, of lotus form, on tripods of kylins' heads Toicn and Emanuel 5 Two small square beakers, on rosewood stands B. Hodgson, Esq., Uherstone 3 A square vase, with upright handles, on legs — the surface partly gilt F. Raymond Symons, Esq A pair of square vases, of unusual form — pierced for incense, and sur mounted by kylins — the vases mounted on four legs each F. Raymond Symons, Esq. A mule, richly caparisoned with silver chain and bells Col. Sibthorp, M.P. A vei-y fine square beaker— 16 inches high, the surface ornamented, and raised ornaments at the angles — on rosewood stand . Lhle 5 99 5 7 15 1 11 1 11 2 15 2 17 1 11 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1444 A circular vase — 13 inches liigli, with handles, the surface els.boratelj ornamented — on a rosewood stand . . Col. Malcolm 1444* A spoon, and 1 other ..... Agent 1445 The sacred cow, bearing a polished metal mirror, the reverse of which has animals in relief ..... Forrest 1446 An Indian deitj', cut in a large block of rock-crystal . Watson 1447 A man presenting a petition to a Chinese mandarin Rev. H. Roundell 1448 A very ancient gourd-shaped vase — 17 inches high, the surface engraved, and kylins raised upon the shoulder — on rosewood stand Hume 5 15 1449 A noble bronze kylin, of unusual size — on a rosewood stand A. Robertson, Esq. 14 This was a very large specimen of the fabulous monster called a kylin, which is sometliing tetween a lion and a dragon ; the head of the former being combined with the claws and tail of the latter. The Chinese have a peculiar veneration for this figure, and worship it in their religious exercises. The figure is so formed as to admit the placing of incense inside, which being lighted, smoke issues from the mouth of the monster. Captain Nevill had great difficulty in obtaining the present specimen, and in order to secure its possession, it was for some time thrown overboard, and afterwards "fished up." GRENVILLE DRAWING-ROOM. 1450 A capital Turkey carpet — 1 1 1 yards by 6 yards Sir R. Shafto Adair, Bart., Hixton Hall 24 13 6 1451 A crimson Brussels rug ... P. Norton, Esq. 2 14 1452 A steel and ormolu fender ; a set of fire-irons ; and a guard Agent 5 10 1453 The crimson Brussels carpet round the room — about 38 yards Garrard 7 10 1454 A four-burner lamp, with glass dish and chain, and a balance-weight Col. Malcolm. 3 3 1455 A pier-glass — 93 inches by 42 inches, with slide slips — in a gilt frame Col. Malcolm 1456 The companion glass ..... Jacobson 1457 A gilt pier-table — boldly carved with masks and foliage, with a slab of oriental alabaster, bordered with statuary — 6 feet 2 inches long and 23 feet wide . . . P. D. Pauncefort Buncombe, Esq. 1458 The companion table . . P. D. Pauncefort Buncombe, Esq. 1459 A set of three window-curtains, and draperies of crimson and white silk tabaret ..... Tewson, of Boston 10 1460 A pair of fauteuils, with carved and gilt frames — the seats and backs covered with flowered satin damask ; and — 1461 A pair of ditto, and holland covers . . . Tewson 16 16 These two lots were sold together. 100 14 14 13 13 2 6 14 14 J 52 10 3 13 o 6 24 3 10 10 37 16 3 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE, 1462 Four fauteuils covered with flowered velvet in colours, and cl.in;z covers ...... Edwards 1463 A fauteuil, covered with crimson silk damask, and chintz cover Waleshy 1464 An arm-chair, with white and gold frame — the back and seat covered with flowered satin damask .... Edwards 1464a An embroidered table-cover .... Agent 14646 A ditto ...... Hume 1464c Fifty-eight j-ards of Genoa velvet . . . Hume 1465 An easy chair, with cushion, covered with damask . Waleshy 1466 A pair of carved stools, supported by figures, covered with flowered satin damask ..... Town and Emanuel 880 1467 A pair of richly carved oak chairs, with high backs — the seats covered with flowered satin damask . . . Charles Cope, Esq. 21 1467* A pair of ditto .... Charles Cope, Esq. 21 00 1468 Six inahogany chairs — the seats covered with leather (withdrawn.) 1469 A mahogany portfolio stand ... 7". Grissell, Esq. 700 1470 A fire-screen, with carved and gilt frame — panelled, with a subject in tapestry, after Teniers . . . M. P. Moore, Esq. 19 8 6 1471 A curtain, of Gobelin tapestry, with a subject after Boucher ; and brass poles ...... Agent 1472 A pair of carved and gilt pier-tables . . . Lord Ward 1473 A pair of carved ditto, the tops of japan lacquer T. Chrippes, Esq.,Petworth 1474 A pair of crimson cloth curtains Major Buchan, North Berwick 1475 A very handsome knee-hole table, of rich buhl — tortoisesheU, with masks and ornaments of or-molu, and five drawers, the centre of the top covered with leather — 6 feet 4 inches long, 2 feet 10 inches wide E. L. Betts, Esq. 1476 A table-cover — richly worked in gold and colours . Russell 1477 A tortoisesheU and buhl inkstand, with or-molu ornaments Edwards 1478 A worked blotting-book cover . . W. Green, Esq. This blotting-book was given by Viscountess Dungannon to the late Duke of Buckingliain. 1479 A two-burner or-molu lamp, supported on an eagle, and square pedestal Agent 1480 A ditto ...... Agent 1481 A pair of grey granite vases, 17 J inches high . . Agent 1482 A pair of ditto ..... Agent 1483 An oriental burnt-in bowl ; and 2 square tea-canisters D. C. Webb, Esq. 1484 A pair of tripod incense-burners, with goats' heads of Saxon porcelain . Mark Philips, Esq. 12 10 1485 A pair of vases, with upright handles and masks of the same Mark Philips, Esq. 16 16 101 37 16 27 6 16 5 6 5 15 96 12 26 15 6 16 16 2 10 7 5 7 5 8 8 7 17 6 4 7 21 5 10 5 2 6 7 5 2 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d 1485* A pair of foot-stools ..... Agent 3 10 1486 An enamelled tea-pot ; and 6 cups and saucers, of different patterns ; and a pair of cups, without saucers .... Dodd 350 1487 A burnt-in tea-pot ; and 10 oriental cups and saucers, of different patterns W.Sharpe 2 15 1488 A pair of rare and very beautiful beakers, with plants and chrysanthemums enamelled in compartments, with lips and feet of or-molu Owen 1489 A Chinese cup, of steatite, with vines in relief Rev. H. W. Sihthorp 1490 An old japan jar ..... Mrs. Turner 1491 A pair of ditto beakers ' . . . . Agent 1492 A pair of old japan circular dishes ; and a green enamel ditto Agent 1493 A Dresden two-handle cup and cover, with handles beautifully painted with Venus and Bacchus, and trophies . . Agent 19 19 This vase was bought by a commission agent for a gentleman who was present in the room. As will be seen, it was knocked down for nineteen guineas. After the hammer fell, Mr. Emanuel publicly stated that he sold the very vase to the Duke of Buckingham for five pounds. This was one of the very many instances in which parties attending the sale suffered by making their pur- chases through brokers. During the sale, scarcely any respectable persons could enter the man- sion without being importuned (o entrust their commissions to persons of this class; yon were told that the applicant belonged to the •' London Society of Brokers" — (one of the clique was slated to have been very recently a policeman, and another is said to have been lately employed in a much less honourable mode of obtaining a livelihood) ; that it was of no use to otTer personal biddings, as the brokers attended for the purpose of buying, and would outbid any private itidividual. By these tales, speciously told, many persons were imposed upon, and instances of very much more than the value of articles being given were of common occurrence. The villany of the system will be judged of when we add that Jbir or five of these men generally work together; and in cases where one has obtained a commission to purchase an article at a certain price, it is a common thing for the party so employed to forewarn his colleague not to let the lot be knocked down for a lower sum than his commission amounts to, in order to increase the per centage. The only safeguard the public have against such a state of things, in cases where they cannot personally attend, is to entrust their conmiissions to men of known and respectable character, of whom there are always many attending every important sale. 1494 A beautiful dejeune, of old Dresden — exquisitely painted with subjects of cupids — consisting of a square plateau, tea-pot, milk-pot, sugar-basin, two tea-canisters, sugar-basin, and cover, two stands, and four tea-cups and saucers ..... W. Wells, Esq. 29 8 1495 An exquisite chocolate-cup and cover, of the rarest old Sevres bleu du Eoi, covered with a net-work of gold, and painted with cupids and exotic birds, in compartments . . Rev. J. Sandford, Connaught Place 12 12 1496 A costly pier-table, with a solid slab, 5 feet 2 inches by 2 feet 9 inches, of Egyptian porphyry : the frame is supported by two antique chimasra;, of the finest oriental alabaster — the table stands upon a plinth, with a looking- glass at the back ..... Agent 42 This table, which is formed of one of the largest slabs of porphyry known, was purchased by the Duke of Buckingham of Mr. Herlz. It formerly belonged to Sir Mark Sykes. 103 t. d. THE STOWE CATALOGUE, 1497 A pair of ebony pier- cabinets, tbe panels carved with sacred subjects, with friezes of children, and masks of or-molu — the slabs of Verona marble . Col. Malcolm 60 18 1498 A pair of candelabra, of five lights each, supported by bacchanalian figures in bronze . . . . yi. Robertson, Esq. 22 1 1499 A pair of oriental porcelain vases, covered with Chinese landscapes and figures, in the finest japan lacquer and mother-o'-pearl — 17 inches high A, Robertson, Esq. 17 6 6 1500 A pair of very large and deep old blue dishes — imperfect — -mounted as a table ....... Walesby 1 15 1501 A pair of praefericula, of Sevres bleu du Roi — the handles of female figures and mountings of or-molu — upon Sevres phnths Lord George Quin 37 16 1502 A beautiful French clock, of statuary marble and bisquit, with Genius and Science directing Youth— designed and executed by Vulhamy — 1787 . A. Robertson, Esq. 50 This clock was made for the Duke of Chandos, and came from Avington. The moulds are still in the possession of Vulliamy. 1503 A superb candelabrum, formed of branches of liHes, with nozzles for ten lights, supported by a group of two boys — beautifully modelled — on a pedestal with festoons of or-molu ; and — 1504 The companion candelabrum . . . R. S. Holford, Esq. 199 10 These two lots were sold together. 1505 A magnificent pedestal, of the richest buhl and or-molu, with festoons and masks; and — 1506 The companion pedestal . . . . R. S. Holford, Esq. 105 These two pedestals were put up together, as well as the candelabra. They form the companion set to Lots 734 and 735, which were also bought for Mr. Holford, by Mr. King. Mr. Emanuel's presence in the auction-room to-day occasioned a very material difference in the price at which they were sold. 1507 Seventeen enamel and burnt-in oriental plates, of diiferent sizes and patterns 1508 Seventeen ditto ...... 1509 Seven oriental bowls, of different patterns 1510 Three large old blue and white circular dishes 1511 Three ditto ...... WEST CORRIDOR. 1512 A crimson Brussels carpet — -10 yards by three yards 1513 A mahogany frame, with a marble slab — broken . 1514 A mahogany round- back chair Walter 6 . Hall 7 5 . Walter 3 3 . Agent ''. Sharpe 1 2 1 7 Colonel Malcolm 5 10 J. Richards, Esq. 2 5 . Webb 2 10 103 11 6 4 10 9 9 1 2 12 26 5 6 5 6 5 9 11 11 6 9 19 6 7 7 6 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £, t. d. 1515 About 19 yards of very handsome Brussels stali'-carpet ; and 32 brass wires T. Grissell, Esq. 17 17 1516 A pall- of alabaster vases, witli masks and white and gold pedestals — carved with Hons' heads ...... Russell 1517 A Ian thorn, with or-molu frame ..... Agent 1518 A Brussels carpet, of marble pattern — about 53 yards Rev. Dr. Langley 1519 Two damask carpet-covers . . . .P. Box, Esq. 1521 A five-leaf japan screen .... T. Beards, Esq. 1 522 A pair of superb carved and gilt tripods — 5 feet 6 inches high Town and Emanuel 1523 A two-burner or-molu lamp ..... Agent 1524- A ditto ........ Agent 1525 A carved and gilt pier-table, with a green marble slab . . Owen 1526 A black marble tazza, with handles — with a mask inside, on giallo foot E. L. Belts, Esq. 1527 A pair of ancient hall chairs — carved in oak W. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 1528 A pair ditto, with figures .... Nathan 1529 A pair, of different pattern . . . H. You7ig, Esq. 1 530 Two chairs, of different patterns .... Glazding 1531 A hall- table, with a slab of veined marble, 7 feet long — on a gilt stand — carved in beautiful taste .... Edwards 19 8 6 EAST CORRIDOR, MiJ) NUGENT STAIRCASE. 1532 A magnificent clock — the works contained in a vase of white marble: they are indicated by a figure of Truth. From the vase spring branches of poppies, with nozzles for seven lights : the pedestal, of white marble, is enriched with festoons of fruits and flowers, and mouldings of or-molu, and a plinth of Verona marble. This beautiful piece of decorative fur- niture is 7 feet 6 inches high .... Redfern 63 This clock, which the Duke of Buckingham obtained from Mr. Hertz's collection, is now, we believe, the property of the Marquis of Hertford. 1533 St. John with the lamb, kissing the hand of the infant Christ — a beautiful group by J. de Cock ... /. Atkinson, Esq. 42 1534 A bath, of black and gold marble — on lions' feet of giallo antico . Zimmerman 1535 The companion ...... Zimmerman 1536 A Brussels carpet, of marble pattern — about 60 square yards Walesby 1537 A set of six very beautiful old mahogany chairs — the backs carved with hons' masks — the seats covered with ancient needlework . Forrest 28 7 104 11 11 12 12 12 1 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ J. .;. 1 5 38 A pair of maliogany stools, to correspond with the chairs — the seats covered with needlework, and the date 1681 . . . Owen 7 17 (i The chairs and stools forming the two preceding lots were brought from Minchenden House, Southgate, the seat of the Duke of Chandos, in Middlesex ; and the embroidery work was executed by Ladies of the Chandos family. We believe Lord Leigh, who is descended from that family, is the present possessor of them, both lots having been purchased for that nobleman, by Mr. Redfern, of the parties to whom they were sold. 1 539 A pair of pier-tables — the marble slabs, with three Florentine mosaics each — on elaborately carved and gilt stands, of Italian taste Agent 57 15 1540 A pier- table, with a shaped slab of marble — on a handsome carved and gilt stand . . . Lady Carmichael Anstruther, Cavers/ield 17 17 1541 A small pier-table, with a black and gold marble slab, on a carved and gilt stand ...... The Misses Yardley 710 1542 A pair of pier-tables, with slabs of grey granite — the frames carved and gilt — in beautiful taste ..... Movant 26 5 1543 A pair of pier-tables, with solid slabs of breccia — the frames of bamboo pattern — gilt ...... Edwards 25 4 1544 A pier- table, with a slab of black and gold marble— the frame carved and gilt with festoons — in very rich old taste 8. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 14 3 t» 1545 A pair of hall-tables, with slabs of veined marble — on gilt stands . P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq. 8 10 1546 A lamp, with four burners, of or-molu, with ground-glass pan and shades, and balance- weight .... Col. Malcolm 7 (» 1 547 A damask cover for the carpet ; a piece of India matting ; and 2 skin mats Col. Malcolm 3 5 1548 A very handsome mahogany table, constructed to contain a pair of library steps . . . . P.W.S. Miles, Esq., M.P. 18 18 Amount realised by Fourteenth Day's Sale £2136 : 1. 105 THE FIFTEENTH DAYS SALE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. The sale of Wine was resumed to-day. The remark appended to the previous Wine Sales applies also to this day: where lots are omitted, the stock failed. 308 Three dozens of Sherry 309 Tliree ditto 310 Tliree ditto 311 Three ditto 312 Three ditto 313 Three ditto 314 Three ditto 315 Three ditto 316 Three ditto 317 Three ditto 318 Three ditto 319 Three ditto 320 Three ditto 321 Tliree ditto 322 Three ditto 323 Three ditto 324 Three ditto, more or les 325 Three ditto, 1844 . 326 Three ditto 327 Three ditto 106 SHERRY. £ s. rf. at 27s. per doz. Elkington 4 1 27s. 5J Brittin, of Bicester 4 1 27*. n Elkington 4 1 26*. 1) W. Green, Esq. 3 18 26«. )» Nathan, Jun. 3 18 26s. >j Elkington 3 18 26s. )) Jacobson 3 18 26s. )) Jacohson 3 18 26.?, )j Jacobson 3 18 26s. n Elkington 3 18 26s. 3) W. Green, Esq. 3 18 26s. )» W. Green, Esq. 3 18 26s. >J Agent 3 18 26s. t> Agent 3 18 27s. )j Agent 4 1 26s. )i Agent 3 18 26s. n W. Green, Esq. 4 6 44s. n Nathan, Jun. 6 12 48s. )» Nathan, Jun. 7 4 49.S-. ?j Nathan, Jun. 7 7 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 328 Three dozens of Sherry, 1845, at 51s. per doz. Nathan, Jan. £ 1 13 d. 329 Three ditto . 59s. j» Nathan, Jan. 8 17 330 Three ditto . 63«. )) — Deakifis, Esq. 9 9 331 Three ditto; and — 332 Three ditto . 57s. n Nathan, Jim. 11 8 335 Three ditto (Cuningham), 1844 35.?. n Jacohson 5 5 336 Three ditto . 34s. )) Jacobson 5 2 337 Three ditto . 34s. n Agent 5 2 338 Three ditto . 32s. n Jacobson 4 16 339 Four ditto, more or less 31s. ij Walesby 6 4 340 Three ditto . 34s. Ji — DeaJcins, Esq. 5 2 341 Three ditto . 33s. n W. Sharpe 4 19 342 Three ditto . 33s. )) Elkington 4 19 343 Three ditto . 33s. fS Elkington 4 19 344 Tliree ditto . 33s. }> Elkington 4 19 345 Three ditto . 35s. )) W. Hharpe 5 5 346 Three ditto . 34s. 17 Hitchman and Humphries 5 2 347 Three ditto . 34s. )) Hitchman and Humphries 5 2 348 Tliree ditto . 34s. )» Hitchman and Humphries 5 2 349 Tlrree ditto . 34s. 7) — Deakins, Esq. 5 2 350 Tliree ditto . 35s. ?) Brittin 5 5 351 Three ditto . 35s. 7) Elkington 5 5 352 Three ditto . 35s. . .» Elkington 5 5 354 Three ditto, more or less 36s. 77 Agent 4 1 355 Tliree ditto . 34s. 37 Agent 5 2 PORT. 357 Three dozens of Port (Thompson), 1839, at 54s. per doz Agent 8 2 358 Tliree ditto 60s. 77 Agent 9 359 Three ditto 56s. «» Agent 8 8 360 Three ditto 60s. 11 Agent 9 361 Two ditto, more or less 63s. 77 Agent 6 11 3 362 Three ditto, 1844 52.V. Hitchman and Humphries 7 16 363 Three ditto 53s. — Deakins, Esq. 7 19 364 Two ditto, more or less 54s. Brittin 5 8 365 Three dozens of Port (Brooke), 1845 44s. Elkington 6 12 366 Three ditto 45s. Elkington 6 15 367 Three ditto 44s. Elkington 107 ■ 6 12 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 368 Three dozens of Port (Brooke) 1845, at 44s. per doz. 369 Three ditto . . . 44*-. „ 370 Three ditto . . . 44.9. „ 371 Three ditto . . . 45s. ,, 372 Three ditto . . . 46a-. „ 373 Three ditto . . . 45s. £ t. d. . p. Box, Esq. 6 12 Brittin 6 12 Rev. W. Andrews 6 12 Elkington 6 15 P. Bo.r, Esq. 6 18 Jacohson 6 15 375 376 377 378 .379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 392 394 394* 395 396 397 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 CLARET, &c. Three dozens of Latour (Brooke), 1837, bottled in 1843 at 46s. per doz. Three ditto . . 46s. „ Three ditto . 50s. ,, Tliree ditto . . 50s. ,, Three ditto . . 54s. ,, Three ditto . . 54s. „ Four ditto, more or less . 48s. ,, Three dozens of Lafitte, 1841, bottled in 1845, 44s Doivhiggen Doivhiggeii Dowhiggen — Deakins, Esq. W. Sharpe . P. Box, Esq. W. Sharpe per doz. Stockton Three ditto Tliree ditto Three ditto Three ditto Three ditto Tliree ditto Three ditto Three ditto Three ditto Tliree ditto Three ditto Two ditto Three dozen of Claret Three ditto Three dozens of Marsala Three ditto 43s. per doz. Walsh, Wheatsheaf l7m,Brackley 43s. „ . . Walsh 40s. ,, • • Stockton 41s. ,, . Hitchman and Humphries 41s. ,, . Hitchman and Humphries 41s. ,, • • W. Green, Esq. 40s. „ . . . Jacohson 40s. ,, . . . Jacohson 40s. ,, . . . Elkington 40s. ,, • • • Elkington 40s. ,, . . Rev. W. Andrews 40s. „ ■ ■ • Elkington 40s. ,, . . — Deakins, Esq. 40s. ,, . . Rev. E. A. Ulhwatt 31s. „ . . Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 27s. ,, . . Jacohson Three dozens of LaclnymEe Christi, 21s. per doz. Hitchman and Humphries Three ditto . .21s. per doz, . . . T. PeatUng Three ditto . 20s. „ . . . Agent Three and a half ditto, more or less, 19s. per doz. . Elkington Three dozen of Tinta Madeira 21s. „ . Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 108 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 5 6 18 6 18 7 10 7 10 8 2 8 2 7 4 6 12 6 9 6 9 6 3 3 3 4 13 4 1 3 3 3 3 3 2 17 3 3 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 416 Three dozen of Tinta Madeira I, at 21s. per doz. Rev. E. A. Uthicatl £ 3 3 417 Three ditto, more or less i . 20s )j Barford, of Silverstone 4 418 Three ditto . 24s. ^1 . Agent 3 12 419 Two ditto ; and — 420 Two ditto, more' or less 24s. t> Jacobson 5 14 421 Three ditto 33s. J) T. Peatling 4 19 422 Three ditto 31s. )> T. Peatling 4 13 423 Four ditto, more or less 27s. 11 T. Peatling 4 1 424 Three dozen of Malmsej 30s. ?i W. Green, Esq. 4 10 425 Three ditto 27s. ») T. Peatling 4 1 426 Tliree ditto 27s. )) J. Richards, Esq. 4 1 427 Three ditto 27s. 31 W. Green, Esq. 4 1 428 Three ditto 37s. )) W. Green, Esq. 3 16 6 429 Three ditto, more or less . 26s. 3) Brittin 2 12 430 Six pints of Malmsey, more or less, and 5 quarts rarious, 28s. per doz. Agent 18 8 431 One dozen and 6 pints of Malmsey, 1 9s. per doz. Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 1 8 6 432 Three dozen pints of Seges, 1 9s per doz. Rigid Hon. SirF. T.Baring,Bart.,M.P. 2 17 433 Three ditto . 185. Right Hon. Sir F. T.Baring ,Bart. , M. P. 2 14 434 Three ditto . 18s. Duke, of Silverstone 2 14 435 Tlu-ee ditto . 17s. Right Hon. Sir F.T.Baring, Bart. ,M. P. 2 11 436 Three ditto . 17s. Jacobson 2 11 437 Three ditto . 18s. Jacobson 2 14 438 Three ditto . 17s. Agent 2 11 439 Ten bottles . . 19s. King and Stone 15 10 442 Two dozens of Canary 39s. Jacobson 3 18 443 Two ditto, more or less 42s. P. Box, Esq. 3 17 444 Three dozens of Calcavella, 18s. per doz. Walesby 2 14 445 Tliree and a half ditto, more or less, 18*. per doz. Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 2 12 446 Three dozens of Falernian, more or less, Jamaica, 1843, 20s. per doz. Ayent 2 11 8 447 One dozen, and 10 pinti of Paxarete, lis. per doz. Agent 1 2 448 Three dozens of Sack 43s. pel • doz. . Jacobson 6 9 449 Three ditto 43s. V Jacobsofi 6 9 450 Three ditto 44s. 35 T. Peatling 6 12 451 Three ditto ; and — ■ 452 Two ditto, more or less 45s. »3 Franklin, of Towcester 6 15 453 Three dozens of Sack 51s. 3) Town and Emanuel 7 13 454 Three ditto 51s. 31 Town and Emanuel 7 13 455 Three ditto 50s. H Taylor, Esq., Brackley 4 3 4 456 Three ditto • 50s. >» Agent 109 7 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 457 Three dozens of Sack, more or less, at 50s. per doz. . 458 Two ditto ; and — 459 Two ditto, more or less . 5s. „ 460 Three ditto, in pints . 23s. ,, 461 Two ditto . . 22s. 462 Two ditto, more or less . 23s. ,, . Agent Jacobson Jacobsoii Jacobson Hewitt, of Bicester 17 11 3 9 2 4 11 G Amount reahsed by Fifteenth Day's Sale £668 : 0: 8. 110 THE SIXTEENTH DAY'S SALE. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. The sale this morning opened with the first portion of the magnificent service of Plate. This has always formed one of the great features of Stowe, the quantity being far greater than is generally met with in the mansions of the nobility, and more nearly approaching in value the collections of royalty. In proof of this, it may be mentioned, as a curious coincidence, that the Plate formerly belonging to their Royal Highnesses the Duke of York and the Duke of Sussex, both of which collections passed through Messrs. Christie and Hanson's hands, and the service just sold at Stowe, realised within £500 of each other. The Duke of Buckingham's Plate included some very magnificent ornamental speci- mens, chiefly added by himself when Marquis of Chandos: the more useful articles in the collection maybe correctly described as the old Grenville and Chandos Plate. There was nothing in the catalogue for the day calculated to excite much interest — the chief articles sold consisting of spoons and forks, &c. There was, in consequence, but a small attendance of general company, the parties present consisting chiefly of London dealers. PLATED. DISH COVERS, WITH GADROONED EDGES. 1 A pair: 2 A pair: 3 A pair: 4 A pair: 5 A pair : 6 A pair : 7 A pair: 8 A pair : 9 A pair: 10 A pair: J 1 A pair : 12 A pair: 13 A pair: 14 A pair : 15 A pair : 20-incli 18 -inch ISg-inch 16 -inch 18 -inch ditto ditto ditto 18 1-inch ditto ditto ditto 1 1 -inch ditto ditto B.B> £ «. d. Town and Emanuel 5 5 Town and Emanuel 4 18 King and Stone 5 ^enjamin, of Duke Street 4 IS King and Stone 4 15 Town and Emanuel 4 10 Town and Emanuel 4 8 Town and Emanuel 4 6 King and Stone 4 7 King and Stone 4 7 M. Emanuel 4 7 B. Benjamin 4 8 Town and Emanuel 3 15 Towti and Emanuel 3 13 B. Benjamin 3 15 111 B. Benjamin B. Benjamin Town and Emanuel Town and Emanuel Town and Emanuel Town and Emanuel Agent Affent THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1 G A pair : ditto .... 17 A set of four lOj-inch .... 18 A set of four circular dishes : 1 1 inches diameter 19 A set of four: 10-inch 20 A set of four : Q^-inch 21 A set of four: 9-inch 22 A pair of ice-pails, spirally fluted, with gadrooned and shell edges 23 A pair of ditto ...... 24 A circular vegetable dish, with three divisions — gadrooned edge Agent 25 A small circular soup-tureen — fluted bowl and cover, and gadrooned edge Harrison 26 Twelve hot-water plates ... B. Benjamin 27 Twelve ditto 28 Sixteen ditto 29 Six small trays, for toasted cheese 30 Four plain oval heaters 31 Four square ditto 32 Three plain oblong heaters 33 A pair of double wine-wagons 34 A pair of ditto 34 a A set of four 9-inch covers B. Benjamin L. Benjamin, of Princes Street Agent Rev. E. A. Uthwatt L. Benjamin J. Richards, Esq. Mrs. Morgan Mrs. Morgan Town and Emanuel £ s. 3 14 6 o 15 4 16 3 17 3 7 5 5 3 10 (J 5 t) 7 10 7 16 12 14 1 2 8 1 7 12 12 13 2 4 4 6 8 7 6 P. Norton, Esq. Redfern OR-MOLU. 35 A set of four candlesticks, of or-molu 36 A casket — the surface of elaborate openwork 37 A gilt tazza — from the design of CeUini . . . . Rev. C. C. Beaty Pownall, Milton Earnest This tazza was presented to the Duke of Buckingham, by Captain Willes Johnson, R.N. 38 Two pair of grape-scissors ; and 6 egg-spoons Lawrence, of Buckingham 4 10 4 15 3 13 6 2 4 PLAIN SPOONS, &c. 39 Two gravy-spoons ; 10 salt-spoons: 6 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. 2d. per oz. Walesby 40 Twenty-four table-spoons : 54oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. \d. peroz. Rev.E. A. Uthwatt 41 Twenty- four ditto : 55 oz., at 5s. per oz. Foligno, of Finsbury Circus 42 Twenty-four ditto: 56 oz. 3 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. . Lister 43 Twenty-four ditto: 55 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. per oz. ... Salome, of Bridge Street, Lambeth 119 1 14 10 13 17 13 15 14 5 5 13 17 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 44 Twenty- four table-spoons : 58 oz. 12 dwt., at 5a\ If/, per oz. Lister 14 17 10 45 Twenty-four ditto : 56 oz., at 5s. per oz. . . Salome 14 B. Benjamin 11 18 9 Wells, of Oxford 1 5 Agent 1 .5 3 Wells 16 8 oz. . Folicjno 3 17 C 46 Twenty ditto : 47 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. per oz. 47 Fifteen wine-labels: 5 oz., at 5s. 48 Fifteen ditto: 5 oz. 3 dwt., at 4s. llfZ. per oz. 49 Eleven ditto: 8 oz. 8 dwt., at 4s. lid. per oz. 60 Twelve dessert-spoons: 15 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. \d. per 51 Seven wine-labels: 2 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. \d. per oz. . Wells Oil 5 52 Six wine-labels, with rims chased : 2 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. 6 J. per oz. Wells 12 4 68 A saucepan : 10 oz. 4 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. Town and Emanuel 2 10 11 54 A ditto: 9 oz. 12 dwt., at 5s. bd. per oz. . Cooper, of Kirhy Street 2 12 55 Tliirty-three old tea-spoons: 15 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. 3^. per oz. L. Benjamin 3 17 4 66 Eight figured tea-spoons : 4 oz., at 8s. Sc/. per oz. Wehh, of Daventry 1 13 57 A pair of plain chamber candlesticks, and extinguishers: 19 oz., at 6s. 8(/. F. Boioker, Esq., Winchester 6 6 8 58 A pair of ditto, and ditto : 1 oz. 1 dwt., at 6s. Hd. per oz. Cooper 5 10 59 Two odd ditto, and ditto : 22 oz. 8 dwt., at i\s. per oz. M. Emanuel 6 14 4 00 A pair, with plain saucers, and ditto: 15 oz. 8 dwt., at 7s. per oz. Lister 5 7 9 01 Three scallop shells ; and a plain wine-strainer: 8 oz. 8 dwt., at 7s. 4rf. per oz. Davis 3 1 7 68 Four oval salts : 12 oz. 10 dwt., at 9s. 9f?. per oz. . Agent 6 1 10 PLAIN FORKS AND SPOONS. 63 Twenty-fourplain oldthree-jwonged table-forks: 55oz.,at 5s. 46?. per oz. (Sff/owe 14 13 4 64 Twenty-four ditto: 54 oz. 18 dwt., at 5s. M. per oz. H. Smith, Esq. 15 111 65 Twenty-four ditto : 53 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. 5d. per oz. Rait 95 Two soup-ladles: 12 oz. 7 dwt., at 6s. 4f/. per oz. . Agent 96 Two ditto; and a pair of asparagus-tongs: 20 oz., at 7s. Irf. Makejjeace, of Serle Street 97 One dozen table-forks: 27 oz. 3 dwt., at 6s. %d. per oz. The Deanof Windsor 98 One ditto: 26 oz. 5 dwt., at O.v. 8f/. per oz. . . . Rait 99 One ditto: 26 oz. 15 dwt., at 6s. \Qd. per oz. 100 One ditto: 26 oz. 8 dwt., at 6.s-. 10c?. per oz. 101 One ditto: 26 oz. 10 dwt., at 6s. Id. per doz. 102 One ditto: 26 oz. 18 dwt., at 6s. Id. per oz. . Agent . Davis G. Trant, Esq. Waleshy Nathan, Jim. . Agent . Agent . Davis 7 3 7 5 7 II 7 8 7 1 7 8 7 6 3 18 3 15 3 15 3 16 11 3 16 11 5 I 6 5 18 4 6 1 6 3 .j 3 18 2 8 9 7 1 9 1 8 15 9 2 8 16 8 14 5 8 17 1 8 10 8 17 8 13 103 One ditto: 26 oz. 15 dwt., at Gs. "id. per oz. 104 One ditto: 26 oz. 12 dwt., at 6s. 8«?. per oz. 105 One ditto: 26 oz. 8 dwt., at 6s. Id. per oz. (09 A large saucepan : 65 oz., at 5s. 2^/. per oz. . . . Davis 16 5 10 110 An oval wooden stand, with silver urn for a centre (withdrawn.) 111 A pair of oval soup-tureens and covers, with beaded and gadrooned edges : 192 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. Gd. per oz. /. G. Uj^pleby, Esq., Leeds 52 18 9 112 A pair of ditto : 193 oz. 10 dwt.' at 5.*. !(?. per oz. . . Rait 49 8 7 113 A pair of ditto : 195 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. h/. per oz. . . FoUgno 49 13 9 114 A pair of ditto : 196 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. per oz. . . . Salome 49 3 9 115 A pairof sauce-tureensand covers, of the same pattern: 55 oz., at6s. £f/«'ar3 9 6 460 The Warwick vase — on a fluted cippus and pUnth — together 21 inches liigh : 388 oz. 15 dwt., at 9«. 2d. per oz. . . . Hancock 178 3 6 461 A pair of the Herculaneum candelabra — on tripod feet: 90 oz. 5 dwt., at 20s. Gd. per oz. ... 5*. M. Petn, Esq., M.P. 92 10 1 462 A noble circular salver, with engraved border, and openwork edge of vines, on shell feet — 23 inches: 197 oz. 10 dwt., at 7s. 5d. per oz. Hancock 73 4 9 463 A magnificent circular sideboard dish, with a group of bacchanalian children, after Fiamintro, in the centre: and children and flowers, in high reUef, in the borders — 26 inches: 181 oz., at 10s. per oz . Lord JVard 90 10 464 A very handsome circular sideboard dish, with a boss in the centre, the border and rim richly chased in handsome old taste — 24 inches : 94 oz. 4 dwt., at 16s. per oz. . . . . G. Rolinson, Esq. 75 7 2 465 An oblong salver, with the continence of Scipio, in high rehef, in the centre : four subjects of figures on the borders, and flowers embossed : 77 oz. 5 dwt., at 21s. 6d. per oz. . . . . . Garrard 106 4 3 ORIENTAL FILLAGREE. 466 A pair of toilette-boxes and covers, with stands — fluted, with flowers in enamel ...... Hennell 11 00 467 A pair of toilette-boxes and covers, with stands — fluted, with flowers in enamel ....... Hennell 16 468 A pair of incense vases, with lotus leaves to open and shut, with flowers in enamel, in compartments .... Hennell 600 469 A pair of ditto ...... Hennell 700 470 A pair of elegant toilette-bottles, with flowers in enamel . Redfern 12 12 471 A pair of large circular dishes, with fluted borders, of the richest oriental fillagree . . . . . . B. Benjamin 18 130 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ I. 472 A pair — smaller, of the same pattern . . . .Salome 10 473 A pair — smaller ...... Makejyeace 11 15 474 A pair— similar ...... Zimmerman 11 50 475 A square box and cover ; and a circular box and cover . Hennell 6 476 Two baskets, of different patterns; and a small circular patch-box Ouwn 3 477 A snuff-box, of agate, with chased mounting — ^gilt ; and a small cup, of crystal — on chased silver stem and foot .... Oiven 726 478 A toilette-bottle, of elegant gourd shape . . . Hennell 6 479 A pair of jars and covers ; a cup ; and a pair of baskets . . Agent 15 15 480 A shuttle ; a pencil-case ; and an egg . . Lieid.-Col. Nugeiit 2 18 481 A needle-case, of hematite ; a scent-bottle ; and a knob L. Benjamin 8 482 A vinaigrette . . . . " . . . Owen 4 483 A tortoiseshell snuff-box, with picquet-work of gold ; and a shell scent- bottle — silver mounted . . J. S. Caldwell, Esq., Linleij Wood 6 484 A scent-bottle, covered with fillagree of gold ; a box, engraved with cipher ; and 1 other trinket ; and a small silver box . . .Russell 11 10 485 A windmill, of silver fillagree ; a needle-case ; taper-stand ; and a small basket ...... Lieut. -Col. Nugent 486 A cup, of agate — mounted ; and a souvenir . . . Davis 487 A beautiful octagonal bonbonniere, of agate and gold Marquis of Chandos 488 A beautiful small coffer — set with pearls and precious stones Zimmerman 489 A cup and ladle, of agate ; and an anchor . . . Agent 490 A snuff-box ...... Hennell 491 A silver fillagree case for scissors ; a needle-case ; and a shuttle H. H. Forster 492 A silver fillagree heart-shaped box ; and a pair of trefoil ditto Mackiimey, of Moi-timer Street 493 A souvenir, of gilt fillagree ; and a shell-box — silver mounted Zimmerman 494 A cup, of agate — mammilated ; and 1, white . . H. R. Forster 495 A tripod, of lapis lazuli ; a stand, of fillagree ; and a small box, of gilt fillajrree ...... Zimmerman 496 A bonbonniere, of jasper ; and a ditto . . Town and Emanuel 497 A basket, of the most elaborate Chinese carving in ivory — under a glass shade ; and — 498 The companion basket . , . . E. L. Betts, Esq. 31 10 These two baskets were sold together. They were given to the late Duchess of Bucking- ham by Sir Murray Maxwell ; and were among the most fragile articles recovered from the wreck of the unfortunate Alceste frigate. Amount realised by Eighteenth Day's Sale £6587: 14:6. 131 2 10 1 5 8 8 9 3 5 15 1 15 1 15 1 18 1 12 5 15 3 8 THE NINETEENTH DAY'S SALE. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER V. The personal exertions made by the Duke of Buckingham, when Marquis of Chandos, to stay the current of Free Tratle principles, and uphold " Native Industry," as applied to British Agriculture, are matters of history : it is also well known that the exertions of the noble Duke won for him the adulation of a large portion of the agricultural body, and especially of the farmers of Buckinghamshire. The latter, some few years ago, marked their sense of his services by the presentation of a very valuable Testimonial in the shape of a piece of plate, weighing upwards of 2000 ounces. This has since formed an object of great interest at Stowe ; and when the melancholy fate of that place became irrevocably fixed, a strong desire was exhibited, on the part of many influential persons, who had been instrumental in the presentation, to save this piece of plate from the common wreck, by re-purchasing it for the family. With that view, a private subscrip- tion was got up in the country, and in the course of a very few days, a sum of money exceeding the amount necessary for thepurchase was obtained, — none but parties resident in, or locally connected with Buckinghamshire, having been solicited to subscribe. The Testimonial being in the catalogue for this day, a very large number of agriculturists, and others, who had contributed to the fund for re-purchasing it, were present; and, before the proceedings commenced, the Library was crowded with company. The sale opened with the disposal of the following lots of — SILVER TABLE PLATE. £ $. d. 499 Tliirty-slx dessert-knives, King's pattern, with steel blades Bought for W. S. Loivndes, Esq. 500 Thirty-six ditto ..... Kiiig and Stone 501 Thirty- six ditto ...... Agent 502 Tliirty-six ditto . . . . . . Agent 503 Four carvers and forks— King's pattern . . . Edwards 504 Two ditto ....... Agent 505 Two carvers and forks — pistol handled ; and 6 green handled carvers and 8 forks ...... Zimmerman 506 Tliirty-slx King's pattern table-knives . . M. Emanuel 507 Thirty-six ditto ...... Edwards 132 9 9 15 10 10 15 10 5 18 3 8 25 4 26 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 508 Thirty-six King's pattern table-knives 509 Tliirty-six ditto 510 Thirty-six ditto 511 Thirty-six ditto 512 Thirty-six ditto 513 Tliirty-six ditto 514 Thirty-six ditto 515 Thirty-six ditto 516 Thirty-six ditto 517 Tliirty-six ditto 518 Twenty- eight ditto 519 Four plain table-knives; 24 dessert; and 2 carvers and forks JV. S. Low7ides, Esq. M. Emayiuel £ 26 S. 5 d. T. Grissell, Esq. 26 15 6 Edwards 26 15 6 M. Emanuel 24 3 M. Emanuel 24 3 Edwards 23 2 Redfern 22 1 Town and Emanuel 21 10 6 Town and Emanuel 21 Town and Emanuel 21 M. Emanuel 17 6 6 7 10 PLAIN. 520 Twelve dessert-forks: 14 oz. 15 dwt., at 7s. \d. per oz. 521 Twelve ditto: 14 oz. 15 dwt, at Is. 3rf. per oz. 522 Twelve ditto: 16 oz. 10 dwt., at 7.s. Zd. per oz. 523 Two marrow-spoons; a cheese-knife per oz. and 2 large skewers : P. Box, Esq. T. Beards, Esq. Zimmerman 15 oz., at 7«. 1<^. Zimmerman 524 Six salt-spoons; 2 pepj)er-ladles ; and 2 mustard-spoons: 3 oz. 13 dwt., at 6s. \\d. per oz. . . . . . . . Wells 525 Six salt-spoons— gilt bowls ; a sugar-ladle; and 3 small- skewers: 9 oz., at Is. 4:d. per oz. . . . . . . Zimmerman 526 Twenty-four tea-spoons; and 2 pairs of sugar-tongs: 18 oz. 5 dwt., at 9*. 1^. per oz. . . . . . T. Beards, Esq. 4 6 19 5 11 7 5 6 3 1 5 2 3 6 8 5 9 DISHES. 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 A 21-inch oval scalloped dish — gadrooned: 84 oz., at 5s. 5d. per oz. Davis A ditto: 81 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. 3d. per oz. A ditto: 76 oz., at 5s. Id. per oz. . A ditto: 79 oz., at 5s. Id. per oz. . A 20-inch ditto: 57 oz., at 5s. 7d. per oz. A ditto: 58 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. 3c?. per oz. A pair of 12J-inch circular ditto: . Davis Cooper Cooper King and Stone Sir W. Clay, Bart., M.P. 71 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. 9d per oz. Sir W. Clay, Bart., M.P. 133 22 15 21 7 19 6 20 1 15 18 15 5 10 4 7 3 9 20 11 1 THE STOWE CATALOGUE, 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 562 563 564 565 566 567 568 A pair of 15-inch oval dislies — gadrooned: 63 oz. 14 dwt., at 6*. per oz. . G. Clive, Esq., SandersteJ Park A pair of ditto: 61 oz. 8 dwt., at 5s. 9d. per oz. A pair of 14-incli ditto: 58 oz. 18 dwt., at 6s. per oz. A pair of ditto: 59 oz., at 6*. 2d. per oz. A pair of 13-incli ditto: 51 oz. 5 dwt., at 5i: 9d. per oz. A pair of ditto: 49 oz., at 5s. Id. per oz. . A set of four 12|-inch ditto: 94 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. lOJ. per oz A set of four 11-inch ditto: 71 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. King and Stone King and Stone G. R. Smith, Esq. King and Stone Davis Wells Wells A set of four square quatrefoil dishes: 66 oz., at &s. 3d. per oz. Ladg Hotham A set of four oblong ditto: 64 oz. 8 dwt., at 5s. \Qd. per oz. Lawrence A set of four entree dishes — threaded: 80 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. 4d. per oz. . G. W. Dasent, Esq. A pair of 14-inch oblong ditto: 48 oz. 18 dwt., at 5s. 3c?. per oz. Wells Four plain pincushion ditto: 97 oz. 10 dwt., at 5*. 4c?. per oz. Lawrence A 15|-inch oval hash dish: 40 oz. 18 dwt., at 5s. 8d. per oz. G. W. Dasent, Esq. A ])lain gadrooned hash dish and cover: 20 oz., at 6s. If/, per oz. Lister Four oblong gadrooned dishes; and 2 covers: 122 oz. 10 dwt., at 5.v. lie?. per oz. . . . . . , . Jf'ells One dozen gadrooned plates: 197 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. 9d. per oz. Cooper Twelve ditto: 211 oz.,at 5s. Id. per oz. G. T, Whitgrave, Esq., Eaton Square Twelve ditto: 197 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. 8d. per oz. G. T. Whitgrave, Esq. Twelve ditto: 198 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. 5c?. per oz. . Twelve ditto: 199 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. Gd. per oz. Twelve ditto: 213 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. &d. per oz. Twelve ditto: 213 oz., at 5s. 5c?. per oz. Twelve ditto: 213 oz., at 5s id. per oz. Twelve ditto: 201 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. 6d. per oz. Twelve ditto: 210 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. 6d. peroz. Twelve ditto: 199 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. 6d. per oz. Twelve ditto: 213 oz. 15 dwt., at5s. 7c?. per oz. Twelve soup-plates — gadrooned and scalloped: 223 oz. 8 dwt., at 5s. 8d. per oz. ...... King and Stone Twelve ditto: 220 oz. 7 dwt., at 5s. 7c/. per oz. . . Llogd Twelve ditto : 228 oz. 2 dwt., at 5s. 4c/. per oz. . . Cooper A plain three-pint mug: 26 oz. 15 dwt., at 6s. 2c?. per oz. . Rait A ditto : 28 oz., at 6s. 4c/. per oz. , . . . Davis A plain pint mug: 13 oz. 5 dwt., at 7s. 10c?. per oz. . Agent A plain quart mug: 18 oz. 19 dwt., at 6s. 2d. per oz. . Zimmerman Coojjer Cooper Cooper Cooper Coojjer Cooper Cooper E. Churchill, Esq. Cooper 19 2 2 17 13 17 13 4 18 3 10 14 14 8 13 13 27 11 19 7 20 12 18 15 36 4 56 15 58 18 55 17 53 15 54 17 58 15 57 13 56 16 55 8 57 19 54 17 59 13 21 10 8 12 16 8 26 11 11 ' 9 6 1 8 63 5 11 61 10 3 60 16 6 8 4 11 8 17 4 5 3 9 5 16 10 19 10 9 15 16 8 8 12 9 6 5 3 3 14 7 12 4 3 16 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 569 A lamp and stand, with pierced rim— engraved: 56 oz. 10 dwt., at 6s. lid. per oz. . . . . . . . . TFells 570 A lamp and stand : 40 oz., at 7«. llrf. per oz. . . Redfern 571 A dish-cross and lamp: 26 oz. 5 dwt., at 6s. 7d. per oz. . . jigent 572 A two-handled sideboard-cup — embossed with leaves : 17 oz. 18 dwt., at 74'. per oz. . . . . . . G. H. Tod, Esq. 573 A pair of pierced decanter-stands : 9 oz. 10 dwt. . . Hancock 574 A pair of 6j-incli scalloped and gadrooned waiters: 17 oz. 15 dwt., at 8,5. Id, per oz, ...... Hennell 575 One ditto: 8 oz. 15 dwt., at 8«. 9rf. per oz. . . Hennell 576 A pair of 7-inch shell and scalloped waiters: 18 oz. 3 dwt., at 9*. \d. per oz. Makepeace 8 4 10 577 A pair of 7|-inch ditto, with pierced borders: 24 oz. 12 dwt., at 9s. lid. per oz. ....... Col. Malcolm 12 3 11 578 A pair of 10- inch plain waiters — gadrooned: 48 oz. 10 dwt., at 7s. 4f/. per oz. ....... . Jgent 17 15 8 579 A plain mustard-pot; and a pepper-castor : 10 oz. 2 dwt., at 6«. 96?. per oz. T. Hatherton, Esq., Northampton 3 8 2 580 A pepper-castor; and a bell: 9 oz., at 6«. 9f/. per oz. . . Agent 3 9 581 A sugar and a pepper-castor : 18 oz. 15 dwt., at 7s. per oz. . Wells 6 11 3 582 A sugar-castor, of spiral pattern ; and an octagonal pepper-castor: 15 oz. 10 dwt., at 7s. lOcZ. per oz. W. Kirby, Esq. {Mayor of Buckingham) 6 16 583 A sugar-castor and a pepper-castor: 12 oz. 7 dwt., at 7.?. 5d. per oz. Rev. E. A. Uthivatt 4 11 7 584 A 13-incli waiter, with scroll embossed border: 40 oz. 10 dwt., at 7s. Ad. peroz. ...... J. Cousens, Esq. 14 17 585 A square 14-inch waiter: 55 oz. 10 dwt., at 6s. 5c?. per oz. Rait 17 6 1 586 A pair of 5|-inch waiters, with engraved borders: 17 oz. 3 dwt., at lis. per oz. ........ Agent 987 587 A pair of 6-iiich ditto: 14 oz. 15 dwt., at lis. 3c?. per oz. . . Agent 8 5 11 588 A pair of quatrefoil waiters, with borders of vines : 22 oz. 18 dwt., at 8s. 7d. per oz. ....... Hancock 9 16 6 589 A pair of llj-inch waiters, with rich shell and scalloped borders — embossed: 47 oz. 18 dwt., at 7s. 6d. per oz. ... M. Emanuel 17 19 3 590 A 12-inch ditto, with shell and gadrooned border: 33 oz. 7 dwt., at 7s. Id. peroz. ....... Hancock 11 16 2 591 A circular 11-lnch dish, with embossed border and gadrooned edge, of rich old design: 27 oz. 18 dwt., at 9s. 7c?. per oz. . . Hancock 13 7 4 592 A set of three octagonal castors and stand — in most beautiful taste : 74 oz. 8 dwt., at 10s. per oz. . . . . L. Hitchen, Esq. 37 4 135 10 4 1 4 19 2 3 10 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 593 An oblong gadrooned inkstand, with three glasses: 25 oz. 10 dwt., at 9.s. per oz. ...... Hancock 11 96 594 A beautiful tazza, with triumph of Amphitrite, in high relief, the stem with ornaments in Italian taste : 38 oz., at 17«. per oz. P. Norton, Esq. 32 6 595 A very handsome monteith — chased and embossed in handsome old taste, with lions' head handles : 77 oz., at S.v. 3f/. per oz. T. GrisscU, Esq. 31 15 3 596 A beautiful ewer and dish — embossed with figures of the boldest and most effective design: 81 oz. 15 dwt., at 57.'.'. per oz. . Garrard 232 19 9 The manner in which this lot was introduced in the catalogue led few of the uninitiated to expect tile interesting scene which was to follow its suhmission by the auctioneer. Its value, however, appeared to be well understood by the dealers present ; and from the comparatively small sum at which the lot was put in, it rapidly advanced to 25s. p'^r ounce. From this point, Mr. Hancock, Mr. Russell, and Mr. Garrard alone struggled (or its possession ; but, to the asto- nishment of every person present, the competition was kept up until Mr. Manson (who was selling) declared Mr. Russell's bidding of 56*. per ounce. Mr. Garrard adding another shilling, the lot was declared to be his own, at the unprecedented price of 57s. per ounce. This hijou is of antique Italian manufacture, and has all the peculiarities of Viani's style. The Dnke of Buckingham purchased it of Messrs. Lambert and Rawlings, of Coventry Street, for £150. 597 An ewer, of very elegant form, with scrolls and masks under the lip: 38 oz. 10 dwt., at 10s. Qd. per oz. . . . Whistler 598 Agoblet — embossed withflowers,andgiltinside: 14oz.,at7-s'. l«?.peroz. Cooper 599 A ditto, with a frieze of roses: 9 oz., at Is. \0d. per oz. . . Lister 600 A candelabrum for three lights, supported on a kneeling figure of a negro, with thyrsus and vines entwined ; and — 601 A ditto: 199 oz., at 8*. 2rf. per oz. . . Town and Emanuel 81 5 2 These two lots were sold together. 602 A two-light candelabrum, with vases, supported by cupids on square stands, under which is an otter ; and — 603 A ditto — oval: 246 oz. 6 dwt., at 6,v. per oz. . . Folif/no 73 17 9 These two lots were sold together, 604 A superb cistern — embossed with festoons and fruits — on scroll legs, with lions' head handles: 246 oz. 14 dwt., at 5s. \\d. per oz. Hancock 72 19 7 605 A small tazza — engraved with a classical subject: 3 oz. 5 dwt., at 10s. 9rf. per oz. ....... Owen 1 14 11 606 A bocale — engraved with portraits of Princes of the House of Orange, ending with William III. : 21 oz. 17 dwt., at 14s. per oz. Toion and Emanuel 15 5 10 607 An argyle, with gadrooned edge: 12 oz. 10 dwt., at 6s. 10c?. per oz. Whistler 4 5 5 608 A pair of lamps, in vases: 34 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. 2d. per oz. Salome 8 16 11 609 A hbrary candlestick, the nozzle springing from a flower, in engraved and pierced basket : 12 oz. 18 dwt., at 21s. 6^/. per oz. T. Grissell, Esq. 13 17 3 610 A two-handled cup— richly-embossod : 15 oz., at 8s. per oz. W. Sharj)e GOO 136 THE STOAVE CATAIiOGUE. £ s. d. 611 A pair of pierced decanter-stands : 9 oz. . . Whistler 5 5 612 A lemon-strainer: 2 oz. 17 dwt., at 7.v. ad. per oz. T. Grissctl, Esq. Ill TOILETTE PLATE. The following eighteen lots foiined a portion of the Toilette Plate from the State Dressing-room. The whole of the service was engraved with Chinese subjects. 613 A basin: 31 oz. 15 dwt., at 7.?. \d. per oz. . . Lister 614 A pair of square comb-trays: 43 oz. 10 dwt., at 7«. M. per oz. Agent 615 A pair of octangular stands — on feet: 47 oz., at 7.v. per oz. M. Emanuel 616 A pair of ditto boxes: 30 oz. 5 dwt., at 7.s-. . . Russell 617 An oblong octagonal toilette-box — on feet: 43 oz. 15 dwt., at 7.?. 10(/. per oz. Afjent 618 A ditto: 43 oz. 5 dwt., at Is. l\d. per oz. . . Eedfern 619 An ewer of beautiful form: 23 oz. 12 dwt., at 10.$. \\d. per oz. liedfern 620 A pair of square boxes, with handles: 23 oz. 17 dwt., at lO.v. 9(/. per oz. Make^ieace 621 A pair of smaller ditto, without handles : 1 1 oz. 5 dwt., at 9s. Zd. per oz. Agent 622 A pair of jar-shaped ditto: 7 oz., at ll.v. Qd. per oz. T. Grissell, Esq. 623 A pair of square scent-bottles : 23 oz. 13 dwt., at lOs. per oz. Agent 624 A pincushion: 10 oz. 15 dwt., at 144-. per oz. . . . Agent 625 A pair of oval powder-boxes : 19 oz. 10 dwt., at7.v. \d. per oz. T. Grissell, Esq. 626 A small square canister ; and an extinguisher: 5 oz. 10 dwt., at 8,v. 10^. per oz. ....... Wells 627 A pair of plain soap-dishes : 8 oz. 5 dwt., at 6.s'. 9f/. per oz. T. Grissell, Esq. 628 A pierced extinguisher, surmounted by an armed figure : 3 oz., at 26s, per oz. ...... Zimmerman 629 An eye-bath ; and a pierced stand : 4 oz. 10 dwt., at 14.v. 6c/. per oz. Wells 630 A pair of snuffers, and very rich old snulfer-tray : 12 oz. 12 dwt., at 17.?. per oz. ....... Lister 10 14 2 11 4 10 16 13 6 16 9 10 11 9 17 2 8 17 2 4 12 17 7 12 16 4 5 4 4 6 11 16 6 7 10 6 6 18 1 2 8 7 2 15 8 3 18 3 5 3 On arriving at this point of the sale, Mr. Manson said — '• Gentlemen, I am sure it will be quite unnecessary for me to apologise for not bringing forward the next lot. "When I tell you that we have this morning received instructions to withdraw it, I am sure only one feeling will perv:ule the room." This announcement was greeted with cheers from every part of the library. The weight of the testimonial is 2206 ounces. It was valued by Messrs. Christie and Manson at £772 3s. !) d. Buckingham, at the camp at Harwich, in 1803: 147 oz. 13 dwt., at 12«. 3c?. per oz. .... Town and Emanuel 90 8 8 This ewer, which surely should never have been sold, bears the following inscription, descriptive of the circumstances under which its presentation took place : — " Harwich Camp, October, 16, 1803. " Impressed with every sentiment of gratitude and affection to their old Colonel, the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates, of the Royal Bucks, or King's Own, Militia, have seen him retire from the command of this regiment, endeared to his soldiers by every claim on their gratitude and attachment, and to his officers by everything which could call for their warmest affection : with the most fervent wishes for his happiness, and with the most earnest hope that his old friends will live in his remembrance, they beg he will accept this inadequate but heartfelt testimony of their ati'ection. (Signed for the Officers) "John Edwards Fremantle, Lieut.-Col." (For the Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates) "John Loveridge, Sergeant-Major." When the lot was first put in, there were several bidders, but Mr. Emanuel ultimately secured its possession for 12v. 2d. per ounce — at a moderate per centage on which, we are sorry to add, any person m.-'y obtain it at his shop in Bond Street. 658 A very handsome ewer, with rich chased medallions, and a mask under the lip, with massive handle, of the finest design of Queen Anne's time: 123 oz., at 13.5. per oz. ..... Garrard 79 19 659 An oval tray, witli three stands for ink and taper — in handsome old taste: 52 oz., at 20*. per oz. . . . . T. Grissell, Esq. 52 659* A chased salver : 50 oz. 7 dwt., at 20s. per oz. . Town and Emanuel 50 7 Amount reahsed by Nineteenth Day's Sale £5248: 16:5. 140 THE TWENTIETH DAY'S SALE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBEB 8. The sate of llie remaining portion of tlie stock of Plate took place this day. The interesting character of some of the lots to bf disposed of, had the effect of attracting a very numerous assemblage of company, and before the auction commenced the Library was nearly as full as on the preceding day. The sale again commenced with a further selection of — SILVER TABLE PLATE. 660 A 22^-inch dish, with gadrooned edges: 91 oz. 3 dwt. 661 A ditto: 87 oz., at 5s. per oz. 662 A pair — 19-inch: 116 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 663 A pair — 18-inch: 93 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. per oz. 664 A pair — 15-inch: 64 oz. 12 dwt., at 5s. per oz. 665 A pair, ditto : 64 oz., at 5s. per oz. 666 A pair, ditto : 65 oz. 7 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 667 A pair, ditto : 64 oz., at 5s. per oz. 668 A pair, ditto : 68 oz. 8 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 669 A pair — 14-inch : 55 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. Id. per o 670 A pair, ditto: 56 oz., at 5s. Id. per oz. . 671 A pair, ditto: 56 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 672 A pair, ditto : 54 oz. 5 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 673 A pair — 13-inch : 46 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz 674 A pair, ditto : 50 oz. 7 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 675 A pair, ditto: 48 oz., at 5s. Id. per oz. «. d. at 4s. lOd. per oz. Bought by Foligno 22 6 FoUgno 21 15 . Davis 29 12 2 Makepeace 23 8 9 . Russell 16 3 . Salome 16 . Davis 16 12 2 , Russell 16 Barnard 17 7 8 Barnard 14 3 4 . Russell 14 4 8 Barnard 14 5 11 . Russell 13 15 9 Barnard 11 16 4 Town and Emanuel 12 15 11 Barnard 12 4 141 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 676 A pair — 13-iiich : 49 oz. 7 dwt., at 5*. Id. per oz. 677 A pair — 13-inch : 46 oz., at 5s. Id. per oz. 678 A pair, ditto : 46 oz. 5 d\vt., at 5s. per oz. 679 A set of four — 12-inch : 76 oz., at 5s. Id. per oz. 680 A pair — 13-inch^circular : 65 oz. 15 dwt., at 5*. per oz. 681 A pair, ditto : 63 oz. 18 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. . 682 A pair — 12-inch — ditto: 53 oz. 13 dwt., at 5s. 2d. per oz. 683 A pair, ditto : 52 oz. 10 dwt., at 5,s. Id. per oz. 684 A pair, ditto : 57 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 685 A pair, ditto: 54 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 686 A pair — 11-inch — circular : 48 oz., at 5s. Id. per oz. 687 A pair, ditto : 48 oz., at 5s. Id. per oz. 688 A pair, ditto: 46 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 689 A pair, ditto : 45 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. Id. per oz. 690 A set of four — lOi-incli : 85 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. Id. ptr oz 691 A 17-inch fish-plate : 33 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. per oz. 692 A ditto : 33 oz. 17 dwt., at 5s. per oz. 693 A 16-inch ditto : 28 oz. 12 dwt., at 5s. M. per oz. 694 A 13-incli ditto : 15 oz. 10 dwt., at 5s. 5d. per oz. 695 Four butter-boats, witli festoons and masks : 73 oz. 7 dwt., at Ss. 8d. per oz. These butter-boats have since been purchased by Lord Burgliley. Barnard 12 10 d. 10 Russell 11 13 10 . Salome 11 11 3 . Salome 19 6 4 Jacohson 16 8 9 . Russell 16 4 9 Makepeace Makepeace Barnard 13 7 13 6 14 13 2 10 6 FoUgno FoUgno FoUgno 13 17 12 4 12 4 FoUgno Foligno z. Jacohson 11 17 11 11 21 15 7 3 10 . Salome 8 7 6 . Salome 8 9 3 P. Norton, Esq. 7 12 6 T. Grissell, Esq. 4 3 11 at Ss. Sd. per oz. Hancock 31 15 8 696 A pair of plain ditto ; and a single ditto : 26 oz. 2 dwt., at Ss. Id. per oz. F. Boicker, Esq. 697 An openwork inkstand : 9 oz., at 24s. per oz. Francis Barchard, Esq. 69S A tray, with two inkstands ; and a taper : 29 oz., at 9s. dd. p^ r oz. Hancock 699 Five openwork bottle-stands : 26 oz. . . . H. Smith, Esq. 700 A ditto bread-basket: 31 oz. 18 dwt., at 12s. 2d. per oz. . Agent 701 A pair of 15-inch shell and gadrooned waiters : 04 oz. 5 dwt., at 7s. 6(/. per oz . . . . . . R. A. Gray, Esq. 702 A pair of 8|-inch scalloped waiters : 30 oz., at 10s. per oz. Zimmerman 703 A pair of 7-inch waiters: 19 oz. 15 dwt., at 10s. per oz. . Makepeace 704 A pair of ditto : 17 oz. 17 dwt., at 9s. per oz. . /. Coiisens, Esq. 705 An oval-threaded 12-inch waiter : 22 oz. 5 dwt., at 6s. "d. per oz. G. jr. Dasent, Esq. 706 A pair 6j-inch ditto: 15 oz. 5 dwt., at 10s. Qd. per oz. . . Owen Mr. W. Wigrara has become the owner of this lot, by purchase of Mr. Owen. 11 4 10 16 14 2 9 9 5 19 8 1 24 1 10 15 9 17 6 8 1 ( 6 5 8 1 707 A n^inch fish-plate : 29 oz. 15 dwt., at 5s. 9d. per oz. T. Grissell, Esq. 8 11 142 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 708 A pair of oval gadrooned side-dishes, and covers : 83 oz., at 6s. Id. per oz. G. TV. Dasent, Esq. 709 A tea-urn, with tvyisted serpent handles, and lamp : 1G5 oz., at 5s. \d. per oz. .... ... Hennell 710 A ditto tea-pot, sugar-basin, milk-pot, and cover : 58 oz. 17 dwt., at Is. Gd. per oz. ...... Hockley 711 A tea-pot: 23 oz. 5 dwt., at 8s. Sd. per oz. . . W. Sharpe 712 A plain round tea-pot, with gadrooned edge : 15 oz. 5 dwt., at 9s. \Qd. per oz. ..... George King, Esq. 713 A tea-pot — chased with scrolls: QG oz. 10 dwt., at 8s. per oz. Hancock This tea-pot has since been sold to His Royal Highness the Prince of Parma. 714 A ditto, with scrolls and shields: 31 oz. 15 dwt., at 8s. 10(/. per oz. John Robson, Esq. 715 A plain coffee-pot : 9 oz. 5 dwt., at Qs. \\d. per oz. J. Richaj-ds, Esq. 716 A ditto : 25 oz., at 6s. 6«/. per oz. . . . H. Smith, Esq. 717 A ditto, with festoons: 24 oz., at 5s. \d. per oz. . Rev. C. F. fFgatt 718 A set of three tea-caddies — richly chased with Chinese subjects: 41 oz. 5 dwt., at 14s. lOd. per oz. . . . . Hancock His Excellency M. de Lonionosoffhas become the owner of these very beautiful caddies, by purchase of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell. 719 A pair of oval sugar-stands — embossed with foliage: 15 oz. 10 dwt., at 9s. 7d. per oz. ...... jlgerit 720 A tea-urn, with beaded edge : 88 oz., at 4s. \Qd. per oz. . . Salome 721 A very handsome two-handled tea-urn — spirally fluted, and chased with masks: 77 oz. 18 dwt., at 9s. Qd. peroz. R. Gunter, Esq., Edgware 722 A tea-urn, of elegant form, with festoons of drapery and foliage: 108 oz., at 6s. Id. per oz. . . . . G. W. Dasent, Esq. 723 A tea-urn, spirally fluted, surmounted by a triton, of beautiful old work : 99 oz., at 10s. \Qd. per oz. ... N. Cooke, Esq. 724 A plain octagonal coffee-pot: 58 oz., at 5s. Sd. per oz. . Hancock 725 A plain coffee-pot : 23 oz. 5 dwt., at 8s. per oz. . . Hancock 726 A ditto : 20 oz. 7 dwt., at 7s. 5d. per oz. . . Hancock 727 A ditto — richly embossed with flowers and scrolls: 29 oz. 5 dwts., at 10s. per oz. . . . , . . Rev. C. F. Wyatt 728 A small tea-pot — embossed: 10 oz., at 10s. Id. per oz . Hancock 729 A plain tea-pot, sugar-basin, and milk-jug : 40 oz., at 9s. Sd. per oz. Col. Malcolm 730 A melon-shaped tea-pot: 34 oz. 10 dwt., at 9s. Id. per oz. E. Solomon, of Bath 143 25 4 11 41 18 9 22 1 4 9 11 9 7 9 11 14 12 14 5 3 3 11 8 2 6 6 2 30 11 10 f / 8 6 21 5 4 37 35 11 53 12 6 16 8 8 9 6 7 10 11 14 12 6 5 10 19 6 8 12 4 4 £ s. 3 12 d. 3 7 19 3 7 12 6 9 13 7 6 11 3 3 15 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 731 Ameloii-shaped tea-pot — chased: 24oz. 15dwt.,at lls.peroz. II. Smith, Esq. 732 A pierced sugar-vase — with goats' heads: 12oz.5dwt.,at 13s. peroz. Redfern 733 A similar ditto : 10 oz., at 15s. 3rf. per oz. . . . Owen 734 A sugar-basket, with vines ; and a milk-pot— embossed: 10 oz. 10 dwt., at 17s. 6d. . . .IF. Haydon SmaUpiece, Esq., Guildford 9 3 9 This basket was of exquisite workmanship. 735 A sugar-basket — pierced; and a pair of milk-jugs — beaded: 13 oz. 10 dwt., at lis. od. per oz. . . . . J. B. Graham, Esq. 7 11 10 736 Two pierced ; and 2 glass mufl5necrs: 3 oz. . John Rohson, Esq. 2 4 737 An egg-frame, with six cups — gadrooned edges, and 4 spoons: 26 oz. 15 dwt., at 8s. If?, per oz. .... King and Stone 10 16 2 738 A set of three square caddies — embossed lids — in a mother-o'-pearl box: 40 oz. 5 dwt. Henry Dickenson, Esq., Severn House, Troubridge 25 10 739 An oil and vinegar-stand, with gadrooned edge: 23 oz., at 8s. 5d. per oz. /. Richards, Esq. 740 Six scalloped shells: 10 oz. 10 dwt., at 12s. 6d. per oz. King and Stone 741 Three ditto: 7 oz. 15 dwt., at 9s. 9d. per oz. . Lieut.-Col. Nugent 742 A pair of small tureens, mth goats' heads at the feet: 123 oz., at 8s. 3d. per oz. ...... Hancock 50 14 9 These tureens are now the property of the Earl of Hardwicke, by purchase of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell. 743 A pair of magnificent butter-boats — the handles of tritons, and with friezes of shells and masks in relief: 73 oz. 10 dwt., at 12s. per oz. Lord Ward 44 2 744 An oblong fluted Italian salad-bowl, with scroll handles, and gourd edge: 93 oz. 8 dwt., at 6s. per oz. . . . Toiv7i and Emanuel 28 4 745 A ditto : 92 oz. 15 dwt., at 6s. per oz. Lambert and Rawlings, Corentry Street 27 16 6 746 A superb bread-basket — most richly chased with festoons, flowers, and masks — pierced, and upright handle: 102 oz., at 10s. 9«?. per oz. Garrard 54 16 6 747 A beautiful pierced bread-basket, with festoons of flowers : 73 oz., at 15s. 3d. per oz. ....... Lord Leigh 55 13 3 748 A pair of candlesticks, with branches for two hghts each — richly embossed : 48 oz., at 8s. dd. per oz. . . . . Mrs. Morgan 64 15 749 An oak drinking-cup on a silver stand, and lined with silver — from St. Mawes ....... Hennell 5 10 This was a very curious old cup. 750 A beautiful ewer — fluted and embossed: 19 oz. 3 dwt., at 14s. per oz. Town and Emanuel 13 8 751 A very handsome ewer, in old taste: 27 oz. 5 dwt., at 10s. \d. per oz. G. H. Tod, Esq. 13 14 9 752 A pint mug — richly embossed: 12 02., at 9s. per oz. J. Richards, Esq. 5 8 14.i 59 7 9 QO 6 6 10 18 6 9 4 4 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ I. d. 753 Aninkstand, -with tray ;2stands:20oz. lOdwt., at lis. 4«?.peroz. Hancock 11 12 4 754 A pair of very handsome silver sconces, with the crown and cipher of William III., with branches, for two lights each: 226 oz. 10 dwt., at 6s. 5d. per oz. ..... . Garrard 72 13 4 755 A beautiful epergne — openwork with flowers, with eight branches and baskets: 183 oz., at 12s. per oz. . . . John Robson, Esq. 109 16 756 A plainer epergne, with fruits, eight branches, and baskets: 135 oz. 15 dwt., at 8s. 9c?. per oz. . . . . . Jacobson 757 A plain tea-kettle, lamp, and stand: 57oz., at 7.s'.10(/. peroz. R.Gunter, Esq. 758 A coffee-pot, with fluted spout : 23 oz., at 9s. 6(1. per oz. Makepeace 759 A plain coffee-pot: 29 oz. 10 dwt., at 6s. 3d. per oz. . Hancock 760 A pair of magnificent candlesticks, with terminal male and female figures, with festoons, and scroll feet ; and — 761 A pair of ditto: 203 oz. 10 dwt., at 6s. \d. per oz. . Foligno 61 17 11 Thtse two lots were sold together. 762 A pair of ditto ; and — 763 Apair of ditto: 206 oz. 17 dwt., at 6.S. 2(/. peroz. , Foligno 63 15 6 These two lots were sold together. 764 An oblong plateau, of silver, 36 inches long, with an oval centre, supported by three boys, four corner ditto supported by cupids, and a pair of pierced tazzas, with glasses: 589 oz. 5 dwt., at 4.s'. \\d. per oz. Salome 144' 17 1 Tliis plateau is now the property of Mr. Cooper, of Kiiby Street. 765 A silver toilette, in very rich old taste — the frame of the glass of openwork, with figures, fruits, and birds; the tray supported on legs, with corre- sponding rich border : there are five scent-bottles, three glass boxes, and two inkstands, with embossed tops, a circular box with pincushion, and two stands for incense: 147 oz. 10 dwt., at 17.v. per oz. Toum and Emanuel 125 7 6 766 Balfour and Bothwell — the beautifid centre piece executed by Messrs. Garrard: 365 oz. 10 dwt., at l"*. \\d. per oz. . E. Giinter, Esq. 327 8 6 This beautiful centre piece, from the atelier of Messrs. Garrard, illustrates the last meeting of Balfour and Bothwell, and the death of the latter, thus described in " Old Mortality," vol. ii., p. 180 :— " ' You are the murdering villain, Burley,' said Bothwell, griping his sword firmly, and setting his teeth close ; ' you escaped me once, but ' — (he swore an oath too tremendous to be written down) — ' thy head is worth its weight of silver, and it shall go home at my saddle- bow, or my saddle shall go home empty for me.' ' Yes,' replied Burley, with stern and gloomy deliberation, " I am that John Balfour, who promised to lay thy head where thou shouldst never lift it again ; and God do so unto me, and more also, if 1 do not redeem my word ! ' * Then a bed of heather, or a thousand merks !' said Bothwell, striking at Burley with his full force. 'The sword of the Lord and of Gideon !' answered Balfour, as he parried and returned the blow. There have seldom met two combatants more equally matched in strength of body, skill in the management of their weapons and horses, determined courage, and unrelenting hostility. After exchanging many desperate blows, each receiving and inflicting several wounds, though of no great consequence, they grappled together, as if with the desperate impatience of mortal hate ; and Bothwell seizing his enemy by the shoulder-belt, while the grasp of Balfour was upon his own collar, they came headlong to the ground. The companions of Burley hastened to his assistance, but were repelled by the dragoons, and the battle became again general. But s 145 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ A. ./. nothing could witlnlr.iw th-^ attention of the combnta-its from each other, or induce them t^^ unclose the de^illy c!asp Im wlik-h th.-y rolled tog-^ther on the ground, teariig, struggling, and foaming, with th;? inveteracy of th irongh-bred bull d >gs. Several horses pa-.Sf*d over them in the meli'e. without their quitlin^r hold of each other, until the sword arm of Mothwellwas broken by the kick of a char^^er. He then relinquished his grasp with a deep and suppressed groan, and both combatants started to ihe'r feet. B ithwell's right hand dropned helpless hy his side, but his left ii:rip!-d to the place where his dajjuer hung; it had escaped from the sheath in the strugji;l% and, with a look of mingled rage and despair, lie stond totally defenceless, as Balfour, with a liugh of savage joy, (iourished his sword aloft, and then pns-^ed it through his adversary's body." The aptness of th:" scene fir illustration will be admitted, and the manner in which the subject is treated by Mr. Cotterell, reflects great credit on that clever artist. The disposal of this beautiful piece of plate excited a very active competition, Mr. Garrard himself being one of th3 latest bidders. Its possession was at length secured by ^Ir. Richard Gunter, of Motcomb Street. 767 The death of Colonel Gardiner — the companion group: 287 oz. 15 dwt., at 17.S*. ScL per oz. . . . . Town and Emanuel 248 o S This is the companion group to the preceding lot. and illustr ites the passage in *' Waverley," describi .g the death of Colonel Gardiner: — "The Colonel s iw that a party of the foot, whom he was ordered to support, had no ofiicer to head them ; upoii which, he said eagerly to those around him, ' These brave fellows will be cut to pieces for want of a commander," or words to that effect While speaking, he rode up to iheni, and cried out, * Fire on, my lad-^ ! and fear nothing.' But just as the words were out of liis mouth, a Hij^h lander advanced towards him with a scythe fastened to a long pole, with which he gave him so dreadful a wound on his right arm that liis sword dropped out of his hand; and, at the same time, several others coming about him, while he was thus dreadfully entaniiled with that cruel weapon, he was dragged from off his horse. The moment he fell, another Highlander, who, if the King's evidence at Ca^^lisle may be credited (as I know not v\hy they should not, though the unhappy creature died denying it), was one MacNaught, wlio was executed about a year atter, gave him a stroke, either with a bro id- sword or a Lochaher ax % on the hinder part of the head, wliieli was the mortal blow." This lot, like the last, excited a spirited competition, and was ultimately seemed by Mr. Emanuel, at the price quoted. We believe the group is now at Taymouth Castle. 768 The death of Sh* Bevil Grcnville, at the battle of Lansdown Hill, with eight small branches for hghts: 1591 oz. 10 dwt., at lO.s-. bcL per oz. Garrard S28 IS 1 This lot formed the great feature in to-day's sale. It was, indeed, one of the finest pieces of plate in the whole collection ; and, like the two preceding groups, was from the design of Mr. Cotterell, and the manufactory of Messrs. Garrard. The subject was illu'^trative of the death of Sir Bcvil Grenville, one of the most esteemed royalist officers under Ch irles I., who was killed at the battle of Lansdown Hill, near Bath, on the 5th of July, 1G43. Lord Clarendon thus describes the tteaih of this valiant man. The object was to dislodge the Parii iment^iry army, under Sir William Waller, from an t Icvated po-^ition. For this purpose, " Sir Bevil Greenvil advanced with a party of horse on his riglit hand, that ground being best for them; and his musketeers on the left ; hi^nself hading up his pikes in the middle; and. in the face of their cannon and small shot from the bre;ist-work, gained the brow of the lull, having sustained full charges of the enemy's horse ; but, in the third charge, Sir Bevil Grcenvil's horse failing, and giving ground, he received, after other wounds, a blow on the h'?ad with a pole-axe, with which he fell, and many of his officers about him ; yet the muslieteers fired so fast upon the horse that they quitted tln^ir ground, and the two wings, who had been set to clear tlie woods, having dime their work, and gained those parts of the hill, at the same time they beat offthe'r foot, and became possessed of the breast-works, and so made way tor their whole body of horse, foot, and cannon, to ascend the hill, which they quickly did, and plmtud themselves on the ground they had won, the enemy retiring about demi-culvt-rin shot, behind a stone wall upon the same level, and standing in reasonable good order. Kither party was sufficiently tired and battered to be contented to stand still. The King's horse were so shaken, that of 200U uhieh were upon the field in the morning, there wen- not H!)0ve tiOO on the top of the hill. The enemy was exceedingly scattered too, and had no mind to venture on plain ground with those who had beaten them from the hill ; so that, exchanging only some shot from their ordnance, they looked one upon another till the night interp >sed. About twelve of the clock, it beinir very dark, the enemy made a show of moving towirds the ground they hid lost ; but, giving a smart volley of small shot, and finding themselves answered witb the like, they made no more noise ; and, during the night. Sir William Waller marched into Bath in so much tlisorder and apprehension, that he left great store of arms, and ten barrels of gunpowder behind him." Lord Clarendon adds : — *' In this battle, on the King's part, there were more officers and gr*iitlemen of quality slain than common men, and more hurt than slain. That which would have clouded any victory, and tnade the loss of others less spoken of, was the deatii of Sir lievil Greenvil, who was indeed an excellent person, whose activity, interest, and reputation, was the foundation of what had been done in Cornwall, 140 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ J. d. and his temper and affections so public that no accident which happened could make any impression on him, and his example l^ept others from diking anything ill, or at least seemini; to do so. In a word, a brighter courage and a gentler disposition were never married together to make the most cheerful ar:d innocent converstlinn." Tliis piece of plate was made expressly for the Duke of Buckingham. It is a magnificent ornament, and the interesting historical incident above narrated is \ery grapliically interpreted hy the artist. The first offer, when the lot was put in, Was fis. per ounce, wliich gradually increased to lO.v. 5rf., at which amount it was knocked down to Mr. Garrard. Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Kerrison, Bart. M.P., of Oakley Park, Suffolk, has since become the possessor of the group, for the sum of £978 18s. GILT. 769 A pair of square candlesticks, partly fluted, of handsome old pattern : 50 oz., at 7s. \d. per oz. . . . . Toun and Eiiiaitucl 17 14 2 770 A two-handled sideboard cup and cover, with chasings of birds and foliage, of rich pattern, on gilt ground: 40 oz. 10 dwt., at \Ss. 3d. per oz. Hon. Sj)e//cer Cowjier 26 16 7 771 A very handsome two-handled vase, with medallions, and handles formed of satyrs' heads — in the best taste of the time of Anne: 92 oz., at 16.s'. per oz. Town and Emanuel 73 12 772 A beautiful ewer, with upright handle — in fine old taste: 36 oz. 5 dwt., at 9s. 6d. per oz. .... Town and Emanuel 17 4 4 773 A set of four salts — on stands, of openwork foliage, and scroll: 41 oz. 15 dwt., at lis. llrf. per oz. .... Attenhortntijli 24 17 6 774 A pair of ancient square fluted candlesticks— engraved: 27 oz., at 9.v. 3d. per oz. . . . . . . Makepeace 12 9 9 775 A pair of old tripod candlesticks of rich pattern : 45 oz. 15 dwt., at 12s. 9f/. per oz. ...... Zimmerman 29 3 3 776 A beautiful tta-canister, with festoons and spiral flutes ; and — 777 A ditto — different: 21 oz. 5 dwt., at 17.s. per oz. E. L. Belts, Esq. 18 I 3 These two lots were sold together. 778 A set of 4 scalloped and fluted dessert-dishes : 57 oz. 5 dwt., at 8s. Sd. per oz. Sir TV. Clay, Bart., M.P. 24 16 2 779 A beautiful stand for flowers — a female figure supporting a shell-shaped basket on a rich gilt foot, in which are inserted four reliefs of cupids; and — 780 A ditto: 120 oz. 3 dwt., at 57s. per oz. . . . Redfern 3i2 8 6 Tliese exquisite works of art, which are executed in the purest antique taste, were greatly admired, and iheir disposal excited an active competition between Mr. Hancock, Mr Redlern, and Mr. Russell. The bidding proceeded witli jireat spirit up to 40^. per ounce, from wliich point it was chiefly confined to Mr. Redfern and Mr. Russell. The latter, who whs understood to be instructed by Sir Isaac Lionel Goldsmid, ventu'-ed as high as 5Qs. per ounce, but Mr. Redfern offering another shilling, the lot was declared to be liis, on behalf of the Marquis of Hertford. The success of the ninnufacturer's art was very remarkable here, as in another instance previously recorded. Only one of the stands was really of antique manufacture: this was purchased some few years since by Messrs. Lambert and Rawlings, of Coventry Street, who employed one of their be't artists to prnduce a fac-simile. When the second was completLd^ the pair was sold to the Duke of Buckingham, for £150, or rather less than one-half the amount realised by iheir sale by auction. The drawings having been destroyed, the value of the vases is of course largely increased. Had Mr. Russell been foitunate enough to secure ihem, it is understood the vases were intendtd for presentation to Her Majesty the Queen, 147 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 781 A salver — iu the centre is a lion embossed, in the border are six sacred subjects, of fine work: 14 oz. 15 dwt., at 31.s. per oz. Zimmerman 22 17 3 782 A circular salver, with cupid in relief in the centre, and very rich border of chased openwork, and gadrooned edge: 14 oz, 15 dwt., at 15*-, 6f/. per oz. ..... Kiiiff and Stone 11 8 7 783 A pair of very elegant candelabra, on tripod feet — after those from Hercu- laneum— from Fonthill : 86 oz., at 2Ss. per oz. 8. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 98 18 784 A pair of candlesticks, with branches for two lights each, with leaves chased — from Fonthill : 215 oz. 15 dwt., at 5.s. per oz. . Salome 53 18 9 785 A pair of ditto : 215 oz. 15 dwt., at 5a'. 4^/. per oz. . Salome 57 10 8 ORIENTAL FILLAGREE, &c. 786 A coffer, of glass, with fillagree mountings . . Hennell 787 A smaller coffer ...... Redfern 788 A beautiful bottle, of agate . . . . L. Benjamin 789 A South Sea idol, of greenstone ; a specimen of agate ; and an engraved slab of mother-o'-pearl ..... Wells 790 A square box, of jasper ; and an oval silver box, with japan top Aitenhoroittjli 791 A pair of drinking cups and covers, of oriental fillagree, with flowers in enamel ...... C. Birch, Esq. 792 A large scalloped circular dish : 29 oz. . . » . Owen 793 A pair of smaller ditto : 23 oz. 5 dwt. . . . Benjamin 794 A pair of ditto ...... Makepeace 795 A pair of ditto — smaller ..... Attenhorongh 796 A circular box; a smaller ditto . . Pumell B. Purnell, Esq. 797 A basket ; and a very small box . . . Toivn and Emanuel 798 A scent-bottle, carved with arabesques of gold; and an etui Town and Emanuel 799 A small gilt fiUagree-box and a vinaigrette . Toion and Emanuel 800 A leg, mounted as a tobacco-stopper ; a small jasper scent-bottle ; and a lozenge-shaped jewel .... Town and Emamiel 3 15 801 A gold pencil-case ; a knife ; an egg-shaped vinaigrette ; and a jasper box Attenhorovgh 802 A bonbonniere, with a jasper top .... Barnard 803 A cup of htematite .... Town and Emanuel 804 A beautiful etui, of lapis lazuli .... Barnard 805 A square etui, of agate, with gold fillagree . . . Oiven 806 A snuff-box, of agate ; and a slab of poUshed agate Town and Emanuel 148 3 5 7 6 4 2 2 2 2 :i 5 9 15 7 5 8 10 8 3 7 5 7 6 5 5 3 3 4 2 2 15 1 10 14 10 5 5 15 6 SILVEtt-OILT SALTCEU.AH (815— Plate.) 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 815 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. A snufF-box of agate ; and a needle-case, of gold fiUagree JV. S. Lowndes, Esq. A bonbonniere, with crystal top ; and a vinaigrette . Attenborough An etui; and a vinaigrette; set witb rose diamonds . Zimmerman A small gold watch, with a painting in enamel. . . P. Box, Esq. A small circular box and cover, of jasper — the top set with cameos and pearls, in an openwork of enamel . . . L. Benjamin A head of a satyr, in green jasper — on a pedestal of cornelian — gold mounted Zimmerrnan A running footman, of gold and enamel — on a pedestal of jade and lapis lazuli, set with stones, and gold mounted Durlacher, Jun, Hercules — a beautiful small figure, in silver — on a pedestal of cornelian and jasper Zimmerman 815a A di-essing-glass 8156 A set of three tea-caddies 815c A work-basket 815c? A pair of candlesticks 815e An hour-glass 815/ A casket . 815^ A toilette-stand 815/i Two silver fillagree caskets 816 A cup, silver gilt— engrave A salt-cellar, of silver gilt, in the form of a pedestal, with busts of Vespasian and his Empress, and two Limoge enamels, with the date 1540 : on the cover is a figui-e of Neptune, with sea-horses — a beautiful specimen of cinque-cento art ..... Barnard Town and Emanuel . Davis . C. Birch, Esq. . C. Birch, Esq. Attenhoroiigh P. Norton, Esq. Benjamin . C. Birch, Esq. coloured stones ...... Attenborough 817 A ring, with emerald and brilliant — formerly belonging to the Countess of Shrewsbury, to whom it was given by Charles II. /. Haivhins, Esq., Hitchin 818 An ancient silver watch, by R. Marsh, of Ipswich . . Wells 819 A gold watch, by Ellicot, in an ancient case — chased with a subject from Roman history ..... TValesly 820 A gold watch, by Hellote, with the subject of Diana and Endymion, chased Attenborough 821 A silver case — chased with the judgment of Paris ; and a small old Itahan scent-bottle, set with cameos ..... Oiven 822 A bust of a boy, of cameo onx — set with coloured stones, in gold enamel W, S, Lowndes, Esq. 823 A silver-gilt medallion of Charles I. . . . Jacobson 824 A gold coronation medal of George IV. . . • Hennell 825 A gold ring, with a cameo of sheep . . Lieut.- Col. Nugent 149 £ s. d. 4 2 6 4 12 18 15 6 6 16 5 4 17 10 5 5 10 23 2 21 19 2 8 9 18 3 7 4 4 10 15 24 14 10 10 10 1 17 13 5 6 4 4 10 7 7 12 4 9 4 8 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 826 A gold ring, with a miniature of George III. ; and a ditto, witli Queen Charlotte ....... Owen 827 An enamel, with a nymph and cupid ; and a painted top for a snuff-box Barnard 828 Horatius Codes — a cameo onyx ; and Mars and Venus — cameo in malachite Hennell 829 Headsof the Triumviri — shell cameo; and 2 intaglios in amber H, Smith, Esq. 830 A plate-chest ....... Agent 831 Two small ditto ....... Biitler 832 Three ditto . . . . . . M. Emanuel 833 Three ditto ...... Nathan 834 Four ditto . . . Mr. Alderman Lewis, Worcester 835 Four ditto , .... J. Richards, Esq. 836 One small ditto ..... Alderman, Stowe 6 2 6 o 18 G 5 4 10 1 13 3 10 2 2 3 2 2 10 Amount realised by Twentieth Day's Sale £6587: 14:9. 160 THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY'S SALE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. After a biiefintervil of forty-eight hours — a most welcome relief to many who were compelled to attend daily — the sale of the first division of the collection of Pictures was commenced this morning, the auction tHkiiig place, not as heretofore in he Library, but in the Saloon, where an admirable light was afforded for the display of the various subjects. The attendance was very numerous; many of the buyers of the past week were absent, but their places were supplied by connoisseur.s and others learned in the fine arts, of whom a large number were present. The general company in- cluded a great many ladies, for whose accommodation seats were provided in the centre of the Saloon. The Duke of Buckingham's pictures, although including several very fine works, could scarcely be designated "a gallery." The collection had been formed out of the accumulation of several families ; from Gosfield, the seat of Earl Nugent, in Essex ; from Minchenden House, near Southgate, the seat of Mr. Nicoll, whose only daughter and heiress married Janips .Marquis of Carnarvan, afterwards third Duke of Chandos ; and from Avington, another seat of the Chandos family, in Hampshire. When the present Duke of Buckingham succeeded to the title, he made a complete clearance, and sent nearly one thousand pictures of various sizes and qualities to Messrs. Christie's rooms, where they were subsequently sold by auction, producing about £600 — a fact tolerably indicative of their degree of merit. For some weeks after this sale, it is said the shops in Wardour Street and the neighbourhood were lined with old pictures — many of tliem sufficiently large to cover the side of a room. There were no pictures by recent artists at Stowe, neiiher the late nor the present Duke ever having bought modern paintings. The only exception to this on the part of the late Duke, was the commission given by him to Martin for his picture of the "Destruction of Herculaneum and Pompeii." We believe the late Duke paid j£800 to the artist for it; the picture had been for some years removed from Stowe to Buckingham House, Pall Mall ; and at tlie recent sale of the effects from that mansion, at Messrs. Christie's rooms, it realised little more than one-eighth of that amount. Stanfield's painting of the " Wreckers off Calais" was bought at the sale of Mr. Watson Taylor's pictures by the present Duke, and this was the only instance in which his Grace purchased any valuable work by a modern artist. The collection contained few or no pictures of what is called /i/^A art — that is, of the Itali:in school. The Rembrandts, the Cuyps, the Tenicrs, and some other works of the Dutch and Flemish schools, were among the best in the collection : there was also a Salvator Rosa and a Donienichino, which realised under thi! hammer — tlie former one thou- sand, and the latter seven hundred guineas. The portrai s were generally of considerable interest, and some of them were capital specimens of the several masters. The names of the painters are given as in the original catalogue : in cases where no name appears, the artist is unknown. The sale commenced with a selection of Portraits from the — GALLERIES. £ s. d. 1 Howard Duke of Norfolk; Lady Mary Fleetwood Dormer— (Holbein) Bought hy Goldring, of Wardour Street 4 10 The first of these pictures was sold to the late Duke of Buckingham by Mr. Robert Graves, father of the eminent printsellers in Pall Mall, who purchased it at the sale of Lady Hyde's 151 Sar^^f THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. effects. It is an expressive portrait, and has been engraved by Earlom. On the back of the frame is inscribed, "Thomas Howard, fourth Duke of Norfolk, beheaded on Tower Hill, 2nd of June, 1572. He was the worthiest and best-beloved nobleman in all England ; and he suffered with great fortitude, protesting the innocence of his intentions towards the Queen, and professing the Roman Catholic religion. Painted by Hans Holbein." The second portrait bears the following inscription : — " Mary, the daughter of Sir Eusebius Isham, wife of Sir Fleetwood Dormer." 2 John Duke of Argyll ..... Duke of Argyll 7 17 (i This is a portrait of the second Duke of Argyll, who died in 1743 : he was thus apos- trophised by Pope : — *' Argyll, the state's whole thunder born to wield. And shake alike the senate and the field.'* This picture came from Gosfield : it was purchased by Mr. Morant for the Duke of Argyll. 3 Duchess of Montague ; and Miss Molesworth Toum and Emanuel 6 6 The first is a portrait of the insane Duchcis of Montague, who was confined for some years in M'Uitague House, on the present site of the British Museum. This lady imagined her husband was the Emperor of China, and but for this impression, it is said, would not have married him. 4 George Lord Cobham; and Prince Maurice . A. Robertson, £sq. 5 15 George Brooke, Lord Cobham, and Prince Maurice of Nassau. 5 Henry VIII.; and a female head . . . Town and Emanuel 1 11 6 Helena Forman — a sketch — (Rubens) . . P. Norton, Esq. 16 16 (1^ Helena Forman was one of Rubens' wives'; she is supposed to have been the artist's greatest l?//tf)>'M^ II^^^ favourite, as he copied her countenance for most of his Madonnas. This picture formerly be- " J longed to Sir Joshua Reynolds, with whom it was a great favourite. The following memo- / randum at the back is in the handwriting of Sir Joshua: — " Rubens his wife, painted in order to be introduced with her son in a large picture of fruit, in the possession of Lord Bute." 7 Miss Penelope Berenger— (Lely) . . . G. Trant, Esq. 14 14 This is a very fine picture of a beautiful woman. 8 Henry Duke ofBeaufort; and Duke de Guise /. Co«^?-(?('e,^S5'.»S'/o??e2/6'/r«(/brc? 3 3 Henry, third Marquis and first Duke of Beaufort. He married Mary, daughter of Arthur, Lord Cappl, and widow of Henry Lord I5eauchatnp, the lady through whom the miniature of King Charles II., hereafter mentioned, was preserved to the Chandos family. The second portrait represents Henri de Lorraine, Due de Guise — assassinated at Blois, by order of Henry III., 15S8. 9 Henrietta Maria— (Vandyck, after) . . Countess of Jersey 26 5 This portrait was purchased by Mr. Ryman, of O.xford, for the Countess of Jersey. The character of Henrietta is but imperfectly known, and the misfortunes of her royal husband have had the effect of exciting a degree of sympathy on her behalf, which historical truth scarcely warrants. Her bigoted and imwise conduct is supposed to have been the principal cause of the king's misfortunes ; while her detestation of heretical ceremonies is said to have been so great that she regarded the rites of coronation as profane, and would only attend as a private spectator when llie diadem was placed upon the brow of her husband, .\mong the letters of this Princess in the British Museum, is one written soon after the unsuccessful attempt upon'HuU in 1642. This letter is strongly expressive of her intrepidity : the original is in French, and without a date ; it is addressed to the King, and runs thus : — " When I was closing my letter. Sir L. Dives came and told me all that had passed at Hull. Do not lose courage, but pursue the business with resolution ; for you must now evince that you will m,ike good what you have undertaken. If the man who is in the place will not submit, you have already declared him a traitor, and you must have him dead or alive, for matters begin to be very serious. You must declare yourself: you have shown sufficient forbearance ; you must now show firmness. You see what has happened from not having followed your first resolution when you denounced the five members traitors. Let that serve as an example ; dally no longer with consultations but proceed to action. I heartily wished myself in the place of my son James at Hull; 1 would have thrown the scoundrel Holham over the walls, or he should me. 1 am in such haste to dispatch this letter that 1 can write to nobody else. Go boldly to work: I see there is no hope of accommodation," &c. 152 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ 3. d. 10 Duchess of Queensbury ; and 2 others . . J. S. Caldwell, Esq. 5 5 This is Gay's Duchess. The Duke and Duchess of Queensbury, though greatly honoured in their day, are more memorable for their friendly patronage of the poet Gay, than for any other circumstance connected with their rank or fortune. All the comfort of Gay's latter years was derived from their kindness, and the grievous despondency into which his undue confidence in the smiles of the court had thrown him, was relieved by their attentions; though his mor- tified sensibility was too great to admit of permanent content. How much he felt indebted to them may be conceived from the following passages in a letter which he addressed to Pope: " My melancholy," he says, " increases; and every hour threatens me with some return of my distemper. Not the divine looks, the kind favours and expressions of the divine Duchess, who hereafter shall be in place of a queen to me — nay, she shall be my queen — nor the inexpressi- ble goodness of the Duke, can in the least cheer me. The drawing-room no more receives light from these two stars." This last paragraph alludes to the secession from court, both of the Duke and Duchess ; who, resenting the indignity with which Gay had been treated by having his " Polly " e.tcluded from the stage by the Lord Chamberlain, had resigned their respective places at court, and taking Gay into their house and family, treated him with all the endearing kindness of an intimate and much beloved friend. 11 Pea.ce a,ndiWaT~[G.deIj'ETa,,a,itei^uheTis) It. Berkeley, JSsq.,SpetchIe?jPark 32 6 This picture is a copy by Giovanni de L'Era of the original by Rubens, in the Florence Gallery. Venus is here represented endeavouring to restrain the fury of Mars, who is rushing forth from the Temple of Janus, led on by the Harpies of Discord and Revenge, and overturning, in his progress, the emblems of the Arts and Sciences, alike insensible to the alluremenls of the goddess, and the lamentations of Cybele. This picture was given to the late Duke of Bucking- ham by the late Dr. Bates, of Little Missenden. 12 Mrs. Sicldons, as the Tragic Muse— (Sir Joshua, after) P. Norton, Esq. 16 16 This is a copy on a large scale painted by Mary Marchioness of Buckingham, herself a pupil of Sir Joshua Reynolds, after the original of bir great instructor. It is a work dis- playing considerable genius, and as an amateur performance is admirable. It is not impro- bable that it was touched by Sir Joshua himself. 13 William Dobsoii—(Jansens) . . . Anthomj, of Lisle Street 6 15 This is a portrait of Dobson, painted (we believe) by himself This artist was recommended to Charles I. by Vandyck, who became acquainted with him through observing one of his pic- tures exposed for sale on Snow Hill. The work had merit ; and Vandyck, inquiring for the painter, was introduced to Dobson, whom be found at work in a shattered garret. ^ .indyck brought him forward, and he painted many of the nobility of Charles's court ; but his conduct being imprudent, he became involved in debt, and was committed to jirison. He was released from goal by Mr. Vaughan of the E.xchequer, but died soon afterwards, in 1646, aged 36. 14 Henrietta Maria . . . . . . Gold ring 15 Duchess of Montagu .... J. S. Caldwell, Esq. 16 Lord Corubury .... Wright, of Wardour Street Henry Viscount Cornbury— 1748. This nobleman was a member of the "Beef-ste.ikClub," of which" Robert, first Earl Nugent, was the President. The various members sat for their portraits by desire of Earl Nugent, and they were originally preserved at Gosfield Hall, his seat in Essex, whence, some years since, they were removed to Stowe. Among the most remarkable of these interesting portraits were those of William Pulteney Earl of Balh— 1742; John Earl Granville— 1742; Sidney Earl Godolphin ; Philip Earl of Chesterfield ; Sir Thomas Hanmer, Bart, Speaker of the House of Commons— 1740 ; Sir William Stanhope— 1744 ; and Mr. Charles King, musician — 1740,— all of which are included in the succeeding lots. The Beef-steak Club originated thus :— George Lambert, for many years principal scene-painter to Covent Garden Theatre, being a person of great respectability in character and profession, was often visited, while at work, by persons of consideration. As it frequently happened that he was too much pressed by business to leave the iheaire for dinner, he contented himself with a beef-steak, broiled upon the fire in the painting- room. In this humble meal, he was sometimes joined by his visiters; the conviviality of the accidental meeting inspired the party with a resolution to establish a club, which was accordingly done, under the title of "The Beet-steak Club;" and the partv assembled periodically in the painting-room. The members were for some time accommodated with a private apartment in the theatre, where the meeting was held for many years ; but. after Covent Garden was last rebuilt, the place of meeting was changed to the" Shakspeare Tavern. It was then removed to the Lyceum Theatre, where a T 153 1 15 1 1^ t 5 15 4 14 6 9 9 1 15 5 15 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. ro-)ni nn the ground-floor is still preserved for ttiem. The club has suffered with the progress of the times, and the members, who formerly boasted among their number some of the higliest of ihe nobility, are now chiefly literary men. Lord Broiir;ham, Mr. Sergeant Mnrphy, and Mr. Fitzroy Stanhope are the leading members at the present time. The regime uf the club is a course of beef-steaks, followed by stewed cheese in silver dishes, and the insignia is a small silver gridiron, worn on the coat-button. 'Ihe nunibtr of members is only twenty-four; and the days of meeting are every Saturday, from November until the end of June. Peg WolBngtun, the celebrated actress, was for some time a member of the club : she was the only v female ever admitted, and often, after she had been portraying on the stage *' The fair resemblance of a martyr queen." she was to be seen in the club-room, with a pot of porter in her hand, crying out, " Confusion to all order ! let liberty thrive." 17 Sidney Earl Godolpliin ; and Sir Thomas Hanmer S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 5 18 Pliilip Earl of Chesterfield; and John Earl Granville Viscount Mahon 18 7 6 Philip, fourth Earl of Chesterfield. 19 Heads of Generals Lambert and Fairfax . . A. Robertson, Esq. 22 1 A pair of portraits — so called — hut bearing not the least resemblance to the famous Par- liamentarians whose names are appended. 20 Catherine Finch Lady Wenbrook— (Mireveldt) E. L. Betts, Esq. 6 6 Catherine Finch, wife of Sir John Wentworth, of Gosfield Hall, Essex. Obi'it 1639. 21 Mr. Charles King; and Mr. Charles Stanhope S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 22 Sir W, Stanhope; and Pulteney Earl of Bath S. M. Peto, Esq., 31. P. 23 A female head ; and a man's head — (Rembrandt School) J. George, Esq. , Stotve 24 Mary Queen of Scots ; 1 in crayons ; and 1 other A. Robert son, Esq. There were several portraits of Mary in the collection — all of them exceedingly unlike each other, and all of them differing from the gold medal struck at Paris, on which slie appears with her husband, Francis the Second. This medal represents h^r .is having a turn-up nose. Her figure, however, is said to have been " so graceful, and her look si> fascinating and heavenly, that wbencarrying the water in the Pi.x at thcprjcession of the Host in France, a woman liurst through the crowd to touch her, that she might convince herself the Queen was not an angel." 25 A gentleman— temp. Elizabeth H. Pocid, of Little Newport Street 4 15 Tliis is a portrait of Robert How, of London, a younger son of the Hows of Stowmarket. 26 James I. — whole lengtli ..... Walter 550 This picture was almost entirely obliterated by decay and dirt. When the attendants raised it upon the easel, Mr. Manson created some amusement by quietly observing to the dealers around him — " There is some speculation about this, at any rate." The name of Sir Robert Rich is painted on the canvas. 27 A cavalier in armour . , . . E. L. Betts, Esq. 2 15 28 Portrait of Abraham Simons J. M. and S.M. Smith, of New Bond Street 7 This fine portrait represents Abraham Simons, the celebrated medal engraver in the reign of Charles II. In a catalogue (made in 1720) of the pictures at Avington, from whence this portrait was brought, it is said to have been painted by Sir Robert Howard, who is desig- nated by Evelyn, in his " Diary," as " a pretender to all arts and sciences." This picture, at any rate, is a proof that he was tolerably skilfjl in one of them 29 James Duke of Monmouth — (Kneller) .... Owen 11 11 James Duke of Monmouth was the son of Charles II., by one Lucy Walters. He was born at Rotterdam, on the 9th of April, 1619, and bore the name of James Crofts until the Restoration. He was educated chiefly at Paris, under the eye of the Queen-mother, and the government of Thomas Ross, Esq., who was afterwards secretary to Mr. Coventry, during his embassy in Sweden. At the Restoration, he was uroiigiit to England, and received with joy by his father, who heaped honours and riches upon him ; but this was not sufficient to satisfy his ambitious view.s. To exclude his uncle, the Duke of York, from the throne, he was continually intriguing with the opposers of Government, and was frequently in disgrace with his sovereign. 154 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. i. On the accession of James II., he made an ineffectual attempt to raise a rebellion, was taken prisoner, and beheaded on Tower Hill, July 15, 1685 This picture has been purchased since the sale by Lord Robert Grosvenor, M.P., and is now at Moore Park, his lordship's seat in Hertfordshire. This estate once belonged to the Duke of Monmouth. 30 Sir Philip Sydney; and Cardinal Fleury — in crayoiis . . Lister 6 6 The cardinal is by Robert Pine, and bears date 1740. 31 Francis Horner, Esq., M.P. for St. Mawes— (Owen) 6'ir i2. PeeZ, -Sar^, if.P. 21 This is a portrait of Mr. Francis Horner, M.P., the celebrated politician. He lies buried in Westminster Abbey, where a monument, by Chantrey, is erected to his memory. 32 Riddell's scale of mountains . . . H. English, Esq. 2 A coloured engraving. 33 St. Peter; and St. Paul— a pair— (Spagnoletto) . A. Robertson, Esq. 23 2 34 Sir Thomas and Lady More — small — (Holbein) .... T. Ridley, of Great Neivport Street 18 18 35 The siege of a town on a river, in the Low Countries — (Es. Van de Velde) . P. Norton, Esq. 8 18 6 A very curiou'i picture — probably the Siege of Breda. 5Q Joseph Carreras, with gold and silver vessels — (Amolf) The Muses Yar die y 11 6 There was a portrait of this person in the Houghton collection, where he was called a Spanish Poet. He is stated by Bronilev to have been Chaplain to Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II. 37 Thomas Astle, Esq.- (West) .... Hazelfoot 1212 This is a good portrait of Mr. Astle, who was Keeper of the Tower Records, and author of the " History of Writing." A very large and valuable addition to the collection of manu- scripts at Stowe was derived from this gentleman, who by his will directed that it should be first offered to the Marquis of Buckingham. 38 View of a mansion ....... Oiven 330 this is said to be a view of Kilmainham Hospital, near Dublin. It has been purchased since the sale by Dr. Gaulter. 39 A gentleman— temp. Charles L . . . E. L. Betts, Esq. I 10 40 The fire of London— (Scott) .... Anthony 8 18 6 This picture is said to be a copy of the painting of the same subject in the hall of the Painter's Company, in the City of London. 41 Theinstallationoftheorderof St. Patrick — small sketch — (Sherwin) Anthony 3 5 Thisknightly order was first established duringthe Lord- Lieutenancy of George Earl Temple, for whom this sketch was made. The order first consisted of the Sovereign and fiiteen Knight companions. It was extended, on the occasion of the visit of George IV. to Ireland, in August, 1821, to twenty-one Knights. The Lord-Lieutenant is a Knight by virtue of his office. The original Knights were : — Prince Edward, fourth Son of the King. Richard Earl of Shannon. William Robert Duke of Leinster. James Earl of Clanbrassil. Henry Earl of Clanricarde. Richard Colley Earl of Mornington. Randal William Earl of Antrim. James Earl of Courtown. Thomas Earl of Westmeath. James Earl of Charlemont. Murrough Earl of Incbiquin. Thomas Earl of Bective. Charles Earl of Drogheda. Henry Earl of Ely. George de )a Poer Earl of Tyrone. 42 George Marquis of Buckingham — small whole length— (West) A. George, Esq. 155 5 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. SHAKSPEARE CLOSET. £ s. rf. 43 Sir Thomas Wharton ; and Philadelphia Lady Wharton — small — (Walker) H. Rodd 3 la These portraits were bought hv Mr. Horace Kodd, and have since been sold'to Colonel Tynte, M.I*., the present claimant of the Wharton peera^je. Tlie first is wrongly described : it is not Sir Thomas Wliarton. but Artluir Goodwin, the republican, f ither of .latie Goodwin, who married into the Wharton family. The second portrait represents Philadelphia, wife of Sir Thomas Wharton, and daughter of Robert Gary Earl of Monmouth. They are reduced copies (by Russell) of the large pictures euL'raved in the Hougliton collection, — so called from having been formed at Houghton, in Norfolk, by Sir Robert Walpole. After his death, the collection was purchased by the Empress of Russia, and the pictures are now at St. Petersburg. They were all engraved and published by Boydell, in his well-known work. 44 A man liolding a letter ; and a gentleman — (Holbein) A. Robertson, Esq. 2 10 45 A man in armt)ur ; and a woman in hat and feather — small — (Dietrich) Town and Emanuel 6 6 46 Mary Queen of Scots — (Janet) .... Earl Speiicer 52 10 This is a very curious picture, and could it be relied upon as correct, would dispel at once all the stories current of the " unfortunate Mary's " beauty ; a less expressive countenance we never looked upon ou canvas. We believe, however, no doubt exists of the picture beinga modern prodiiclion. 47 Edward VI. ; and Queen Jane Seymour . . Mark Philips, Esq. 14 3 6 48 Charles I. and Henrietta Maria— (Vandyck, after) Duke of Sutherland 24 3 These portraits were purchased by Mr. Morant for the Duke of Sutherland. 49 The Earl and Countess of Lindsey — (Russell) Sir John Guest, Bart. 9 9 Robert Bertie, third Earl of Lindsey, and Elizabeth his second wife, daughter of Philip Lord Wharton. These portraits are also engraved in the Houghton collection. Sir John Guest bought them through Mr. Morant : the honourable baronet, it tvill be recollected, married a daughter of the ninth Earl of Lindsay. 50 Margaret of Parma — from the collection of Baron Fagel R. Berkeley, Esq. 5 15 6 Margaret of Parma, Gouvernante of the Netherlands, natural daughter of the Emperor Charles V. 51 Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk — (Holbein) Duke of Sutherland 50 8 A very fine portrait, purchastd by Mr. Morant for the Duke of Sutherland. This fortunate and gallant man was the son of Sir William Brandon, by Elizabeth, daughter and co-heir of Sir Henr)' Bruyn He had an hereditary claim on the gratitude of Henry \'IIL, Iiis father having fallen by the hand of Richard III., at Bosworth Field, where he bore the standard of the House of Lancaster. Young Bran, Ion became, in consequence, a ward cf tlie Crown, was bred in the Court, and chosen by the King as one of the more familiar attendants on the person of his heir, a circumstance which no doubt laid the foundation of that uninterrupted security, in which for so many years he alone constantly enjoyed the royal favour. Henry VIIL, on mounting the throne, appointed him one of the Esquires of the body, and Chamberlain of the Principality of "Wales. In 151.3, he first appeared in warlike service, and was present in a desperate action with the French off Brest ; on his return from which he was created a peer by the title of Viscount L'Isle. In the same year, he embarkeil with Henry on his invasion of France, and commanded the vanguard of the English army in that service. He marched with the King into Flanders, and having succeeded in reducing Tournay, they were met at Lisle, and splendidly entertained by the Emperor Maximilian. Here Brandon is said to have made some impression on the heart of that monarch's daughter, the Archduchess .Margaret. He was however destined to obtain a consort yet more illustrious. The Princess Mary, second sister to Henry, had been married, in the autumn of 1514, to Louis XII. of France, — a political union of youth and beauty to debilitated old age. Brandon, uow Duke of Suftblk, had been sent with the flower of the English nobility to grace the nuptials ; and it has been srid lint liis skill and courage in the justs, which 15^6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d formed a part of tlie celel)r:ition, captivated the aflffclions of the Queen. It is believed, however, that she had flattered his hopes before she quitted England. Be the fact as it may, Louis died within tliree months after his marriage, and his youtliful DouMger, within very few days after, was secretly married to the Duke of Suffolk, which ceremony was publicly repeated soon after at Calais, and finally at Greenwich, in May, 1515 — ( Ficli- Appendix : Lot 280). Suffolk, in addition to the probable advantages of this affinity to the tlinme, derived immense wealth from his marriage to Mary. Her fortune was 60,000 croivns annually, and the personal property she was allowed to bring to England was estimated at 200,000, together with a celebrated diamond of immense price, called " Le Miroir de Naples." The Duke was among the first ot Henry's gallant companions in the romantic festivities of 1520, which distinguished the King's famous interview with Francis the First in Picardyi and, in ISJi, he once more attended that monarch to France, and was appointed General of the Army at the siege of Boulogne, which town he reduced in six weeks. Before leaving England on this expedition, finding his health declining, Suffolk had made his will. By this instrument, he ordered that his funeral should be conducted " without any pomp or outward pride of the world," and that his body should be buried in the cathedral church of Tattesliall, in Staftbrdshire. On his death, in the August following, Henry would not allow this, and by the King's command he was interred in St. George's Chapel, Windsor. At the period of his death, Suffolk held the offices of Chief Justice in Eyre, and Grand Master (or, as we now say. Lord Steward) of the King's household: indeed these appear to have been the only two appointments of importance which he ever held in the Civil department of the Government. Suffolk married four times: first. Mar^an'i, daughter of John Neville Marquis Montacute, from whom he was divorced ; secondly, Anne, daughter of Sir Anthony Browne, Lieutenant of Calais; thirdly, to the Queen Dowager of France, by whom he had a son, who died young, and two daughters, married respectively to Clifford Earl of Cumberland, and Henry Grey Duke of Suffolk; and lastly, to Catherine, daughter of William Lord Willoughby D'Ereshy, by whom he left two sons. The following extract from an original letter, addressed by the Duke of Suffolk to Brooke Lord C'obham, then Governor of Calais, is preserved in the Harleian Collection. It affords a curious illustr .ion of the familiar epistolary style of him who was esteemed the most polite nobleman of his time : — " After my right hartie comendafons to yor good lordshipp ; wt like thanks as well for yor gentell letter dyrected to me from Calla>s of the xviith of this instant, as also for yor qwailes, which this present mornyng I have receyved by yor servant — and where you desier to kuowe in what pt of Kent I shall remayn to th' enti-nt you coold from tyme to tyme signifye to me of such newes as be current ther, tor yor soo doing I give unto you most harty thanks. For aunswere wherunto you shall understand that as far as I knoweyet 1 shall demure in this toun [Rochester]; but whersoever I shall he, you shall have knowlege thereof from tyme to tyme. I fyiide my- self n\uch beholdyng to my lady yor bedfellow, who hath sent me venison and made me good chere. * * * * " Your lordshipp's assured freend, " CUARLYS SUFFOLKE." 52 Lady Soutliesk, Anne Hamilton — (Russell) . . Col. Hamilton 14 14 The beautiful Anne Hamilton, wife of Robert, third Earl of Southesk. This is a very fine copy of the original by Lely : it was purchased by Mr. Nathan for Colonel Hamilton, of Park Street, a descendant of the family. 53 William Earl of Pembroke — small; and the Magdalen PurnellE,Pitrnell,Esq. 5 10 54 Calvin ; and Anne Boleyn — (Holbein) . . . Earl Spencer 28 7 The picture of Calvin is curious, and supposed to be an original. 55 Mary Queen of Scots ; and Lord Darnley — (Zucchero) Earl Spencer 63 These pictures are said to have originally represented a Dutch lady and gentleman : they were repainted and " christened" about ten years since. 56 Heads of Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia, and Katherine Duchess of Buckingham — (Mireveldt) ...... Ryman 550 A pair of portraits respectively of Elizabeth Queen of Bohetnia, daughter of James I., and Katherine, wife of George Villiers Duke of Buckingham. The private catalogue describes these paintings as the work of Mytens. 57 William Earl of Glencairn ; and Mrs. Belin . J. S. Caldwell, Esq. 6 6 ■William, nintli Earl of Glencairn — 1664; and Mrs. Behn, the dramatic vfriter, remarkable for the not very delicate comedies which emanated from her pen. 157 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. CABINET. £ J. il. 58 Head of Christ— oval— (C. Dolce) .... Walter 1010 59 A boy with a bird's nest — (Micris) 60 The Holy Family — (Rotenhaenier) 61 The adoration of the Magi — (Van Balen) 62 A ball in Venice — (Tintoretto) Blore, of Regent Street 12 12 Hailey 6 Walter 7 7 Town and Emanuel 7 17 6 This picture is thus inscribed: — "Ballo da Guilermo Gouzague, Duca di Mantoua, depinte da Tintoretto, 15(J2." 63 A river scene, with boats and figures — (Van Goyen) . . Goslett 16 16 64' An old woman and a boy— candlelight — (Schalken) . . Blore 11 6 65 An Italian landscape, with cattle— (Engels) . . . JValeshy 3 15 66 Apairofsmalllandscapes—(Ruysdael, after) /..S'«n^er,£*g'.,Za«w/o7-f^^o«<*e 10 10 67 A pair of small battles — (Bredael) . . A. Robertson, Esq. 9 68 A battle piece, with an advance of cavalry — IJiorgognone) R. Berkeley , Esq. 14 3 6 69 Italian peasants— (J. Miel) ..... Walesby 4 15 70 An English landscape — (Loutherbourg) . . .J. Singer, Esq. 6 6 71 The adoration of the shepherds; and the prodigal son — (Bassano) Walesby 20 9 6 72 A classical landscape, with a bridge and figures — (Claude) . Blore 38 17 73 The Virgin and Child, with St. Joseph— (L. Van Leyden) Messrs. Graves, of Pall 3Iall 10 10 This is a very curious early German picture. 74 The Virgin and Child— (Early Flemish) . . R. Berkeley, Esq. 9 19 6 75 Adam and Eve— (Guido) W. Fox 3 3 76 Interior of a church, with figures — (Van Vliet) A. Robertson, Esq. 7 7 77 A horse fair — (Van Falens) ..... Blore 12 1 6 78 Italian peasants merrymaking — (P. Wouvermans) . . Anthony 6 16 6 79 An illustration to Young's Night Thoughts — (Loutherbourg) Lord Nugent 7 17 6 80 A battle piece — (Snayers) . . . A. Robertson, Esq. 3 15 81 Two encampment scenes — (French) .... Owen 12 12 Mr. Owen has since sold these pictures to W. Wigram, Esq. CHANDOS BEDROOM. 82 Maria Temple, daughter of Sir R. Temple — (Richardson) — Gamblin, Esq. 5 15 6 Maria Temple, eldest daughter of Sir Richard Temple, Bart., first married to Dr. West, prebendary of Winchester, and secondly to Sir John Langham, Bart., of Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire. 83 Viscount Cobham— (Van Loo) . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 10 10 This is a very good portrait of Lord Cobham. 158 9 9 2 12 5 5 4 10 15 4 6 4 2 17 3 15 8 8 5 15 6 8 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ J. d. Ei Richard Earl Temple— (Hoare) . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 8 8 Richard Earl Temple, K.G., the architect of the present mansion at Stowe. He died in 1779. 85 Sii- William Wyndliam, in robes — (Kneller) /. G. Uppleby, Esq. 19 8 6 This remarkably fine specimen of Kneller, was privately engraved for the late Lord Grenville. 86 Lady Catherine Wyndham— (Ditto) J. W. Lyon, Esq., MisordenPark 10 10 This was a daughter of Charles, tlie "proud" Duke of Somerset. 87 The Hon. Mrs. Grenville— (Hoare) . Mrs. W. E. Gladstone 17 6 6 The Honourable Mrs. Grenville was great-grandmother of Mrs. W. E. Gladstone. 88 A pair of views in Derbyshire — (Ash ford) R. M'Cahe,Esq., Guilford Place 89 A landscape — (Modern) ...... Agent 90 Charles Duke of Somerset— (Kneller, after) . The Dean of Windsor 91 St. Peter'in contemplation — (Guido, after) . R. Berkeley, Esq. 92 A gipsy with a child ; and the companion — (Barney) A. Robertson, Esq. 93 A miniature of a lady, In the manner of Rembrandt . E.L.Betts,Esq. 94 Birds and insects— (Barlow) . . . J. S. Caldwell, Esq. 95 A sea-fight — circular ; and a river scene, in water-colours A. Robertson, Esq. 96 Two female heads — in crayons . . . The Misses Yardley 97 Venus — In crayons — (Russell) , . . T. Grissell, Esq. 98 Cattle ...... T. Beards, Esq. Portraits of two long-horned cattle — male and female. These animals were purchased, many years ago, from the stock of the late Mr. Prinsep, who was one of the first breeders of his day, and from them the long-horned cattle now at Stowe — remarkable for their beauty and perfection — are descended. The painting was appropriately purchased by Mr. Beards, who has filled the office of farm-steward to the Duke of Buckingham for some years past. 99 A pair of Illustrations to novels — (Modern) . . Zimmerman 4 4 100 Tlie girl with a muff — in crayons — (Sir Joshua, after) T. Grissell, Esq. 4 10 This drawing is by JIary Marchioness of Buckingham. 101 St. Christopher; and the companion — in grisaile — (L. Van Leyden) Messrs. Graves 11 102 Susannah Grenville— (withdrawn.) EAST STAIRCASE. 103 Midsummer Night's Dream — painted for Boydell's Shakspeare — (Fuseh) P. Norton, Esq. 68 5 104 Another scene, from the same — (Fuseli) . . P. Norton, Esq. 63 These very large gallery pictures were engraved for Alderman Boydell's edition of Shakspeare. They .are fine specimens of the master, and illustrate favourite passages in this beautiful play. They were formerly exhibited in the " Shakspeare Gallery." DUCHESS'S DRAWING-ROOM. 105 The Emperor Paul of Russia — presented to Lord Grenville Earl Spencer 21 Q This picture was sent to Lord Grenville, wiien that distinguished nobleman held the office of Secretary of State. 159 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t d. 106 Christian VII., King of Denmark — presented by the King on his visit to Stowe, in 1768— (A. Kauffman) . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 7 7 Christian VII., durine; a six months' visit to this country, is said to have expended £200,000. He did not confine his observations of English society to the higher classes, but occasionally visited the lowest dens in St. Giles's and elsewhere, joining in the amusements of the wretched denizens of these places, and conducting himself altogether in a most extraordinary manner. 107 Frederick Prince ofWales .... Daniell 5 15 6 108 Augusta Princess of Wales .... Daniell 616 6 These portraits were presented to Lord Cobham, on the occasion of their royal highnesses' visit to Stowe, in 1737. 109 The reposo, with angels offering fruits — (Rubens) . . . Blore 11 6 110 Charles I. on horseback; M. de St. Simon carrying his helmet — after Vandyck-(Thornhill) . . . R. Berkeley, Esq. 53 11 A full-size copy of the original at Windsor Castle. It has latterly hung over the fireplace in the Duchess's Drawing-room at Stowe. There is an error of description in the catalogue. It is not M. de St. Simon attending the monarch, but the Due d'Espernon, who was made a Knight of the Garter by Charles I. STATE DRESSING-ROOM. 112 A family concert, a group of eight figures — admirably composed, and fuU of character— (G. F. Cipper Tedesco) . . . Waleshy 113 A vegetable market, with an old woman weighing cherries — (Ditto) JValesby 1 14 Two young noblemen, with a group of gipsies— (Ditto) Walesby 115 Italian peasants at their repast — (Ditto) . . . Waleshy The preceding four pictures are by the same artist, whose name is not to be found in any of the biographical accounts of painters, and who appears to be less known than, from the talent displayed in these pictures, he deserves. Each of them is legibly inscribed as follows : — • " Giacomo Francesco Cipper Tedesco." They are very old pictures at Stowe. 116 The Resurrection — (Tintoretto) .... . Hailey 770 STATE DRAWING-ROOM. 117 Hagar seated in the desert with Ishmael before her — (P. da Cortona) T. Grissell, Esq. 36 15 118 The rechniiig Venus— (Titian, after) . . P. Norton, Esq. 22 1 6 This picture, though not in good preservation, contains some beautiful colouring, and the figure is very finely drawn. It was purchased from Gavin Hamilton, who, having reduced his finances by his liberality, and the great expense attending his exploratory investigations at Herculaneum and other places, sent the picture to the late Marquis of Buckingham, with a request for an immediate remittance. 18 18 16 5 6 23 2 27 6 119 George III. in his coronation robes— whole length— (Ramsay) . Owen 6 6 120 Queen Charlotte— the companion — (Ramsay) . . . Owen 6 6 These two portraitsare now in the possess! id of Robert Hollond, Esq., M. P., of Portland Place. 160 £ : d. A. Robertson, Esq. 10 10 . Holt 3 15 Jacohson 5 15 6 — Speirs, Esq., of Cork 6 Zimmerman 32 6 E. L. Betts, Esq. 7 17 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 121 William III. in armour — half length — (Wyck) 122 Sir Henry Wootton .... This portrait represents Henry Percy, ninth Earl of Northumberland, and not Sir Henry Wotton. It is a copy from the original, by Vandyck, in the Egremont collection at Petworth. 123 Charles II. .... 124 Flora ..... 125 Henry VIII. and his Queens — in one frame 126 Chief Baron Comyn The author of " Corayn's Digests." 127 Henry Duke of Gloucester . . . Durlacher, Jun. 11 6 Henry Stuart Duke of Gloucester. Obiit 1660. He was son of Charles I. 128 Lord Cadogan ...... Owen 300 William Cadogan Earl of Cadogan, Master- General of the Ordnance, and General of all the King's forces. Obiit 1726. 129 Marquis of Montrose .... A. Robertson, Esq. 11 11 James Grahame Marquis of Montrose, the illustrious general of King Charles I., who was executed at Edinburgh, in 1650. 130 Louis le Dauphin . . . . R. Berkeley, Esq. 3 3 This is a portrait of the son of Louis XIV. 131 Due de Longueville .... Toivn and Emanuel 440 132 Camden . . . Rev. W. Wheeler, Old Slwreham 19 19 This portrait of the celebrated historian was purchased by Mr. Ryman, of Oxford, and sold by hill! to Mr. Wheeler. Camden is here painted at half-length, with a ruff, black cap, and herald's coat. His hand tests on a copy of the '* Briiannica," and in one corner of the picture his coat of arms is delineated. 133 General Richards . . . S. M. Peto, Esq., M.P. 2 15 134 Isabella Sforza . . . .A. Robertson, Esq. 7 15 Isabella Sforza Duchess of Milan. 135 Lady Coventry— (Old Morland) ... M. Emanuel 33 12 136 Duchess of Hamilton— (Ditto) ... M. Emanuel 37 16 These tuo pictures, by Henry Morland, father of George Morland, represent the Duchess of Hamilton and the Countess of Coventry, formerly the Misses Gunning, two celebrated beauties of their day : the one is employed in washing, and the other ironing. They are in the best style of this favourite artist, and have been engraved in mezzotint. Walpole, writing to Sir Horace Mann of these ladies, says : — " They are two Irish girls, of no fortune, but declared to be the handsomest women alive. I think their being two so handsome, and both such perfect figures, is their chief excellence, for singly I have seen much handsomer wOmen than either. However, they can't walk in the Park, or go to Vau.xhall, but such mobs follow them they are generally driven away." Again, a'idressing the same correspondent, he says : — " I will tell you a new story of the Gunnings, who make more noise than any of their predecessors since the days of Helen, though neither of them, nor anything about thetn, have yet been teterrima belli causa. They went the oth'T day to see Hampton Court : as they were going into the Beauty room, another company arrived, on which the housekeeper said, ' This w,ay, ladies, here are the Beauties !' The Gunnings flew into a passion, and asked her what she meant ; that they came to seethe palace, not to be shewed as a sight tliemselves." Again, six months later (Feb. 27, 1752), Walpole writes : — "The event that has made most noise since my last, is the extempore wedding of the youngest of the two Gunnings, who have made so vehement a noise. Lord Coventry [William, sixth Earl], a grave young lord, of the remains of the patriot breed, has long dangled after the eldest, virtuously u 161 THE STOAYE CATALOGUE. £ $. d. with regard to her virtue, not very honourably with regard to his o\vn credit. About six weeks ago, Duke Hamilton [James, fourth Duke], the very reverse of the Earl — hot, debauched, extrava- gant, and equally damaged in his fortune and person, fell in love with the youngest, at a masquerade, and determined to marry her in the spring. * • • About a fortnight since, being left alone with her, while her mother and sister were at Bedford House, he found himself so impatient that he sent for a parson. The doctor refused to perform the ceremony without license or ring: the Duke swore he would send for the archbishop ; at last, they were married with a ring of the bed-curtain, at half an hour after twelve at night, at Mayfair Chapel. The Scotch are enraged ; the women mad, that so much beauty has had its effect ; and, what is most silly, my Lord Coventry declares thatnowhewill marry the other." A month later : — "The world is still mad about the Gunning'^ : the Duchess of Hamilton was presented on Friday ; the crowd was so great, that even the noble mob in the drawing-room climbed upon chairs and tables to look at her. There are mobs at their doors to see them get into their chairs ; and people go early to get places at the theatres when it is known they will be there." The same witty writer adds — " It is literally true that a shoemaker, at Worcester, got two guineas and a half by shewing a shoe tliat he was making for the Lady Coventry, at a penny a- piece." Lady Coventry died very early of consumption : her death is alluded to by Mason in the following lines : — "Think of her fate ! revere tlie heavenly hand That led her henct-, iliougli soon, by steps so slow ; Long at her couch, Death took his patient stand, And menaced oft, and oft withheld the blow; To give Reflection time, with lenient art, Each fond delusion from lier soul to steal ; Teach her from Folly peaceably to part, And wean her from a world she loved so well. Say, are you sure His mercy shall extend To you so long a span ? Alas ! ye sigh : Make then, while yet ye may, your God your friend, And learn with equal ease to sleep or die !" In allusion to her death, Walpole writes to Sir Horace Mann, at Florence: — "The charming Countess is dead at last; and, as if the whole history of both sisters was to be extrarrdinary, the Duchess of Hamilton is in a consumption too, and going abroad directly. Perhaps you may see the remains of these prodigies, you will see little but remains : her features were never so beautiful as Lady Coventry's, and she has long been changed, though not yet, I thii^k. ;tbove six-and-twenty. The other was but twenty-seven." These interesting portraits are now add^d to the collection of the Earl of Mansfield. 137 George II. ...,., Owen 5 15 6 This picture is now in the possession of George Tierney, Esq. 138 Lady Grenville ..... //. Smith, Esq. 440 Anne, only daughter of Thomas Pitt, first Lord Camelford, and sister and sole heiress of Thomas, second and last Lord, married to William Wyndham Lord Grenville, who died in 183-1. This portrait was painted by Mary Marchioness of Buckingham. 139 Earl Temple, when a boy ... II. Smith, Esq. 1 15 The late Duke of Buckingham, when Earl Temple : painted by his mother. 140 Comtc D'Avaux .... Town and Emanuel 170 141 The late Duke of Buckingham — engraving p.p. . D. P. King, Esq. 5 10 A proof impression of a private plate, engraved by R. Cooper, from a miniatnre by George Saunders. ADDENDA. A 1 The miracle of St. Zenobio ; and 2 other drawings — in pen and bistre — (Pinelli) B. Berkeley, Esq. 6 10 The first of these drawings is by Giovanni de L'Era, and represents the miracle of St. Zenobius, Bishop of Florence, who is said to have raised to life a young man, the only son of a widow, who fell from a scafTolding, and was killed. Of this fact, no mention is made by the Legendaries ; but there is a very ancient and valuable MS. of the Gospels, which anciently belonged to the Church of Florence, and now to the Bnrberini Library, written in the eleventh century, at the end of which is an Evangelistarium, or the Gospel Lessons for all the Sundays of the year, to one of which is annexed the following prayer, formerly read on one of the four solemn days preceding the festival of St. John, the patron of that city, which are still 162 THE STOAVE CATALOGUE. £ : d. observed there: — " Oramus propitiare grosumus Domine nobis famulis tuis, per hujus S. Zenobii, confessoris tui atqiie pontificis, qui in loco isto et in hac die mortuum puerum suscilavit, nierita gloriosa. ut ejus pia intercessione omnibus semper muniamur adversis," &c. See Bianchini Evangelistarium Quadruplex, vol. ii., part. 2, p. 582. A 2 The prodigal son — in crayons; a small head; and Cleopatra — (S. Rosa, after) ..... Town and Emanuel 515 6 A lady — small whole length — (French School) . . Anthony 116 A Dutch family — miniature ; and head of an old woman — small — (F. Hals, after) ...... Walter 3 13 6 The Baths of Caracalla, near Rome— (Modem) . . W. Fox 2 5 Portrait of a lady ; and another, in crayons — (Modern) . W. Skarpe 8 18 6 The anonymous portrait here sold is an excellent likeness, by Mrs. Carpenter, of Mrs. Milnes Gaskell, wife of the honourable member for Wenlock. The drawing represents her sister. Eniption of Mount Etna — (Bonario) . . . Hailey . 4 15 The progress of Virtue and Vice — a set of four — engraved — (Mortimer) . Lord Nugent 27 6 These pictures were painted by Mortimer for the late Dr. Bates, of Little Missenden, one of the last surviving members of the notorious " Hell Fire Club," of which John Wilkes was a leading member, and which held its meetings at Medmenham Abbey, near Marlow. On the Doctor's death, they were sent by his request to the late Duke of Buckingham. They were purchased to-day for Lord Nugent by the Rev. George Gleed, Vicar of Chalfont St. Peter's, the well known Shakspearian scholar. A 10 A flower piece— (R. Ruysch) .... Barton 4 14 6 All Two small landscapes — (Michaud) A 12 A horse fair— (Wouvermans) A 14 Children ; and a fruit piece — (Lama) A 15 The Temptation — etched A 16 Lady Guildford— (Holbein) A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 8 A 9 Walter 3 3 Blore 28 7 The Misses Yardley 113 Russell 2 2 H.Rodd 16 5 6 The Lady Guildford, wife to Sir Henry Guildford, Master of the Horse to King Henry VIIL This is a very fine portrait. Mr. Rodd has disposed of it, since the sale, to Thomas Frewen, Esq., of Brickwall House, Northiani, Sussex. A 17 Portrait of the Queen — in water colours, after Sully — (Denning) Redfern 33 12 This is a very beautiful water-colour drawing after Sully's (the American artist) portrait of the Queen. It formerly hung in the Shakspeare Closet. It is now added to the Marquis of Hertford's collection. Amount realised by Twenty-first Day's Sale £1876: 7. HIS i\^\(JlS THE TWENTY-SECOND DAY'S SALE. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. The sale of the Pictures was continued to-day, the Saloon being again crowded with company. The catalogue for the day included the Pictures from the Ante- Library, the Portraits from the Buckingham Rooms, a selection of Armour, &c., and a few relics firom the Manuscript Library. ANTE-LIBRARY. 142 A battle, in a landscape — (Bredael) . Bought by Zimmerman 143 Cavaliers halting at a village — (B. Graet) . . . Wah-xby 144 A river scene — moonlight — (Schweickhardt) Stanger, of Maidstone 145 St. Peter in the hall of Pilate — (Steenwyck) . Town and Emanuel 146 Interior of a cathedral, with figures— (Neefs) . R. Berkeley, Esq. 147 The Holy Family, with St. Elizabeth — small copy; and the companion — (Rubens) ...... Blore 148 A view of Dort, with boats — (Van Os) . . . Russell 149 Interior of Antwerp Cathedral, with many figures — (Steenwyck) George FfoUiot, Esq., Vicar s Cross, Chester 150 Interior, with a party playing cards — (Brackenborg) . Davis 151 Susannah and one of the elders — (Van Loo) Town and Emanuel 152 The reposo of the Holy Family — the Virgin suckling the Infant, and St. Joseph sleeping in the background — (Gentileschi) P. Norton, Esq. 18 18 This very beauti ful picture was formerly at Avington, and was one of those given by George Villiers Duke ofBuckingham to the Countess of Shrewsbury. It is now added to the collection of Montagu Parker, Esq., of Whiteway, Devonshire. 153 A river in Holland, with vessels and figures — (Storck) . Evans 32 11 154 Orpheus charming the brutes — (Bassano) . . . Goslett 16 16 A curious picture, in which the artist seems to have included nearly the whole of the animal creation, all listening in the most ingenious variety of attitudes. 155 The entombment — (Bassano) .... Anthony 12 12 164 £ s. 5 d. 4 15 1 13 4 10 7 15 9 19 6 53 11 29 18 6 10 10 13 2 6 7 10 11 6 43 1 44 2 23 2 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ .. d. 156 A river scene, vvitli a chateau, boats, and figures — (De Cort) Goslett 20 9 6 157 King Hezekiah shewing his treasures — (Stalbent) /. M. and 8. M. Smith 30 9 In the private catalogue, this picture is described as " Crcesus displaying his treasures before Solon." This is the picture alluded to in the leading article of The Times, of August 14, 1848. 158 The Pont Neuf, with the procession of Louis XIV. after the Peace of the Pyrenees — (Van der Meulen) .... Anthony 23 2 This picture represents the Entry of Louis XIV. into Paris, after the Peace of the Pyrenees ; with the statue of Henry IV., on the Pont NeuC It was formerly in the Palais Royal collection. 159 Interior of a churcli — small — candlelight — (Steenwyck) Major Biichan 160 A pair of views in Naples — (V. Vitelli) . Rev. F. Tehhutt, Bedfuiit 161 A pair of rocky landscapes — small — (S. Rosa) . . . Evans 162 The marriage of Cana — (Bassano) .... Goslett 163 Tobias's wedding-night — (Le Sueur) .... Agent This picture was purchased by the Earl Temple, at the sale of Lord Besborough's collection. 164 A girl holding a candle— (Schalken) . . R. Berkeley, Esq. 23 12 6 This is a very fine picture, in the best style of the master. Many curious anecdotes are told of this artist. One of them strongly characterises his unpolite sincerity. " Having painted a lady," says Walpole, " who was marked with the small-po.x, hut had handsome hands, she asked him, when the face was finished, if she mu.st not sit for her hands." " No," replied Schalken, " I always paint them from my housemaid." 165 A landscape, with peasants and cattle — (Pynacker) Chajdin, of Bond Street 166 Salvator Mundi— (Procaccini) Rev. G. Gleed, Chalfont St. Peter s 167 A boy with a basket of fruit — (Mile) . . . Ryman 168 The return of the prodigal — (Guercino) . . . Waleshy 169 The death of Adonis — (Rubens) ..... James Parker, Esq., Great Baddow Rectory, Essex 170 Joan of Arc — (Van Loo) ...... Agent 171 Solomon and the Queen of Sheba — (Francks) . R.Berkeley, Esq. BUCKINGHAM ROOMS. 172 Alicia Countess of Egremont— seated — (Zoffany) Earl of Tyrconnel 27 6 This lady was daughter of George Lord Carpenter, and wife of Charles Wyndham, second Earl of Egremont She was consequently great-aunt of the nobleman who has secured the possession of her portrait 173 Elizabeth Countess of Thomond—(Kjieller) . James Parker, Esq. 8 8 This portrait represents Elizabeth, daughter of the " proud " Duke of Somerset, and wife of Henry Earl of Thomond. 174 Lady Wyndham— oval ...... Evans 660 Catherine, another daughter of the "proud" Duke, afterwards married to Sir William Wyndham. 175 Lady Carlingford— ( Vanderbanck) . . E.L. Belts, Esq. 5 166 26 5 11 6 42 15 15 11 11 6 16 6 15 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 176 Penelope Lady Conway — (Kneller) . , Town a/irl Emanuel 7 7 Penelope, daughter of Richard Grenville, of "Wotton, and wife of Sir John Conway, of Bodryddan, Flintshire. She died in 174.'). 177 Charles Earl of Egreniont . . Eev. TV. Crole, Great Linford 14 3 G This is a portrait of the second earl. 178 Percy Wyndham O'Brian . . . Col. Wijndham 7 17 6 Percy Wyndham O'Brien Earl of Thomond, 1744-. 179 William Pitt Earl of Chatham — in crayons . A. Robertson, Esq. 14 14 180 Colonel Speed — in crayons ... J". Grissell, Esq. 350 This officer was killed at the siege of Bergen-op-Zoom, in 1746. 181 Sir Bernard Gren-^dlle — (Zuccliero) . Duke of Sutherland 9 9 rir Bernard Grenville was the father of Sir Bevil Grenville, who was killed at the battle of Lansdown Hill. 182 Eichard Grenville, 1609, and his wfe . I) uke of Sutherland 8 18 6 This portrait represents Richard Grenville, of Wotton, and his wife. The former died in 1609, aged .39. 183 Mary, wife of Sir R. Temple . . . — Caniphell, Esq. 3 13 6 JJary Knapp, daughter of Henry Knapp, of V/eston, in Oxfordshire, Esq., and wile of Sir Richard Temple— lti70. 184 Mary, wife of Sir Bevil Grenville . . Duke of Sutherland 6 16 6 Mary, daughter of Sir John St. Leger, of Aumery, in Devonshire, and wife of Sir Richard (not Sir' Bevil) Grenville— 1590. 185 Sir Peter Temple — (C. Jansens) . . Frank K. Lenthall, Esq. 11 11 Sir Peter Temple, Bart., of Stowe— 1622. 186 James Craggs—(Rigaud) . . W. Wakeford Attree,Esq. 2 12 6 From the original of this portrait are descended the Marquis of Abercorn, and the Earl of St. Germans. This remarkable man rose from poverty, and a very humble walk in life, to a high position in society, and great official station, and amassed enormous wealth. He saw his only son, admired by opposing parties, obtain the highest political honours, but lived to mourn his death, and to shrink in dread from the public investigation of his own conduct, and the antici- pated confiscation of his wealth — and died, the victim of grief and terror, as it seems likely, by self-murder. *' The elder Craggs," says Lady Mary Worlley Montagu, ** at his first appearance in the world, was only a footman to the gallant Lady Mary Mordaunt Duchess of Norfolk. He was trusted by her in all her intrigues, particularly in that with King James 1 1. ; and scraped a great deal of money from the bounty of the royal lover. This fellow, from the report of all parties, and even from that of his professed enemies, had a very uncommon genius — a head well turned for calculation — great industry — and was so just an observer of the world, that the meanness of his education never appeared in his conversation." Craggs gained great wealth as a contractor for clothing the troops under the Duke of Marlborough. In 1715, be was appointed joint Post- master-General with Lord Cornwallis ; but, subsequently becoming director of the infamous South Sea Company, he fell under the censure of Parliament, and would have been called to an account by the Hou'.e of Commons, on the 17th of March, 1720, but died the day before in a lethargic fit, occasioned, as it was said, from terror of his approaching trial, or grief for the loss of a beloved son, for whom he had been amassing vast heaps of riches. In a letter, of this date, addressed by Mr. Brodrick to Viscount Midleton, this passage occurs : — " One who came out of the city, told me he believed Mr. Craggs is dying, if not actually dead, and gave some circumstances in confir- mation of a whisper of his having taken a dose." He left behind him an estate valued at a million and a half, to be divided between his three daughters, who were married to three members of Par- liament, Mr. Trefusis, Mr. Eliot, and Mr. Newsham, of Chadshunt, in Warwickshire. After the death of Craggs, the House of Commons resolved (May 1st, 1720) — "That on or about 27th February, 1711, a sum of £30,000 capital stock of the South Sea Company, which had been taken in and paid for out of the cash of the said South Sea Company, was, upon the solicitation of James Craggs, Esq., late Postmaster-General, held by the said Company for the use and benefit of the 166 THE STOWE CATALOGUE, £ s. d. said James Craggs, which said £30,000 stock was afterwards, on 2Sth of March, 1719, transferred to the said James Craggs. — Resolved — That all the estate, real and personal, of which the said James Craggs was seized or possessed from the 1st December, 1719 (over and above u hat he stood seized or possessed of on the said 1st of December), be applied for and towards the relief of those unhappy sufferers in tiie South Sea Company, and for deterring all persons from committing the like wicked practices in time to come." His daughter, Mrs. Newsham, married, secondly, John Knight, Esq., of Gosfield; and thirdly, in 173G, Robert Nugent, Esq., created Earl Nugent, in ]7(i7 ; and thus Mr. Cragg's pictures {I'irlf Lots 285, 314, and 365, in this catalogue), and among them this portrait of Craggs himself, by Hyacinthe Rigaud (called the French Vandyck, born 1695, died 1743), came into the collection at Stowe. From his daughter, Mrs. Eliot, of Port Eliot, is descended the present Earl of St. Germans : she married, secondly, the Earl of Abercorn, and from the issue of that marriage is descended the present Marquis of Abercorn. The Duke of Buckingham is not in any way descended from Craggs : upon the death of Earl Nugent, that earldom became e.xtinct, andhis daughter, then Marchioness of Buckingham, was created Baroness Nugent, with remainder to her second son George, the present Lord Nugent. This lady was not the daughter of Mrs. Knight, but of a subsequent wife ol Earl Nugent— widow of Earl Berkeley. 187 Elizabeth Duchess of Somerset — (Kiieller) . J. S. Caldwell, Esgi. 6 ]6 6 Elizabeth, only daughter of Jocelyn Earl of Northumberland, sole heiress of the Percys, and wife of Charles, sixth Duke of Somerset, commonly called the "proud Duke." 188 Katherlne and Ehzabeth Wynclham . . Col. Wyiidham 12 12 Miss Katherine, and Miss Elizabeth Wyndham (afterwards wife of George Grenville), daughters of Sir William Wyndham — 1727. 189 Elizabeth, wife of James Craggs ..... Evans 9 19 6 This lady was the daughter of General Richards. 1 90 George Dodington, Esq. ; and another of the family — (Lely) R. Berkeley, Esq. 2 12 6 The Right Hon. George Dodington, of Eastbury, Dorset, uncle to Viscount Cobham^l670. 191 George Marquis of Buckingham, in a fancy dress — (Coates) H. Smith, Estj. 6 6 192 Ehzabeth Wyndham — in crayons ..... Ayent 180 This lady was the wife of the Right Hon. George Grenville. A drawing by herself. 193 Hester Lady Rous— whole length— (Vandyck) . . T. Rutley 21 This lady was the daughter of Sir Thomas Temple, of Stowe, and wife of Sir John Rous, of Rous-Lench, in Worcestershire — 1640. 194 Christian, wife of Sir T. Littleton; Michael Nugent, Esq.; Mrs. Knight, of Gosfield— (Kjieller) . . . S. M. Peio, Esq.,M.P. 15 15 The first of these portraits represents Christian, daughter of Sir Richard Temple, of Stowe, and wife of Sir Thomas J/ytteltDU. Bart. ; the second, Mr. ^Iichael Nugent, of Carlanstown, father of Rohert Earl Nugent ; and the third, Anne, daughter of ^Ir. James Craggs, and wife of John Knight, Esq., of Gosfield. 195 Richard Eliot, and his wife — (Kneller) .... Evans 990 Mr. Richard Eliot, M.P., of Port Eliot, and Harriot, his wife, natural daughter of Mr. James Craggs, by Mrs. Booth, the celebrated actress. Mr. Eliot was an ancestor of the present Earl of St. Germans ; and, in 17S9, that family assumed the name and arms of Craggs. Mrs. Eliot was married in 172ti, and had three children at the age of nineteen. Mr. Pitt, afterwards Earl of Chatham, being one day in company with this lady in a house in the country, withdrew from the conversation to an adjoining window. Being asked by her whathe was doing, he replied, *' Drawing your picture, madam ;" and immediately recited the following verses : — " To view that airy mien, that lovely face, Where youth and spirit shine with easy grace, AVe form some sportive nymph of Phcebe's train, Some sprightly virgin of the sacred plain : But — lo! a happy progeny proclaim Love's gulden shafts, and Hymen's genial flame. So the gay orange, in some sjlvan scene. Blooms fair and smiles with never fading green, Her flowering head with vernal beauty crowned Speaks tender youth, and sheds perfume around, While fruits ambrosial dock the lovely tree, The heavenly pledge of blest maturity ; In pleasing contrasts with surprise we sing The fruits of Autumn and the bloom of Spring.'* Mrs. Eliot married, secondly, John Earl of Abercorn. 167 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ «. (/. 196 Elizabeth Wyndham, wife of George Grenville (of Wotton) . . 21 This portrait was privately valued to Mr. Gore Langton, son-in-law to the present Duke of Buckingha:u, for twenty guineas. 197 Catherine Lady Bray brooke . . . The Dean of Windsor 2 12 6 Catherine Grenville, sister to George Marquis of Buetinghani, and wife of Richard Aldworth Neville, afterwards fir.st Lord Braybrooke. Mrs. Neville died before her luisband be- came Lord 15raybrooke : therefore the description in the catalogue is a misnomer. The Dean of ^Vindsor — tlie Hon. and Rev. George Neville- Grenville — who purchased the picture, is the son of this lady. It was an unfinished sketch, painted by Mary Marchioness of Buckingham. 198 Martha Temple Lady Peniston — (Zucchero) . . H. Rodd 5 15 6 Martha, daughter of Sir Thomas Temple, of Stowe, and wife of Sir Thomas Peniston, Bart., of Leigh, In Sussex. This lady died in 1619, and liesburiedin the churchat Stowe, wherethere is an alabaster effigy of herself and infant, recumbent on a marble monument. 199 Elizabeth Temple Lady Gibbs— (Zucchero) . Rev.C.F.Wyatt 8 8 Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Thomas Temple, of Stowe, and wife of Sir Henrj- Gibbs, of Hunningtnn, in the county of Warwick— 1605. Mrs. Wyatt, the wife of the reverend gentle- man who purchased this picture, is lineally descended from this lady. 200 Dorothy Lady Temple — (Jansens) . . — Camplell, Esq. 8 8 This portrait represents Dorothy, daughter of Edmund Lee, of Stanton Bury, in the county of Bucks, and wife of Sir John Temple, Knight. 201 John Temple, of Stowe — (Zucchero) . . Lord Saye and Sole 10 10 John Temple, Esq., of Stowe, son of Peter Temple, who built the original mansion at Stowe, in 1560. He was the father ot Elizabeth, wife of 'William Viscount Saye and Sele, both of whose portraits are now in the possession of the present holder of that title. Their remains lie buried in Broughton Church, near Banbury. 202 Peuelope Temple— (Kneller) . . . T. GrisscU, Enq. 8 18 6 Penelope, daughter of Sir Richard Temple, and wife of Moses Cerenger, Esq. — 1719. 203 Edward Grenville — (Jansens) . . . The Dean of Windsor 6 6 This portrait represents Mr. Edward Grenville, of Foxcote, in the county of Bucks. 204 Hester Lady Temple . . . Frank K.Lenthall, Esq. 13 2 6 This portrait represents Hester Sandys, daughter of Miles Sandys, Esq., of Latimers, in the county of Bucks, and wife of Sir Thomas Temple, Bart. She was the mother of four sons and nine daughters, who lived to be married, and so exceedingly multiplied, that she saw seven hundred persons descended from her. The fact is affirmed by Dr. Fuller, in his " Worthies of England," who relates that he bought the truth thereof by a wager lost on the subject. She died in 1656. Mr. Frank K. Lenthall, the purchaser of the picture, is a descendant of the lady in question, through Bridget, daughter of Sir Thomas Temple, and wife of Sir John Lenthall. 205 Richard Lord Cobham . . . . . • .15150 Richard Lord Viscount Cobham — 1736. 206 Ann Viscountess Cobham— (Kneller) . . . • . 12 12 Anne Halsey, wife ot Richard Lord Viscount Cobham — 1723. 207 Ann Countess Temple— (Hudson) . . . . . 26 5 Anna, daughter of Thomas Chamber, Esq., of Hanworth, in the county of Middlesex, and wife of Richard Earl Temple, K.G. She died in 1777. The three last family portraits were privately valued to Mr. Gore Langton, respectively, at fifteen guineas, twelve guineas, and twenty-five guineas. 168 THK STOWE CATALOGUE. 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 223 224 225 226 227 228 The Hon. James Grenville — (Coates) The Right Hon. James Grenville — 1740. Margaret Banks, wife of Henry Grenville The Dean of Winds £ t. d 9 19 6 Banks Stanhope, Exq., Reveshy 11 5 Margaret Banks, wife of the Right Hon. Henry Grenville, Governor of Barbadoes, 1754. This lady was the "Peggy Banks" of Walpole's letters. G. Clive, Ei ''~ THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ Barnett 37 16 Zimmerman 17 17 Fdrrer 73 10 287 Clement XIV. — painted bv order of the Pope, for tlie Marquis of Buckingham .... A. Robertson, Esq. 1111 Pope Clement XIV. (Ganganelli). Painted at Rome, by the Pope's desire, for George Grenville (afterwards Marquis of Buckingham) — 1774. 288 Henry VII. . . . J. H. Gurnet/, Esq., Norwich 8 18 6 289 Henry VIII. in a rich slashed dress, with hat and feather — (Holbein) Blore 94 10 290 Queen Mary, in a black dress, with richly ornamented sleeves— (Ditto) /»y/«rt« 70 7 The two preceding portraits were purchased, a few years since, at a sale at Prior's Bank, near Fulham. 291 Queen Elizabeth, in a rich dress, holding a fan — (Zucchero) Edwards 60 18 291* A man in a fur cloyk— (Fielding) . . J. M. and S. M. Smith 6 13 This portrait is said to lie by Denner, probably of himsflf 292 Henry III. of France, in a black dress, with jewels— hall length — (Janet) J. H. Gurney, Esq. 21 This portrait was also from Prior's Bank. 293 LouisXVI.inpinkvelvetcoat— oval— (Bouton).S'iV7?o66-/-/P«V,^rt;-C.,il/.P. 32 11 From the Duchess de Berri's CoUcctlou. 294 Marie Antoinette — the companion . . . - 295 The Duke of Marlborough on horseback — (Wvck) . 296 Pope; this was given by him to Mrs. Knight — (Richardson) This portrait lias been added to Sir Robert Peel's collection by purchase of Mr. Farrer. The following letter, written at Stowe by Pope, and addressed to Mr. Knight, of Gosfield, the second husband of the lad}' to whom this picture was presented, is interesting, as conveying the impression which that beautiful place made upon the poet more than^a century since: — "Stowe, Aug. 23, 1731. "Sir, — The place from which I write to you will be proof alone how incapable I am of forgetting you and your Gosfield; for if anytliing under ])aradise could set me heyond all earthly cogititions, Stowe might do it. It is much more beautiful this year than when I saw it belbre, and much enlarged, and with great variety ; yet 1 shall not stay in it t)y a fortnight so long as I did (with pleasure) with you. You must tell Mrs. Knight* she has been spoken of, and her health toasted, here ; and that Lord Cobham sends his services, with a memorandum to perform her promise of seeing this place." • Mrs. Knif;Iit was one of tbe sisters of Mr. Secretary Craggs, and had been previously married to Mr. Newsliain. She married a third time, in 17.'f), Robert Nnpt-nt. Esq., who was created Earl Nugent, at wliuse death the earldom became extinct. Tlie Marquis of Buckiiifiluira havinj^ married his only daughter Mary, she was subsequently created Baroness Nugent, with remainder to her second son, the present Baron. 297 Locke— (Ditto) . . . . . M. Emanuel 42 This is a very fine portrait: it is now added to tlie Earl of Mansfield's collection. 298 Ben Jonson . . . . J. H. Gurney, Esq. 16 5 6 This portrait, from having been supposed to be painted by Jansen, has been gradually cor- rupted into the head of Ben Jonson — two palpable errors. 299 Quill— (Van der Bank) E. S. Burton, Esq., Churchill House, Daventry 8 8 This portrait is described in the private catalogue as by Gainsborough. Few heroes of the sock and buskin have experienced such various transitions of fortune as Qiiin. He was bred to the inheritance of a h indsonie estate, of which, on the death of his father, he ohtained possession ; hut was afterwards ejected by an unexpected claimant, who proved to be the real heir. He was then reduced to seek a livelihood on the stage, and doomed for a considerable time to represent the most inferior characters, till the death of Booth paved the way for moving in a higher sphere, and ultimately to his exaltation to the management of Drury Lane Theatre. When the^Durrent of popular opinion set so strong in favour ol Garrick that all rival competi- tion was fruitless, Quin retired to Bath on a moderate fortune. He died in that city in the year 176fi. 176 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. WEST STAIRCASE. £ t.. d. 300 Addison . . . . J. M. and S. M. Smith 12 12 This portrait was presented by Addison to the Marquis of Wharton, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, whom he accompanied to that country as secretary. It was engraved for Bowles's edition of Pope's works. 301 Dean Swift : presented by Dr. Dunkin to Earl Nugent .<^. i?oJer^sow, ^«y. 19 19 Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's. This picture was presented to Robert Earl Nugent, by Dr. Dunkin, with some verses. 302 Sir Charles Wager— (Dahl) . . . R. Berkeley, Esq. 8 18 6 303 Edward Earl of Orford . . . R. Berkeley, Esq. 8 18 6 Edward Russell Earl of Orford, Admiral and Commander-in-Chief of the Navy at the battle of La Hogue in 1692. 304 General Michael Richards, and General John Richards, with a siege in the background — (Kneller) . . . A. Robertson, Esq. 21 General Michael Richards, and his brother General John Richards. The background of this picture presents a view of Belgrade, and the attack upon that town, in 1688. General John Richards was afterwards Governor of Alicant ; and, refusing to surrender when summoned by the Spaniards, he and his officers were blown up with the fort, on the 3rd of March, 1708. The drawings andjournals of the siege of Belgrade are among the manuscripts in the library at Stowe. 305 George I. in his coronation robes — whole length — (Thornhill) T. Riitley 11 11 306 A burgomaster, in a black dress — (F. Hals) . . Anthony 110 6 307 Portrait of a lady — the companion — (Ditto) . . Anthony 7 7 These portraits are respectively inscribed " JEtaiis mm 55, 1648 ;" and " JElatis suie 47, 1648." 308 Dr. Moorcroft, his hand resting on a Bible, now in the library at Stowe . /. B. Graham, Esq. 7 7 309 Maurice of Nassau— (Mireveldt) . . . H. Rodd 23 2 This is a very finely painted portrait, but certainly not Maurice of Nassau. The arms of "Arnold" are painted on the panel, and it seems more than probable that it represents one of the gentlemen who visited the Low Countries to study the art of war under Prince Maurice. WEST STAIRS. 310 Lord Bacon . . . . . . H. Rodd 33 1 6 A copy after Van Somer's portrait It is now the property of Thomas Frewen, Esq. 311 Frederick King of Bohemia ; and Elizabeth his Queen — (Mireveldt)^yff?aM 71 8 These were two of the best portraits in the whole collection. They are still the property of Mr. Ryman : this gentleman purchased many of the finest pictures at Stowe. 312 James I., in robes ..... J.Browne 32 11 w 177 THE STOVTE CATALOGUE. 313 George Monk Duke of Albemarle, in armour, with the robes of tlie Garter, half-length : an army and fleet in the background — (Van der Meulen) . /. Browne The last two portraits are now added to the Duke of Newcastle's collection, at Clumber. 314 John Duke of Marlborough — whole length: given by the Duke to Mr. Craggs — (Kneller) .... Farrer Presented by the Duke to the Right Hon. James Craggs. We believe this picture is likely to decorate one of the principal London Club-houses. 43 1 .52 10 /. H. Gurneij, Esq. H. Rodd 11 11 7 7 315 King Henry V. .... 316 William Earl of Pembroke— (Mytens) . This very fine portrait is from Minchenden House. 317 Mary Duche.ss of Montague— (Kneller) J. Booth, Esq., Gkndon Hall 21 This is a whole length portrait of Mary, daughter of the Duke of Marlborough. 318 Sir Richard Levison, in a black dress, with a frill — (Vandyck) DuJce of Sutherland 65 2 Sir Richard Leveson, of Trentham, K.B., whose daughter married into the Temple family. Mr. Morant bought this picture, after a very active competition, for the Duke of Sutherland. 319 The Earl of Strafford, and his secretary— (Ditto) J. H. Gitrrwi/, Esq. 49 7 Thomas Wentworth Earl of Strafford, with his secretary, Sir Philip Mainwaring. A copy from the celebrated picture in the Wentworth collection. 320 The Marquis of Northampton— (Sir A. More) J.andW.De»t,Esqrs. 110 Henry Howard Marquis of Northampton, K.G. Obiit l&\i. Wyatt, of Oxford 22 1 /. Booth, Esq. 32 11 /. Browne 110 J. Browne 37 16 321 The Duke of Marlborough— (Wyck) 322 Lord Keeper Coventry — (Jansens) 323 Lord Clinton— (Sir A. More) 324 Sir C. Hatton— (Mireveldt) The two last portraits are now at Clumber. 325 General Lambert, in armour — (Walker) . /. and W. Dent, Esqrs. 7 15 326 Mary Curzon Countess of Dorset— whole length— (Vandyck) H. Rodd 19 8 6 Mary, d.iughter and heir to Sir George Curzon, of Croxall, in Derbyshire, and wife of Edward Sackville, fourth Earl of Dorset. This lady is said to have been " accomplished with all virtues, and of an excellent judgment." Cliarles I. entrusted her with the tuition of the Princess his daughter; and she was also Lady Governess of James Duke of York, in 16.38. Her conduct and prudence were so conspicuous that when she died, both Lords and Commons, sitting at Westminster, ordered that her funeral should be at the public expense ; and she was buried with great state and solemnity, on Septembers, 16-15. 327 A portrait, called Lady Jane Grey . , R. Berkeley, Esq. 15 4 6 328 General and Mrs. Desborough— a pair— (Netscher) /. a««? rr. Z>eM^, £.S|7?-*. 32 11 These portraits represent a pair of worthy Dutch personages, but have no pretension to be called ** General and Mrs. Desborough." They were, however, engraved as these characters, by Robert Cooper, for the late Duke of Buckingham. 329 William Prince of Orange— (Wyck) 178 A. Roherlson, Esq. 14 3 6 THE 8T0WE CATALOGUE. £ t d. 330 Thomas Earl of Southampton— (Vandyck) . The Misse* Yardktj 10 10 Thomas "Wriottesley, Lord High Treasurer: temp. Charles II. The attachment of this great man, and his three friends — the Duke of Richmond, the Earl of Hertford, and the Earl of Lindsey — to Charles I. was so sincere, that they volunteered to lay down their own lives to preserve that of the King. On tlie Restoration, the generous conduct of Southampton was rewarded with the Treasurer's rod; hut, within a few years, his services were forgotten, and " the ingratitude of an ahandoned court would have wrested the staff from his dying hands, if the Chancellor Hyde had not persuaded the King to wait until his death, which in a few days was inevitable." He died in the year 1669. 331 Colonel James Stanyan— (Mytens) . . J. H. Gtirneij, Eaq. 17 17 332 Philip Earl of Pembroke— (Vandyck) . J. H. Gurnci/, Esq. 17 6 6 333 Anna Maria Countess of Shrewsbury, as Minerva— (Lely) Sir Robert Peel, Bart., M.P. 68 5 Anna Maria Countess of Shrewsbury, eldest daughter of Robert Brudenell Earl of Cardigan, wife of Francis Earl of Shrewsbury, who was killed in a duel, by George Duke of Buckingham, on tlie 16th of March, 1667. This woman is said to have been so abandoned, as to "have held, in the habit of a page, the horse of the Duke, her gallant, while he fought and killed her husband; after wliich she went to bed with him, .stained with her husband's blood." Pepys, in his " Diary," under date Jan. 17, 1667-S, says: — " Much discourse of the duel yesterday, between the Duke of Buckingham, Holmes, and one Jenkins, on one side ; and my Lord of Shrewsbury, Sir John Talbot, and one Bernard Howard, on the other side: and all about my Lady Shrewsbury, who is at this time, and hath for a great while been, a mistress to tlie Duke of Buckingham. And so her husband challenged him, and tliey met yesterday in a close near Barne-Elmcs, and there fought; and my Lord Shrewsbury is run through tlie body, from the right breast through the shoulder ; and Sir John Talbot all along up one of his arms; and Jenkins killed upon the place ; and ihe rest all in a measure wounded. This will make the world think that the Kinghathgood councillors about him, when the Duke of Buckingliani, the greatest man about him, is a fellow of no more soliriety than to figlit about a mistress And it is said my Lord Shrewsbury's case is to be feared, that he may die too ; and that may make it much worse for the Duke of Buckingliani : and 1 shall not be much sorry for it, that we may have some sober man come in his room to assist in the goveiument." And again, under date May 1.5, 1668 : — " I am told that the Countess of Shrewsbury is brought home by the Duke of Buckingham to his house ; where his Duchess s lying that it was not for her and the other to live together in a house, he answered, ' Why, madam, I did think so, and tliereiore have ordered your coach to be ready to carry you to your father's ;' which was a devilish speech, but, they say, true; and my Lady Shrewsbury is there it seems." The loves of this tender pair are recorded by Pope : — " Gallant and gay in Cliefden's proud alcove. The bower of wanton Slirewsbury and love." Lady Shrewsbury was the mother of the famous Duke of Shrewsbury, by her first husband. She afterwards re-married George Rodney Brydges, Esq., of .\vington, who, although a younger brother, had a good estate, and was member for the city of Winchester, from 1701 to 1713. This gentleman was a relation of the Chandos family, and through the marriage of Earl Temple, eldest son of the Marquis of Buckingham, with .\nna Eliza Brydges, only daughter of James, last Duke of Chandos, Avington passed into the Buckingham family. This manor was originally a royal demesne: it was given by King Edgar to the monastery of St. Swithin, at Winchester, in the year 691, and continued in the possession of that house until the dissolution, when it became the property of the Clerks, of Micheldever, in the county of Hants, in whom it remained until the reign of Elizabeth, when it passed to the Bruges, or Brydges. This family, a branch of a very noble one of the same name on the continent, settled at Brugge Castle, in Shropshire, at the time of the Conquest. Sir Thomas Brugge married .\lice, daughter and co-heiress of Sir Thomas Berkeley, by .\lice his wife, daughter of Thomas Lord Chandos", sister and heiress of Sir John Chandos. From this marriage arosf the connection between the families of Bruges and Chandos, the united honours of which have descended in an uninterrupted line to the present time. In the year 155 1-. Sir John Bruges (or Brydges) was created, by Queen Mary, Baron Chandos of Sudeley Castle, in Gloucester- shire ; and in 1714, the Hon. Janus Brydges, ninth Lord Chandos, was created Marquis and Earl of Carnarvan and Duke of Chandos. James, his grandson, third and last Duke of Chandos,* acquired the house and property of Avington on the death <.f Mrs. Brydges, relict of George Brydges, Esq., son of George Rodney Brydges, Esq., who married Lady Shrewsbury, as above described. The present mansion, which is wholly of brick, was greatly improved by Earl Temple. It is situated in a well planted and secluded valley, nearly environed with high downs, which, from their hare and open appearance, form a singular contrast with the .scenery immediately contiguous to the house. Ihe man- sion formerly contained a fine collection of pictures, but the best subjects were removed to Stowe on the accession of the present Duke of Buckiiigh.mi, and within the last few months the house has been invaded by the SherifT, and entirely dismantled. The estate is now, we believe, in process of sale by the mortgagees. .'Kvington is situated about three miles north-east of Winchester. During Lady Shrewsbury's residence here, Charles II. was frequently her guest ; and hence Avington became the scene of the licentious pleasures of that profligate monarch, who at one period contemplated establishing a royal residence in the palace at Winchester. Before the death of the last Duke of Chandos, Nell Gwynne's dressing-room was still shewn. The old greenhouse was the banquctting-room in which Charles was entertained. * By the maternal line the blood-royal of England flows in the veins of the descendants of this family; tlie mother of the late Duke of Chandos andof Lady Caroline Leigh, relict of James Leigh. Esq., of Addlestorp. in Gloucestershire, being the first wife of Henry second Duke of Chandos, and one of tlie daughters and co-heiresses ot Lord Bruce, afterwards Earl of Ailesbury, wlio descended, tlt.ougli heireites of the great houses of Grey Duke of Suffolk, Seymour, aud Saville, from Mary Queeu Dowager of France, and daughter of Henry VU. 179 THE STOWE CATALOGUE, VESTIBULE TO GRENVILLE DRAWING-ROOM. £ ». A. 334 Elizabeth Countess of Chesterfield, in a white dress, gathering roses — (Vandyck) ..... Waleshy 11 6 Elizabeth Dormer, eldest daughter and co-heir of Charles Earl of Carnarvon, and third wife of Philip Earl of Chesterfield. 335 Ford Lord Grey— (Lely) . . . J. B. Graham, Esq. 5 5 ': 'j. ' J U J ■ k ^°"' ^"'■'^ ^""^y °^ Werke, afterwards Earl of Tankerville— 06/;< 1701. This is the sfti.^W UWvtAwl-'-'^' ~j nobleman who became so notorious for his treacherous desertion of the Duke of Monmouth at •\ S P t a\'' (J^^^^\ Sedgemoor, after having; invited the Duke to his premature attempt to dethrone the King, and \ "^f^^ J.' < Jp-Q ity accompanied him from Holland on his fatal enterprize. The intrigue of Ford Lord Grey with ■xict X f~0-ri\JlA^~ ' the Lady Henrietta Berkeley will be found noticed in another place (Lot 358). Wfi .iVtJf:^/!^' 336 Louis XVI. in his robes— half-length . . J. H. Gumey, Esq. 24 3 337 Helena Forman — (Rubens) . . . Eoe, of Canibridge 26 5 A very fine portrait of Rubens' favourite wife. 338 Catharine of Braganza, seated — (Lely) . . A. Robertson, Esq. 45 3 Catharine of Braganza, wife of Charles IL This Princess, who was bred to the pious obser- vance of all the ceremonies of the Roman Catholic religion, was extremely shocked at the licentiousness of her husband's conduct ; yet, when the first emotions of her grief subsided, slie appears to have conceived a sincere passion for iiim, and ever after to have loved him with tenderness. Having been given over by her physicians, and at the point of death, she was visited by the King, and supposing that it would be the last time she should ever speak to hitn, she told him that the concern he shewed for her dealh was enough to make her quit life with regret ; but that, not possessing charms sufficient to merit his tenderness, she had at least the consolation in dying to give place to a consort who might be worthy of it, and to whom Heaven, perhaps, might grant a blessing that had been refused her.* At these words she bathed his hands with tears, which she thought would be her last. Charles mingled his tears with hers, and without supposing she would take him at his word, conjured her to live for his sake. The sudden impulse produced by this unexpected kindness, gave a check to the disorder, and saved her life. She outlived the King nearly 20 years. • The Queen in this speech appears to allude to her own sterility, and to the fair Miss Stuart, whom it was at tliis time supposed the King intc.ded to take for his second wife. — (/'irfe Lot 362 — Note.) GRENVILLE ROOMS. 339 Hester Grenville Countess of Chatham — (Hudson) . Farrer 52 10 Lady Hester Grenville, daughter of Richard Grenville, of Wotton, and wife of William Pitt, first Earl of Chatham. Walpole, writing to George Montague, Esq., under date Nov. 16, 17.54, says : — " Solomon and Hesther, as my Lady Townshend calls Mr. Pitt and Lady Hester Grenville, espouse one another to day." Viscount Mahon has since become the purchaser of this beautiful portrait of the mother of Pitt, in which the marked and classic featm-es of that celebrated statesman are strongly developed. 340 Sir Thomas Temple— (Van Somer) Rev. TF. J, id re ires 1111 Thomas Temple, eldest son of John Temple, of Stowe, 1584. ^tatis sum 23. He was afterwards created a baronet by James L, and died in 1625. This portrait was bought by Mr. Harrison, of Buckingham, for the Rev. W. Andrewes, vicar of Stowe, who is lineally descende(' from Sir Henry Andrewes, who married one of the daughters of Sir Thomas Temple. 180 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ «. d. 341 Richard Grenville Earl Temple, in robes of the Garter — half length — (Sir J. Reynolds) . . . . . . 168 Richard Grenville, first Earl Temple, K.G. Obiit 1779. This portrait was privately valued to Mr. Gore Langton, at the price quoted. It has been admirably engraved by William Dickenson, 342 Mary INIarchioness of Buckingham, with her son the late Duke — whole length — in a landscape — (Sir J. Reynolds) The Dean of Windsor 136 10 Mary Nugent Marchioness of Buckingham, with her son, the late Duke of Buckingham, when a child. 343 Lord Grenville, seated at a table — (Hoppner) Sir Robert Peel, Bart., M.P. 68 5 "William Wyndham Lord Grenville. Obiit 1834. 344 The Right Hon. G. Grenville, in robes— (Sir J. Reynolds) . . 168 The Right Hon. George Grenville. Obiit 1770. This portrait was also privately valued to Mr. Gore Langton, for 160 guineas. 345 Sir Richard Temple, 1686 — in classical costume — (Mignard) T/ie Dean of Windsor 110 6 346 William Pitt Earl of Chatham— (Hoare) . . Farrer 86 2 William Pitt, first Earl of Chatham. This portrait is now added to the collection of Sir Robert Peel. 347 Robert Earl Nugent, seated — whole length — (Gainsborough) Lord Nugent 106 1 Robert Earl Nugent, father of Jlary Marchioness of Buckingham: a verj' beautiful and characteristic portrait. This nobleman, as already stated, was President of the Beef-steak Club ; he was also celebrated as the Lord Clare of Goldsmith. The latter, in the " Haunch of Venison," says : — *' To-morrow you take a poor dinner with me ; No words — I insist on't — precisely at three; We^ll liave Jolinson and Burke, — all llie wits will be there, My acquaintance is slight, or I 'd ask my Lord Clare. * * * * What say you — a pasty— it shall and it must, For my wife — little Kitty— is famous for crust," &c. Lord Nugent purchased this portrait for his venerable kinsman, Field-Marshal Sir George Nugent, Bart., who is grandson of the Earl. The noble lord was opposed for its possession to the last guinea by a broker, who was purchasing for Mr. Gurney, of Norwich. We believe we are correct in stating that the moment the latter gentleman understood Lord Nugent was bidding, he desired his agent to desist 348 Hester Countess Temple-(Kneller) . . . Wdls 12 12 349 Mary Lady Arundell— (Hoppner) . . . Goldring 27 16 6 Lady Mary Grenville, daughter of George Marquis of Buckingham, and wife of James Everard Lord Arundell de Wardour. This portrait is now the property of Lady Doughty, of Tichborne Park. 350 Sir Richard Temple, 1650— (Lely) . Sir Robert Peel, Bart., M.P. 10 10 351 Sir Bevil Grenville . . , . . • . 15 15 Tliis portrait of the gallant Sir Bevil Grenville was privately valued to Mr. Gore Langton. The picture bears the date—" 1639, Mlat. 40." It was engraved for the late Duke of Buck- ingham for private circulation. 352 George Marquis of Buckingham, holding his son Richard Earl Temple, whom the Marchioness, seated in the foreground, is about to draw a portrait of — in a landscape — whole length — (Sir J. Reynolds) 210 This fine picture was also withdrawn for the family, at the_ price quoted. 181 THE STOWB CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 353 Oliver Cromwell, atteiuled by Sir P. Temple — (Richardson) W. S. Lowndes, Exq. 54 12 A very excellent portrait of the Protector. The boy represented tying the scarf is Sir Peter Temple, of Stanton Bury, county of Bucks, who was his page, and who gave this picture to Sir Richard Temple, of Stowe, in 1CS5. Tlie portrait was painted, no doubt, by Walker: Richardson could not have painted Oliver from life. Cooper engraved a private plate of this portrait for the late Duke. 354 Anne Hyde Duchess of York— (Kneller) . . H. Rodd 34 13 Anne Hyde, eldest daughter of Lord Chancellor Clarendm, and wife of James Duke of York, alterwards James II. "The Duchess of York." says Bishop Burnet, "was a yery extraordinary woman. She had a great knowledg-e and a lively sense of things. She soon understood what belonged to a princess, and took state on her rather too much. She was con- tracted to the Duke at Breda, in November, 1659, and married at AVorcester House, on the 3rd of Septem')er, 1660, in the night, between eleven and two, by Dr. Joseph Crowtlier, the Duke's chaplain, the Lord Ossory giving her in marriage. She died on the 31st of March, 1G71." This portrait is now the property of Thomas Frewen, Esq. 35o Barbara Countess of Castlemaine — (Ditto) . . Ryman 37 16 This lady, who made so distinguished a figure in the annals of infamy, was: daughtei and heir of William Villiers Lord Viscount Grandison, of the kingdom of Ireland, who died in 16i2, in consequence of wounds received at the B iitle of EiJge Hill. She was m;irried, just before the Restoration, to Roger Palmer, Esq., then a student in the Temple, and heir to a considerable fortune. In the 13th year of King Charles II., he was created Earl of Castlemaine, in the king- dom of Ireland. She had a daui^hter, bom in February, 1661, while she remained with her husband ; but shortly after, she became tlie avowed mistress of the King, who continued his con- nection with her until about the year 1672, when she was delivered of a daughter (sup- posed to be Mr. Churchill's, afterwards Duke of Marlborough), which the King disavowed. Her gallantries were by no means confined to one or two, nor were they unknown to his Majesty, In the year 1670, she was created Baroness of Nonsuch, in Surrey, Countess of Southampton, and Duchess of Cleveland, during her natural life, witli remainder to Charles and George Piiz- roy, her eldest and third son, and their heirs male. In July, 1705, her husband died, and she soon after married a man of desperate fortunes, known by the name of Handsome Fielding, who be- having in a manner unjustifiably severe towards her, she was obliged to have recourse to law for her protection. Fortunately, it was discovered that Fielding had already a wife living, by which means the Duchess was enabled to free herself from hi'* authority. She lived about two years afterwards, and died of a dropsy, on the 9tli of October, 1709, in her 69ih year. Bishop Burnet says,'' t>he was a woman of great beauty, but most enormously vicious and ravenous; foolish, but imperious ; very uneasy to the King, and always carrying on intrigues with other men, while yet she pretended she was jealous of him. His passion for her, and hf'r strange behaviour towards him, did so disorder him, that often he was not master of himself, nor capable of minding busi- ness, which, in so critical a time, required great application." 356 Prince Henry, in half armour — whole length — ( Jansens) /. H. Gtirftet/, Esq. 29 8 357 Portrait of the painter — (Van Huysum) . , . Messrs. Graves 21 John Van Huysum. the flower pointer. Obilt 17-i9. Thi'* portrait is exceedingly interesting — the more so from the very beautiful sketch of a flower-piece, which the painter holds in his hand. 358 Lady Henrietta Berkeley — (Lely) .... Farrer 73 10 This portrait — a very fine specimen of the master — was secured by Mr. Farrer, after an active competition with the auctioneer, who was understood to hold a commission from the Marquis of Lansdowne. The picture is now the property of James Dorington, Esq., of Hanover Square. It is thus described in the private catalogue : — " Lady Henrietta Berkeley, daughter of George, first Earl of Berkeley — Obiit 1710." There seems to be some doubt as to the identity of this portrait : on the back of the picture-frame, these words are plainly written in ink — "Mary, daughter of Lord Berkeley, wife of Ford Lord Grey." Now, it is well known that Mary, the diughter of Lord Berkeley, did marry Ford Lord Grey of Werke, in the county of Northumberland, and that their only child subsequently married Lord Ossulston, afterwards created Earl of Tankerville. But it is equally notorious that this Lord Grey intrigued with the Lady Henrietta Berkeley, his wife's sister ; an offence for which he was tried in Westminster Hall, in November, 16S2. The present Earl Fitzhardinge, who saw this portrait while at Mr. Farrer's, is of opinion that it represents the Lady Henrietta Berkeley; and he arrives at this conclusion in consequence of the remarkable resemblance existing between this picture and a portrait of the Lady Henrietta, in his collection at Berkeley Castle. How the inscription 182 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ 8, d. on the back of the frame can be explained it is difficult to say; hut this alone is scarcely sufficient to identify a portrait painted more than a century and a half since. The intrigue between Ford Lord Grey and his wife's sister is thus described in the " Biogrfiphical Mirrour," under the head of *' Lady Henrietta Berkeley:"—" This lady, whose beauty and attractions proved her ruin, was fifth daughter to George, first Earl Berkeley, by Elizabeth, one of the co-heiresses of John Massingbeard, Esq. From the evidence given on Lord Grey's trial, it appeared that he had encouraged a passion for the Lady Henrietta from her very girlhood ; and, basely taking advantage of the opportunities which his alliance with her family afforded, had suc- ceeded in seducing her when she was yet but little more than seventeen. After she had acknowledged an affection for him, the intrigue was continued about a twelvemonth without discovery, but with great risk; and, on one occasion, as he h'mself confessed, he 'was two days locked up in her closet, without food or drink, but only a little sweetmeats.' At length, the suspicions of the Countess of Berkeley being excited by some trivial accident, she com- manded her third daughter, the Lady Arabella, to searcli her sister Harriet's room, on which the latter delivered up a letter, that she had just been writing to Lord Grey, to this effect: — * My sister Btll did not suspect our being together last night ; for she did not hear the noise. Pray, come again Sunday or Monday ; if the last, I shall be very impatient.' This disclosure took place at Berkeley House, in London; yet the extreme to which the amour had been carried, was not even then conceived by the afflicted Countess ; and the excessive grief mnni- fested by the young lady, together with the solemn promises made both by her and Lord Grey, that they would totally break off their acquaintance with each other, induced her to conceal all the circumstances from the Earl, her husband, as well as to consent to certain arrangements proposed by Lord Grey (who avowed an unconquerable love for Henrietta) for preventing the affair becoming public. Shortly afterwards, the family went to Durdants (a seat of the Berkeleys, near Epsom), where Lady Grey going on a visit, the Countess, her mother, was unfortunately prevailed on to permit Lord Grey, also, to remain there a few nights, on his way to his seat at Up-Park, in Sussex. He was nothowevtr permitted to have any intercourse with Lady Henrietta; yet, by means of letters secretly conveyed, he contrived to induce her to leave her home in company with one Charnock, his gentleman (who had formerly been his coachman), and proceed to London ; whither he himself returned in a day or two. and for a short time resided with her at a lodging-house at Charing Cross. The facts were now communicated to the Earl, and strict search was made in various directions for his ill-fated daughter, though without avail ; whilst Lord Grey steadily denied that he had any knowledge of her flight, though he admitted that she had since written to him. That she was in Lord Grey's power was evident : the Earl of Berkeley, therefore, indicted him (with several other persons supposed to be privy to her concealment), ' for conspiring to ruin his daughter, by seducing her from her father's hiuise,' &c. The trial came on in November, 1682, at Westminster Hall ; and, after a most .iffecting scene, the Lady Henrietta being herself present, and making oath that she had left home of her own accord, the jury were preparing to withdraw to consider of their verdict, when a new turn was given to the proceedings, by the lady's declaring, in opposition to her father's claiming her person, 'that she would not go with him; that she was married, and under no restraint, and that her husband was tlifu in Court.' Sir Francis Pemberton, tiie Lord Chief Justice (who seems to have treated Lady Henrietta with great rudeness, even to the telling her that she 'had prostituted both her body and honour, and was not to be believed'), then desired to see her husband : on this, a Mr. Turner came forward, and stating himself to be *a gentleman, sometimes resident in town and often in Somersetshire,' claimed her as his wife; and affirmed that he had two witnesses present to testify the marriage. Under these circumstances, Lord Grey was admitted to bail ; but. Lord Berkeley again claiming his daughter, and attempting to seize her by force in the hall, a great scuffle ensued, and swords were drawn on both sides. At this critical moment, the court broke up, and the Judge passing by, ordered his tip-staff to take Lady Henrietta into custody and convey her to the King's Bench ; whither Mr. Turner accompanied her. On the last day of term, she was released by order of the Court; and, the business being in some way arranged among the parties during the vacation, the law-suit was not persevered in. Lady Henrietta, herself, is stated to have died, nnmarru'd, in the year 1710: consequently, the claim of Turner must have been a mere collusion to save Lord Grey." 359 Arclibisliop Laud — (Vandyck) . , , A. Robertson, Esq. SQ 15 This is a fine copy from the original, by Vandyck, at Lambeth Palace. 360 The Rij^^ht Hon. James Craggs — (Richardson) . J. Rohertson, Esq. 22 1 "James Craggs the younger had," says Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, "great vivacity, a happy memory, and flowing elocution: be was brave and generous, and had an appearance of open- heartedness in his manner, that gained him a universal good will, if not a universal esteem. It is true there appeared a heat, a want of judgment, in all his words and actions, which did not make him very valuablein the eyesof cool judges; hut Madame Platen (mistress of King George the First) was not of that number. She gave him a first proof of her affection by introducing him to the favour of the Elector, who named him Mr. Cofferer [to the Prince of Wales], at his first 183 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ «. d. accession to the crown of England." Craggshad introductions to the notice of George the First, and other claims to official distinction, besides those recorded by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's love of scandal. Early in life, he was sent by his father to Hanover ; went thence to the Court of Turin, removed to Barcelona, and, in the absence of Lord Stanhope, acted as minister- plenipotentiary to the Emperor. He was again sent to Hanover by the Lords of the Privy Council, in July, 1714, with the letter announcing to the Elector the dangerous illness of Queen Anne, and returned in August, bringing a letter, from King George the First, to the Lords Justices of the kingdom. In 1717, he was made Secretary-at-War ; and in 1718, Secretary of State. He died of sraall-pos on the 15th of February, 1720, aged 35, and was buried in West- minster Abbey. Gay, in his verses, entitled " Mr. Pope's "Welcome from Greece," written on the comple- tion of Pope's translation of the Iliad, described Craggs thus : — - "Bold, generous Craggs, whose heart was ne'er disguised." And Pope, in his Epistle to Addison, says — " Then shall thy Craggs (and let me call him mine) On the cast ore another PoUio shine ; With aspect open shall erect his head, And round the orb in lasting notes be read. Statesman, yet friend to truth, of soul sincere, In action faithful, and in honour dear, Who broke no promise, served no private end, Who gained no title.* and who lost no friend, Ennobled by himself, by all approv'd, Praised, wept, and honoured, by the Sluse he lov'd." In 1719, Pope, whose capability for flattery was only equalled by his ready satire, addressed young Craggs as follows : — *' A soul as full of worth as void of pride, Which nothing seeks to shew or needs to hide. Which nor to guilt nor fear its caution owes, And boasts a warmth that from no passion flows ; A face untau-'hi to feign, a judging eye That darts severe upon a rising lie. And strikes a blush through frontless flattery: All this thuu wert; and being ihis before. Know kings and fortune cannot make thee more." Pope also superintended the erection of the monument to his memory, in Westminster Abbey ; on which, the last six lines of the above extract from the Poet's " Epistle to Addison" are inscribed. * When the Bill for restricting the King's power to the creation of only six peerages was brought down from the House of Ijords, in 1719, it was understood that Craggs, who supported it in opposition to Walpole, was selected for one of the number if that Bill passed into a law. 361 Gaston d'Orleans, brother to Louis XIII. — (Vandyck) J. H. Gurney, Esq. 42 362 Frances Stuart Duchess of Richmond, in a yellow satin dress — whole length— (Lely) . . . . J. M. and S. M. Smith 718 Frances Stuart, wife of Charles Stuart Duke of Richmond and Lenox. This very beautiful portrait has been purchased of Messrs. Smith by Lord Blantyre, since the sale. This lady is celebrated in '• Grammont's Memoirs" as *' La Belle Siuart." She was a maid of honour to Queen Catherine, and one of the cliief ornaments of the court of Charles II. Her ascendency over that monarch was early acquired, but she does not appear to have yielded to his flattery so readily as some of her fair companions. Grammont mentions one circumstance of a curious nature: — "The King having been presented with a magnificent calash, Lady Castlemaine, thinking that it would set ofl'a fine figure to great advantage, desired his Majesty to lend her this wonderful carriage to appear in the fii-st fine day in Hyde Park. Miss Stuart had the same wish, and requested to have it on the same day. As it was impossible to reconcile these two goddesses, whose former union was now turned into mortal hate, the King was very much perplexed." Grammont adds that the ladies severally threatened, and after some time the King, whose partiality for Miss Stuart outweighed every other feeling , pronounced in her favour ; a result which nearly drove Lady Castlemaine to desperation, while it is believed to have cost her fair rival some of her innocence. There can be no doubt " La Belle Stuart*' would have been Queen of England had the King been as free to give his hand as he was to surrender his heart; however, at this period the Duke of Richmond took it into his head either to marry her or to die in the attempt, and his suit at length prevailing, they were duly espoused. To Charles's partiality for his graceful and accomplished cousin Frances Stuart, we owe the elegant representation of Britannia on our copper coin. She is said to have been the only woman with whom the King was ever really in love, and it was from one of the medals, struck to perpetuate liis admiration of her delicate symmetry, that Britannia was stamped In the form she still bears on our halfpence and farthings. 184 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. ' £ I. d. SQS Charles V., in armour— (Titian) . . . A. Robertson, Esq. 33 12 364 CharlesII. — wholelength— presentedbySirRichardTemple— (Lely)7?M " Buchanan's Catalogue of the Orleans Gallery" as one of the best pictures in the collection. 421 Portrait of the painter, when young, in a hat and feather — (Rembrandt) ^^en^ 54 12 422 Venus blinding Cupid, and addressing another who is leaning on her shoulder— (Titian) .... P. Norton, Esq. 35 14 423 A view on the Grand Canal, with a palace and gondolas, and figures — (Canaletti). A brilliant sunshine adds to the beautiful transparency of the water ....... Farrer 105 A fine picture, admirably displaying the beauties of this gifted painter. It is now added to Lord Ward's collection. 424 The wife of the painter, as Minerva, armed with a helmet and cuirass, from which falls a rich embroidered velvet drapery ; her right hand leans upon a sword, on her left arm hangs the ajgis— (Rembrandt) . . Roe 53 1 1 This picture was purchased by the late Marquis of Buckingham, on the recommendation of Sir Joshua Reynolds. The price it realised to-day was considered totally inadequate to its real value. 425 A wooded bank of a river, with fallen timber, and a sandbank in the fore- ground, and a beautiful sky — upright — (Ruysdael) . . Hume 169 1 We believe this picture is now added to the Duke of Hamilton's collection. 426 A Dutch village on a canal, with brilliant eSect of the rising moon, a church and buildings in the foreground, a boat is drawn up, and a man is laying eel-traps — (V. Der Neer). A charming work of the master Rev. C. H. Toivnshead, Great Cumberland Street 56 14 T 193 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ ». d. 427 A Jewish Rabbi, seated, and leaning upon a stick : he wears a velvet hat and feather, with a rich jewel — (Rembrandt). Full of powerful character J. H. Gurney, Esq. 109 4 This picture has been engraved by Robert Cooper. 428 Three old peasants in conversation, near the door of a farm-house, which a woman is entering, a village and cliurch seen in the bachgroimd, and a pool of water lighted by a setting-sun, with a beautiful silvery sky — • (Teniers). A very important work of this great master. 5 feet 5 inches by 3 feet 8 inches . . . . . T.B. Brown 252 A very large and beautiful specimen of the master, pronounced by competent judges to be cheap at 400 guineas. 429 St. John baptizing Christ, with two angels attending him, and beautiful groups of infant angels above ; on tlie bank of the river figures are con- templating the scene with deep interest; on the opposite side is a boat and figures, and mountainous distance — (Albano). From the Orleans Gallery J. M. and S. M. Smith 157 10 This picture — a very fine specimen — was actually once knocked down at 60 guineas; but Mr. Minson marking another liilding, the lot was put up a second time, vvhen the compe- tition between two or three parties became so great, that the price ran to 150 guineas before the hammer again fell. The latter sum is a very moderate amount, if the sum at which it was valued to Earl Temple may be consiilered as a criterion of its value — viz., 700 guineas. 430 A palace on the sea-shore in the Mediterranean, with a round tower in the half-distance ; a vessel is apjjroaching the shore ; a brilliant afternoon sun illumines the ripple of the waves— (Claude). This capital picture is from the collection oil the Ea,r\oliiionhmgton Sir Geo. JVarrender,£art.,Clifden 131 5 Sir George Warrender bought this picture himself, and was warmly congratulated on his purchase by several friends. 431 Roman edifices in ruins; a drove of cattle crossing a ford, and a man in a ferry-boat is approaching a group of figures in tlie foreground, near a fine group of trees — efiect of cool early morning — (Claude) Edwards 157 10 432 Sybilla Persica — (Domenichino). The celebrated picture from the Orleans Gallery S. M. Mawson 724 10 This beautiful picture, which has long been esteemed one of the finest productions of the master, excittd a very active competition — the chief bidders being Mr. Mawson, Mr. Farrer, and Mr. Kmanuel. Its jiossession was at length secured by Mr. Mawson at tlie price quoted, and, we believe, it is now added to the Marquis of Hertford's collection. It was valued to Earl Temple at 400 guineas. The frame of this picture — a wonderfully fine piece of Venetian earving — came from the Doge's Palace. 433 The Virgin seated, contemplating the Infant in her lap, who extends his hand towards her face — (Vaudyck). Tliis picture was presented by George VilUers Duke of Buckingham to the Countess of Slirewsbury Ryman 99 15 434 Mercury and Venus teaching Cupid to read— (CoiTeggio). This beautiful replica was probably brought to England by George Villiers Duke of 194 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ I. d. Buckingham, in the time of Charles I., and was given by the Duke, his successor, to the Countess of Shrewsbury, at Araigton Ryman 157 10 This is an early copy from the edebrated Correggio now in the National Gallery, which was purchased from the Marquis of Londonderry, who bought it of the widow of Murat, for a large sum of money. 435 A burgomaster in a black dress, seated : he has his right hand raised in the act of speaking; he wears a skull-cap and ruff, and has fine grey hairs — (Rembrandt). This magnificent production is from the Orleans Gallery. 4 feet 4 inches by 3 feet 7 inches — upright . . . Farrer 850 10 A magnificent picture, full of character. It was sold out of the Orleans collection for 300 guineas, and subsequently bought by Mr. Woodbnrn at the sale of Mr. Morlaiid's effL-cts for 400 giiinefis. Its disposal to-day excited a very active competition : Mr. Hume, fcr the Duke of Hamilton, bid 800 guineas, liut Mr. Farrer adding ten guineas to that amount, secured the picture for Lord Ward. 436 The finding of Closes: on the bank of a river the daughter of Pharaoh is seated with arms extended to receive the infant; a cascade falls through rocks on the right, which are surmounted by trees; and in the distance VU^ the rocky shore is brilUantly lighted by effect of sunshine, which extends ^tfrAA" its influence over the whole subject — (S. Rosa). This grand work is j)ainted in the best time of this wonderful master. It was brought to England by William Young Ottley, Esq., as the companion to the cele- brated picture in the National Gallery. 6 feet 7 Inches by 4 feet Farrer 1050 This is a very superb picture. We believe, however, it is not the companion to the work in the National Gallery; the companion to the present is engraved in Le Brun's work. Lord Ward has secured the possession of this picture: Mr. Farrer was opposed to the last by Mr. Emaimel, on behalf of the Marquis of Breadalbane. 437 Philip baptizing the eunuch: the apostle is iu the act of baptizing the eunuch, who is kneeling at the brink of a pool; one negro holds the Books of the Prophets, and another, in the chariot, holds a turban; the chariot is drawn by two grey horses, and sheltered by a rich um- brella ; a band of mounted negroes are in attendance. The water- weeds in front are sparkHng in a brilliant sunshine, which lights the moun- tainous distance, and the richly wooded foreground on the right — (Cuyp). 5 feet 6 inches by 3 feet 9 inches . . . T. B. Brown 1543 10 This superb picture is one of Cuyp's most glorious works, possessing in the highest degree all the sunshine effects of that admirable master. It was formerly in the possession of M. le Count de Vismes, from whose collection it was purchased, in 1791, by M. le Bas Courmont, for 40,800 assignats. Mr. T. B. Broivn and Mr. Farrer were the principal competitors for its possession to-day : Mr. Farrer carried on the bidding bravely up to 1465 guineas, but Mr. Jirown making an advance of five guineas, secured it at the price quoted. We believe Mr. Broun is now the owner of two of the finest Cuyps in this country, the second having been purchased at the sale of Lord Coventry's effects. 438 The unmerciful servant brought before his lord, between a soldier in a morion, and an aged servant. Tlie lord, who is habited in a turban and (_j cvi ' ^^ ■ rich costume of red silk, is resting one hand on a table, the other is ex- 195 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ I. d. tended towards the culprit, each of the countenances expressing the different emotions in a wonderful manner — (Rembrandt). This, one of the most famous works of the great Dutch painter, was purchased in Amsterdam of the representatives of the family for whom it was painted, and brought away immediately before the entrance of the French troops. It was engraved by Ward forty years since. 7 feet by 5 feet 10 inches S. M. Mawson 2300 This magnificent picture is thus described in the private catalogue : — " The Unmerciful Servant brought before his Lord. " The subject of this excellent picture is taken from the parable recorded in the 18th chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel. The Lord is habited in the Asiatic costume; he has evidently risen with displeasure from his seat, and with one hand resting on a table, and the other extended, appears to be uttering the severe reproof and sentence contained in the following verses: — " 'Then his Lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O! thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: " * Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee ? " ' And his Lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.' '* The implacable servant, with a countenance agitated by guilt and fear, stands on the right of the picture, in the custody of two men, one of whom is a young man, standing in front, wearing a morion helmet ; the other is an elderly man. " This picture was painted in the zenith of the artist's powers, for a merchant of Amsterdam, from the representatives of whose family it was purchased by an English collector, who escaped with it in the night before the French troops entered that city during the last war ; and from him it passed to the present Duke of Buckingham." The character of the painting, and the expression of the different figures, is admirably con- veyed in the frontispiece to the present volume, which has been engraved from Ward's celebrated plate of the same picture, published about forty years since. Mr. Manson introduced the picture with a few appropriate remarks, referring the company to the Nortii Hall for a view of the work — the size and weight of which rendered its removal a matter of risk and difficulty. Having concluded his observations, the bidding was commenced by Mr. Farrer, who offered 1000 guineas. The following note of the succeeding biddings may probably be interesting to some readers. After a momentary pause, Mr. Farrer's offer was followed by an advance of fifty guineas from another part of the Saloon ; the next bidding of 1100 guineas was made by Mr. Farrer; upon which, Mr. Mawson, who sat immediately beneath the rostrum, startled his rivals by advancing at once to 1400 guineas. From tliis point, biddings of twenty, fifty, sixty, and seventy guineas succeeded, Mr. Mawson again head- ing his competitors with the offer of 1500 guineas. Mr. Farrer here added 100 guineas to the price ; on which, Mr. Mawson, who seemed determined to secure the picture, again advanced to 2000 guineas. This had the effect of creating a lull in the bidding, and offers of fifty, sixty, and seventy guineas were next quoted. From 2070 the biddings advanced to 2100 guineas. Mr. Farrer made the next offer of 2150 guineas; but Mr. Mawson adding fifty guineas to this large amount, the picture was declared to be his for 2200 guineas. The Marquis of Hert- ford's rich collection is thus increased by the acquisition of one of the finest Rembrandts in this country. We may add, that it was fully anticipated this picture would have realised a much higher price. \ij Wi^^ Amount realised by Twenty-fourth Day's Sale £10,821:16:6. 196 THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY'S SALE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16. The last portion of the Cellar of Wines was sold to-day. SHERRY. 463 Three dozens of Sherry, recently bottled, at 40s. per doz. 464 Three ditto at 38s. per doz 465 Three ditto . 38s. )> 466 Three ditto . 38s. ij 467 Three ditto . 38s. 9) 468 Three ditto . 38s. )» 469 Three ditto . 36s. J) 470 Three ditto . 38s. )> 471 Three ditto . 37s. J» 472 Three ditto . 37s. » 473 One ditto . 37s. )) 475 Three ditto . 38s. » 480 Three ditto . 38s. )> 481 Three ditto . 38s. JJ 482 Three ditto . 37s. )) 483 Three ditto . 38s. ») 484 Three ditto . 38s. )> 485 Three ditto . 38s. f» 486 Three ditto . 38s. 9> 487 Three ditto . 38s. >) 488 Three ditto . 38s. )> 489 Three ditto . 38s. S5 bij T. Beards, Esq. 6 T. Beards, Esq. 5 14 W. Sharpe 5 14 W. Sharpe 5 14 W. Sharpe 5 14 W. Woodgate, Esq. 5 14 W. Sharpe 5 8 W. Woodgate, Esq. 5 14 W. Woodgate, Esq. 5 11 W. Woodgate, Esq. 5 11 W. Woodgate, Esq. 1 17 Rev. W. Andrewes 5 14 Agent 5 14 W. Woodgate, Esq. 5 14 W. Woodgate, Esq. 5 11 W. Woodgate, Esq. 5 14 . P. Box, Esq. 5 14 A. George, Esq. 5 14 Jacohson 5 14 . P. Box, Esq. 5 14 Nathan 5 14 C. Bennett 5 14 197 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 490 491 Three dozens of Sherry, recently bottled, at 38s Three ditto . . 38s. per doz. per doz, . Jacohson . T. PeatUiig 5 14 5 14 d. 492 Three ditto . 38s. TV. TVoodgate, Esq. 5 14 493 Three ditto . 38s. W. Woodgate, Esq. 5 14 494 Three ditto . 38s. C. Bennett 5 14 495 Three ditto . 39s. „ Rev. E. L. Davies, Maid's Morton 5 17 496 Eight bottles . 38s. W. Woodgate, Esq. 1 5 4 PORT. 497 Three dozens of Pc 498 Three ditto 499 Three ditto 500 Three ditto 501 Three ditto 502 Three ditto 503 Three ditto 504 Three ditto 505 Three ditto 506 Three ditto 507 Three ditto 508 Three ditto 509 Three ditto 510 Three ditto 511 Three ditto 512 Two ditto Jy bottled, at 38s. per doz. Rev. T. Silvester 5 14 38s. per doz. . W. Sharpe 5 14 38s. „ T. Beards, Esq. 5 17 39s. „ C. Bennett 5 14 38s. „ . T. PeatUng 5 14 38s. „ C. Bennett 5 14 39s. „ C. Bennett 5 17 38s. „ J. Richards, Esq. 5 14 39s. „ . T. Peatling 5 17 39s. „ . P. Box, Esq. 5 17 39s. „ . Jacohson 5 13 9 40s. „ C. Be?ineit 6 40s. „ TF. Fox 6 40s. „ Harrison 6 42s. „ TV. Fox 6 6 42s. „ C. Bennett 4 4 CLARE T. 514 Three dozens of Claret, 1841, at 40s. per doz. 515 Three ditto . . 38s. per doz. . 516 Three ditto . . 37s. ,, 517 Three ditto . . 36s. ,, 518 Three ditto . . 35s. ,, 519 Three ditto . . 34s. „ 520 Two ditto . . 34s. „ 521 Three dozens of Claret (Justerini), at 31s. per doz. 522 Three ditto . .31s. per doz. . 523 Three ditto . . 31s. ,, 524 Three ditto . . 31s. „ . Hit 198 Rev. E. J. Uthwatt 6 T. Beards, Esq. 5 14 Rev. E. J. Uthwatt 5 11 TV. Green, Esq. 5 8 /F. Fox 5 5 . T. Peatling 5 2 Jacohson 3 8 T. Beards, Esq. 4 13 J. Boivker, Esq. 4 13 T. Beards, Esq. 4 10 hman and Humphries 4 13 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 525 Three dozens of Claret (Justerini) , at 30s. per doz. W. Green, Esq £ 4 10 d. 526 Three ditto , 31s. „ . Hitchman and Humphries 4 13 527 Three ditto • 30s. „ . . W. Green, Esq. 4 10 528 529 Tliree ditto Two ditto • 31s. 30s. „ . . Ferguson, of Stoioe „ . . . Jacohson 4 3 13 530 Three dozens of old Lafitte (Cuningham), at 34s. per doz. Jacohson 5 2 531 532 Three ditto Three ditto ■ 33s. 33s. per doz. . . . Agent „ . . . Jacohson 4 4 19 19 533 534 Three ditto Three ditto • 34s. 34s. „ . . . Wale shy ,, . . . ElJiington 4 5 13 2 6 535 Tliree ditto, more or less . 34s, ,, . . . Elhington 5 2 536 Three dozens of Lafitte (Cuningham), 1845, at 39*. per doz. Garrard 5 17 537 Three ditto 39s. per doz. , . . Nathan 5 17 538 Three ditto . 39s. „ . . . Garrard 5 17 539 Three ditto . 39s. „ . . .P. Box, Esq. 5 17 540 541 Three ditto Tliree ditto • 39s. 40s. „ . . . T. Peatling „ . . . TV. Fox 5 6 17 542 Three ditto , . 41s. ,, . . .P. Box, Esq. 6 3 543 Three ditto , 40s. „ . . . Harrison 6 544 Three ditto , 41s. ,, , . .P. Box, Esq. 6 3 545 546' Three ditto Four dittQ, more or less . 41s. 40s. „ . . . T. Peatling „ . . . Agent 6 10 3 3 4 MADEIRA. 547 Three dozens of Madeira, 1835, at 41s. per doz . . . Agent 6 3 548 Three ditto , 41s. jf Age7it 6 3 549 Two ditto 41s. )j Agent 4 2 550 Three ditto , 42s. j» W. Fox 6 6 552 Three dozens of Madeira 41s. >) Waleshy 6 3 553 Three ditto . 41s. )> Waleshy 6 3 554 Three ditto . 41s. jj Hitchman and Humphries 6 3 555 Three ditto . 40s. 5) Waleshy 6 556 One ditto . 40s. )) Waleshy 2 557 Three dozens of Madeira, 1815 31s. >) Duke 4 13 558 Three ditto , 30s. )> W. Fox 4 10 559 Three ditto . 29s. » Elhington 4 7 560 Three ditto . 29s. )J . T. Peatling 4 7 561 Seven bottles • 29s. ii T, Beards, Esq. 199 16 11 THE STOWE CATALOGUE, MALAGA. 565 Three dozens of Malaga, 1804, at 61s. per doz. . Town and Emanuel £ 9 3 rf. 566 Three ditto 61*. >9 Town and Emanuel 9 3 567 Three ditto : 79*. Rt. Hon. Sir T. F. Baring, M.P. 17 6 568 Three ditto 78*. Jit. H07l. Sir T. F. Baring, M.P. 14 569 Three ditto 77*. Rt. Hon. Sir T. F. Baring, M.P. 11 570 Three ditto 77*. it Town and Emanuel 11 571 Three ditto 79*. Ji Town and Emanuel 17 572 Three ditto 78*. if Town and Emanuel 14 573 Three ditto 78*. >> I'otcn and Emanuel 14 575 Three ditto, more or less 78*. J» Town and Emanuel 18 4 576 Three dozens of Malaga 64*. J> Town and Emanuel 9 12 577 Three ditto 64*. }} Town and Emanuel 9 12 578 Three ditto 66*. 5) Town and Emanuel 9 18 579 Tliree ditto 68*. M Town and Emanuel 10 4 580 Three ditto 68*. )J Town and Emanuel 10 4 581 Three ditto 70*. )) Town and Emanuel 10 10 582 Two ditto 71*. )» Toun and Emanuel 7 2 583 Two ditto, more or less 75*. M Rev. E. A. Uthwatt 7 10 VARIOUS. » 584 One dozen and 6 bottles various, and 6 bottles, at 22s. per Aoz.J.S. Franklin 2 4 585 One dozen and4bottlesofFrontignan,liqueurs,&c., at 44s.perdoz. Jacobson 2 18 8 586 Tliree dozens various . 25*. joer doz. King and Stone 3 15 587 One dozen and 2 bottles various . 20*. ,, . . Jacobson 13 4 588 Four dozens and 4 bottles various . 20.s. ,, . . EUdngton 4 6 8 589 Eight quarts and 6 pints various . 23*. ,, . . Jacobson 111 590 Two dozensandahalf of ISTuscat, &c., 37*. ,, . . Zimmerman 3 4 10 591 Eleven bottles of British, and 11 pints of Sweet Wine 14s. per doz. . Nathan 19 3 592 Eight bottles of Gordon's Sherry, and 7 bottles of Madeira 39*. per doz. . Agent 2 8 9 593 Two dozens, unknown, and 2 dozens and 4 pints — ullages 12s. per doz. . Elkington 19 6 594 19 quarts and 3 pints various . 19*. ,, . . Elkington 112 5 595 One dozen and a half of Arancio . 23s. „ . .P. Box, Esq. 1 14 6 596 One dozen of White Wine (Stocks), and 1 dozen and 2 bottles of Sauterne, 1820 . . . 26s. per doz. . W. Sharpe 2 16 4 200 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 597 One dozen and a Ikalf of Bucellas, at 24s. per doz. . Jacohson 598 Three dozens of White Wine . 205. „ . . Jacohson 599 Two dozens and a half ditto, more or less 18*. per doz. . Franklin 600 One dozen and 1 bottle of White Wine 19*. „ . Harrison 601 Three dozens and a half of White French Wine 155. per doz. Jacohson 602 One dozen and ten bottles of light Sweet Wine 235. „ Zimmerman 603 One dozen pints of Italian Wine ; 2 bottles of Madeira ; 4 bottles of Noyeau ; 6 flasks ; and 1 other (19 bottles), at 645. per doz. Zimmerman 604 Two dozens and a half of Cape; and — 605 Two dozens and 6 quarts of Cowslip 125. per doz. 606 One dozen of Burgundy (Smith), 1844 . 51s. 607 Three dozens of Cote Rotie . . 325. 608 Two dozens and 2 bottles ditto, more or less 325. 609 Two dozens of Sparkling Moselle, 1834 . 505. 610 One dozen and 5 bottles ditto, more or less ,, 605. 611 Three dozens of Sicilian White Wine . 245. 612 Three ditto .... 2l5. 613 Three ditto . . . .215. 614 Three dozens of Malaga . . . 625. 615 Three ditto . . . .61s. 616 One ditto .... 6l5. 617 Four casks ..... £ s. d. 1 16 3 1 16 1 7 2 7 6 2 2 2 5 1 4 — Marsh, Esq. 2 8 Zimmerman 2 11 P. Box, Esq. 4 16 P. Box, Esq. 3 9 P. Box, Esq. 6 P. Box, Esq. 4 5 Jacohson 3 12 Jacohson 3 3 Inns 3 3 Zimmerman 9 6 P. Box, Esq. 9 3 T. Beards, Esq. 3 1 Alderman 1 Amount realised by Twenty-fifth Day's Sale £787 : 16 : 9. THE TWENTY-SIXTH DAY'S SALE. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. The interest of the sale, as originally advertised, may be said to have closed with the disposal of the last portion of the pictures, on Friday. An immense quantity of valuable property — partaking rather less of the ornamental, and more of the useful character than any previously submitted — however, remained to be sold, and the disposal of this division of the effects attracted a large number of buyers during the remaining days of the sale. Mr. Edward Manson, a junior partner in tlie firm, mounted the rostrum for the first time to-day. The furniture of the Grenville, Cobham, and Nugent Rooms formed the subject of the day's sale. The majority of the purchases, as will be seen, were made by commission agents. GRENVILLE ROOMS. BED-ROOM. £ s. d. IS-tO A mahogany four-post bedstead, with printed cotton furniture; and a palliasse .... Bought by a Commission jlgent 220 1550 A wool mattrass ...... Agent 115 1551 A feather-bed and bolster ; and — 1551* Four pillows ....... Agent 11 50 These two lots were sold together. 1552 A pair of satin damask window-curtains, and draperies . Nathan 4 10 1553 A Venetian carpet; Brussels rug; fender and fire-irons; and a coal-box ^^«j< 2 18 1554 Tliree blankets ; and a counterpane . . Town and Emanuel 3 5 1555 A mahogany table, with two drawers; and a glass . . Agent 2 10 1556 A mahogany writing-table,- with a drawer and inkstand ; a bell ; a pair of snuffers and tray, and extinguisher .... Nathan 400 1557 A painted washing-stand, with ewers, two basins, brush-trays, bottles, two tumblers, a foot-pan, and jug .... Agent 1 17 202 a stool . jigent Nathan 2 12 7 7 d. Agent Town and Emanuel 1 8 15 Duke 16 Town and Emanuel 6 15 3 15 14 1 14 3 8 2 4 1 5 1 13 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1558 A Lu-ge arm-cliair, covered with damask ; and 1559 A mahogany chest of five drawers 1560 Two bedsteps, of yew-tree 1561 Four chairs ; and a fire-screen 1562 A mahogany bidet ; and a towel-horse 1563 A pier-glass, in three plates DRESSING-ROOM. 1564 A nialiogany tent bedstead, with printed furniture; and a window-curtain Agent 1565 A wool mattrass ...... Agent 1566 A hair ditto ; a bolster; and 2 pillows . . . Agent 1567 Three blankets ; and a Marseilles quilt . . T. Beards, Esq. 1568 A mahogany chest of three drawers . Sir H. Verney, Bart., M.P. 1569 A mahogany table ; a glass; 2 stools ; and a chair . . Nathan 1570 A mahogany night-table ; a bidet ; and a towel-horse J. Richards, Esq. 1571 A painted washing-stand; ewer; jug; 3 basins; brush-trays; bottle and tumblers ; foot-pan and jug ; and a towel-horse Hon. R. Cavendish 2 2 1572 An inkstand; a blotting-book ; a bell; 2 candlesticks; and 5 chimney ornaments ....... Owen 5 10 1573 A Venetian carpet ; a rug ; a fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; a coal-box ; a kettle ; and a piece of matting .... Agent 1575 An ottoman, with squab, covered with printed cotton /. Richards, Esq. 1576 An easy chair, with cushion, covered with printed cotton . Agent 1577 A mahogany writing-table, with brass rim, and drawers — tlie top covered with leather ... . . Agent 4 10 SERVANTS' ROOMS. 1578 A press bedstead and furniture; and a mattrass R. Salmon, of Wvherton 1579 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ... R. Salmon 1580 Three blankets ; and a counterpane .... Agent 1 58 1 A mahogany table ; and a washing-stand, ewer, and basin Hon. R. Cavendish 1582 A mahogany cupboard ; a chest of five drawers ; a piece of carpet ; a glass; and 2 chairs ...... Duke 120 1583 A four-post bedstead and furniture; a palliasse; 3 blankets; and a counterpane ...... Agent 160 1584 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ... P. Bo.r, Esq. 200 1585 A mahogany cupboard; a washing-stand, ewer, and basin; a table; and a chair ...... R- Salmon 15 203 3 3 1 16 2 18 3 15 2 2 1 19 2 16 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. COBHAM ROOMS. BED-ROOM. £ '■ <*• 1586 A mahogany four-post bedstead and chalie furniture; a palliasse; and 2 window-curtains and draperies .... Agent 700 1587 A wool mattrass ...... Agent 170 1588 A feather-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows .... Agent 500 1589 Three blankets ; and a counterpane .... Agent 300 1590 An Indian coverlid ...... Agent 1 10 1591 Atentbedsteadandprintcdfurniture; and a mattrass Salmon, of Buckingham 15 1592 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ... R. Salmon 300 1593 Three blankets ; and a counterpane . . . J. Richards, Esq. 2 2 1 594 A Venetian carpet ; and a hearth-rug . . . Agent 4 2 1595 A mahogany chest of five drawers .... Agent 280 1596 Two bedsteps, of yew-tree ..... Walter 1 16 1597 An easy chair and cushion, covered with printed cotton . Duke 15 1598 A mahogany arm-chair, covered with printed cotton ; and 3 others /. Richards, Esq. 16 1599 A sofa, covered with leather, and coiton cover . R. Salmon 2 14 1600 A maliogany table, with a drawer ; and a bidet . . Agent 10 1601 A mahogany table; a painted washing-stand; 2 ewers and basins; and bottle and tumbler ...... Agent 220 1602 A fender and fire-irons ; a coal-box ; a kettle ; a foot-pan ; a can ; a towel-horse; an inkstand ; a pair of snuffers ; and a bell i?ey. /./. irwiw 1 11 1603 A dressing-glass ; and a needlework screen . . Nathan 114 1604 A pier-glass, in two plates . . . Town and Emanuel 7 10 DRESSING-ROOM. 1605 A mahogany chest of four drawers 1606 A mahogany table ; and a dressing-glass 1607 A long mahogany table ; ewer and basin ; bottle ; and can ..... 1608 A mahogany night-table ; and a bidet 1609 A Brussels carpet ; a mahogany table ; and 3 chairs SERVANT'S ROOM. 1610 A four-post bedstead, with damask furniture; and a mattrass Col. Malcolm 3 6 1611 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow .... Agent 330 204 T. Beards, Esq. 1 11 6 J. Richards, Esq. 1 tumbler ; foot-pan ; /. Richards, Esq. 17 J. Richards, Esq. 17 . Agent 1 13 Nathan 12 5 Nathan 3 5 Nathan 3 5 Nathan 5 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1612 Three blankets ; and a counterpane . . . Dr. Clark 10 1613 A deal table; a washing-stand; ewer and basin; a glass; a piece of carpet ; 2 chairs ; and a mahogany stool . . . Agent Oil 1614 About 28 yards of Kidderminster carpet, to the passage . R. Salmon 2 8 NUGENT ROOMS. BED-ROOM. 1615 A mahogany four-post bedstead, with blue damask furniture; and a palliasse 1616 A wool mattrass , 1617 A hair ditto 1618 A feather-bed . 1619 A bolster; and 2 pillows ; and — 1620 Two large down pillows ...... Agent 2 16 These two lots were sold together. 1621 Three blankets ....... Nathan 1622 A Marseilles quilt .... Hon. R. Cavendish 1623 A Brussels carpet ; and a rug ..... Agent 1624 A fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; a kettle ; and a coal-box . Harper 1625 A mahogany table, and a yellow silk worked cover ; and a dressing-glass King and Stone 5 12 6 1626 A mahogany washing-stand, with marble top ; two basins and ewers, bnisli-trays, bottle, and tumbler ; a foot-pan ; and a jug . Nathan 1627 A mahogany wardrobe, with fulding doors, and four drawers under Nathan 1628 Two bedsteps, of yew-tree .... Harrison 1629 A pair of easy-chairs, with cushions, covered with printed cotton Agent 1630 A mahogany table ; a bidit ; 3 chairs ; a basket ; and a towel-horse /. Richards, Esq. 1631 A carved stool, covered with needlework ; a screen ; and a footstool Agent 1632 A pier-glass, in two plates . , . Town and Emanuel 1633 A pair of large oriental blue and white jars and covers . . Agent 1634 Nine small pieces of ditto ..... IValter DRESSING-ROOM, No. 1. 1635 A Brussels carpet ; and a rug 1636 A fender and fire-irons ; a kettle ; and a coal-box AA 3 8 1 13 5 9 o 6 7 9 1 10 3 8 1 9 2 14 7 7 5 1 1 King and Stone 5 12 6 J. Richards, Esq, 1 13 205 2 2 4 6 1 11 6 1 10 2 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ J. d. 1637 A needlework screen ; a stool ; and a footstool . . Walesby 2 This screen, thus modestly introduced, once formed the petticoat of Peg Woffington, the celebrated actress. * It consists of a large bouquet ofilowers, worked on a black velvet ground, and was presented by Peg to the members of the Beaf-steak Club, of which she was the only female member ever admitted. The relic came to Stowe with the effects of Robert Earl Nugent, who, as before mentioned, was president of the club. 1638 A large mahogany sofa bedstead, with blue damask furniture, squab, doTrn pillow and bolster, covered with blue damask ; also a mattrass, bolster, and 2 pillows . ... . , . . Agent 1436 1639 Three blankets ; and a counterpane .... Nathan o 10 1640 A mahogany table ; an arm-chair and cover ; and 3 others Alderman 110 1641 A sofa-table, of yew-tree, with two drawers and cover ; an inkstand ; a blotting-book ; a bell ; a taper-stand ; and a pair of snuffers and stand T. Grissell, Esq. 2 10 1642 An oriental jar and cover ; 2 basins ; and 3 other pieces — blue and white ; and 2 saucers ....... Agent 1643 A mahogany writing-table, with drawer and inkstand . . Nathan 1644 A painted washing-stand, two basins and ewers, brush-trays, bottle, and tumblers ; a foot-pan ; and a can . . . R. Salmon 1645 A mahogany bidet ; and a small table . Sir II. Verney, Bart., M.P. 1646 A cheval-glass, in mahogany frame . Sir II. Verney, Bart., M.P. 1647 A cabinet, with numerous drawers — inlaid with engraved ivory and tor- toiseshell — on a mahogany stand, with four drawers . . Agent 12 10 DRESSING-ROOM, No. 2. 1648 A Brussels carpet ; and a hearth-rug . . . .Harper 1649 A fender and fire-irons; a kettle ; a coal-box ; and a guard Alexander Fraser, Esq., Claydon 1650 A chimney-glass, in a painted frame . . A. George, Esq. 1651 An arm-chair, covered with needlework, and printed cover ; and a stool to match ....... Agent 240 1652 A couch, covered with printed cotton, with a down squab, and two pillows George Nelson, Esq. 5 5 1653 A mahogany two-flap table, with a drawer and cover ; an inkstand ; a bell; snuffers, and extinguisher ..... Harper 211 1654 A mahogany washing-stand, widi marble top, ewer, 3 basins, brusl.-tra}*, bottle, and tumbler ; a foot pan ; and ajar . A. Rubarts, Esq. 1655 A mahogany night-table ; and a bidet . . Toien and Emanuel 1656 A painted table ; a towel-horse ; and a deal stand Sir H. Verney, Bart., M.P. 1657 Two pairs of blue damask curtains and draperies . . Nathan 206 5 10 1 t 4 15 7 12 6 1 7 15 4 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE, £ .. i. 1658 A cabinet, of tortoiseshell and engraved ivory — on a mahogany stand, with three drawers ..... Walesby 12 1659 An oriental pot-pourri jar ; 2 basins ; 8 cups — blue and white ; and a figure of Britannia — in white ..... Agent 270 SERVANT'S ROOM. 1660 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass ; 3 blankets ; and a counterpane .... West, of Stony Stratford 1 18 1661 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . P. Box, Esq. 1 18 1662 Two chairs ; a piece of carpet ; a table ; a glass ; a washing-stand, ewer, and basin ; and a mahogany cupboard . . . Agent 10 LANDING, AND STAIRS. 1663 A crimson Brussels carpet, 9 yards by 5 yards . . Harrison 10 10 1664 A long mahogany table, with slabs of scagliola, with Pompeiian ornaments J. T. Pinckard, Esq., Handley 4 14 6 1665 A pair of china depositories, with similar slabs . . . Agent 5 5 1666 A carved and gilt table ...... Walter 1 19 1667 A pedestal closet, of satinwood — painted with the Aurora, after Guido T. Grissell, Esq. 7 10 1668 Three plaster busts of Caesars ..... Walter 11 1609 Two ditto — Adrian and Caracalla .... Walter 18 1670 Two arm-chairs; and the holland cover to the stairs-carpet ; and^ 1671 About 21 yards of very handsome wide Brussels stair-carpet ; and oo brass wires . . . . . . . . Agent 12 12 These two lots were sold together. " 1672 A pair of alabaster vases, with masks — on white and gold stands, carved with lions' heads . . P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq. 9 10 1673 A lanthorn, with metal frame — gilt, on marble foot . Natlian 3 Amount realised by Twenty-sixth Day's Sale £421 :8. 207 THE TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY'S SALE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBEE 19. The Furniture of the Bishop's, the Temple, and the Plantagenet Rooms, formed the subject of to-day's sale. BISHOPS ROOMS. BED-ROOM. 1674 1675 1676 1677 1678 1679 1680 1681 1682 1683 1684 1685 1686 1687 1688 A mahogany four-post bedstead, with printed cotton furniture, and a palliasse, and a pair of window-curtains and draperies Bought by Salmon A hair mattrass . . ■ . . . Salmon Agent Salmon Salmon Agent J. Bowke)-, Esq. Sir H. Verney, Bart., M.P. Sir H. Verney, Bart., M.P. Nathan A wool ditto A feather-bed A bolster; and 2 pillows . Three blankets A Marseilles quilt A mahogany bedstep A ditto A capital mahogany chest of five drawers An arm-chair, covered with printed cotton ; 3 others ; and a stool Agent A painted wasliing-stand ; 2 basins ; an ewer ; brush-trays ; bottle and tumbler ; foot-pan and can ; and a towel-horse . Agent A Kidderminster carpet ; a rug ; a fender and fire-irons ; a kettle ; and a coal-box ..... P. Box, Exq. A mahogany table ; and a dressing-glass . . , Agent A mahogany bidet ; and a fire-screen . . . Waleshy 208 £ >. d. 3 2 8 2 4 6 1 11 6 2 18 1 12 13 13 6 6 1 16 1 6 2 17 15 1 1 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ 1689 A mahogany writing-table, with drawer and inkstand ; a blotting-book ; and a taper-stand, snuffers, and extinguisher . Nathan 4 18 1690 A sofa, with squab — covered with printed cotton Leyton, of Bicester 1 14 DRESSING-ROOM. 1G91 A painted French bedstead, with printed cotton furniture ; and a pair of window-curtains and draperies . . . Agent 5 5 1692 A mattrass ...... Ar/ent 100 1693 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . Summerjield 2 1694 Three blankets ; and a Marseilles quilt . . . Agent 2 1695 A Kidderminster carpet ; and a rug . . .P. Box, Esq. 2 4 1696 A brass wire fender; a set of fire-irons; a guard; a kettle; and a coal- box ...... Town and Emanuel 250 1697 A mahogany chest of four drawers . . , Agent 4 14 1698 A mahogany table ; and a dressing-glass . . Nathan 12 1699 Two arm-chairs, covered with printed cotton ; 3 others ; and a stool Leyton 18 1700 A mahogany washing-stand ; 2 ewers; 2 basins; brush and sponge dishes ; foot-pan and can ; and a towel-horse . Hon. E. Cavendish 2 4 1701 A mahogany night-table ; and a bidet . A. Eraser, Esq. 13 1702 A carved stool ; and a needlework screen . H. Smith, Esq. 3 5 SERVANT'S ROOM. 1703 A press bedstead and furniture ; a hair mattrass ; 3 blankets ; and a coverlid ..... Hon. R, Cavendish 2 16 1704 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . Hon. R. Cavendish 1 12 1705 A mahogany table ; a ditto cupboard ; and 2 chairs Evelyn, of Stony Stratford 12 1706 A mahogany table; a dressing-glass; and a washing-stand and ewer Summerfield Oil 1707 A tent bedstead and check furniture ; a palhasse ; 3 blankets ; and a counterpane ...... Agent 1 17 1708 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . Summerjield 2 11 1709 A mahogany cupboard ; a glass ; 2 chairs ; and a deal table T. Swain, Esq. 9 •209 Vi rii 1712 1' -13 1714 1715 1716 1717 i: ri8 2 2 1 13 5 4 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. TEMPLE ROOMS. BED-ROOM. £ I. i. 1710 A mahogany four-post bedstead, with chalie furniture ; and a mattrass W. Davis, Esq., Bicester 6 6 A wool mattrass .... W. Davis, Esq. 2 10 A feather-bed; and — A bolster; and 2 pillows .... Agent "i 11 6 Th»se two lots were sold together. Thiue blankets ..... T. Swain, Esq. A Marseilles quilt ..... Agent A needlework ditto . . B. Gibbons, Esq., King's Swinford A Venetian carpet, 6 yards by 5\ yards ; and a hearth-rug . Holt A fender and fire-irons ; a kettle ; a guard ; a coal-box ; and a boot-jack Agent 1 7 1719 A painted washing-stand, ewer, and 2 basins; brush-trays, bottle, and tumblers; a foot- pan and can; and a towel-horse 1720 A mahogany two-flap table; and a dressing-glass 1721 A pair of chalie window-curtains and draperies . 1722 Two bedsteps, of yew-tree 1723 A capital mahogany chest of five drawers 1724 An easy chair and cushion, covered with printed cotton 1725 A mahogany bidet; a towel-horse ; and a stand . 1726 A sofa and pillow, covered with printed cotton 1727 A mahogany two-flap table; an inkstand, and blotting-book ; a bell; 2 cups ; snuffers and stand, and an extinguisher . Nathan 2 2 1728 A mahogany arm-chair, and a stool, covered with printed cotton ; and 4 cane-seated chairs ..... jr. Sharpe 220 DRESSING-ROOM. 1729 A mahogany chest of three drawers . . T. Beards, Esq. 1730 A mahogany night- table; and a bidet . . J. T. Pinckard, Esq. 1731 A mahogany long table ; 2 basins, an ewer, brush-trays ; jug, bottle, and tumbler; foot-pan and can; a candlestick; and a towel-horse Holt 1732 A mahogany arm-chair; a cane chair ; and a mahogany table T. Swain, Esq. 1733 A small two-flap table ; a dressing-glass ; and a Venetian carpet P. Box, Esq. 210 Agent 1 17 Nathan 1 11 6 w . Davis, Esq. 3 T. Swain, Esq. 1 10 Nathan 5 17 6 T. Suain, Esq 16 Agent 10 6 Agent 1 10 1 13 15 1 4 1 6 2 13 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. SERVANT'S ROOM. 1734 A four-post bedstead, with crimson silk furniture; and a palliasse 1735 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow 17.36 Three blankets ; and a counterpane 1 737 A mahogany night-table ; a washing-stand, ewer, and basin 1738 A deal table ; a glass; 3 chairs; and a piece of carpet £ i. rf. Agent 1 IG Walter 1 5 Walter 1 Mold 13 Agent 16 GALLERY. 1739 About 27 yards of Kidderminster carpet Sir H. Verney, Bart., M.P. 4 PLANTAGENET ROOMS. 1740 1741 1742 1743 1744 1745 1746 1747 1748 1749 1750 1751 1752 1753 1754 BED-ROOM. A capital mahogany four-post bedstead — carved with lions' heads, on French castors, with silk tabaret furniture and gilt cornice ; and a palliasse R. Rawlins, Enq. A hair mattrass . . . . R. Rawlins, Esq. R. Rawlins, Esq. A wool ditto A feather-bed A bolster ; and 2 pillows Three blankets A Marseilles quilt R. Raivlins, Esq. R. Rawlins, Esq. J. Bowker, Esq. R. Rawlins, Esq. Two pairs of silk tabaret window-curtains and draperies, and gilt cornices T. Swain, Esq. A handsome crimson Brussels carpet, 6^ yards by 5|- yards; and a hearth-rug Nat //an A brass wire fender ; a set of fire-irons; a guard; a kettle ; and a coal-box D. P. King, Esq. A. Roharts, Esq. A. Uoharts, Esq. Nathan H. Vernei/, Bart., M.P. A. mahogany bedstep A ditto A capital mahogany chest of five drawers A mahogany table ; and a dressing-glass A painted .washing-stand ; 2 ewers and basins, brush and sponge trays ; a bottle and tumbler ; and a white foot-pan and jug P. Bux, Esq. ail Sir 26 15 6 4 10 3 13 6 11 10 1 15 2 15 1 6 11 12 2 9 1 12 1 18 7 17 6 2 2 1 21 10 6 4 2 5 13 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ 1. d. 1755 Seven painted and gilt arm-chairs, with cane seats, and cushions covered with silk tabaret . , . . R. Raw/ins, Esq. 4 10 1756 A mahogany arm-chair; and a stool, covered with printed cotton; a towel-horse ; and a screen . . T. T. Drake, Jiin., Esq. 2 1757 A chimney-glass, 39 inches by 24 inches — in a very richly carved and gilt frame ..... H. Smith, Esq. 1758 A pair of or-molu double candlesticks, of Chinese pattern . Agent 175i,t Two oriental octagonal basins; 2 cups and saucers; a bell ; snuffers and tray; and extinguisher ..... Agent 1760 Two toilette-covers ...... Agent DRESSING-ROOMS. 1761 A crimson Brussels carpet, about 4 yards square ; a piece to the passage ; and a heartli-rug ..... Nathan 1762 A ditto, same pattern, 8^ yards by 3i yards; and a hearth-rug Harrison 1763 A brass wire fender, and fire-irons ; a kettle; a guard; and a coal-box Nathan 1764 A similar lot ...... Nathan 1765 A cliimney-glass, in three plates — the largest 30 inches by 21 inches — in a gilt frame ..... H. Smith, Esq. 1766 An easy chair and cushion, covered with damask Rev. J. J. Irwin 1767 Five cane-seated chairs . . . . T. Beards, Esq. 1768 A mahogany table ; and a dressing-glass . King and Stone 1769 A ditto; an inkstand; a blotting-book ; a taper-stand and extinguisher . A. Fra.wr, Esq. 1770 A mahogany chest of four drawers . . . Nathan 1771 A mahogany washing-stand, with marble top ; 2 ewers and basins; brush and sponge trays ; bottle and tumbler . . Nathan 1772 A mahoirany cupboard; and a ditto bidet . . P. Box, Esq. 1773 A mahogany boot-jack; a painted towel-horse ; an yew-tree boot-horse; a white foot-pan and jug; and a piece of oil-cloth . . Agent 3 9 1774 One pair of silk tabaret window-curtains, with draperies, and gilt cornices Wale shy 1775 A pair of pastoral figures — in biscuit .... Agent 1776 An enamel bottle; 4 cups, and 2 saucers — oriental . . Agent 1777 A capital mahogany sofa bedstead, with squab, bolster, and piUow — covered with green damask and furniture of the same ; also a mattrass, bolster, and pillow . . . G. Moirice, Esq., Oakkinds 1778 Three blankets ; and a Marseilles quilt . . . Nathan 213 5 5 8 10 2 10 2 8 5 12 6 1 14 19 1 10 1 3 6 7 17 6 3 5 3 10 2 2 2 12 6 13 10 3 3 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ 2 3 1 1 1 5 2 10 3 10 2 7 4 14 6 1779 A capital mahogany low wardrobe, with wings, folding doors, drawers, and sHdes ...... Nathan 34 13 1780 A painted washing-stand ; 2 ewers and basins; brush and sponge trays ; bottle and tumbler ; and a white foot-pan and jug D. P. King, Esq^. 1781 A mahogany table; a dressing- glass, and a painted towel-horse /. Richards, Esq, 1782 A mahogany table; an inkstand; a blotting-book ; a match-pot; a taper- stand; snuffers and stand, and extinguisher . . Har^Jcr 1783 A mahogany arm-chair; and a stool, covered with printed cotton Harrison 1784 A mahogany cupboard; and a ditto bidet . . Harrison 1785 A japan cabinet, with drawers, on a gilt stand; and 4 japan boxes Bev. TV. Ford, Addington 1786 A chimney-glass, 42 inches by 25 Inches, in a gilt frame . . Mold PLANTAGENET STAIRS. SEEVANT'S ROOM. 1787 A tent bedstead, with two sets of furniture ; and a mattrass . Agent 1788 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow .... Agent 1789 Three blankets ; and a counterpane .... Agent 1790 A wainscot chest of five drawers; a glass ; and a piece of carpet Richardson 1791 Two tables ; a window-curtain ; 2 basins; an ewer; bottle and tumbler; mahogany cupboard; and 2 chairs . . T. Swain, Esq. 1792 A small sofa ....... Ley ton ARUNDELL GALLERY. 1793 A carved and gilt table, with a slab of inlaid marbles . Waleshg 1794 A table — the frame of ebony, with panels of tortoisesheU Walcsbij 1795 A mahogany and gilt frame, with a slab of breccia /. T. Pinckard, Esq. 1796 A ditto ...... J. T.Pinckard,Esq. 1797 A cabinet, inlaid with ivory and tortoisesheU — engraved with foliage, with folding doors and di-awers, and a looking-glass in the top . Agent 1798 A ditto ....... Agent 1799 A pair of carved mahogany arm-chairs, covered with silk Rev. W. Andreices 1800 A pair of or-molu girandoles .... H. Smith, Esq. Amount reahsed by Twenty-seventh Day's Sale £454:16:6. B B -iVi 4 15 5 8 2 12 6 15 3 6 15 7 4 6 5 5 4 10 3 18 THE TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY'S SALE. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. The sale to-day comprised the Furniture of the Chintz Rooms, and the adjoining Apartments. 1801 1802 1803 1804 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 CHINTZ ROOMS. BED-ROOM. A four-post bedstead, with printed cotton furniture; and 2 pairs of window- curtains and draperies . . . Bought by Walter A hair mattrass ...... Walter A wool ditto . . . . . . . . Agent A feather-bed ...... Summerfield A bolster ; and 2 pillows ..... Agent Three blankets ; and a counterpane .... Agent A coverlid ; and 2 crimson silk curtains . . T. Beards, Esq. A Kidderminster carpet, 8 yards by 4i^ yards ; and a rug P. Box, Esq. A brass wire-fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; a kettle ; and a coal-box Agent A painted dressing-table ; a ditto washing-stand ; 2 basins and ewers; brush and sponge trays ; bottle and tumbler ; and a foot-pan and can Agent A mahogany table ; a dressing-glass ; and a towel-horse . W. Sharpe A mahogany bidet ; and a ditto cupboard . . . Nathan An ottoman, with squab and back-cushion, covered with printed cotton /. Richards, Esq. A mahogany winged wardrobe, with folding doors and four drawers under ...... Hon. R. Cave7idish A mahogany cupboard ; a towel-liorse ; and a footstool R. Oakley, Esq. 2U £ s. d. 3 3 1 19 3 5 1 1 14 9 4 14 6 2 2 2 4 1 4 2 15 1 10 15 1 10 2 16 1 12 1 19 1 14 4 4 4 4 2 4 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 1816 Two arm-chairs, with printed cotton covers; and 2 others . Holt 19 1817 A blue-and-white bowl and covers; 2 cups and saucers ; and 2 other cups — oriental ; an inkstand ; a blotting-book ; a bell ; snuffers and stand, and extinguisher ..... Walesby 1 10 1818 A square mahogany table ; and a chimney-glass . . Agent 2 10 DRESSING-ROOM. 1819 A French bedstead, with canopy and cliintz furniture; and 2 pairs of chintz window-curtains and drapei'ies . . . JValeshy 1820 A wool niattrass ..... Waleshy 1821 A ditto ........ Agent 1822 A feather bed ; and — 1823 A bolster and two pillows ..... Mold 400 These two lots were sold together. 1824 Three blankets ....... Agent 1825 A needlework quilt ...,£. Gibbons, Esq. 1826 A Kidderminster carpet, 8 yards by 4^ yards ; and a rug R, Paxton, Esq. 1827 A brass fender and fire-irons ; a guard; a kettle; and a coal-box Agent 1828 A jsainted dressing-table, with two drawers; a washing-stand; 2 basins and ewers ; brush and sponge trays; bottle and tumbler; and a foot-pan and can ..... Hon. R. Cavendish I 18 1829 A capital mahogany chest of six drawers . . . Agent 5 5 1830 A mahogany cupboard; and two arm-chairs, covered with printed cotton D.P. King, Esq. 1 14 1831 A mahogany table; a dressing-glass ; an inkstand ; a blotting-book ; snuffers and tray, and extinguisher ; and a pair of candlesticks H. R. Forster 1832 A chimney-glass, in three plates; and a towel-horse . . Agent 1833 A pair of Chinese female figures; and a figure of Winter, of white ware P. Box, Esq. 1834 Two blue and white basins; 2 cups; and 2 white bowls — oriental Walter SERVANTS ROOM. 1835 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; and a mattrass 1836 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow 1837 Three blankets; and a counterpane 1838 A mahogany chest of five drawers 1839 A two-flap table; a painted washing-stand; jug, basin, and brush-trays; a glass ; 3 chairs ; and a piece of carpet . . Wilhins 112 215 1 10 2 1 15 1 Walesby 15 B. Capell 2 . Walter 16 . Hewitt 1 18 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. BLUE ROOM, AND ROOM ADJOINING. 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 B. Capell B. Capell . Agent . T. Beards, Esq. £ .. 1 13 13 3 1 15 d. . Harper , Agent Summerfield 2 4 1 18 1 14 . Mold 3 16 . Agent . Agent s . Holt 1 18 3 1 9 nd a towel-horse Durham 1 19 Zimmerman 1 16 A four-post bedstead and furniture A wool mattrass A feather-bed, bolster, and two pillows Three blankets ; and a counterpane A four-post bedstead and furniture A wool mattrass A hair ditto A featlier-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows Three blankets ; and a counterpane A Kidderminster carpet ; and a rug A fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; a kettle ; and 4 tluurs Two arm-chairs, with printed cotton covers ; 2 stools ; and a towel-horse A mahogan}' table ; a glass ; and a damask curtain A mahogany corner washing-stand; 2 ewers; 2 basins and brush-trays ; and a mahogany cupboard ..... Mold A painted washing-stand ; 2 ewers and basins ; brush and sponge-trays ; bottle and tumbler ; a foot-pan and can ; and a towel-horse . Holt A mahogany table ; a ditto . . . .P. Box, Esq. Seven pieces of oriental — blue and white ; 2 pairs of candlesticks ; an ink- stand ; snuffers and tray ; and extinguishers. Hon. R. Cavendish A rosewood Devonport . . . . .P. Box., Esq. A straw ottoman ; and — A view of Oxford — print, framed and glazed . . Waleshy These two lots were sold together. A mahogany wardrobe, with folding doors, and four drawers under Holt A painted dining-table ; and a glass . . Hon. B. Cavendish An ottoman, with squab, and three back-cushions, covered with printed cotton . . . . . .P. Box, Esq. 1 1 1 3 13 1 10 4 18 1 11 5 10 16 1 8 PINK BED-ROOM. 1863 A four-post bedstead, with chintz furniture ; and 2 pairs of window- curtains and draperies . . /. Greaves, Esq., Grove Hill Farm 3 1864 A hair mattrass ..... Shepherd 2 10 216 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ f. d. 1865 A wool mattrass ...,,. Zimmerman 2 12 6 1866 A feather-bed ; and — 1867 A bolster; and 2 pillows . . . . . Jgent 5 \2 6 These two lots were sold together. 1868 Three blankets 1869 A Marseilles quilt 1870 A mahogany bedstep 1871 A ditto Durham 1 15 1 6 1 6 1 3 12 15 1 17 17 1 16 1 10 . Agent Zimmerman A. Eraser, Esq. 1872 A mahogany wardrobe, with folding doors, and four drawers under Agent 1873 A painted dressing-table, with drawers; a ditto washing-stand; 2 basins and ewers ; brush and sponge trays ; bottle and tumbler ; and a foot- pan and can . . . Stanton, of Buckingham 1874 A mahogany bidet; 2 painted towel-horses; andabasket Hon.R. Cavendish 1875 A dressing-glass, in mahogany frame ; and a mahogany table The Misses Yardley 1876 A mahogany framed sofa, with printed cotton cover . Ley ton 1877 A large arm-chair, covered with needlework, and printed cotton cover W. Sharpe 1 19 1878 A mahogany arm-chair, with printed cotton cover ; and a sliding screen, with mahogany frame . . . /. Greaves, Esq. 1879 A cliimney-glass, 53 inches by 25 inches — in a gilt frame /. Richards, Exq. 1880 A Kidderminster carpet, 8 yards by 5 yards ; and a small piece in the adjoining room; and a rug . . . • Harjper 1 88 1 Abrass wire fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; a kettle ; and a coal-box Shepherd 1882 A japan chest, on a stand .... Waleahy 1883 Two large cups; a jar; and 4 other pieces — blue and white; and a white cup and saucer ...... Agent 110 1884 An inkstand ; a blotting-book ; a bell ; 2 japan boxes ; a pair of candle- sticks ; snuffers and stand, and extinguishers . . Waleshy 2 1885 A mahogany table ; a dressing-glass ; a painted washing-stand ; 2 basins ; an ewer ; brush-trays ; and a white foot-pan . . Summerjield 111 1886 A mahogany cupboard ; a ditto bidet ; and a chintz curtain Nathan 2 16 PINK DRESSING-ROOM. 1887 A French bedstead, with cliintz furniture; and a hair and a wool mattrass B. Capell 3 17 6 1888 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . B. Capell 3 5 1889 Three blankets; and a counterpane . . . W. Sha/pe 2 4 217 1 17 3 1 4 12 2 11 1 8 .. rf. 1 o 1 13 6 1 7 1 1 2 15 o 6 5 12 6 1 14 2 6 4 2 8 5 15 15 1 2 1 1 THE STOAYE CATALOGUE. 1890 Two pairs of window-curtains and draperies ; and a chintz cover T. Beards, Esq. 1891 A sofa, with cliintz cover . . . J. Richards, Esq. 1892 A large arm-chair, covered with needlework ; and a chintz cover Leytuti 1893 An arm-chair, with chintz cover ; and 5 other chairs . Durham 1894 A chimney -glass, in three plates — the largest 37 inches by 27 inches Agent 1895 A mahogany bidet ; and a ditto cupboard . . Nal/ia?i 1896 A mahogany chest of six drawers .... Agent 1 897 A long mahogany table ; and a dressing-glass . . Nathan 1898 A painted dressing-table; a ditto washing-stand; 2 ewers and basins ; brush and sponge-trays; a foot-pan and can ; and a towel-horse . Agent 1899 A Kidderminster carpet, 8 yards by 4^ yards; and a rug . Agent 1 900 A brass wire fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; a kettle ; and a coal-box Harper 1901 A japan cabinet, with folding doors ; and drawers on a stand Nundy, of Buckingham 1902 A chime clock, by Massey . . . Ilev. W. Andreues 1903 A japan fan-shaped box; an inkstand; a blotting-book ; a pair of candle- sticks, snuffers, and extinguishers . . . Waleshij 1904 A tea-pot, 6 cups, and 2 saucers — oriental blue and wliite Waller SERVANT'S ROOM. 1905 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; and a mattrass J. S. Leigh, Esq. 1906 A feather-bed, bolster, and piUow .... Agent 1907 Three blankets ; and a counterpane . . . Nathan 1908 A mahogany commode, with folding doors, and four drawers, on a carved stand ....... Agent 1909 A mahogany roxmd-back chair; a painted washing-stand; a glass; 2 chairs; and a piece of carpet . . BJaikuell, uf Buckimjliuni PASSAGE. 1910 About 52 yards of Kidderminster carpet ; and some pieces of crimson drugget .... Sir H.Verney, Bart., M.P. 500 1911 A white and gold settee; a mahogany card- table; a coal-box; and a chair i/«// 1 11 6 1912 A capital fire-engine, by Merryweather, with hose ; and 6 leather buckets (withdrawn.) BUCKINGHAM SERVANTS' BED-ROOMS. 1913 A four-post bedstead, with crimson damask furniture ; a palHasse ; and a hair mattrass ....... Agent 25 10 218 1 5 3 18 1 8 7 12 6 2 2 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ ». d. 1914 A feather-bed, bolster, and 3 pillows .... Af/e?it 4 16 6 1915 Three blankets ....... A/jfe//t 1 12 1916 A worked coverHd ..... ir. S/iarjje 1 12 1917 A Brussels carpet, 7 yards by 6 yards ; and a hearth-rug . A^ent 9 5 1918 A fender and fire-irons ; a guard; and a coal-box T. Swain, Exq. 1 10 1919 Two pairs of damask window-curtains and draperies; and — 1920 Two large arm-chairs; and 4 others . . . P. Box, Exq. 2 11 These two lots were sold togetlier. 1921 A mahogany table, with two drawers ; and a dressing-glass Sta>itoii 1922 A pier-glass, 40 inches by 25 inches . . H. Smith, Esq. 1923 A mahogany night-table ; and a bidet . . , H. R. Fomter 1924 A table, with two drawers ; a stool; and a needlework screen C. Bennett 1925 A mahogany reading-table, with rising top . . . Agent 1926 A painted washing-stand; 2 ewers and basins; bri;sh-trays; bottle, and 2 tumblers; a foot-pan and can . . . Blachuell 1927 A four-leaf screen, covered with paper . . . C. Bennett 1928 A yew-tree table; an inkstand; a candlestick, snuffers and extinguisher; a reading-desk ; and a piece of ivory . . . Walesly 1929 A four-post bedstead and furniture; and a mattrass . B. Capell 1930 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . B. Capell 1931 Three blankets; and a counterpane . . . Harper 1932 A mahogany chest of five drawers . . The Misses Yardley 1933 An inlaid satinwood commode, with folding doors . Holt 1934 A Brussels carpet; 2 deal tables; a glass; a jug and basin; 4 chairs; and a window-curtain .... Hon. R. Cavendish 1935 A blue and white jar ; 5 cups ; and 4 figures in white . Walter Amount reahsed by Twenty-eighth Day's Sale £351 :3:6. 17 3 11 1 1 1 6 2 8 1 17 1 5 2 4 1 4 2 14 1 3 2 18 3 10 1 17 1 3 219 THE TWENTY-NINTH DAY'S SALE. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. The very beautiful Furniture of the Clarence Rooms was sold to-day. These rooms were so called from hiving been occupied by King William IV., when Duke of Clarence, on the occasion of his visit to Stowe. CLARENCE ROOMS. BED-ROOM. £ .. a. 1936 A very handsome four-post bedstead, -w-ith gilt pillars and cornice, -with rich crimson tabaret furniture ; and a palliasse Bought by T. GrisseU, Esq. 52 10 1937 A hair mattrass .... T. GrisseU, Esq. 600 1938 A wool ditto 1939 A feather-bed and cover 1940 A bolster ; and 2 down pillows 1941 Three blankets 1942 A Marseilles quilt 1943 A mahogany bedstep 1944 A ditto T. GrisseU, Esq. 5 T. GrisseU, Esq. 12 15 T. GrisseU, Esq. S 15 Totvn and Emanuel 111 6 Jtev. H. RoundeU 1 8 T. GrisseU, Esq. 118 T. GrisseU, Esq. 2 7 1945 A painted and gilt couch, with squab and bolster, covered with printed cotton . . . . . J. T. Pinckard, Esq. 5 5 1946 A mahogany table ; 4 chairs ; and a towel-horse . Waleshy 112 1947 A table-cover, worked with silk . . Toum and Emanuel 18 1948 A capital mahogany chest of five drawers . King and Stone 5 18 1949 A pier-glass, in two plates— the larger 42 inches by 28 inches 71 Gr«*e/^,-E«<7. 6 15 6 1951 A quilt, worked with flowers in silk . . T. GrisseU, Esq. 7 1952 A pair of crimson silk beU-pulls . . T. GrisseU, Esq. ' 1 11 1953 A handsome Brussels carpet, 7 yards by 4|^ yards ; and a rug T. CrmseZ?, £'«y. 9 10 290 4 5 3 10 7 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 1954 A brass-wire fender and fire-irons ; a kettle ; and a guard The Misses Yardley 2 10 1955 A blue and wMte jar and cover ; a bottle; a beaker; 2dislies; 4 cups and saucers ; and 2 otber pieces — oriental . . . Ageiit 1956 A pair of bronze boys— on marble pedestals . . Nundy 1957 The Apollo of the Belvidere — in alabaster ; and a pair of vases, of spar and alabaster . . . • . . H. R. Forster 1958 A pair of crimson tabaret curtains, &c, . . Town and Emanuel SMALL BED-ROOM. 1959 A four-post bedstead— white and gold, the furniture of white silk, worked with figures and flowers in colours, and Hned witli yellow satin Town and Emanuel 1960 A wool mattrass ..... Agent 1961 A feather-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows . . . Agent 1962 Three blankets ..... T. Grissell, Esq. 1963 A Marseilles quilt .... Hon. R. Cavejidish 1964 A white silk coverlid, worked with figures to match the furniture Agent 1965 A handsome Brussels carpet, 62- yards by 5 yards ; and a hearth-rug Agent 1 966 A brass- wire fender, fire-irons, and guard ; a kettle ; and coal-box P. Box, Esq. 1967 A carved and gilt fauteuil, covered with crimson silk damask, and printed cotton cover ..... The Misses Yardley 1968 Nine painted and gilt arm-chairs, with cane seats and cushions, covered with crimson silk damask, and printed cotton covers Mold 1969 A mahogany table ; and a towel-horse . . . Waleshy 1970 A mahogany bidet; and a ditto boot-jack . . King and Stone 1971 A washing-stand, with closet of yew and other wood, with gilt ornament and a marble slab . . P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq. 14 1972 Two basins; 2 jugs; afoot-pan; brush and sponge trays ; a vase — painted with flowers ; and a bottle and 2 tumblers . . Agent 1973 A stool — carved with lions' heads, and covered Avith needlework Redfern 1974 A pair of crimson tabaret curtains, with gilt cornice, draperies, cords, and tassels . . . . . T. Grissell, Esq. 1975 A mahogany writing-table, with brass rim and drawer King and Stone 1976 A French chest of three drawers, of rosewood, with brass ornaments P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq. 7 1977 A chimney-glass, in t«o plates — the larger 38 inches by 25 inches — in a richly carved and gilt frame .... Pritchett 21 00 c 221 8 18 5 5 10 3 1 7 9 2 10 6 10 2 10 2 10 2 12 3 5 8 8 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 1978 A pier-glass, In three plates, with slips painted with flowers — in a gilt frame A, Hayward, Esq., Brackley 7 5 1979 A carved and gilt pier-table .... Bedfern 6 10 This is a very curious old piece of furniture. 1980 A pair of crimson silk bell-pulls .... Agent 160 1981 A small cabinet, of oriental japan — on a stand, with folding doors and drawers Warren 500 1982 A larger ditto — on carved and gilt stand, with folding doors and drawers /. Bowker, Esq. 19 10 1983 A rosewood cabinet, inlaid with flowers in ivory, with folding doors and drawers ..... Hon. R. Cavendish 512 6 1984 A sleeping boy, in bronze — on pedestal ; a bell ; and a blotting-book Town and Emanuel 3 13 6 1985 A pair of alabaster pitchers — engraved . . P. Box, Esq. 3 10 198(5 A pair of blue porcelain vases, with or-molu branches for three lights each B.M'Cabe,Esq. 16 5 6 1987 A blue bowl, with figures in gold ; and 2 cups and saucers T. Grissell, Esq. 3 10 DRESSING-ROOMS. 1988 A handsome Brussels carpet, 7 yards by 4f yards ; and a hearth-rug P. Box, Esq. 8 8 1989 A brass wire fender and fire-irons ; a kettle ; a guard ; and 2 pieces of matting ...... Harrison 240 1090 A washing-stand, with two drawers, and marble top, with two basins, two jugs, brush and sponge trays, bottle and two tumblers, and a foot-pan . T. Grissell, Esq. 14 10 1991 Adealtoilette-table, with cover — worked, with coloured glass T. Gmse//,^*^'. 3 3 1992 A cheval-glass, in mahogany frame — 52 inches by 28 inches The Misses Yardley 6 10 1993 A mahogany writing-table, with brass rim and drawers, the top covered with leather ..... King and Stone 4 14 199 !' A stool, covered with needlework : a towel-horse ; and a needlework screen T. Grissell, Esq. 4 2 1995 A pair of crimson tabaret curtains, with gilt cornice, and draperies, cords, and tassels . . . . . T. Grissell, Esq. 8 10 1996 Acouch, withsqu;ibandbolster,covered with printed cotton y. tr/v'wt;//,^*;^. 17 6 6 1997 A pair of mahogany stands ; a silk bell-pnil ; a bell ; a match-pot ; an extinguisher ; a basket ; and a blotting-book T. Grissell, Esq. 2 2 •i-ii 3 3 6 10 8 3 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1998 An easy chair, with cushion — covered with printed cotton King and Stone 1999 A cabinet of oriental japan, with folding-doors, and shelves — on a carved oak stand ...... Piggott 2000 A French rosewood chest of three drawers, with brass masks and handles Sir H. Verney, Bart., M.P, 2001 A japan chest . ..... Agent 2002 A pier-glass, 75 inches by 41 inch's— in an openwork carved arnJ gilt frame, with birds ..... Rev. R. Peake 42 2003 A writing-table, of marqueterie, with sliding top . .Piggott 11 6 2004 A blue and white jar and cover; and a pair of pot-pourri jars and covers P. Norton, Esq. 3 2005 A small Brussels carpet, and a piece ; a fender and fire-irons ; and a guard ........ Agent 400 2006 A lady's mahogany wardrobe, with folding doors ; and a drawer Nathan 17 10 2007 A painted washing-stand ; 2 basins; 2ju2-s; and brush-trays; bottle and tumbler ; a towel-horse ; and 2 arm-chairs and cushions E. Stone, of Wotton Underwood 2 2 2008 Three blue silk damask curtains and draperies . . . Agent 1 15 2009 A mahogany table ; and a ditto bidet . . Hon. R. Cavendish 2 2010 Three blue and white vases and covers .... Agent 300 2011 A japanned washing-stand; with an oriental bottle and basin; and a basket ; and a candle-stand . . . .P. Box, Esq. 3 16 2012 A bronze figure, of a negro, supporting branches for two liglits, with porcelain flowers ...... Agent 400 2013 An old japan dish ; 2 blue and white plates ; and 2 cups . Agent 17 SERVANT'S ROOM. 2014 A four-post bedstead, with damask furniture ; a palliasse; and a mattrass Agent 2015 A feather-bed ; bolster; and 2 pillows . . /. T. Pinchard, Esq. 2016 Three blankets ; and a counterpane . . J. S. Leigh, Esq. 2017 A mahogany table, with three drawers ; and a dressing-glass . Waller 2018 A mahogany table ; a washing-stand, jug, and basin ; and a chair . Leyton 2019 A mahogany bidet ; and a ditto cupboard , . JV. Sharpe 2020 A japan coffer, on a stand . . . . . Agent 2021 A piece of Brussels carpet ; and a piece for the stairs, of the same pattern ; and 3 dimity curtains and valence . . W. Sharpe 2 12 2-23 2 12 2 6 2 3 1 1 1 1 14 2 2 THE 8T0WE CATALOGUE. BATH-ROOM. T. Swain, Esq. 6 . Agent 1 13 T. Swain, Esq. 1 £ s. d. 2022 A small carved and gilt stool ; 3 sheep-skin mats ; and a deer-skin Harrison 3 CHANDOS ROOMS. DAMASK ROOM. 2023 A mahogany four-post bedstead, with fawn-coloured damask furniture, and gilt cornice ..... 2024 A wool mattrass ..... 2025 A wool mattrass ..... 2026 A feather-bed ; and— 2027 A bolster ; and 2 pillows ..... Agent 6 16 6 These two lots were sold together. 2028 Three blankets ; and a counterpane .... Age)it 200 2029 A pair of damask window-curtains and gilt cornices . . Mold 2 16 2030 A mahogany bedstep . . . . . E. Stone 1 2 2031 A ditto E.Stone 1 2 2032 A painted dressing-table ; a washing-stand ; 2 basins and ewers ; brush and sponge trays ; bottle and tumbler ; and a foot-pan and can The Misses Yardley 2 10 2033 Two mahogany arm-chairs, with printed cotton covers; and 2 stools Xe;y. d. 6 10 1 12 1 3 5 15 King and Stone 1 4 2372 Seven breastplates ; 2 back ditto ; and 22 swords Agent 3 5 2373 A Bombay work-box Waleshy 5 5 2374 About 25 yards of silk cord Ki7ig and Stone 1 17 2376 A large hearth-rug Agent 1 9 2377 A ditto ..... Agent 1 15 2378 A ditto ..... Town and Emanuel 18 2379 A Kidderminster carpet Agent 3 7 2380 Two pieces of ditto Ferguson 1 10 2381 A Venetian carpet T. Beards, Esq. 1 6 2382 A damask carpet-cover J. Bichards, Esq. 3 2383 A ditto ..... Agent 1 18 2384 A miniature, in ivory ; and a portrait Walter 17 2385 Jeffrey Hudson, in oils . Agent 5 15 2386 A flower-piece; and 2 others . Bev. G. Coleman, Water Stratford 4 4 2387 Six pictures .... Miller 1 11 6 2388 Still life ; and 2 others Agent 2 8 2388* One, by Canini Agent 8 2389 A Dresden basket, sugar-basin, &c. These articles of Dresden china have been since sold Chesham Place. Oiven to Spencer Drimimond, Esq., of 4 8 2390 Three oriental bowls, and 3 dishes Agent 1 12 2391 Three tea-pots; and 16 other pieces Walter 1 4 2392 Two pieces of French china Agent 4 4 EAST WING. GREAT CHAPEL-ROOM. 2393 A four-post bedstead, with printed cotton furniture; and a window-curtain Agent 2 16 240 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 2394 Two wool mattrasses ..... Agent 200 2395 A feather-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows . . . W. Sharpe 2 2 2396 Afeatber-bed ...... Alderman 2 18 2397 Three blankets ; and a white cotton counterpane . . Agent ISO 2398 A large arm-chair, with printed cotton cover; and 1 other iZb??. 72. Ca!TC?jrfM I 14 2399 A gilt arm-chair, with printed cotton cover ; and 6 cane-seated chairs TTa/MSy 1 14 2400 A Kidderminster carpet, 7 yards by 4 yards ; and a rug . Freeman 2 4 2401 A brass fender, and fire-irons; a guard ; a kettle; and a coal-box /. Richards, Esq. 119 2402 A mahogany table, and cover; and a dressing-glass . Walter 13 2403 A mahogany table, with a drawer ; and a ditto bidet . Agent 14 2404 A painted washing-stand ; 2 basins ; an ewer ; brush and sponge-trays ; bottle and tumbler ; a foot-pan and can ; and a towel-horse Agent 1 17 2405 A mahogany chest of six drawers . . King and Stone 5 7 6 2406 An inkstand; a blotting-book ; a bell; a pair of candlesticks; snuffers; extinguishers ; and a box .... Waleshy 110 CHAPEL ROOM. 2407 A tent bedstead, and furniture ; a mattrass ; and a yellow moreen curtain Harrison 2408 A feather-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows . . . Aldermaii 2409 Three blankets ; and a counterpane . . . Ferguson 2410 A mahogany open bookcase, with a chest of five drawers beneath ; and 2 cupboards ..... Hon. R. Cavendish 2411 A deal table; a dressing-glass; and 3 chairs . . Stimmvrjield 2412 An ottoman and squab, covered with damask ; a painted washing-stand ; 2 basins, jugs, and brush-trays; a foot-pan and can; and a boot-jack 7F(2/e«iy 2 4 ROOM ADJOINING, AND DRESSING-ROOM. 2413 A four-post bedstead, with blue damask furniture ; and a mattrass Holton, of Buckingham 2414 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . , P. Box, Esq. 2415 Three blankets ; and a counterpane . . . C.Bennett 2416 A japan cabinet, with drawers . . . Hon. R. Cavendish 2417 A mahogany chest of five drawers .... Hewitt 2418 A Kidderminster carpet; a rug; a fender and fire-irons; a guard; and a kettle ...... Walesby 280 241 1 5 2 6 17 4 10 13 2 6 4 10 1 16 5 5 1 14 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 2419 A mahogany table ; and a drawing-glass .... Agent 2420 An arm-chair, covered with needlework; a blue damask cover; and a window-curtain .... A. George, Esq. 2421 A mahogany table ; a ditto cupboard ; and a screen J. H. Coioley, Esq. 2422 A painted washing-stand; 2 ewers and basins; brash and sponge trays; bottle and tumbler ; and a foot-pan and can . . W. Sharpe 2423 A mahogany table ; a ditto bidet ; a glass ; and a painted table Agent 2424 A set of nine figures of the Niobe family ; a horse, and 1 other — in alabaster P. Box, Esq. 2 4 2425 An inkstand ; a blotting-book ; a pair of candlesticks ; 2 china figures ; a cup ; snuffers ; and extinguishers . . Hon. R. Cavendish 111 6 Amount realised by Thirty-second Day's Sale ^£301 : 5. £ 2 t. 1 d. 1 16 16 2 2 4 242 THE THIRTY-THIED DAY'S SALE.. THUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. The sale to-day commenced with a further selection from the — SERVICE OF CUT GLASS. 2426 Four claret jugs and stoppers 2427 Three ditto and a butter-pot 2428 Six quart decanters 2429 Six ditto 2430 Six ditto ; and 4 pint decanters . 2431 Six pint decanters 2432 Six ditto 2433 Six ditto 2434 Twelve finger-glasses ; and 12 coolers 2435 Twelve ditto ; and 12 ditto 2436 Twelve ditto ; and 12 ditto 2437 Twelve ditto; and 12 ditto 2438 Sixteen coolers ; and 18 finger-glasses 2439 Twenty-four caraff'es, and tumblers 2440 Twenty-three ditto ; and 16 tumblers 2441 Eighteen caraffes ; and 18 goblets 2442 Twenty-eight goblets ; and 4 plain caraffes 2443 Twenty-four wine-glasses ; and 32 larger 2444 Twenty-seven ditto ; and 32 ditto 2445 Thirty-six claret-glasses . 2446 Thirty-six ditto £ t. d. Bought hy King and Stone 4 6 Rev. C. C. Beaty Pownall 4 14 King and Stone 5 15 6 Rev. C. C. Beaty Pownall 6 6 6 Rev. C. C. Beaty Pownall 8 8 King and Stone 6 Rev. C. C. Beaty Pownall 6 Agent 2 18 King and Stone 5 King a?id Stone 5 5 King and Stone 6 6 King and Stone 6 6 King and Stone 8 King and Stone 10 . P. W. S. Miles, Esq., M.P. 5 10 . Lord Rokehy 5 15 s . T. Beards, Esq. 1 18 King and Stone 3 5 Rev. C. C. Beaty Pownall 3 15 King and Stone 3 King and Stone 2 12 6 243 THE STOWE CATALOGUE, 2447 Four claret decanters .... S. Home, Esq. 2448 Two ditto; and 4 quart decanters . Ahel Smith, Esq., M.P. 2449 Four quart decanters ; and G pint decanters . King and Stone 2450 Four ditto ; and 6 ditto ...... Jgent 2451 Thirty-six wine-glasses .... King and Stone 2452 Tliirty-six ditto . . . Rev. C. C. Beatij Pownall 2453 Twenty-four ditto .... King and Stone 2454 Twenty-four claret-glasses ; and 24 pale green glasses King and Stone 2455 Twenty-seven ditto; and 26 ditto . . S. Home, Esq. 2456 Twenty goblets ; and 6 water-jugs, of ground glass King and Stone 2457 Twenty-six ditto ; and 6 ditto .... Watkins 2458 Twenty-four tumblers ; and 6 water-j ugs . . . Agent 2459 Twenty-four ditto ; and 7 ditto ..... Agent 2460 Twelve finger-glasses ; and 12 coolers .... Agent 2461 Twelve ditto ; and 12 ditto . . . King and Stone 2462 Twelve ditto; and 12 ditto ..... Agent 2403 Fourteen ditto ; and 13 ditto ..... Agent 2464 Six pint decanters .... King and Stone 2465 Seven ditto ...... Watkins 2466 Twenty-four ale-glasses ; 24 champagne ditto ; and 14 liqueur ditto King and Stone 2467 Twenty-six ale ditto ; and 25 champagne ditto Rev. C. C. Beaty Pownall 2467 a Various . . . . . .P. Box, Esq. 24676 Various ....... Agent FURNITURE, &c., FROM THE CHAPEL. 2468 A pair of settees, in tliree divisions each .... Agent 1 16 2469 A pair of carved and gilt stools, covered with crimson silk damask Owen 4 2471 A square footstool, covered with velvet ; and 8 ditto liassocks T. Grissell, Esq. 4 4 2472 A carpet; a steel fender; a set of fire-irons ; and a guard The Misses Yardley 2473 Three long cushions, covered with crimson taharet, and gold lace . Agent 2474 Seven low stools, covered with carpet . . Rev. H. Roundell 2475 A pair of ditto ; and a pair covered with tabaret . . Agent 24<76 A pair of benches ...... Agent 2477 A music-desk, on a carved support . . John Swaby, Esq, 2478 Two settees, with backs ..... Agent 244 £ 2 s. 5 5 15 5 12 6 3 1 14 1 16 3 6 2 8 2 8 2 12 3 17 2 10 2 10 2 13 4 6 3 3 4 14 6 3 8 4 4 1 5 2 2 1 18 1 2 1 10 13 5 10 1 14 K I THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ ». d. 2479 An organ, by Flight and Robson, with six stops . Walesly 21 10 6 This organ has hitherto stood in the Chapel ;tt Stowe : it is a small hut very fine instrument. 2480 The infant Christ and St. John— a copy after Eubens 2%e Ifmei Fa>-(/Zcy 18 7 6 The original of this picture is at Wilton. 2481 The travelhng organ of James II., used in his camp on Hounslow Heath, with stop diapason, cornet, sesqualtra, principal, twelfth, and fifteenth stops: after the Revolution, it was conveyed to Lord Wharton's seat at Winchendon, and from thence purchased by Mr. Grenville Agent 30 This instrument is of small size, heing about six feet nine inches hifth, and aljout five feet wide by two feet and a half in depth. Our illustration shews the front of the organ as ready for the player ; that is, a glazed window which can be elevated or lowered (in the latter case shutting up the instrument), is represented as thrown up. The stops of the organ are the following: — Fifteenth-bass, sesqui-altra, twelfth-bass, Irnmpet, fifteenth-treble, cornet, twelfth-treble, and stop-diapason. The notes, ranged in two rows, are forty-three in number, the lowest having black, the upper white keys. The false pipes to the front are merely flat pieces of wood, painted to resemble pipes, gilded and ornamented with arabesques, and above and below them are some pieces of pierced carving of good design. The case of the organ is painted a dull red colour, the mouldings to the panels and frames to the windows being gilded, as is also the carved fruit and foliage, and architectural enrichments in the frieze and other parts of the instrument. This curious relic was purchased for Robert Sutton, Esq., of Ross-way, Herts. 2482 An altar-piece: in the centre the crucifix; on the one side, Christ bearing his cross, and the descent from the cross on the other — each subject under a canopy of tabernacle work of the most florid Gothic design. This elaborate piece of early Flemish carving consists of a multitude of figures, and is of the finest work and design of that interesting period of art ; it was brought from Antwerp by Mr. Astle . Walesby 32 1 1 A very remarkable piece of early Flemish workmanship, 2483 Three fauteuils— carved and gilt, and covered with crimson damask Hume 13 13 2485 A pair of ditto, covered with red tabaret ; and — 2486 A pair of ditto ....... Hume 2486* One ditto ....... Hnme 2487 A table, on very richly carved legs .... Walter 2488 A pair of ditto stools . . . . . P, Box, Esq. MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY. 2489 A large square settee, with chintz cover .... Agent 2490 Three pairs of crimson and white silk curtains . . . Agent 2491 A pair of yew-tree steps, covered with carpet ; and a mahogany reading-desk G. R. Smith, Esq. 2492 A rosewood davenport . Rev. T. Boyles Murray, Guildford Street 2493 A Brussels carpet — planned — about 9 yards by 7 yards . Harrison 2494 A brass fender, fire-irons, and guard ; and a rug . Harrison 2495 A carriage clock— by Claudion . . . G. Moffat, Esq., M.P. FF 245 12 12 3 3 5 7 6 4 6 6 1 5 4 10 5 15 5 2 6 1 11 2 18 7 17 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. CHINESE BRONZES. £ 3 t. 13 d. 6 1 3 3 10 6 6 36 15 35 35 28 7 37 16 39 18 2496 A pair of beakers ; and a pair of bottles, with laurels in relief Owen 2497 A set of three match-pots of bronze, with ornaments in relief Owen 2498 A very curious vessel, with Chinese deities in reUef B. Hodgson, Esq. 2499 A pair of beautiful bronze vases, with cherub handles . . Owen RICH EBONY FURNITURE. 2500 A pair of beautiftil low arm-chairs, with cane seats, covered with carvings of plants in reHef . . . , F. L. Popham, Esq. 2501 A pair of the same ...... Oicen 2502 A pair of the same ...... Owen 250.3 A pairof low-backed chairs, theseatscovered with velvet F. L. Popham, Esq. 2504 A pair of higher backed chairs, with cane seats — Brown, Esq., of Scotland 2505 A pair of the same .... — Brown, Esq. The chairs included in the six preceding lots are said to have formerly belonged to Sir P. P. Rubens, and to have been brought from his house at Antwerp, with the exception of the two in Lot 2503, which were Cardinal Wolsey's, and originally in his palace at Esher : the latter subse- quently belonged to Mr. Beckford, and were bought by the late Duke of Buckingham at the sale at Fonthill. 2506 A cabinet, with folding doors — the frieze covered with marine deities, and the panel with horsemen fighting, mythological subjects, and huntings — surmounted by a black and gold marble slab . . Jgent 16 16 This cabinet was purchased at the Fonthill sale. 2507 A spirally-carved arm-chair, ornamented with ivory — the seat covered with leather ....... Owen 330 This chair is now the property of W. Wigram, Esq. 2508 A pair of easy-chairs, of black wood, with gothic ornaments of ivory — red leather cushions ...... Agent 2509 A pair of pier-tables, of the same design . . P. Bo.r, Esq. 2510 An octagonal library-table, with drawers of similar pattern P. Box; Esq. 251 1 A circular gothic pattern table, with a slab of breccia Africana P. Box, Esq. 2512 Tlie companion table ...... Owen SUMMER DINING-ROOM. 2513 A Brussels carpet, 6 J yards by 7| yards ; and a rug . Harrison l-O 2514 A fender and fire-irons; and a Venetian carpet, 5^^ yards by 6 1 yards ^amsoM 3 12 2515 A set of mahogany diniug-tables, vnth three extra leaves — 10 feet 6 inches long by 4 feet 8 inches wide .... Pritchett 8 10 2516 A set of mahogany dining-tables, with eight extra leaves — 18 feet long by 4 feet 6 inches wide ..../. Greaves, Esq. 414 6 246 10 2 6 16 14 14 5 10 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 2520 A mahogany two-flap table ; and an oak tray-stand G. Moffat, Esq., 31. P. 2521 A mahogany three-tier side-table . . . Harrison 2522 Eighteen mahogany chairs — the seats covered with morocco T. W. Budd, Esq. 2523 A pier-glass, in two plates — the larger 50 inches square . . Agent 2524 A vase-shaped cliimney-glass, 44 inches high — in a massive frame, richly carved with a cupid's head and bunches of grapes . Col. Malcolm 2525 A clock, by Le E,oi, in a case of or-molu, with a cupid and festoons of flowers — in fine old French taste ; and — 2526 A barometer, in a similar case .... Redfern These two lots were sold together. They are now understood to be the property of the Marquis of Hertford. 2527 Two pairs of crimson curtains ; the tapestry drapery to the two windows, with white and gold pole cornices .... Agent 2528 A pair of pr^fericula, of alabaster, with a wreath of oak George Nelson, Esq. 2529 A pair of beautiful jars, of oriental enamel, each with four subjects in com- partments, upon a rich crimson ground — pencilled with gold J.Sivaby,Esq. 2530 A pair of bottles, of ancient glass — mounted with silver . Rev. C. C. Beaty Pownall 2531 A pair of ditto— smaller ...... Owen 2532 Four smaller ditto ...... Owen 2533 Tliree basins — enamelled with fish and flowers . . . Agent 4 4 9 15 26 5 8 8 24 13 6 17 12 30 9 3 3 21 9 5 4 4 2 5 1 4 SERVANTS' HALL. 2534 Twelve "Windsor chairs 2535 Twelve ditto 2536 Twelve ditto 2537 Twelve ditto 2538 Twelve ditto 2539 Twelve ditto 2540 Twelve ditto 2541 Twenty-one ditto 2542 Four forms ; a fender and fire-irons, and 2543 A circular mahogany two-flap table 2545 Two pairs of antlers 2546 Two pairs of ditto 2547 Three pairs of ditto, gilt . Nathan 2 4 , . Nathan 2 4 , Nathan 1 7 , Tooley, of Stoive 1 6 . The Misses Yardley 1 7 , Tredtoell 1 5 . , Agent 1 5 . . Agent 1 6 two settees Heivitt 14 , Alderman 15 , Harrison 1 17 6 . . Harrison 3 10 t • Nathan 3 Amount realised by Thirty-third Day's Sale £1017:3:6. 247 THE THIRTY-FOURTH DAY'S SALE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. The sale of the Furniture was continued to-day. BACHELORS' GALLERY. £ s. d. 2548 A table, \vltli marble slab; and 6 chairs . Boiiglit hy J. Richards, Esq. 2 15 2549 A pair of globes, by Dudley Adam, in mahogany frames — the largest made by him : the celestial globe is graduated by lines of longitude and latitude on a dark blue ground; the stars, of seven diSerent magnitudes, are distinguished by foil of different colours, and the nebulae are marked in silver ...... Agent 8 17 6 2550 Floorcloth — nearly new, yards by yards ; 2551 Ditto, yards by yards; and — 2552 Ditto, yards by yards .... Agent 500 These three lots were sold together. 2553 A pair of mahogany card-tables . . . W. Sharpe 1 7 BED-ROOM, No. 1. 2554 A mahogany French bedstead, and damask furnittu-e ; and a pair of window- curtains; 2555 Two wool mattrasses ; and — 2556 Two ditto ..... Dunnett, of Stowe 1 10 These three lots were sold together. 2557 A feather-bed ...... W. Sharpe 240 2558 Three blankets ; and a counterpane . . T. Beards, Esq. 110 248 £ 2 4 1 6 2 4 12 1 7 2 6 1 1 8 1 16 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 2559 A Brussels carpet ; a rug ; a fender and fire-irons P. Box, Esq. 2560 A mahogany table ; and a dressing-glass . /. Richards, Esq, 2561 A mahogany table, and a double washhand-stand ; 2 basins; an ewer; brush-tray ; bottle and tumbler . . . Braggins 2562 An arm-chair and cover ; 4 others ; a stool ; and a bidet Leyton 2563 A mahogany cupboard ; a coal-box ; a guard ; 2 candlesticks and ex- tinguishers ; and inkstand ; a foot-pan and can /. H. Cowley, Esq. 2564 A mahogany chest of three drawers . . . W. Sharpe BED-ROOM, No. 2. 2567 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . Alderman 2568 Three blankets; and a counterpane . . T. Beards, Esq. 2569 A mahogany table ; and a dressing-glass . . Dunnett 2570 A mahogany table ; a painted wasliing-staud; and a basin Summerjield 2571 A mahogany cupboard ; and — 2572 A Brussels carpet ; a rug ; a fender and fire-irons ; a coal-box ; a kettle ; and a guard ...... Agent 2190 These two lots were sold together. 2573 A mahogany chest of four drawers . . . Agent 2 10 2574 A painted washhand-stand ; ewer and basin ; bottle and tumbler ; a towel- horse ; a boot-jack ; a foot-pan and can ; and — 2575 An arm-chair, covered ^vith needlework, and printed cover ; 2 others ; a mahogany stool . . . . . E. Stone 2 These two lots were sold together. 2576 A chimney-glass; and an inkstand . . . Agent 2 3 BED-ROOM, No. 3. 2577 A four-post bedstead, with printed cotton furniture ; a palliasse ; and 2 window-curtains and draperies ; 2578 A wool and a hair mattrass; 2579 A feather-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows; and — 2580 Three blankets ; and a counterpane .... Hillier 500 These four lots were sold together. 2581 A Brussels carpet ; and a small rug .... Agent 370 2582 A fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; a coal-box ; and a tea-kettle P. Box, Esq. 18 2583 A mahogany table, with a flap ; and a dressing-glass . Summerjield 18 2584 A mahogany table ; a washing-stand ; ewer and two basins ; bottle, tumbler, and brush- tray ; foot-pan and can; a towel-horse ; and a boot-jack Hillier 1 15 249 £ *. d. 1 6 2 3 1 16 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 2585 A maliogany niglit-table ; a bidet ; and a boot-horse . Stanton 2586 A mahogany chest of three drawers , . . Ferguson 2587 An arm-chair, and cover ; and 5 others . . . Harrison 2588 A sofa, with squab and two bolsters, covered with leather, and printed cotton covers .... .J. Richards, Esq. 440 2589 A chimney-glass ; an inkstand; a pair of candlesticks ; 1 other; and a pair of snuffers, tray, and extinguisher . . . Agent 118 « BED-ROOM, No. 4. 2590 A four-post bedstead, with moreen furniture ; a palliasse ; and a window- curtain ; 2591 A wool mattrass ; 2592 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; and — 2593 Three blankets ; and a white cotton counterpane . . Hawkins 2 10 These four lots were sold together. 2594 A Brussels carpet ; and a rug .... Nathan 1 10 2595 A fender and fire-irons; a coal-box ; a gixard ; and a kettle JV. Fox 3 13 2596 A mahogany two-flap table ; a washing-stand, with marble top, and ewer and basin ....... Agent 0150 2597 A mahogany table ; a washing-stand ; bottle and basin; a foot-pan and can Carter 15 2598 A mahogany cupboard ; and a bidet; and — 2599 An arm-chair, with needlework and printed cover ; and 3 others Harrison 2 10 These two lots were sold together. 2600 A glass ; a towel-horse ; 2 candlesticks ; an inkstand ; a match-pot, and extinguisher ....... Mold 10 2601 A mahogany chest of four drawers . . . Ferguson 2 4 BED-ROOM, No. 5. 2602 A four-post bedstead, with damask furniture ; and a window-curtain ; 2603 A hair and wool mattrass ; 2604 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; and — 2605 Three blankets ; and a counterpane .... Carter 2 10 These four lots were sold together. 2606 A large arm-chair, covered with printed cotton; 1 other, with a printed cotton cover ; and 4 others .... Summerfield 120 2607 A mahogany table ; a glass ; a painted washing-stand, ewer, two basins, bottle, and tumbler ...... Carter 100 250 £ 5 8 5 d. 2 8 1 11 6 1 1 2 2 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 2608 A Brussels carpet ; and a rug .... W. Fox 2609 A fender and fire-irons ; a coal-box ; a kettle ; a guard ; a foot-pan ; a can ; a boot- jack ; and a piece of oil-clotli . A. Hay ward, Esq. 2610 Acliimney-glass; aninkstand; and 2 candlesticks and extinguishers iZar?7so« 2611 Amaliogany cupboard ; a ditto bidet ; a towel-liorse ; and a night-table Mold 2612 A mahogany chest of five drawers .... Burrell BED-ROOM, No. 6. 2613 A mahogany four-post bedstead, with green damask furniture; a palliasse ; and 2 window-curtains ; 2614 A wool mattrass ; 2615 A ditto ; 2616 A feather-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows; and — 2617 Three blankets ; and a counterpane . . • . Tooley 4 10 These five lots were sold together. 2618 A chimney-glass — in walnut frame . . J. Richards, Esq. 2 15 2619 A Brussels carpet ; and a hearth-rug . . . Agent 4 17 2620 A fender and fire-irons ; a coal-box ; a kettle ; a guard ; a foot-pan ; and can ....... ^. Stone 140 2621 A mahogany two-flap table ; aninkstand; a pair of candlesticks ; 1 other, and snuffers and stand, and extinguisher . . E. Stone 2622 A sofa, with carved frame, and printed cotton cover . Agent 2623 A mahogany table ; a glass ; and a large basin and stand TJie Misses Yardley 2624 A mahogany chest of five drawers . . . Agent 2625 A mahogany table; a washing-stand ; ewer; 3 basins; a jug; brush- trays ; 2 tumblers and bottle .... Carter 2626 A mahogany cupboard ; a bidet; and a towel-horse . Shepherd 2627 A large arm-chair — covered with printed cotton ; and 1, with needlework and printed cover ..... Agent 2628 Five chairs, with horsehair seats ; and 1 other . . Agent BED-ROOM, No. 7. 2629 A French bedstead, with damask furniture; a window-curtain; and a wool mattrass ..... Agent 330 2630 A feather-bed ..... T. Beards, Esq. 1 11 6 2631 A ditto, a bolster, and 2 pillows . . . Joynt 2 5 251 1 6 2 3 2 10 2 9 10 19 10 6 18 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 2632 Three blankets ; and a counterpane . . . Shepherd 1 10 2633 A Brussels carpet ; a rug; and a fender and fire-irons . W. Sharpe 4 4 2634 Three arm-chairs, covered with Utrecht velvet . . Agent 2 10 2635 A mahogany cupboard ; basin and jug ; and a bidet . Russell 10 2636 Two mahogany chairs ; a towel-horse ; a stool ; a mahogany table ; an inkstand; and a candlestick and extinguisher . . Mold 10 2637 A mahogany washing-stand, with folding top and dressing-glass, ewer, basin, foot-pan, and can .... Agent 1 17 2638 A satinwood secretaire, with kneeholes and drawers /. Richards, Esq. 3 3 2639 A mahogany chest of five drawers ; and a cupboard above, with folding doors Agent 3 BED-EOOM, No. 8. 2640 A four-post bedstead, and moreen furniture ; a palliasse; and 2 window- curtains ...... Agent 2 12 2641 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow 2642 A wool mattrass 2643 Three blankets ; and a counterpane 2644 A Brussels carpet ; and a rug 2645 A fender and fire-irons ; a coal-box ; a guard ; and a copper kettle Agent 12 2646 A mahogany chest of six drawers . . . Agent 2 12 2647 A mahogany table; a painted washing-stand ; ewer; 2 basins; brush-tray; and bottle and tumbler .... Braggms 190 2648 A pair of mahogany round-back chairs, with cane seats and backs King and Stone 2 12 2649 A mahogany table ; and a dressing-glass . . T. Beards, Esq. 19 2650 A mahogany cupboard ; a bidet ; a towel-horse ; a foot-pan and can W. Alderman, of Sloive 10 2651 An arm-chair, and printed cover ; and 4 others ; a pier-glass — in three plates ; an inkstand ; 2 candlesticks and extinguishers ; and 4 cushion- covers, &c. ...... Alderman 280 BED-EOOM, No. 9. 2652 A tent bedstead, and damask fiu-niture ; a mattrass; and a window-curtain ; 2653 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; and — 2654 Three blankets; and a counterpane . . . Grember 1 10 These three lots were sold together. 252 Markham 2 5 E. Stone 14 Denne 1 14 T. Beards, Esq. 4 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ i. d. 2655 A Brussels carpet; a rug; a fender and fire-irons; a guard; a kettle; 2 chairs ; an inkstand ; and two candlesticks and extinguishers Stanton 2 2 2656 A mahogany table ; a glass; and a mahogany cupboard . Tooley 15 2657 A mahogany table ; a ditto comer washing-stand ; ewer and basin ; bottle and tumbler ; and foot-pan and can . . . Carter 8 2658 A mahogany chest of four drawers . . . Leyton 16 SERVANTS' ROOMS, No. 2. 2659 A stump bedstead, and curtains; a mattrass ; a feather-bed, bolster, and piUow ; 3 blankets ; and a coverlid . . . Mold 1 14 2660 A mahogany night-table ; a deal table ; a washing-stand, ewer, and basin ; 2 chairs ; and a glass ..... Agent 120 SERVANTS' ROOMS, No. 1. 2661 A stump bedstead, and curtains; a mattrass; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; and 3 blankets .... Summerfield 330 2662 A mahogany chest of four drawers; a mahogany cupboard; a deal table ; a washing-stand ; ewer and basin ; and a glass . Hewitt 1 12 SERVANTS' ROOMS, No. 3. 2663 A tent bedstead, and striped furniture ; and a paUiasse ; and — 2664 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . Na/pier 2 4 These two lots were sold together. 2665 Three blankets, and a coverlid ; a chair ; a wasliing-stand, ewer, and basin ; and a small glass ..... Agent 113 SERVANTS' ROOMS, No. 4. 2666 A four-post bedstead, and striped furniture; and a palliasse ; and — 2667 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . Mold 2 2 These two lots were sold together. 2668 Three blankets ...... Agent 1 1 2669 Three arm-chairs ..... Mold 130 GG 253 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ I. d. 2670 Four Windsor, and 2 other chairs . . . B. Sharpe 13 2671 A mahogany cupboard; a washing-stand, ewer, and basin; a deal table; and a glass ...... Alold 100 2672 A mahogany cupboard: a washing-stand, ewer, and basin ; a deal table; and a glass ...... Hewitt 019 2673 A four-post bedstead, and furniture ; a palliasse; and a mattrass Mold 17 2674 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . Hmi. R. Cavendish 13 2675 Three blankets, and a coverlid .... Summerfield 17 SERVANTS' ROOMS, No. 5. 2676 A four-post bedstead, and printed furniture ; a palHasse ; and a mattrass . Harrison 1 13 2677 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . Harrison 1 17 2678 Three blankets, and a coverhd .... Agent 17 2679 A mahogany night-table ; a washing-stand, ewer, and basin; and a glass Osborne 15 2680 Two deal tables ; and 4 chairs .... Agent 0140 SERVANTS' ROOMS, Nos. 6 & 8. 2681 A truck-bedstead, and curtain; a palhasse ; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow; and 3 blankets .... W. Fox 2 12 2682 A deal table ; a washing-stand, ewer, and basin ; 4 chairs ; and a glass . Summerfield 14 2685 A four-post bedstead, and furniture; apaUiasse ; 3 blankets, and a coverlid Mold 1 7 2686 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . Mold 1 16 2687 A mahogany night-table ; a deal table; a washing-stand, ewer, and basin; a glass ; and a j^iece of carpet . . . Napier 14 GALLERY STAIRS-SERVANT'S ROOM. 2688 A half- tester bedstead, and furniture; a palliasse; 3 blankets, and a counterpane ..... Hon. R. Cavendish 150 2689 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . Summerfield 2 2 2690 Two tables; a wasliing-stand, ewer, and basin; a glass; 2 chairs; and a piece of carpet ..... Holton 10 6 Amount realised by Thirty-fourth Day's Sale £195: 10: 6. 254 THE THIETY-FIFTH DAY'S SALE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 80. The sale to-day commenced with the disposal of the Furniture of the — STEWARD'S OFFICE. £ I. d. 2691 A mahogany knee-hole table, on pedestal, with nine drawers and cupboards Bought hy Harrison 3 18 2692 A circular mahogany two-flap table . Sir H. Verney, Bart., M.P. 10 2693 A mahogany table, with a drawer ; 2 others ; and 4 chairs ; 2694 A mahogany arm-chair ; a carpet ; a rug ; a fender and fire-irons ; a glass ; and 2 window-curtains ; and — 2695 A mahogany chest . . . . . W. Sharpe 2 These three lots were sold together. 2696 Christ with Martha and Mary ; and 4 others — in oils The Misses Yardley 6 2697 A four-post bedstead and furniture; a mattrass; a feather-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows; 2698 Three blankets ; and a counterpane ; 2699 A mahogany table ; and a bureau ; and — 2700 A mahogany chest of four drawers . . . W. Sharpe 1 10 These four lots were sold together. 2701 Four chairs ; 2 pieces of carpet ; a boot-horse ; and a screen ; — STEWARD'S ROOM. 2702 An old Turkey carpet ; and a rug ; and — 2703 A mahogany dining- table, 16 feet 6 inches long by 4 feet 6 inches wide . SirH. Verney, Bart., M.P. 4 4 The three preceding lots were sold together. 366 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ .. d. 2704 A mahogany side-table . . . Sir H. Verney, Bart., M.P. 1 4 2705 A pair of smaller square ditto . . Sir H. Verney, Bart, M.P. 1 11 2707 A maliogany cliess and backgammon table . J. Richards, Esq. 10 2709 Two arm-chairs ; and 8 Windsor chairs . . Alderman 10 2710 A pair of mahogany dumb-waiters . . J. Richards, Esq. 1 17 7211 A maliogany dumb-waiter .... Walesby 1 15 2712 A six -leaf screen, 9 feet high, covered with Chinese paper Hennell 2 5 2713 A pair of small pier-glasses — in carved frames . . . Agent 3 10 2714 A carved arm-chair, covered with tapestry . . Hennell 19 2715 A steel fender and fii-e-irons; a coal-box ; a plate-warmer ; and 3 window- curtains ..... Clements, of Brackley 070 2716 A small barrel-organ, with five barrels, with ten times each W. Sharpe 10 2717 A view in Cliina; 8 views in India; 1 narrow panel; and 6 costumes The Misses Yardley 12 5 HOUSEKEEPER'S ROOM. Hewitt 13 Leyion 1 8 Leyton 110 Leyton 1 2718 An old Turkey carpet ; a piece of rug ; and a screen . Clements 6 2 6 2720 Six Windsor chairs .... 2721 A pair of mahogany card- tables ; and 3 chairs 2722 An oval mahogany table ; and 1 small circular ditto 2723 A mahogany table .... 2724 A six-leaf screen, 10 feet high, covered with Chinese paper Walesby 2 4 2725 A capital oak press, with folding doors, and six drawers under — 9 feet 2 inches high and 6 feet 2 inches wide .... Agent 700 2726 A ditto ...... Hon. R. Cavendish 800 2727 A capital oak press, with folding doors . . Hon. R. Cavendish 4 6 2728 A smaller, with folding doors and drawers . Hon. R. Cavendish 2 2 2729 A lady's mahogany winged wardrobe, with seven drawers in the centre King and Stone 18 7 6 2730 View of a planter's house in India ; and an upright panel . Agent 111 6 2731 Six, of oriental costumes — in colours; 2 portraits — framed and glazed; and heads of Inigo Jones and Shakspeare — in plaster Walter 4 8 2732 Raffaelle— La VIerge au Berceau . . The Misses Yardley 10 10 2733 A pair of busts of females — in marble .... Agent 260 2734 A blue and white oriental bottle, 28 inches high . . . Agent 15 CLERGYMAN'S ROOM. 2736 A chimney-glass, 50 inches by 28 inches . . Harrison 2 16 2737 A small pier-glass, in a carved frame .... Agent 117 256 i I. d. % 10 5 2 8 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 2740 A knee-hole writing-table, witli di-awers . . Blundell 2741 A mahogany book-case, with glazed folding doors, and a secretaire Agent 2742 A large arm-chair, on wheels ; and a table . . Coleman 2743 A square mahogany table ; a painted table ; and 3 chairs ; and — 2744 Four busts; a profile; amask of Charles XII. ; and an Academy figure, in plaster ....... Walter 180 These two lots were sold together. Two of the busts included in the last lot represent Lord George Grenville, now Lord Nugent, and Lady Mary Grenville, late Lady Arundell, when children : they are models in plaster. The third is a cast of a bust of the Bishop of St. Pol de Leon. Tlie profile is a portrait of George Marquis of Buckingham, taken in plaster by the Marchioness of Buckingham. The mask is a cast taken from the face of Charles XIL of Sweden, immediately after his death at the siege of Fredericshall, in Norway, shewing the wound caused by the shot which killed him. 2745 A pair of wax medallions of George III. and Queen Charlotte ; and 3 pieces of blue and wliite china ; and — 274<6 A portrait of the time of James I. ; and 2 others . . . Agent 4 10 These two lots were sold together. HOUSEKEEPEE'S BED-KOOMS. 2747 A fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; a screen ; a stool ; 3 pieces of carpet ; and a rug ; and — 2748 A four-post bedstead and furniture .... Ley ton 1 12 These two lots were sold together. 2749 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow .... Mold 550 2750 A square mahogany table ; and 2 chairs .... Mold 120 2751 Two arm-chairs ; and a table .... Ferguson 090 2752 A table, ewer, and basin ; a dressing-glass ; and a walnut bureau Mold 2 4 2753 A japanned chest, on a stand .... Summerjield 300 2754 A wainscot chest of five drawers ; and a painted chest . Harrison 2 12 2755 A four-post bedstead and furniture; a mattrass; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; 3 blankets ; and a counterpane . . Clements 5 5 2756 A table; a glass; a chair; and a chest of drawers . . Leyton 12 2757 An arm and 2 other chairs, covered with needlework ; and — 2758 Amahoganybook-case,withglazed folding doors, and drawers underT^Fa/Miy 3 10 These two lots were sold together. 2759 A japanned press, with folding doors, and drawers under P. Box, Esq. 2760 A chest of six drawers ; a table; a book-shelf ; and a carpet Braggins 2761 A japan linen chest ..... Hennell BASEMENT— EAST.— BED-ROOMS. 2762 A four-post bedstead and furniture; a mattrass; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillows ; 3 blankets ; and a coverlid . . . Leyton 3 3 257 2 4 2 10 6 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ : d. 2763 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass ; a featlier-bed ; bolster, and pillows ; 3 blankets ; and a coverlid . • . Mold 3 5 2764 A crib bedstead ; and — 2765 Two mattrasses ; and a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . Dodd 18 These two lots were sold together, 2766 A small bureau ; a chest of drawers ; a washing-stand; and a glass Lei/ton 1 14 2767 A table; 2 washing-stands ; a chest of drawers ; and 4 chairs Leyton 12 2768 A press bedstead and furniture ; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; 3 blankets : and a coverlid .... Dunnett 1 10 2769 A press bedstead ; a mattress ; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; 3 blankets and a counterpane . . . , W. Alderman 10 2770 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass ; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; 3 blankets ; and a counterpane . . Clements 3 2771 A chest with three drawers; a table ; and a washing-stand Alderman 8 2772 An arm-chair and 4 others ; a carpet ; a rug ; and a fender and fire-irons Braggins 1 15 2773 A mahogany night-table ; a table ; and a glass . . . Agent 16 2774 A glass ; and a chest of drawers ..... Mold 017 2775 A mahogany table, with sliding top ... . Mold 1 13 2776 Achimneyglass, in three parts, with a frame and ornaments of glass Harrison 2 14 MAIDS' BED-ROOM. a feather-bed, bolster, Leyton Walter Clements Walter Walter Walter Dunnett Clements 2777 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass and 2 pillows ; 3 blankets, and a coverlid 2778 A ditto , . 2779 A ditto ..... 2780 A ditto ..... 2781 A ditto ..... 2782 A ditto ..... 2783 A ditto — no pillows 2784 A feather-bed .... 2785 A double chest of drawers ; 3 chairs; a washing-stand ; and a glass Mold 2786 A chest of drawers ; 3 chairs ; a washing-stand ; and a glass Mold 2787 A chest of drawers ; 3 chairs ; a washing-stand ; and a glass Leyton 2788 A chest of drawers ; a large arm and 2 other chairs ; a washing-stand ; and a glass . . . . . King and Stone 2789 A chest of drawers ; 3 chairs ; 2 washing-stands ; and a glass Leyton 2790 A chest of drawers ; 3 chairs : a washing-stand ; and a glass Aldermati 2791 A chest of drawers ; 2 chests; and a washing-stand . Leyton 2792 Two chests of drawers ; a washing-stand ; and 2 tables . Alderman S58 3 3 2 15 3 15 2 15 3 4 3 5 1 15 2 2 1 4 1 4 6 1 10 1 16 14 1 15 1 9 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. WAITERS' ROOM. £ t. i. 2793 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a palliasse ; a bed, bolster, and pillow Leyton 2 2 2794 A ditto , . . . . . . Alderman 2 II 2795 A ditto Clements 1 5 2796 A carved oak-table ; 2 others ; 2 washing-stands ; a bureau ; 4 chairs ; a stool ; and a glass ..... Whitelock 212 BED-ROOM OVER KITCHEN. 2797 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass ; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow . . . . . J. T. Pinckard, Esq. 2798 A feather-bed ; 3 blankets ; and a coverlid . . Harper 2799 A large basket-chair ; 4 others ; a chest of drawers ; 2 tables ; a washing- stand ; a glass ; and 2 pieces of carpet . . , Whitelock 2800 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a palliasse; a mattrass; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; 3 blankets ; and a counterpane . Clements 2801 A japanned wardrobe ; a table ; and a glass . . Summerjield 2802 A chest of nine drawers ; and 2 tables 2803 A secretaire, with tambour top . 2804 A double chest of eight drawers . 2805 A carpet ; a fender and fire-irons ; and a table 2806 A carpet ; a rug ; 5 chairs ; a table ; 2 stools ; and a scuttle Stanton 2807 A four-post bedstead, and furniture ; a palliasse ; a bed, bolster, and pillow ; 3 blankets ; and a counterpane , . . Leyton 2808 A chest of five drawers ; a washing-stand ; a glass ; and a carpet Agent 2809 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a palliasse ; a mattrass ; a bolster ; 2 pillows ; 3 blankets ; and a counterpane . Foxley, of Btwkingham 2810 A chest of drawers ; 2 tables ; a glass ; a washing-stand ; and a stair-carpet, and wires ...... Whitelock . Mold Waleshy J. Greaves, Esq. . Mold 1 16 3 1 10 5 5 5 1 18 2 6 3 13 6 2 3 1 5 2 18 1 16 1 15 3 3 Amount realised by Thirty-fifth Day's Sale £278:5. 259 THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOGUE,- &c. E H THE THIRTY-SIXTH DAY'S SALE. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3. After another short interval, the sale was resumed this morning with the disposal of the Antique and other Sculpture in the Saloon and Gardens, and the contents of the Museum. The latter building was erected by the late Marquis of Bucking- ham, in the Flower-garden, and was for many years used as a conserratory. When the late Duke of Buckingham commenced collecting, he altered its character, and devoted it to the preservation of the minerals and other curiosities obtained in his various tours. In the years 1827-8-9, the late Duke made a tour in the Mediterranean in his yacht, the " Anna Eliza," and during his absence collected a large portion of the Geological and Mineral specimens, as well as many of the Greek and Roman Antiquities, hitherto forming part of the collection at Stowe. The Geological and Mineral collection also received large additions during a tour, made by his Grace, through the Western Isles of Scotland, in which he was accompanied by Dr- Buckland, the present Very Reverend Dean of AVestminster. The sale to-day attracted a very numerous attendance. Jlr. Christie officiated : after the disposal of the first few lots, including the Antique Sculpture in the Saloon and South Portico, the remainder of the sale partook of an ambulatory character, the rostrum being removed successively to the Museum, the Orangery, &c. The catalogue opened with the — GREEK AND ROISIAN ANTIQUITIES. 1 A Roman amphora . , . Bought by Purnell B. Pumell, Esq. 2 Another . . . . . TF. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 3 Another . . . ' . . Purnell B. Purnell, Esq. 4 One, encrusted with shells — from Cicero's villa, at Baiae Pumell B. Purnell, Esq. 5 Two amphorse ..... Mark Philips, Esq. 6 A small urceus; and 12 very small pieces of Etruscan ware Waleshy 7 Five lamps ; and 6 very small pieces . Purnell B. Pumell, Esq. 8 Two prxfericula — painted -with figures . Purnell B. Pumell, Esq. 9 One, with Theseus and the centaur ; and 1 , with horsemen . Marquis of Northampton 10 Seven small lachr3rmatories . . . Purnell B. Purnell, Esq. 263 £ t. 16 d. 2 2 1 5 5 10 1 6 1 1 2 5 2 10 16 1 1 £ s. 2 d. 2 6 2 8 2 12 1 10 1 11 6 3 5 4 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 1 1 Eight lamps ..... Mark Philips, Esq. \2 A ribbed urceus ; and some small pieces . W. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 13 Seven small patens, with handles . . . Mark Philips, Esq. 14 Six small vases, of coarse Carthaginian ware . Mark Philips, Esq. 15 Seven ditto .... Purnell B. Pumell, Esq. 16 Six vessels, of curious Peruvian ware . . Mark Philips, Esq. 16 a Various pieces . , . . W. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 166 Ditto ..... Marquis of Northampton SOUTH PORTICO. 17 Lucius Venis^a fine antique statue, of heroic size: the emperor is repre- sented as leaning against a date-tree, shewing the work to have been executed on his triumphant return from Syria — from the Braschi Collec- tion, at Rome . . . . W. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 37 16 This statue was brought from Italy by the late Duke of Buckingham, in 1829. 18 Agrippina, as the Muse of History . . A. Robertson, Esq. 47 5 19 Marcus Aurelius. This statue was found in the villa of Alexander Severus, near the Via Ostensis . . . .A. Robertson, Esq. 38 17 20 The Empress Julia, as a sacrificing priestess — from the Odescalchi Collection W. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 21 Cybele — a seated figure . . . .A. Robertson, Esq. 22 Juno, seated — the companion .... Lady Glamis 21 23 A magnificent tazza, of Cipolino marble — from the Braschi Collection Lady Glamis 24 The companion tazza . . . . J. E. Bartlett, Esq. These tazze were brought from Rome by the late Duke of Buckingham, in 1S29. 2j Hercules and Antaeus — a grand group — in stone . . Lady Glamis 26 Hercules and Gorgon — the companion . . . Lady Glamis These groups were placed at each angle of the lawn, opposite the south front of the house. SALOON. FINE ANTIQUE MARBLE STATUES, OF HEROIC SIZE. 27 The Tragic Muse — an exquisite draped figure, of the finest Greek work Mark Philips, Esq. 90 6 The upper nart only of this statue is antique — the lower part has been well restored. The remainder of th : antique is said to be in the collection at the Louvre. 28 Meleager ...... P. Nortm, Esq. 21 864 46 4 31 10 21 16 16 11 11 28 7 15 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ t. d. 29 The Empefor Augustus .... Earl of Lonsdale 22 1 30 Apollo, with the attributes of the God of Medicine. This fine statue was found in the Island of Lemnos . . . Duke of Hamilton 46 4 31 A Roman Consul in the act of speaking . . Duke of Hamilton 168 The two last-mentioned statues were purchased in Italy by the late Duke of Buckingham, in 1829. 32 Venus (withdrawn.) 33 Antinous ....... 7. Browne 31 10 This statue is a very fine specimen of antique art. 34 Paris holding out the Apple of Discord. This statue was discovered near the ruins of the ancient Lanuvium, between Albano and VcUetri, in 1771, by Gavin Hamilton . . . Duke of Hamilton 52 10 OBSERVATORY. 35 A 5-feet acromatic telescope, by Dollond — on stand W. Stowe, Esq. ,Buckingham 36 A transit telescope, by Dollond . , . Sir James South 37 A telescope, by Adams — in case ... P. Norton, Esq. 38 A small telescope . , . . , A. Tindall, Esq. 39 A celestial globe ..... W. Stowe, Esq. 40 A weight for sounding ; a rain-guage ; a map of the moon ; and sundry ahnanacs ...... Agent 41 Tliree tables ; and 4 chairs .... King and Stone 41a Various ...... W. Stmve, Esq. 416 A clock ...... Earl of Lonsdale MUSEUM. Upon the occasion of the Queen visiting Stowe, in 1845, her Majesty and her Royal Consort devoted some time to an examination of the contents of the Museum. Her Majesty and his Royal Highness were accompanied in their visit by Dr. Buckland (now the Very Reverend the Dean of Westminster), who was one of the Duke of Buckingham's guests on that memorable occasion. 42 A model of Stonehenge ; and a model of the portico of the Temple of Tlieseus Purnell B. Purnell, Esq. 43 A marble bust of the Duke of Gloucester, by ComoUi W. Wakeford Attree,Esq. 44 A model of the Arch of Septimius Severus — in cork Purnell B. Purnell, Esq. 45 A camera obscura— (withdrawn.) 46 Vishnu, a statue in stone — brought from the palace at Poonah Agent 3 A Statue of Vishnu the Second, or preserver of the Hindoo Triune Deities. The small figure represents Laeshmi, the Ceres of India, also the preserving power of Nature, and allegoncally called the consort of Vishnu. Vishnu is represented with a shell in one hand, and the lotus flower in another: he has four hands, probably signifying power and abundance. This very curious statue formerly stood in the inner court of the palace of the Peishwa Budgee Rao (the last of the Mahratta princes), at Poonah : it was presented to the present Duke of Buckingham by the late Captain Jervoise, R.N. 265 26 5 30 9 17 6 6 9 19 6 1 6 1 5 9 10 3 15 3 5 1 16 4 14 6 THE STOAVE CATALOGUE. £ I. d. 47 A cast of a winged female — from Athens . . • Lord Nugent 2 8 This is a plaster cast of the " Winged Victory stooping to tie her sandal," from the Temple of the Unwinged Victory, in the Acropolis, at Athens, one of the most beautiful monuments of antiquity. It was presented to the Duke of Buckingham, about three years since, by Lord Nugent, having been obtained by his lordship at Athens, by favour of the French Ambassador there : only two or three casts were taken, by order of Louis Philippe. 48 An ancient figure in stone — from an old house at Buckingham Agent 2 2 This small bearded figure of a man holding a book, was taken out of the walls of a very ancient house, at Buckingham, formerly the residence of the Rev. William Audrewes. The house was pulled down some years ago, and the site is now (1848) a garden. 49 A collection of Chinese weapons and implements . . Walter 3 15 Some of these weapons are extremely curious. They were partly presented to the Duke by Captain Willes Johnson, K.N., and some were collected in China, by Captain Nevill. One of them is a Chinese plough, an implement of very primitive construction. 50 A model map of Switzerland ; one of St. Gothard ; and the Simplon Walter 4 The above models were purchased by Mr. Walter, for the Dean of Westminster. 51 A microscope; 4 cases of specimens ; and a japan box of ditto Zimmerman 7 10 52 A microscope, by Amici, of Modena . . . Lady Glamis 7 2 6 This is a beautiful instrument, made expressly for the late Duke, by the celebrated optician Amici, at Modena. 52* A bird's nest, in a block of elm; a hornet's nest, from Wotton; and a petrifaction ...... Hennell 200 The bird's nest, and accompanying block of wood, were presented to the Duke of Bucking- ham by Oliver Lang, Esq., master-shipwright of Woolwich dockyard, in which establish- ment this natural curiosity was discovered. 53 A microscope, by Jones — in mahogany case . . . Waleshy 8 8 54 One, by Carpenter, with drawers, containing specimens . Waleshy 1111 The microscopic specimens in this lot, as well as in Lot 51, were chiefly prepared by the late Duke of Buckingham. 55 An orrery, by Adams ..... Walter 550 This microscope was bought for Dr. Buckland. 5G A small orrery, and terrestrial globe, with mechanical apparatus ; and — 57 A glazed case — on a table ..... Walesby 200 These two lots were sold together. NATURAL HISTOEY. 58 A collection of oriental and other birds — in six glazed cases— (6) Walesby 63 59 An argus pheasant, eagle, hawks, gulls, &c. — (3) . . Agent 11^ The argus pheasant — a magnificent specimen of this rare and beautiful bird. It was a present from Captain Willes Johnson, GO Humming birds— (2) . . . . J. T. Plnckard, Esq. 9 9 61 Kingof the vultures, rattle-snake, ptarmigan, grouse, cock of the woods, &c. — (3) A. Robarts, Esq. 13 2 6 62 Waterfowl, sliiel duck and drake, and owls — (3) . H. Roundell, Esq. 8 8 266 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. i. QS Scarlet ibis, spoonbill, flamingo, white moorhen, &c. — (1) C. Woodward, Esq., Bicester 6 6 A beautiful specimen of the scarlet ibis, rose-coloured spoonbill, &c. The wliite moorhen — a great rarity — was shot by Captain Henry S. Lowndes, and presented by him to the Duke of Buckingham. 64 Albatross, and black ducks, and 2 small cases above, pheasants, &c. — (4) Sir George Warrender, Bart. 22 1 65 A crocodile, and tiger-cat ..... Agent 4 14 6 This crocodile is eight feet ten inches long: it is preserved in the act of seizing a tiger-cat, which it seems to hold with the greatest ease in its widely extended jaws. ^ A boa-constrictor, an otter, and a musk-deer — (3) . . Agent 7 7 A magnificent specimen of the great boa constrictor, the largest ever seen in this country. It measures thirty-two feet in length, and two feet six inches in circumference, and is preserved in the act of destroying a deer which is crushed, and expiring in its enormous folds. The musk- deer, with their young one, came from Java. These beautiful animals, the least of all the deer tribe, were brought to Stowe alive in the summer of 1S23, but died in October following. This was the only instance of their having produced young in this country. 67 Lizard and cameleon tribe — (2) .... Agent 550 The specimens contained in the three last lots, with the exception of the musk-deer, were formerly at Bullock's Museum, in Piccadilly. Bullock's Museum was a very popular exhibition, formerly held at the Egyptian Hall. It was sold by auction about thirty years ago, and many of the best specimens contained in the Museum of Natural History at Stowe were bought at the sale. Mr. Bullock was the author of soiue Travels in Mexico, and was a man of great enterprise and adventure. 68 A wolf, wild cat, &c.— (2) . . . A. Roharts, Esq. 9 19 6 This wolf — a very large and fine specimen — was presented by Mr. Leonard Lloyd, the author of' Northern Sports," by whom it was shot, near his house at Gottenburg, in Sweden. The cat, a very large and remarkable animal, was killed on the mountains of Scotland: it is preserved in the act of preying on a hare. 69 rishes, lizards, a seal, armadillo, &c. — (5) . . . Agent 7 17 6 A case of very remarkable and rare specimens, from Bullock's Museum. 70 A collection of British birds; and 2 small cases . . P. Box, Esq. 16 16 These birds were'chiefly collected by the present Duke of Buckingham ; they were beautifully stuffed and arranged by Mr. Goodwin, of the Privy Seal Office. 71 An elephant's skuU and tusk, and shark's jaws ; and a tortoiseshell Purnell B. Purnell, Esq. 2 A large specimen of an elephant's skull j presented by Captain Nevill, R.N. 72 Five pairs of horns — very fine specimens . . . Ryman 8 5 73 A collection of South Sea clubs and weapons— elaborately carved ; and 1 of jade ...... Walter 10 10 Many of these extraordinary weapons were presented to the late Duke of Buckingham by John M'Leod, Esq., of Demerara, 74 An extensive collection of shells and corals, including some rare specimens collected by Lord Moimtnorris in the Red Sea — in a mahogany cabinet Davis 14 3 6 The greater part of this collection of shells was given to the late Duchers of Buckingham by Captain Nevill, R.N. 267 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ ». i. 75 Four small mahogany cabinets, containing a collection of fossil shells Hennell 12 12 These are chiefly very minute specimens. The collection was made by some German connoisseur. 76 A mahogany glazed case, with a collection of insects and butterflies Hennell 8 18 6 77 A collection of Chinese curiosities . . . Rev. H. Roundell 5 10 These curiosities were principally brought from China by Captain Nevill, R.N. 78 The entire very celebrated collections of mineralogy and geology, formed by the Abbe Hatiy, comprising nearly ten thousand specimens, each carefully labelled and described by his own hand, together with his very numerous models of crystals, elaborately cut in wood, to explain his particular system of Crystallography ; — an extensive hortus siccus, in boxes, also formed and described by the Abbe; — and to these collections has been added a beau- tiful series of the different varieties of amber. The whole forming a valuable and interesting illustration of the " Traite de Miner alogie," pub- Hshed by the Abbe in 1822. The portrait of the Abbe Ha y will be included in this lot, as well as the glazed cases in which the specimens are now so well arranged and displayed ..... The Directors of the '' Jar din des Plantes" 325 10 This extensive collection possesses considerable interest, from the fact of its containing the identical specimens upon which the Abbe Haiiy founded his very ingenious system of Mineralogy. Many of the specimens, however, from lapse of time, have become decomposed, and the value of the series is in consequence greatly diminished. The late Duke of Buck- ingham pvirchased ihe collection of the executors of Haiiy for £+000. Tliis was one of the very many instances we miglit quote of tlie profuse expenditure on the part of his Grace, the real worth of the minerals probably never having exceeded one quarter of the amount quoted. The colleciion being essentially French, it was natural that the scientific authorities of that nation should desire to repossess it; and when the fact of M. Dufrenoy's presence this morn- ing, in company with the Dean of Westminster, became known, a shrewd guess as to its future destination was formed by many parties present. The disposal of the lot, contrary to general expect ition, excited very little competition, M. Dufrenoy being opposed for its possession by one gentleman only — Mr. Hennell, of Southampton Street. Ihe latter made the first bidding of 100 guineas: from this amount, the price gradually advanced to 320 guineas, at which sum it was knocked down to M. Dufrenoy, who purchased it for ilie Jardin des Plantes, at Paris. The colhction of amber included in this lot was presented to the Duke of Buckingham by Captain Nevill, R.N. 79 The Buckingham collection of mineralogy and geology, containing more than six thousand specimens, some of them of considerable rarity and beauty, systematically classed and catalogued, according to their names and locaUties .... Teniiant, of the Strand 68 5 This collection contains some very beautiful minerals, and among them the series of speci- mens collected by Mr. Cunnington, who, it will be recollected, was the able coadjutor of Sir Richard Hoare. The mineral catalogue describes 3169 specimens, arranged according to Phillips's " Mineralogy :" it is probably one of the most complete private collections in the country, and, judging from the rarity and beauty of some of the specimens, must have cost a very large sum in collecting. One water-worn pebble from the Brazils, included in the collection, weighs 9 ounces H dwts., and contains 6 ounces of pure gold ; tne value of this specimen may be very moderately estimated at £26. The fossil shells are arranged according to the system of Brogniart: the catalogue describes SO.iO specimens. The lot excited very little competi- tion, and was ultimately bought by Mr. Tennant, of the Strand, for the very inadequate price of £68. It has been erroneously stated that the collection was purchased for the Museum of King's College. 268 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ $. d. 80 A very perfect specimen of the Plesiosaurus Dolicliodeirus, or long-necked Sea-Lizard — found on the coast of Dorsetshire, and one of the largest hitherto discovered . . The Trustees of the British Museum 8 8 This beautiful fossil remain was found in the blue lias at Lyme, on the coast of Dorset- shire : it was purchased by the late Duke for one hundred guineas. A plaster cast of the specimen was made by Sir Francis Chantrey, with permission of the Duke of Buckingham, for the Geological Society, who have inserted a lithographic representation of it, in one of the volumes of their " Transactions." The discovery of this curious petrifaction was one of the results of the celebrated Miss Anning's explorations. It was the first perfect specimen of this species of a genus established by the Rev. W. D. Conybeare : other species have subse- quently been discovered, some of which are now in the British Museum. 80* A small ditto ...,.,. Tennant 212 6 This was a small specimen of the Ichthyosaurus, distinguished from the Plesiosaurus by the shortness of its neck, and other peculiarities of formation. 81 A collection of minerals, corals, sulphurs, &c., comprising some large and very beautiful specimens, and contained in a glazed case on a crescent-shaped marble table ...... Walesby 17 17 SCULPTURE. ORANGERY GARDEN. 82 A pair of marble Campagna-shaped vases . . J. Robertson, Esq. 83 A pair — similar . . . . .A. Robertson, Esq. 84 A pair — similar . . . . .A. Robertson, Esq. 85 A pair of very beautiful vases, with reliefs of sacriGces to Flora, and Venus and Cupid ..... Town and Emanuel 68 5 These vases were purchased by the Duke of Buckingham for £105. 86 A set of four exquisite small marble figures of the Seasons, by A. Quelinus . Mark Philips, Esq. 89 .5 These beautiful statuettes were bought of Webb, of Bond Street, for £250. 87 A square altar pedestal, of artificial stone, with rams' heads and festoons, with a basket ...... Mark Philips, Esq. 9 19 6 88 A pair of beautiful vases, of marble, the handles formed of elephants' heads, and festoons ..... A. Robertson, Esq. 71 8 These vases were bought of Town and Emanuel for £140. 89 An oval cistern, of grey marble, with lions' heads and grapes ^arZo/ioKsrfafe 30 9 90 A bronze fountain, with figures . . Mark Philips, Esq. 56 14 A fountain of cinque-cento work — the water issuing from all possible apertures in and about the various figures. It was brought from Florence by the late Duke. 91 Venus from the bath — a marble statue . . . Earl of Lonsdale 13 13 92 Diana — a marble statue .... Earl of Lonsdale 17 17 93 The wrestlers — a plaster cast ..... Agent 350 94 The dancing faun — plaster ..... Agent 440 II 269 7 5 11 6 8 10 £ .. Agent 4 10 d. Age?it 7 Agent 6 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 95 The listening slave — plaster .... 96 Cupid and Psyche— plaster 97 Venus seated at the batli — plaster 98 A carved seat, with slab of Egyptian granite ; and — 99 The companion .... A. Robertson, Esq. 3211 These two lots were sold together. 100 The marble vase to the memory of Lord Chatham, from Burton Pynsent . A. Robertson, Esq. 10 A white marWe urn, originally erected liy Hester Grenville Countess of Chatham, in memory of William, the great Earl of Challiam, her husband, at Burton Pynsent, in Somerset- shire, his country seat. When her ladyship died, and Burton Pynsent was disposed of, the urn was given, by John Earl of Chatham, to the Duke of Buckingham. On one side of the urn, is a portrait of Lord Chatham, and on the other, the following inscription, written by Hester Grenville Lady Chatham :— " To the dear Memory of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, This marble is inscribed by His beloved wife." On the pedestal is inscribed as follows : — *' Sacred to pure aifection. this simple Urn stands a witness of unceasing grief for him, who, excelling in whatever is most admirable, and ad ling to the exercise of the sublimest virtues, the sweet cliarm of refined sentiment, and polished wit, by gay social commerce, rendered beyond comparison happy the course of domestic life, and bestowed a felicity inexpressible, on her, whose faithful love was blessed in a pure return that raised her above every other joy but the parental one, and that still shared with him. His generous country with public monuments has eternised his fame : this humble tribute is but to soothe the sorrowing breast of private woe." On the opposite side of the pedestal, is the following inscription, written by William Wyndham, Lord Grenville : " In the year IS'^1, this interesting memori.il of a near and highly venerated relative, w.ns, by the kindness of his son, John Earl of Cliatham, presented to the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, by whom it is here placed in remembrance of the early and lung attachment of that great man to these tranquil scenes, and of his close connexion witli the f.tmily of their proprietors." The sale of this vase really appears inexcusable, — the more so, when the paltry amount it realised is considered. The sacred relic is now at Hoe Place, Mr. Robertson's seat, near Woking, in Surrey. 101 A fragment of a head, of fine Greek work 102 A mask ; and 5 fragments, with Roman inscriptions 103 A fragment of a sphynx — in relief — from Sp'acuse 104 A fragment of a figure of Mercury, in basalt, holding a lyre and a caduceus; this interesting relief was discovered at Canopus in 1819, when making a dyke for conducting a canal over the lake Mareotis The Trustees of the British Museum 11 11 This curious relic was presented to the late Duke by Commodore Sir Charles Schoniberj, R.N. It was found near the spot where the curious inscription sent by Mehemed Ali to Sir Sidney Smith was discovered. 104* Two pieces of tesselated pavement discovered at Foxcote Harrison 4 4 These pieces of pavement were taken from the ruins of a Roman Villa and Baths discovered by tlie late Duke of Buckingham, upon his estate, at Foxcote, near Buckingham. During the excavations, the remains of very extensive buildings were laid open, and many interesting articles were found, which, with the curiosities discovered in a Roman barrow, in the same neighbourhood, will be sold by auction in the spring, by Messrs. Christie and M.anson. MUSEUM GARDENS. 105 A stone vase — spirally fluted ...... S. Thornley, Jun., Esq., Spriiigfeld House, Birmingham 3 5 270 P. Norton, Esq. 3 13 6 G. Trant, Esq. 1 10 P. Norton, Esq. 1 1 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 106 An altar, with Greek inscription to the memory of Paris W. Green, Esq. 2 12 6 This very interesting relic of antiquity, in P.iriaii ii.arble, is supposed to be a funeral monu- ment to the memory of Paris, the son ot Priam. It was purchased by the late Duke of Buck- ingham, somewhere on the shores of the Mediterranean, but its modern history is now unknown. The inscription (which is in some parts obliterated) is in very early Greek: the part remaining was thus rendered by the late Mr. Granville Penn : — *' And I defended my country as a son (or, mij paternal stem as a branch) with the people-slaughtering sword; and I slew Achilles, providently secured against old age: and I restrained the united nntions of the Greeks, to the tenth year : And as to myself, no one, in truth, hath power against me ! " Ryman 27 G A. Robertson, Esq. 6 16 6 Earl of Lonsdale 35 14 Mark Philips, Esq. 6 16 6 W. Woodgate, Esq. 9 5 French 4 10 108 A set of four tripod stands, of artificial stone 109 A pair of stone vases 110 A pair of lead vases 111 Six vases of Maltese stone 112 Nine ditto .... 113 A marble bath .... 114 Three vases of artificial stone ; and a tripod S. Thornley, Jun., Esq. 10 10 115 A Roman marble sarcophagus, inscribed " D. M. G. MESSIS qui vixit annis XVII. Mesis nil." .... Earl of Lonsdale 800 A Roman sarcophagus, found by the late Duke of Buckingham, in an excavation made by him at Home, in 1S28, near the tomb of Cecilia Metella. It then contained the skeleton of the Roman youth whose name it bears — the bones of which were carefully replaced in the earth. Ft recently stood in the flower-garden at Stowe, and in it were deposited the remains of the late Duke's favourite dog, who died of extreme old age in 1837. This trifling circumstance is mentioned, because to all the Duke's numerous visitors and friends, this little dog Harlequin was well known as a most sagacious and intelligent little animal ; and his attachment to his master was very extraordinary. He was a native of Bologna, of a very rare family called the red- nosed pugs. He was small in stature, but of the utmost symmetry of form. His latter years were embittered by the eS'ects of a quarrel with a large poodle, arising from jealousy, and in this encounter, he lost one of his eyes, by a bite from liis furious rival. When the Duke met with him at Bologna, he was a chief actor in a travelling showman's company ; but he could be seldom prevailed upon to display his talents in dancing, after he was purchased from his former master, and promoted into a higher grade of society. 116 Narcissus — a small statue, in marble . . To um and Emanuel 17 17 TEMPLE OF BACCHUS. 117 A marble group of three fauns and a satyr . Toivn and Emanuel 50 This group was brought from Rome by the late Duke of Buckingham. 118 A pair of white marble vases . . . W. Green, Esq. 7 7 119 A pair of terminal stone statues .... L Browne 26 5 119* A pair of flower-pots (artificial stone) . . . Lady Glands 3 TEMPLE OF VENUS. 120 A pair of female marble busts . . S. Thornley, Jun., Esq, 3 5 121 A bust of Faustina ; and the companion . . A. Robertson, Esq. 3 5 122 The crouching Venus ...... Davis 16 16 This beautiful statue was removed from the grotto. 123 A statue of Bacchus . . . S. Thornley, Jun., Esq. 21 10 6 This statue formerly stood in the Rotunda. 124 Tliree marble busts .... Earl of Lonsdale 11 00 271 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. TEMPLE OF CONCORD AND VICTORY. 125 Twelve plaster busts of the Cssars . JV. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 133* 134 135 136 137 138 QUEEN'S BUILDING. A marble statue of Britannia, Six vases of Maltese stone Six ditto . Six ditto . Six ditto . Six ditto . Six ditto . Six ditto — broken ., by Ceracclii — (plaster — Witbdrawn.) A. Robertson, Esq. Ttyman A. Robertson, Esq. S. Tliornley, Jun., Esq. Daris H. Smith, Esq. Agent These vases formed part of a very numerous collection which were presented to the late Duchess of Buckingham, by Captain Percy Grace, R.N., a near relation of the Chandos family. They were brought by him from Malta. Nine ditto ...... Harrison Tlie piper and his dog : the celebrated work in stone of C. Gabriel Cibber (fatlier of Cibber, the poet). This group was formerly at Whitton, the seat of the Duke of Argyll ..../. Browne This group is the work of Caius Gabriel Cibber (father of CoUey Cibber, the poet), who also carved the two celebrated figures of Raging and Melancholy Madness, now at Bethlehem Hospital ; it represents the Piper, who is described byDaniel De Foe, in his History of the Plague in London, as having been taken up for dead in the street, and thrown into the dead cart with other bodies to be buried ; but, who awoke from his trance, just as those charged with the melancholy office were proceeding to throw him into the pit filled witli the dead bodies of the victims of that dreadful calamity ; and, after considerably alarming his bearers by sitting upright in the cart and playing upon his pipes, was released from his perilous situation, and lived some years. This group stood for many years in a garden in Tottenham Court Road, opposite the end of Howland Street, and in front of a house formerly the residence of a Mr. Hinchcliflfe, a sculptor. It will be seen that Mr. Browne, of University Street, bought the group at the sale. He was warmly opposed at the time by Mr. Redfern, on behalf of Mr. Mark Philips, and the latter gentleman has since re-purchased the work of Mr. Browne. It is now in the gardens at Snitterfield, Mr. Philips' seat in Warwickshire. CHAPEL-YARD Adonis with a dog — life size Two marble female busts . A male and female marble bust Two terminal statues, of stone Agent Hewitt Earl of Lonsdale Morant BREWHOUSE YARD. £ >, d. 7 7 7 7 8 7 15 8 5 5 3 7 7 7 8 8 38 17 27 6 2 5 1 15 13 13 139 Two marble busts Agent 2 2 Amount realised by Thirty-sixth Day's Sale £2471:10:6. 272 THE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOGUE, &c. THE THIETY-SEVENTH DAY'S SALE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4. The sale of tlic effects contained in tlie Second Supplemental Catalogue commenced this morning in the Music-room, Mr. Edward Manson again officiating. The attendance was very numerous considering the uninteresting character of most of the property sold, and good prices were realised. The same remark applies to the three following days, with the last of which this extraordinary sale concluded. In cases where lots are omitted, it must be understood that they were withdrawn. A variety of additions will be observed by those who compare the present volume with the original catalogue. STUDY. £ s. d. 1 A Brussels carpet, 7| yards by 5J yards ; and a rug Bought ly Harrison 8 5 2 A Venetian carpet ; and a steel fender and fire-irons . . Agent 19 3 A pair of crimson silk curtains ..... Agent 330 4 A small mahogany table, with a drawer ; and a reading-desk 'Nathan 5 5 A mahogany Pembroke table .... Nathan 110 8 A Japan coffer— metal bound, on stand . . • Zimmerman 10 10 11 A mahogany easy chair, covered with leather . . Paxton 6 15 12 A handsome mahogany washhand-stand, to shut up Hon. R. Cavendish 11 10 13 A capital mahogany library table, with numerous drawers, the top inlaid with various woods, and brass handles . . /• Richards, Esq. 15 Walesby 2 4 T. Beards, Esq. 1 16 A. Eraser, Esq. 14 BlundeU 2 7 14 A chimney glass 14 a A telescope 14 i A telescope 14 e An easy chair 15 A settee for an invaHd, with printed cotton cover . Agent 9 10 16 A circular library table, with drawers /. Wallis, Stoke Neicington 4 8 17 A high-back chair, covered with leather T. Pa.vton, Esq., Sedmonton, Hants 276 2 4 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 18 A cabinet, witli drawers of ebony and tortoiseshell . Walesbij 21 A barometer and tliermometer . . G. Trant, Esq. 22 Two letter-weights, and a match-box . . . Agent 23 A lady's mahogany winged wardrobe, with drawers in the centre, and cupboards , ..... Agent 25 A mahogany gun-stand . . . R. Oakley., Esq. 26 Four Csliing-rods, a fly-box, and 2 bows . . . Zimmerman 26 a An air-gun, a spear, and numerous holsters . . Waleshj 26 1 Six chairs ..... A. Fraser, Esq. £ J. 6 15 1 16 1 1 16 16 2 8 3 6 1 3 8 BILLIARD-ROOISI 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 36 37 38 39 39a A low book-case, of mahogany 39 5 A pair of silk curtains, and tapestry drapery 396" An inkstand; a pair of sarcophagi ; and 2 whips 40 A billiard-table, cues, and maces 41 Four bows .... 42 Four ditto .... A Brussels carpet, 7| yards by 6 yards . . . Agent A rug, and fender and fire-irons .... Agent Fourteen mahogany chairs .... Agent A round-back cane chair ..... Nathan A reading chair, with desk .... Nathan An easy chair, covered with leather . . . Nathan A full-sized bilhard-table, cues, maces, balls, and 2 marking boards C. T. Small, Esq., Northampton A pair of lustres . . . , , Nathan A mahogany bed-table .... W. Green, Esq. A leg rest, and a stool . . Sir Harry Verney, Bart., M.P. A mahogany writing-table . P. D. Pauncefort Duncombe, Esq. Zimmerman Agent Town and Emanuel Agent Agent Agent 10 15 2 12 1 1 2 7 5 3 2 6 11 6 2 14 4 14 6 2 7 4 4 4 8 7 2 10 4 14 6 1 6 18 HOUSEMAID'S ROOM. 43 An arm-chair ; a glass ; and — King and Stone 10 6 44 A table ; a glass .... These two lota were sold together. 45 Eighteen japan trays ; a pair of steps ; 2 stools ; 4 chairs ; a table ; and a horse ..... Alderman 040 46 Various tea china . . . Newman, of Dadford 15 276 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. KITCHEN. 47 A table, with drawers Hon. R. Cavendish 2 10 d. 48 A meat-screen Sir Harry Vernei/, Bart., M.P. 9 49 A ditto, with hot closet Agent 12 50 A table, and 4 chairs Summerjield 9 51 A marble mortar and pestle Nathan 13 52 A smaller ditto ; and a chopping-block Agent 1 18 COPPERS. 53 Eight stew-pans 54 Eight ditto 55 Eight ditto 56 Eight ditto 57 Eight ditto 58 Eight ditto 59 Seven ditto ; and 3 oval 60 Three oval ditto ; and 4 small stock-pots 61 A large stock-pot ; 4 smaller; and 2 bowls 62 A stock-pot ; a turbot kettle ; and a fish kettle 63 A similar lot ... . 64 A similar lot .... 65 A stock-pot ; a fish kettle ; and 3 saute pans 66 A fish kettle ; 2 saute pans ; and 2 baking sheets 67 Two baking sheets ; 2 saute pans ; and 18 moulds 68 Eighteen moulds 69 Twenty-three tin moulds ; 7 spits ; 1 cradle ; 14 5 forks ; ladles, &c. 69a Various moulds, &c. 695 Forty-two tin plates ; a bell, &c. 72 Two pairs of steps ; 2 coat-horses ; and a table Agent Zimmerman Town and Emanuel Zimmerman T. Beardu, Esq. Zimmerman Nathan Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Agent Zimmerman Harrison E. Churchill, Esq. Nathan cook-holds ; 29 skewers ; E. Churchill, Esq. Nathan J. Richards, Esq. T. Beards, Esq. 2 9 1 19 2 4 2 9 2 10 3 13 2 2 2 2 19 3 11 3 2 12 1 1 9 1 13 2 6 1 1 3 7 1 18 13 LAUNDRY. 73 A baker's patent mangle . . . . • 74 A two-flap wainscot table ; 3 chairs ; and 3 clothes-horses . W. Alderman, of Stowe 3 3 277 Harrison 9 9 8 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 7 9 75 Two tables ; 4 stools ; 3 clothes-horses ; and 4 baskets . Agent 76 An oak table ; 2 arm-chairs ; 3 clothes-horses ; and 2 baskets A. Fraser, Esq. UPPER AND LOWER ROOMS, BREWHOUSE LODGE. 77 Seven chairs ; 2 tables ; a glass ; a jug ; and a basin W. Alderman 5 78 Two tables ; a jug ; a basin; 2 glasses ; 2 chairs ; and a washing-stand Town and Emanuel 12 80 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass ; and a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ...... Summerjield 300 81 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a feather-bed, bolster, and 2 blankets . Ferguson, of Stoue 2 82 A French bedstead ; and a feather-bed .... Rose 019 83 Two deal tables ; a jug ; a basin ; a glass ; a washing-stand ; and 3 chairs . Stanton, of Buckingham 12 84 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass ; a feather-bed, bolster, and 3 blankets ..... 85 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a palliasse 87 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; and a feather-bed 88 A feather-bed ; and 3 blankets 89 A large doll's house, with 8 rooms furnished 90 Two mahogany arm-chairs, with cane backs and seats 91 A mahogany arm-chair ; 4 others ; and a cupboard 92 A wainscot chest of five drawers ; and a two-flap table 93 A mahogany two-flap table ; a glass ; and a mahogany bidet 94 A painted washing-stand; a jug and basin; a foot-pan and can; a fender and fire-irons ; and a coal-scuttle . . . E reign 110 95 A tent bedstead and furniture ; a feather-bed, bolster, and pillow ; and 3 blankets ..... Tooleij, of Stone 3 12 96 A mahogany cupboard ; a washing-stand, ewer, and basin ; a stool ; and a bidet ..... A. Fraser, Esq. 3 11 97 A table ; a glass ; and 4 chairs ; and — A mahogany night-table ; and a bidet .... Rose 180 These two lots were sold together. 99 A deal table ; a glass ; an arm-cliair ; and a fender and fire-irons Stanton 15 100 A table, with marble slab ; a jug and basin ; a foot-pan and can ; and 4 pieces of Brussels carpet . . . T. Beards, Esq. 10 278 '. A. Cooke, Esq. 2 12 Agent 11 Dudd 1 17 Harrison 1 10 Walesby 3 16 Agent 2 11 Alderman 15 Stanton 1 1 t Evehjn 1 3 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. HOSPITAL ROOM. 101 A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass, and a feather-bed Port, of Buckingham 102 A feather-bed, bolster, and pillow .... West 103 A ditto, and pillow ..... Agent 105 A couch; a mattrass ; a feather-bed ; and a pillow . Evelyn 106 A feather-bed ; and a pillow .... Agent 107 A feather-bed ...... Agent 108 A ditto ...... Fort 109 A ditto ; and 1 other ..... Liddingion 110 A deal table ; an invalid chair ; 2 others ; a mahogany table ; a glass ; and 3 pieces of carpet ..... Evelyn 111 A painted cabinet, with folding doors ; and 5 prints . Waleshy 112 A japan cabinet, with ten drawers . Hon. R. Cavendish 113 A cabinet, with ten drawers, and a door fronted with tortoiseshell Dodd 114 A cabinet, with six drawers .... Harrison 115 A cabinet, with twelve drawers, fronted with tortoiseshell, and folding doors inlaid, on a stand ..... Dodd 116 A japan cabinet, mth ten drawers . . . Harrison 117 Tlie companion cabinet, on a carved and gilt stand . Agent 118 A cabinet, with ten drawers, and a door partly fronted with jasper Dodd 119 An oak cabinet, on a stand, the door and drawers fronted with marqueterle Agent 120 A japan cabinet, with ten drawers, on a stand Sir Harry Ver/tey, Bart., M.P. Amount realised by Thirty -seventh Day's Sale £321 : 15 : 6. 1 16 3 2 5 1 9 1 13 1 6 16 1 6 1 14 1 4 1 15 1 18 1 10 5 5 1 15 3 10 1 3 2 12 16 279 THE THIRTY-EIGHTH DAY'S SALE. THUKSDAY, OCTOBER 6. WARD ROOM. 121 Two carved pier-glass frames ; 2 brackets ; and a quantity of figures — some of them gilt — carved in wood Bought by Town and Emanuel 2 12 122 A pair of girandoles, with porcelain flowers ; and various others — in or-molu Town and Emanuel 3 8 123 A brass rail fence ; a pair of candlesticks ; and a quantity of pieces of brass- work ...... Harrison 2 12 124 A tortoiseshell cabinet ; 2 mahogany stands ; and 2 pole-screens Agent 2 125 Eighteen frames — some glazed ... W. Stoive, Esq. 050 126 A nest of drawers ; 3 mai'ble slabs ; and 2 sheets of plate glass — one silvered Agent 1 19 127 Forty-one Chinese drawings — strained ; 5 views of Antigua ; and 2 sketches of flowers ...... Walter 128 A camera-obscura ; 2 bidet frames ; 2 cushions ; and various boxes Waleshy 129 A pair of tapestry curtains, with subjects after Teniers — 13 feet high and 8 feet 6 inches wide ..... Lord Nugent 130 Various moreen and other curtains . . . Zimmerman 131 Three pieces of hoUand damask for carpets . . . Harrison ] 32 Two pieces of velvet ; a pair of beU-pulls ; and 2 pieces of yellow cloth Town and Emanuel 133 A quantity of fringe and gimp ; and pieces of damask . . Agent 131 Sixty-three covers for stools ; 11 pieces of bordering; and a housing Agent 135 Three pieces of Kidderminster carpet ; and a piece of Brussels King and Stone 3 3 280 2 2 1 2 8 12 19 5 2 6 1 16 1 2 7 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ «. a. 136 A quantity of pieces of moreen, dimity, and pink satin . . Agent 2 2 137 A palampore ; a curtain of the same pattern ; and 11 pieces of needlework T. Beards, Esq. 1 1 138 A quilt ; abed-cover; a pillow ; and bolster-cases, of white satin Clevients 3 3 139 A carved and gilt picture frame — 5 feet by 4 feet 2 inches ; a small ditto ; and 4 others .... Town and Emanuel 6 16 6 140 A piece of yellow-ribbed silk — 22 yards . . Hennell 3 141 A piece of crimson silk ; a piece of Indian silk ; and a satin cover P. Box, Esq. 1 15 142 Three pieces of striped crimson velvet — 6 yards ; and 3 pieces of plain velvet — 7 yards ..... Rose 1 19 144 Two mahogany bed-posts ; a bedstead ; and various cornices Broicn 10 145 A six-leaf screen ; 4 fenders ; 2 sets of fire-irons ; and a deal chest of drawers Rose 7 147 A door, covered with baize ; 3 tables ; 2 stools ; 4 chairs ; and 4 fenders Liddington 8 148 A mahogany night-table ; an arm-chair ; and a pier-glass — in three plates . Town and Emanuel 19 149 Various pieces of needlework ; and curtain cords — in a box Walter 110 150 A pier glass — in three plates, with slips . . Town and Emanuel 7 151 A ditto — in two plates .... Town and Emanuel 330 152 A ditto ...... Town and Emanuel 300 153 Three frames, with pieces of looking-glass ; 1 other frame ; a glass, with four plates ; and another, with three plates . Town and Emanuel 5 11 154 A pail- of register stoves, with steel fronts — 36 inches and 34 inches wide . Jgent 1 13 155 Seventeen copper stew-pans ; 3 ladles ; 6 moulds ; and 36 odd covers W. Fox 2 14 156 A portable kitchen ; and various tin ware . . Rose 11 156* A large blanket ...... Brown 1 11 157 A large rug ...... Hennell 190 158 A cabinet — inlaid with mother-o'-pearl ; and a glazed case — on mahogany stand .... Rev. W. T. Eyre, Padbury 219 159 Four Raffaelle ware dishes— imperfect . • Walter 12 160 A mahogany kneehole table, with drawers ; and a japan chest of drawers . /. Brown, of Towcester 4 14 161 Forty Chinese paintings — on glass — framed . . Walter 3 7 162 Fourteen frames — some glazed ; and 20 mahogany frames — glazed Agent 18 163 Rubens and Vandyck — plaster casts ; a guitar ; and 4 Cliinese figures Harrison 2 281 Clements 3 8 Agent 4 9 Lord Nugent 4 6 Agent 1 16 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 164 A cutting press; a quantity of boards and chair-back screens; and some painted scenery . . . . . R. Chandler 12 165 Some pieces of blue silk damask, and other parts of curtains Town and Emanuel 3 16 166 A pair of carved and gilt settees ; and 1 other Town and Emanuel 5 167 A very large mahogany settee, the backs and seats covered with leather /. H. Cowley, Esq. 1 14 168 A large parcel of gimp, needlework, and curtain fringe . Agent 4 4 169 A large quantity of paper-hanging 170 A large parcel of bed furniture, satin covers, &c. 171 A brass portable bedstead — in a case 172 Parts of a glass chandelier — in a case 174 A mahogany stand for portfolios ; a portable water-closet ; and a table Davis 4 4 175 Two bed-chairs ; 2 gout stools ; 2 tables ; a walnut-tree stand ; and a night- table ..... IV. Stowe, Esq. 110 176 A very large carved sofa, stuffed with horsehair . T. Swain, Esq. 2 177 An old fashioned carved and gilt sofa, stuffed and covered with crimson and wliite satin damask, with a seat at each end . . Richardson 6 178 Two needlework bed-covers ; and a moreen bed furniture . A'jent 1 13 179 Seven pieces of Utrecht velvet ; and some draperies . Agent 6 2 6 180 Various white and crimson moreen curtains . . Richardson 3 3 181 Six fenders ; and a quantity of riffraff . ■ . Hailey 13 181 a Various ....... Hailerj 1 13 181 i Various ....... Agent 360 182 An old carpet, of Persian velvet; and 2 pieces of crimson drugget Russell, ofBrackkij 2 12 183 An Axminster carpet — 6 yards by \\ yards . . Agent 5 15 184 An old Turkey carpet . .... J. Brown 2 12 185 An Axminster carpet — 6 yards by 4 yards . . P. Box, Esq. 5 5 186 A carved and gilt pier-table ; and the Apollino — in plaster, gilt P. i?oa:, £"55'. 4 187 Three mattrasses ; 3 cushions ; and a feather-bed . Hailcg 3 8 188 Two rolls of Brussels carpet, of marble pattern — about 85 yards Hailey 20 189 A model of a boat ..... Agent 1 11 190 A tin hip-bath ; and a shower-bath . . . Richardson 1 10 191 A tin bath ...... Harrison 220 1 92 Two holland blinds ; various poles ; part of a French bedstead ; and 3 baths /('. Stowe, Esq. 5 193 A microscope ; and a case of objects . . . Harrison 8 15 194 A ditto; and ditto ..... Harrison 3 13 195 A microscope ; and a camera-obscura . . • Harrison 3 14 282 £ ,. d. Walesby 2 2 Wale^^hy 2 11 6 Hennell 2 6 Hailey 4 10 Agent 9 9 . R. Chandler 8 18 6 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 196 An electrifying macbine ; and an air-pump 197 An electrifying macliine ; and various glass apparatus 198 An electrifying machine — in a case 199 A carpenter's magic lantern, with microscope — in a case 200 A magic lantern, and sHdes ; and a camera-obscura 201 A printing press; and a large quantity of type This press was frequently used at Stowe, by the late Duke, for printing compositions of his own in prose and verse, of which a very small number of impressions, never exceeding twenty- five, was taken, for distribution among his friends. These productions of the Stowe press are consequently of extreme rarity; and upon the occasion of some theatrical amusements at Stowe, in 1838, the play-bills were printed there. On that occasion the ante-library was fitted up with scenery, wliicli, with an extensive wardrobe of dresses, was purcliased, many years since, at tiie sale of the late Margravine of Anspach's effects at Brandenhurgh House. 202 A model of a Chinese junk ; and some pieces of Chinese wood carving Richardson 13 This model was brought from China by Captain Nevill, R.N. 204 Three glazed cases ; and a glazed sash . . .P. Box; Esq. 2 2 206 A copperplate printing press . . . . R. Chand/er 5 7 6 207 Two tables ; 9 chairs ; and sundry tin lamps, and swords Agent 18 209 A marquee ; and — ■ 210 A ditto ....... Lady Glamis 300 These two lots were sold together. 211 A ditto . ...... J. Broion 0110 WEST WING. 219 A painted wash-stand, ewer, and basin; brush and sponge trays; 2 foot- pans; a can ; and a mahogany bidet . . A. George, Esq. 1 18 220 A mahogany night-table ; a painted wash-stand ; a jug ; a basin ; and a soap-dish ..... 7". Beards, Esq. 221 A seraphine, by Green — in rosewood case . . Waleshy 222 A mahogany four-post bedstead, with chintz furniture ; a palliasse ; and 2 window-curtains ..... Alderman 223 A feather-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows . . J. Bowker, Esq. 224 A wool mattrass ; 4 blankets ; and a counterpane . . Agent 225 A wire fender ; fire-irons ; a guard ; a kettle ; and coal-box ; and some pieces of Brussels carpet ... J". Beards, Esq. 226 A sofa, with chintz cover .... West 227 A painted wash-stand, ewer, and basin ; brush and soap trays : 2 bottles and tumblers; a foot-pan, and can ; and 3 pieces of oil-cloth Russell 1 17 283 1 9 14 14 3 3 5 15 2 11 1 6 1 11 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 228 A mahogany winged wardrobe, with drawers, and folding doors Russell 229 A mahogany chest of seven drawers . . /. Greaves, Esq. 230 A chair, covered with needlework ; 4 ditto, with cotton covers ; and 1 other Rev, R. Montgomery , Holcott 231 A mahogany table ; a dressing-glass ; a stool; and a small table Harrison 232 A satinwood writing-table, with rising top ; and a chimney glass — in mahogany frame ..... Agent 233 A painted dressing-table ; a book-shelf ; and a mahogany night-table Harrison 234 A tea-pot, and 2 cups — blue and white ; 2 candlesticks ; 2 japan boxes ; an inkstand ; and 4 prints — framed and glazed Town and Emanuel £ 16 16 5 17 6 2 4 1 10 1 18 1 10 CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. A. A mail phaeton, with lamps and drag-chain B. A travelling chariot, with rumble C. A phaeton, with rumble D. A phaeton, with 2 poles for ponies or horses E. An invalid chair F. A britska, with rumble 6r. A pony phaeton H. A capital shooting omnibus /. An old invalid chair K. Two sets of four-horse bars ; 3 drag-chains ; and 3 L. A pair of pony harness These two lots were sold together. M. A ditto .... N. A pair horse harness ; and — O. Various old harness, and bridles These two lots were sold together. P. Two saddles .... Q. A pair horse harness, and some traces R. Two pony saddles and bridles . . W. S. Various white horse-nets, in a box . Evelyn Walesby 8 7 18 7 6 uckingham. It was built only a ever been used since that event. Wilmore, of Stowe 5 7 6 Zimmerman 10 Lady Grenville 15 15 Agent Agent Harrison 4 2 24 12 2 13 6 6 Agent lamps ; and — 1 8 Walesby 1 12 C. Beniiett 5 10 Harper 10 8 Zimmerman 1 13 Mold 1 17 Kirby, Esq., Buckingham Zimmerman 1 5 9 284 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. STABLES. T. A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass ; a bed, bolster, and pillow ; 3 blankets ; and a coverlid .... Liddinc/ton U. A chest of di-awers ; a table ; 2 chairs ; a clock ; and a fender Clevients V. A four-post bedstead and furniture ; a mattrass ; a bed, bolster, and pillow ; and 3 blankets ..... West, of Silver stone W. Two chests of drawers ; 3 tables ; and 2 chairs X. A bedstead ; and a bed, bolster, and pillow . Y. A bedstead ; and a bed .... Z. A bedstead ; a bed, bolster, and pillow ; and 3 blankets A a. Two bedsteads ; a bed, bolster, and pillow ; and a mattrass Bb.A. bed, bolster ; 3 blankets ; coverlid ; and a bedstead T. Alderman Liddington Clements Clements Clements Tooley 13 3 5 10 16 8 10 4 .Amount realised by Thirty-eighth Day's Sale £459 : 5. 385 THE THIRTY-NINTH DAY'S SALE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 6. WEST ROOMS. £ I. i. 235 A Brussels carpet ; fender and fire-irons ; a guard ; and a coal-box Bought by JValesby 1 10 236 A mahogany table, with two drawers ; a deal table; and a mahogany stool Town and Emanuel 119 237 A hip bath ..... Ladij Glamis 120 238 A chest of five drawers , . . Lawrence 12 239 Seven carriage-boxes ..... . Jgen / 1 1 240 A Brussels carpet — planned; 2 chairs ; and a deal table T. Swain, Esq. 1 12 241 A japan box — on stand ; a mahogany box ; and 1 other Hon. R. Cavendish 2 4 242 A mahogany four-box bedstead, with chintz furniture ; and 2 window- curtains .... Mrs. JDewes, Buckingham 360 243 Two hair matrasses ..... JValesby 3 12 244 A wool mattrass ...... Jgent 2 14 245 A bolster ; 2 pillows ; and a down pillow . . . Agent 2 246 A Brussels carpet — planned ; and a rug . . Harrison 8 15 248 A mahogany winged wardrobe, with seven drawers, and folding-doors J. Robarts, Esq. 18 249 Three blankets ...... Agent 1 16 250 Tliree ditto ...... Stanton 1 11 251 A Marseilles quilt ...... Agent 15 252 A counterpane ...... Agent Oil 253 A rosewood commode, with green marble slab, folding doors under, with ornaments of or-molu . . . .P. Box; Esq. 16 5 6 286 £ 6 7 i. 6 1 7 6 10 1 6 2 6 17 3 15 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 254 A maliogany chest of seven drawers .... A(jent 255 A sofa, with chintz cover ; and two bolsters . . . West 256 A capital mahogany patent water-closet . Town and Emanuel 257 A mahogany night-table ; 2 fire-screens ; and a small mahogany table E. Stone 258 Two chairs, covered with needlework ; and a larger ditto Bev. W. T. Eyre 259 Two arm-chairs, with printed cotton covers ; and 3 others J. Richards, Esq. 260 A pier-glass — in white and gold frame . Town and Emanuel 261 Two japan toilette-boxes ; 2 small boxes, each with three drawers ; 2 japan taper candlesticks ; and 2 others . . Toion and Emanuel 2 19 263 A box, with slabs of pietre commesse, of birds, fruits, and flowers Tovm and Emanuel 9 9 264 A pair of leaf-shaped Chelsea dishes . . . H. R. Forster 2 10 265 An enamel bowl ; 2 match-pots ; 2 Dresden saucers ; and a pair of candlesticks . . . . .P. Box, Esq. 18 266 A clock, contained in a glass vase, supported by a figure of Cupid on a globe Walesby 267 Interior of an abbey — a drawing framed and glazed . . Nathan 268 A japan coffer, on stand; and a small mahogany table Hon. R. Cavendish 269 A small mahogany writing-table ; a stool ; and a small glass Agent 270 A mahogany table ; and a glass . . . P. Box, Esq. 271 A rosewood box — on stand, inlaid with brass . . . Agent 272 A French bedstead, and chintz furniture ; a mattrass, bolster, and 2 pillows ; and 2 pairs of chintz window-curtains, and draperies A. Robarts, Esq. 273 A Brussels carpet — planned ; a rug ; and a piece of matting Harrison 274 A mahogany winged wardrobe, with folding doors, and seven drawers A. Robarts, Esq. 17 I'i 275 A capital mahogany wash-stand, with marble top, and two drawers under ; 2 basins and ewers ; a bottle and two tumblers ; 2 brush and soap trays ; and a foot-pan .... 276 A wire fender and fire-irons : a guard ; and a kettle 277 A mahogany chest of five drawers 278 A walnut library table, with four drawers 279 A mahogany arm-chair, with printed cotton cover 280 An arm-chair, covered with needlework 281 Two chairs, covered with needlework 282 A marqueterie chest of two drawers, with or-molu mouldings, and marble slab ....... Harrison 770 283 A square table, of blackwood, with green marble slab, and or-molu mouldings Redfern 7 2 6 887 4 4 4 12 4 6 4 8 1 2 5 5 5 9 A. Robarts, Esq. 13 13 Harrison 1 5 Harrison 5 12 6 Harrison 5 5 A. Robarts, Esq. 10 6 E. Stone 2 16 Agent 1 1 2 12 d. 4 6 7 7 1 16 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 284 A maliogany two-flap table, witli drawers, and two silk covers T. Swain, Esq. 285 A small circular rosewood table ; and an inkstand, witb two glasses G. Gay, Esq., Biddlesden Park 286 A cbeval-glass, in mahogany frame . . Hon. R. Cavendish 288 A pier-glass, in gilt frame . . . Town and Emanuel 289 A mahogany bed-step .... A. Roharts, Esq. 290 A mahogany table, with two drawers ; a foot ottoman ; and a screen, with needlework mount ..... E. Stone 180 291 Six painted chairs ; 2 towel-horses ; a stool, covered with needlework ; and a mahogany horse . . . . . G. Gay, Esq. 292 Two mahogany receptacles for china, to attach to a wall P. Box, Esq. 293 A mahogany table, with doors enclosing drawers ; and a ditto, with two drawers ...... Nathan 294 A bracket clock, by Gumming . . . King and Stone 295 A vase, with a subject from Cowper ; and 3 other vases . . Agent 296 Four cups and saucers ; a teapot ; 2 jars and covers ; 2 saucers ; and a pair of candlesticks ...... Agent 297 A pair of leaf-shaped Chelsea dishes ; and 1 other . H. R. Forster 298 A jar ; 2 cups ; 2 basins ; a basin and stand ; a bottle ; a large cup; and a • plate — blue and white .... Harrison 299 A toilet glass — mahogany frame ; and a small rosewood table Nathan 300 A pair of octagonal boxes . . . Toicn and Emanuel 301 A picture, with a clock . . . Rev. TV. Andrewes 302 A four-post bedstead, chintz furniture ; a paUiasse, and 2 window-curtains Town and Emanuel 303 A feather-bed, bolster, and 2 pillows . . A. Hayward, Esq. 304 Three blankets, and a counterpane . . . W. Sharpe 305 A piece of Brussels carpet ; and a hearth-rug ; and— 306 A guard ...... Salmon 4 10 These two lots were sold together. 307 A mahogany wardrobe, with folding doors, and foiu- drawers under Nathan 9 308 An upright piano, by Stoddart . . . Clements 3 3 This piano formerly belonged to the late Duchess of Buckingham. 309 A mahogany chest of five drawers . . . Agent 4 14 6 310 A painted wash-stand ; 3 basins and jugs ; bottle and tumbler ; and a foot- pan and can ..... Harrison 311 A mahogany table and glass . . . The Misses Yardley 312 A cabinet — on stand; an inkstand ; and a stool . Town and Emamiel 313 A pier-glass — in gilt frame . . . Town and Emanuel 288 2 2 15 3 1 8 15 8 18 6 4 14 6 2 12 6 2 6 3 17 6 2 2 5 5 3 10 5 12 2 4 1 16 13 4 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 314 A mahogany bidet ; a niglit- table ; and a painted dressing-table Harrison 315 An arm-chair ; 1 smaller ; and 3 other chairs . /. Richards, Esq. £ ». 2 12 d. 1 PASSAGE. 316 The oil-cloth — planned; and a coal-box 317 A mahogany table, with marble slab 318 An eight-leaf japanned screen Harrison 2 10 J. T. Pinckard, Esq. 2 Hon. R. Cavendish 22 1 FROM THE GAEDENS. 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 Two benches .... Two ditto .... Four iron garden chairs A pair of green China garden seats A pair of China garden seats A pair of green ditto ... A pair of blue and white China flower-stands A pair of ditto ... A pair of enamelled China garden seats A pair of ditto Four benches ... Three ditto ; and 2 chairs A stool ; and 4 chairs A pair of round-back mahogany chairs, with cane seats Two small tables, with marble slabs /. T'. Pinckard, Esq. G. Christie, Esq. Rev. W. Jndrewes Agent Lady Glands Davis Rev. W. Andrewes Lady Glamis Agent Town and Emanuel J. T. Pinckard, Esq. Agent Lady Glamis T. Beards, Esq. P. Box, Esq. A set of library steps — in mahogany case ; and a lapidary's wheel Tennant A pair of landscapes — in pietre dure — framed . . Waleshy A Hbrary chair, with cane seat and back . • Agent 2 4 3 3 1 13 1 14 1 13 4 4 5 6 4 13 13 3 3 4 5 3 18 3 3 1 7 NORTH PORTICO. 346 A pair of red granite Campagna-shaped vases and pedestals W. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 36 347 A pair of benches ^gent 12 348 A marble bust of Augustus- WEST COLONNADE. -on wooden terminal pedestal W. Wakeford Attree, Esq. S89 5 5 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 349 A pair of artificial stone vases, with masks and festoons 350 A marble bust of Hadrian, with coloured drapery 351 A ditto of Lucius Verus 352 A pair of female marble busts — on wooden pedestals 353 A bust of Faustina .... 354 A pair of artificial stone vases and pedestals 355 A pair of small marble busts Mark Philips, Esq. Lady Glamis Lady Glamis Mark Philips, Esq. £ 7 7 5 10 7 10 a. Davis 4 10 Lady Glamis Lady Glamis 5 2 5 2 WEST SCREEN. 357 Two marble busts Lady Glamis 3 5 EAST SCREEN. 358 Two marble busts Lady Glamis 3 EAST COLONNADE. 359 A marble bust — on wooden pedestal . . . Lady Glamis 360 A pair of artificial stone vases, with festoons and pedestals A. Hayivard, Esq. 361 A male and female marble bust, with coloured marble draperies, on wooden pedestals ...... Lady Glamis 362 Juhus Cassar ; and a female bust — on ditto . . Lady Glamis 363 A pair of artificial stone vases — on pedestals — Jones, Esq., Brackley 364 Hadrian — a marble bust — on wooden pedestal W. Wakeford Attree, Esq. 365 A pair of small female busts .... Lady Glamis 366 A pair of benches ..... Harrison 366* A Roman bust ..... Lady Glamis 2 8 6 6 6 10 11 6 5 4 14 6 2 18 18 4 6 Amount realised by Thirty -ninth Day's Sale £540 : 6 : 6. 290 THE LAST DAY'S SALE. SATUEDAT, OCTOBER 1. LINEN , &c. 367 Two damask table-cloths, 6 yards long Bought hy a Commission Agent £ t. d. 2 368 Two ditto ....... Agent 6 369 Two ditto . Harper 1 19 370 Two ditto Agent 2 8 371 Two ditto Agent 4 6 372 Two ditto Agent 3 5 373 Two ditto Agent 3 15 374 Two ditto, 5 yards long Harrison 2 19 375 Two ditto Agent 4 16 376 Two ditto Agent 4 4 377 Two ditto Agent 2 8 378 Three ditto, 4^ yards long Agent 7 379 Three ditto, 4 yards long W. Sharpe 3 8 380 Thi-ee ditto Agent 5 15 381 Tliree ditto Agent 4 6 382 Four table-cloths . Agent 3 12 6 383 Four ditto E. Stone 3 384 Four ditto T. Beards, Esq. 2 6 385 Four ditto E. Stone 2 10 386 Four ditto IValesby 12 387 Four ditto Waleshy 17 388 Four ditto Coleman 2 389 Four ditto • J. Brown 1 291 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. £ s. d. 390 Four table-clotlis . Harrison 2 2 391 Four ditto Harrison 3 392 Six ditto A. George, Esq, 1 10 393 Six ditto Agent 2 394 Six ditto Waleshj 1 7 395 Six ditto Waleshy 17 396 Six ditto Walesby 12 397 Six ditto ' /. Brown 1 398 Six ditto . Holton 7 399 Six ditto Tredwell 15 400 Eight ditto Agent 5 401 Eight ditto E. Stone 6 402 Twenty-one tray-cloths and napkins .... Agent 2 2 403 Six layovers, 3| yards long Harrison 2 2 404 Eighteen slips, 2 yards long Agent 5 5 405 Thirty-two damask napkins, of on< i pattern . . . Agent 3 10 406 Four dozens of napkins— various Redfern 4 407 Four ditto Agent 2 12 408 Four ditto Agent 2 6 409 Four ditto Agent 3 10 410 Four ditto Agent 4 15 411 Four ditto Agent 1 4 412 Four ditto Agent 5 15 412f Six layovers, 3 yards long Harrison 3 10 4126 Five ditto, 4 yards long . Agent 3 10 412c Six ditto, 3 yards long Agent 3 18 413 Four dozens of napkins — various Harper 1 13 414 Four ditto Harrison 1 12 415 Five ditto Harrison 6 8 416 Four dozens and a half coarse nap dns . . . Harrison 1 3 417 Two pairs of fine cambric state sh eets ; and 2 pairs of cambric pillow-cases. worked with flowers Agent 10 10 418 Two pairs of fine linen sheets ; an d 2 pairs of cambric piUow-cases, worked with flowers Agent 5 12 6 419 A pair of fine sheets ; and 2 pa ti-s of cambric pillow-cases, worked with flowers Agent 2 420 Tliree pairs of fine holland sheets ; and three pairs of pillow-cases Agent 5 7 6 421 Two pairs of ditto ; and 2 pairs o: 'pillow-cases . . . Agent 3 18 422 Four pairs of ditto ; and 4 pairs c f pillow-cases . . Agent 5 7 6 423 Four ditto ; and c litto Agent 5 18 2y2 THE 8T0WE CATALOGUE. £ ,. d. 424 Four pairs of sheets ; and 4 pairs of pillow-cases . . . Agent 5 12 6 425 Four ditto ; and ditto .... P. Box, Esq. 5 5 426 Four ditto ; and ditto Agent 5 427 Four ditto ; and ditto Harrison 4 10 428 Four ditto ; and ditto King and Stone 4 10 429 Four ditto ; and ditto P. Box, Esq. 5 2 6 430 Four ditto ; and ditto Agent 5 431 Four ditto ; and ditto Harper 3 10 432 Four ditto ; and ditto Agent 4 6 433 Four ditto ; and ditto J. Brown 4 434 Four ditto ; and ditto Tredwell 3 435 Four pairs of coarse sheets and 4 p< lirs of pQlow-cas es Harrison 2 4 436 Four ditto ; and ditto Agent 2 12 6 437 Four ditto ; and ditto Harrison 2 10 437a Six layovers Agent 3 3 4376 Three ditto, and 4 tray-cloths Agent 3 3 437c A variety 'iagley, of Wotton 1 12 438 Four pairs of coarse sheets, and 4 ; Dairs of pillow-ci ises J. Brown 2 6 439 Four ditto; and ditto Agent 2 18 440 Four ditto ; and ditto Harrison 2 4 441 Four ditto ; and ditto Agent 2 6 442 Four ditto ; and ditto Agent 2 11 443 Four ditto ; and ditto Agent 3 3 444 Four ditto ; and ditto Agent 2 12 445 Four ditto ; and ditto Harrison 2 12 446 Four ditto ; and ditto P. Box, Esq. 2 6 447 Four ditto ; and ditto Agent 3 6 448 Four ditto Agent 2 3 449 Four ditto . . Agent 2 18 450 Four ditto . . Harrison 1 18 451 Four ditto . , Agent 2 2 452 Four ditto Tredwell 1 19 453 Four ditto Liddington 2 2 454 Four ditto , /. Brown 1 9 455 Four ditto J. Broivn 2 1 456 Four ditto J. Brown 2 5 457 Four ditto B Sharpe, of Stowe 1 19 458 Four ditto Agent 2 5 459 Six pairs of calico sheets ; and 10 pillow-cases E. Stone 2 2 461 A needlework toilette-cover ; and various muslin-curtains . Agent 2 13 LL 293 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 462 Seven toilette-covers 463 Seven ditto . ... 464 Seven ditto 465 Eleven ditto ; and 4 others 465* Two sheets; and 4 pairs of pillow-cases 466 Six dozens of towels 467 Six ditto , 468 Six ditto . 469 Six ditto . 470 Eight dozens ditto — coarser 471 Eight ditto 472 Eight ditto 473 Eight ditto 474 Eight ditto 475 Eiglit ditto 476 Nine ditto 477 Five toilette-covers; napkins 477a Five pairs of sheets 4776 Five dozens of tray-cloths 477c Nine table-cloths 477c^ Four dozens of towels ; 2 pairs of sheets ; and various 13 round towels; and a parcel of . Agent £ s. 1 1 d. . Agent 1 3 . Agent 1 1 . Agent 1 14 . Agent 3 . Rev. J. Lister 3 2 . Agent 2 6 J. Richards, Esq. 2 8 J. Richards, Esq. 2 7 . Agent 2 12 Harper 2 13 Duke 2 12 . West 2 10 J. Rrotcn 2 6 . Agent 2 12 . Agent 3 12 old china cloths and /. L. Akroyd, Esq. 2 11 . Broivn 3 1 . Agent 4 4 J. Graves, Esq. 2 12 . Agent 1 17 FURNITURE, &c. 478 A painted four-post bedstead ; 2 wool mattrasses ; a bolster, pillow, 3 blankets, and a counterpane ; window-curtains ; and a bed Harrison 4 11 479 A mahogany secretaire, with four drawers, and flap ; and a mahogany cupboard . . . . . . Evelyn 1 480 Two chairs ; awashstand; and 2 painted tables . Leyton, of Bicester 481 A fender and fire-irons; a piece of carpet; a rug; a wainscot chest of five drawers ; a stool ; a glass ; and a scuttle . . Liddington 1 16 482 A mahogany chest of four drawers, with book-case over, with folding glazed doors ...... J. Richards, Esq. 484 A painted stand, with marble slab . . . Coleman 486 A large piece of oil-cloth .... T. Beards, Esq. 487 Three Windsor chairs ; a deal table ; a mahogany cupboard ; a japanned plate-warmer : a painted dresser ; and fender and fire-irons ; and a stool Evelyn 1 294 11 9 9 12 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE. 489 Six plate-baskets ; 4 mahogany trays ; 6 knlfe-trays . Waleshy 490 A mahogany table ; a piece of carpet ; a basin ; and 2 ewers, and soap-dish Dunnett, of Stowe 491 Various china pieces , . . , .P. Box, Esq. 492 A Turkey carpet ...... Carter £ t. 12 d. 15 1 15 3 12 EGYPTIAN HALL. 493 Two mahogany forms ..... Waleshy 494 A cut Brussels carpet ; and 2 pieces of red printed drugget Clements 495 A mahogany gim-stand .... Lady Emily Cavendish 496 Two umbrella-stand ; and 4 mats .... Walesby 407 Two Etruscan vases; 2 bottles; and 3 busts, and a reclining figure, in plaster . . . - . . . . Waleshy 1 10 7 7 2 5 1 10 3 6 SUNDRIES. 408 Four bolsters ..... 499 Four ditto ..... 500 Four ditto ..... 501 Two bolsters ; 5 piUows ; and 5 mattrasses 502 Masquerade costume .... 503 A crimson silk bed-cover 504 Two pairs of crimson silk curtains 505 A quantity of crimson satin, &c. 506 A large invalid chair, covered with morocco 507 Various pieces of carpet .... 508 A quantity of painted curtains, and silk fringe (Cash) 509 A pair of feather screens .... 510 Another pair .... Dr. 511 A service ..... . West 2 6 . Agent 2 King and Stone 2 6 . West 3 3 . Walter 21 10 6 . P. Box, Esq. 3 15 . Agent 6 6 . Agent 6 . West 5 15 6 . Agent 4 4 • . . 8 10 H. Smith, Esq. 2 4 Welch, Buckingham 3 Town and Emanuel 8 18 6 Amount realised by Last Day's Sale £477: 11. $295 TOTAL AMOUNT REALISED BY THE SALE. £ «. d. The First Day's Sale.— China, Majolica or Baffaelle Ware, &c 516 10 The Second Day's Sale. — Cliina, Majolica, Furniture, &c 1074 The Third Day's Sale.— Articles of Viitu, FiuTiituie, &c 1602 6 The Fourth Day's Sale. — China, Bijouterie, Majolica, Furniture, &c. .... 1679 13 The Fifth Day's Sale. — China, Sevi-es Porcelain, Furniture, &c 2147 3 The Sixth Day's Sale. — Antique and Modem Sculptiu-e 2919 1 The Seventh Day's Sale Fumitiu-e, &c 2474 13 The Eighth Day's Sale. — China, Sevres Porcelain, Furniture, &c. 2698 17 6 The Ninth Day's Sale. — Cliiua, Sevi-es Porcelain, Funiiture, &c. 2649 6 The Tenth Day's Sale. — Antique Marbles, Bronzes, &c 1116 10 The Eleventh Day's Sale.— Cellar of Wines 811 2 S The Twelfth Day's Sale. — Cellar of Wines (continued) . 585 7 6 The Thirteenth Day's Sale. — Services of GUt Glass, Furniture, &c 1206 10 The Fourteenth Day's Sale. — Aiticles of Viitu, Ancient Chinese Bronzes, &c. . . . 2136 1 The Fifteenth Day's Sale. — CeDar of Wines (continued) 668 8 The Sixteenth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate 2157 14 10 The Seventeenth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate (continued) 2569 17 1 The Eighteenth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate (continued) 6587 14 9 The Nineteenth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate (continued) 5248 16 5 The Twentieth Day's Sale. — Service of Plate (concluded) 4932 2 1 The Twenty-first Day's Sale. — CoUeotion of Pictui-es 1876 7 The Twenty-second Day's Sale. — Pictures (continued), Aimour, &c 1867 18 The Twenty-third Day's Sale. — Pictures (continued) 5219 4 6 The Twenty-fourth Day's Sale. — Pictiu-es (concluded) 10,821 16 6 The Twenty-fifth Day's Sale. — Cellar of Wines (concluded) 787 16 9 The Twenty-sixth Day's Sale. — Fiumture, &c 421 8 The Twenty-seventh Day's Sale. — Furniture, &c 454 16 6 The Twenty-eighth Day's Sale. — Furniture, &c. 351 3 6 The Twenty-ninth Day's Sale. — Funiitiu-e, &c. 689 6 The Thirtieth Day's Sale. — ^Fumitme, &c. 506 17 The Thirty-first Day's Sale. — Services of Glass, Furniture, &c 721 17 6 The Thirty-second Day's Sale. — Furnitm-e, Armoui', &c 301 5 The Thirty-third Day's Sale. — Seiwice of Cut Glass, Furniture, &c 1017 3 6 The Thirty-fourth Day's Sale. — Fumitm-e, &c. • , . 195 10 6 The Thirty-fifth Day's Sale. — Furniture, &c 278 5 The Thirty-sixth Day's Sale. — Contents of the Museum, &c 2471 10 6 The Thirty-seventh Day's Sale. — Furniture, &c. 321 15 6 The Thirty-eighth Day's Sale. — Furniture, &c. 459 5 The Thirty-ninth Day's Sale. — Fiu-nitm-e, &c 540 6 6 The Last Day's Sale. — Linen, and remaining Effects . . . ... . . . 477 11 Total . . ^75,562 4 6 The amounts given above shew the result of each day's sale. In some few instances, the sums will be found to differ from those set down at the close of each day's sale ; but, in every case, the amount here given may be relied upon as correct. In page ISO, the amount realised by the twentieth day's sale is stated to be £6587 14j. 9rf., instead of £4932 2s. \d. 296 APPENDIX. Lot 280 (Pictures). — A Lock of the Hair of Queen Mary, &c. The following is a copy of the MS. Documents accompanying the above relic. The first is a letter from Sir John Cullum to the Duchess-Dowager of Portland : — " Sr J. Cullum presents his most respectful compliments to the Duchess-Dowager of Portland, and takes the liberty of sending her Grace some account of Mary Queen of France, afterwards Duchess of Suffolk, to attend the lock of her hair. It is indeed as meagre as the poor Queen's own skeleton ; but, such as it is, is much at her Grace's service, and should have been better if Sr J. could have made it so. " Friday Morning." The next is a copy of the document alluded to in Sir John Cullum 's letter : it runs as follows : — " The hair of Mary Queen of France, taken from her corpse, in SL Mary's Church at Bury, 6th September, 1784.— J. C. " On the opening of the coJGn of Mary, daughter of Hen. VII., afterwards married to Louis XII. of France, with a short account of that lady. " 6th September, 1784. — The churchwardens of St Mary's, at Bury St. Edmunds, designing to remove the altar monu- ment of the French Queen, which stood in the north-east corner of the chancel, and obstructed the approach to the rails of the communion-table in that part, myself and a few more had notice of it. " The cofiBn rested on a plank within the tomb, not sunk into the ground ; it was of lead, 6 feet 2 inches long, nearly of the shape of the body, with a coarse representation of the face, like the mummy coffins. Upon the breast, which had been smoothed and polished, was rudely scratched, " Mary Queue 1553 of Ffraune Edmund H " Upon opening the coffin, the corpse appeared of a deep chestnut colour; it had been embalmed, as Sandford says, but the whole was become extremely moist, perhaps from a small incision that had been made in the coffin about fifteen years before, which, though soon soldered up again, had doubtless admitted a fresh mass of air. Whatever gums and resins had been used,. they had lost their tenacity. The swathings were of coarse linen, and, as well as their extreme tenderness would suffer me to handle a piece of them, seemed to be at least tenfold ; they had given way about the stomach, by which it appeared that the inside of the body had been filled up with some calcareous substance, doubtless to absorb any moisture that might exude. The sockets of the eyes were also filled with the same substance, as was also probably the cranium, if the brains had been taken out ; but this was not examined, as very little disturbance was given to the royal re- mains. The hair was perfectly sound, retaining the original strength, and adhering very closely to the skull. It was of considerable length, some perhaps near two feet long, and of a beauteous golden colour, as was that of her mother at the time of her marriage (see Mr. Walpole's " Anecdotes of Painting," toL i., p. 51). The teeth were all entire and even, both above and below. " Some parts of the envelopes had perforations In them of about the size of a small knitting-needle ; if these were made by insects (as they have the appearance), the eggs of these insects must have been deposited either before the original closing of the coffin, or at its opening about fifteen years ago, before mentioned. In either case, it is a curious instance how animal life can exist without the renovation of air. "This illustrious lady was Mary, third daughter of Henry VII., born in 1498, and married to Louis XII., in October, 1514. It was supposed that she had entertained a partiality for the Duke of Suffolk before this match, and the French had their suspicions of this attachment, for the Duke of Valois, Mezerai says, presumptive heir to the crown, caused that English lord to be narrowly watched, for fear he should give the infirm and impotent king a successor. Upon the death of Louis, January 1, 1515, the Duke of Suffolk, with some others, carried the King her brother's condolence to the young widow, who was now determined to consult her own inclinations by marrying the Duke. There was a piece of gallantry previous to this wedding which seems not very intelligible. Lord Herbert, in his ' Life of Henry VIII.,' says that she set the Duke but the space of four days to obtain her goodwill, and told him that if he could not do it in that time he 297 APPENDIX. should be out of all hopes of enjoying her. The consequence shewed that the Duke made the best of this short allowance. 'J hey were privately married at Paris in March, about two months after the death of Louis. Henry was at first very much displeased with the match, made without his privity ; however, he was at last reconciled, and the Duke and the Queen, returning to England on 2nd May, were publicly married at Greenwich on the 13th. From this match several of the present English nobility are descended. " There was something certainly rather indelicate in this very speedy posting to a second marriage ; but her Majesty's very critical situation may be pleaded as some mitigation. She had been once sacrificed to state policy, and might have been so again. A very indulgent mind may also be inclined to palliate a little the more than slight impression which she suffered the Comte d'Angouleme (afterwards Francis I.) to make upon her affection, even during the short space which she lived with Louis. Yet, with every proper allowance and indulgence, these two instances seem to warrant an historian, in drawing up her character, to make an inclination to gallantry a strong feature in it. " The Duke and his royal consort frequently resided at their manor of Westhorpe, about twelve miles from Bury, and are said to have attended annually the celebrated fair held at the latter place. She had there a magnificent tent, with a splendid retinue and a band of music to recreate the persons of distinction who came to pay her homage. The Duke, who was the most dexterous man of his age in tilting, engaged from all parts of the kingdom several armed knights to these martial exercises, which made the fair for some years frequented by many noble personages- — (History of Sturbridge, Bury, and the most famous fairs in Europe and America. Where the anonymous author got the above anecdote I can- not tell. — J. C.) " The Queen died at this manor of Westhorpe, 25th June, 1553 ; and after being embalmed, lying in state, Sec, was con- ducted to Bury with royal magnificence, on the 21st of July following, and buried in the monastery there on the next day — (Sandford's *' Genealogical History.") ** Upon the dissolution of the monastery, but little more than six years afterwards, her tomb was probably the only one that was saved from the destruction that involved the abbey and its noble church with all its monuments in one common ruin. This preservation was doubtless owing to the influence of her royal brother, and of her husband. It was a plain altar monument of stone, with the upper slab of Petworth marble, marked at each corner and at the centre with a small cross, which shews it was consecrated for an altar. It was removed to the north-east corner of the chancel of St. Mary's Church, where it stood till September 6, 1784, as before mentioned. It was then taken down, and the coffin deposited in the same place, in a grave no deeper than was necessary for the slab to lie over it level with the rest of the pavement — J. C." The third dociunent is a letter, written by a Mr. Reynell, who seems to have been employed by the Duke of Chandos to pm-ehase the relic : — "Margaret Street, May 8, 1786. " My Lord Duke, — The ringlet of the French Queen's hair, from which you are descended, the historical MS. account of her Majesty, and of the appearance other body when the tomb was opened, together with Sir John Cullum's notes to the Duchess, when he sent her the ringlet (which I required first of all to see, and to have with the lot), are now your Grace's own property in my possession, and which I as firmly believe to have been cut from the head of the Queen, as 1 believe my own existence. Upon my making that observation immediately after the lot was knocked down to me, a gentleman who sat next to me replied, ' Sir, that you may indeed, for I was with Sir John Cullum when he cut the hair off, as I did at the same time some for myself The gentleman's name was Orde, nephew to the Master in Chancery of that name, and lives near Bedford Row. N ow, my Lord, for the purchase your Grace gave me leave to go as far as twenty pounds. At first, there was a smart bidding, but I pushed boldly with a determined face that I would have it, and which I got for £6 10s. If your Grace wishes to have them sent to Bath, I shall obey your commands, otherwise I shall keep the golden treasure at Castle Reynell, and venerate it with reverential regard each morning till I deliver it into the hands of the ' pious .lEneas,' whose com- mands no one receives with more pleasure, whose health, with that of his Lavinia, none more fervently v?ishes, than, " My Lord Duke, " Your Grace's most obedient and most humble servant, "RICHARD REYNELL." Lot 382. — The celebrated Chandos Portrait of Shakspeare. The Editor conceives that it would be departuig from the proper object of this work to enter veiy much into the details of the labyrintliian discussion which the question hinging on tlie authenticity of the" Chandos Portrait" has lately excited between some of the most learned men of the present day. The dispute, by the way, is not a new one. It belongs to the souvenirs that have descended to us from the controversies of a former age ; and it is, probably, safe to set it down amongst the cmious and inexplicable riddles upon which ingenious conjecture may be interminably renewed. In the existing state of the argument, it appears to the Editor that the man must indeed be enthusiastic and sanguine who would contend that the Portrait ought to be received as one possessing the positive characteris- tics of genuineness. Its alleged histoiy is far fi-om satisfactory ; even those most inclined to repose faith in its authenticity difler very materially on certain points of its pedigree, and assuredly nothing which has as yet appeared enables the Editor to see his way through the misty traditions by which some gentlemen profess 298 APPENDIX. to trace back the picture to the Shakspearian era itself. The retouchings which it has confessedly undergone, and the acknowledged vicissitudes of its comings and goings from hand to hand, do not diminish the sus- picions generated by certain points of discordance with oui- clierished ideas of the poet as he Uved and looked. The absence of any — the sUghtest — resemblance between the Porti'ait and the Stratford Bust (which latter is not only described by anatomists, but beai-s internal evidence of having been taken immediately alter death) appears to the Editor a convincing argrunent against the authenticity of the ChandosHead; and tliis impression must surely be entertained by all who have an opportunity of comparing the picture, either with the bust itself, or with Warner's recently published cast, in wliich all the characteristics of the original ai-e admirably conveyed. Again, the conjectm-e entertained by very many distinguished connoisseurs, to the effect that the painting is of Venetian origin, and may have been caught up by some traveller discovering, or fancying that he had discovered, in the canvas a resemblance to the Bard, is far from having been disproved by anything the Editor has yet seen advanced. In short, the mystery which, from first to last, seems to accompany this cele- brated pictwe is not satisfactorily cleared up by any of its admirers, nor are its claims to authenticity, in the humble opinion of the Editor, greater than those of the portraits in the possession of the Duke of Somerset and the Bishop of Ely. From one distinguished friend, the Editor has received an emphatic protest against acknowledging " the grim and sinister-looking individual, who figm-es in the ' Chandos Portrait,' " as the representation of the " gentle Shakspeare." As a specimen of the different impressions caused by tlie several alleged portraits of Shakspeai'e, the Editor may observe, that wliile an accomplished coiTespondent alludes to " the Felton " as one entitled to " the greatest faith," an eminent public critic denoimces it as a rank forgei-y ; again, wliile one gentleman impugns the claims of the " Chandos," on the gi-ound of its variance with the well-known engi-aving in the old folio edition, another roundly ridicules the pretensions of the latter, and describes Ben Jonson's "authentication " as sheer banter of the artist's clumsiness. Amid such variety in the conclusions of men of admitted discrimination and research, it is proper to repeat that the question on tliis " Chandos Poitrait " remains a totally imsettled one, and that the most zealous of its advocates appear impossessed of any elements of information that can establish for it the undisputed character of an original and authentic work. In conclusion, the Editor has much pleasure in appending to his own observations on this head, the opinions of several gentlemen, whose position, learning, and deep research in Shakspearian and antiquarian matters generally, entitle anything emanating fi-om them to the highest consideration. The following remai'ks, atti-ibuted to the pen of Mr. Peter Cimuiugham, a worthy inheritor of his father's name, appeared in the Athenwum prior to the sale of the Portrait. Refen-ing to the description of the picture in the catalogue, the writer says : — " Now, setting aside the particular wording of the early part of this description, the errors which it contains are remark- able enough. The picture was certainly painted after Shakspeare's death, and, as we believe, after the Restoration. Taylor, the actor, died in liJ52 without a will, and Davenaiit in 1(>68, not 1()63. There is not the remotest shadow of a proof that it was bought by Betterton from Davenant; and the purchase from Mrs. Barry, after the death of Betterton, is rather an involved story. The picture is one, notwithstanding, that deserves to realise a large sum. It is said to have belonged to Davenant, and while in the hands of Betterton was copied, we know, by Kneller, for Davenant's friend and assistant, Dryden. Now, Davenant lived in intercourse with many to whom the face of Shakspeare was certainly familiar. It is not likely, therefore, that if he had a picture of the poet (of whom we know he was a professed admirer), it would be a fancy portrait, and one, moreover, not very poetic in its appearance. Nor is it likely that Kneller would have copied a fancy portrait ; again, Dryden, we know, refers to Kneller's copy as an indubitable portrait of the great poet: — ' Shakspeare, thy gift, I place before my sight, With awe 1 ask his blessing ere I write, With reverence look on his majestic face, Proud to be less — but of his God-like race.* Surely the original of the portrait from whence Dryden drew occasional inspiration should sell for something more than its mere merits as a work of art." The same jom-nal has subsequently contained the following description of the portrait : — "The Chandos Shakspeare is a small portrait, on canvas, 22 inches long by 18 broad. The face is thoughtful, the eyes are expressive, and the hair is of a brown black : the dress is black, with a white turn-over collar, the strings of which are loose. There is a small gold ring in the left ear. We have had an opportunity of inspecting it both before and alter the sale, and in the very best hght, and have no hesitation in saying that the copies we have seen of it are very far from like. It agrees iu many respects — the short nose especially — with the Stratford Bust, and is not more unlike the ^99 APPENDIX. engraving before the first folio, or the Gerard Johnson hust on the Stratford monument, than Raebum's Sir Walter Scott is unlike Sir Thomas Lawrence's ; — or West's Lord Byron unlike the better known portrait by Phillips. It has evi- dently been touched upon : the yellow oval that surrounds it has a look of Kneller's age." After the purchase of the picture for the Earl of Ellesmere, Mr. John Payne Collier, whose authority in all matters connected with Shakspearian literatm-e is universally acknowledged, read the following paper, descriptive of the liistory and claims of the Portrait, at a meeting of the memhers of the Shakspeare Society, before whom it was exhibited by permission of its noble owner : — " This picture has for many years been known as ' The Chandos Portrait of Shakespeare.' It came into possession of the family of the Duke of Buckingham from Mr. NicoU, of Jlinchendon House, Southgate, whose daughter married the Duke of Chandos, who was father of Anna Eliza, Duchess of Buckingham. " It is presumed to have been the work of Richard Burbadge, the actor, who originally represented most of the great tragic parts in Shakespeare's plays. Burbadge is known to have had considerable skill in painting: and left behind him, amongst other pictures, his own portrait, still preserved at Dulwich College. Those who compare the Chandos portrait of Shakespeare with the Dulwich portrait of Burbadge will not fail to remark proofs of similarity of style and treatment " Joseph Taylor, the actor, who outlived Burbadge many years, is stated to have been the next owner of the picture, and it has been added that 'he left it by will to Sir William Davenant;' but as no will by Taylor has been discovered, and as he was very poor in the later period of his life, it seems much more probable that Davenant obtained it by purchase. " There is no doubt that the picture once belonged to Davenant, who, having been born in 1605, died in 1668. If he never saw Shakespeare himself, he knew many who had lived in the greatest familiarity with him, and who must have been acquainted with every feature of his face, and with every turn of his expression. " It is quite certain also that Sir Godfrey Kneller made a copy of the portrait and gave it to Dryden ; for Dryden states it in the verses he sent to the painter in return for the present. Dryden was thirty-seven years old when Davenant died, and must often have heard him speak of Shakespeare and of this portrait. " Thomas Betterton, who may be called the last performer of the school of Shakespeare, is said to have bought the picture at Davenant's death : it was therefore Betterton's property when Kneller copied it for Dryden, because Kneller did not visit England until 1674. Davenant would not have prized it, Betterton bought it, and Kneller copied it, if the resemblance to Shakespeare had not been accurate. Its resemblance to the engraving on the title-page of the first folio, which must have been selected by Heminge and Condell on account of the likeness, to which Ben Johnson bears direct testimony, is appnrent. The only material differences are the ear-ring, which was not inserted, and the dress, which in Martin Droeshout's engraving is more ornamented and elaborate. "The copy make by Kneller for Dryden devolved into the hands of the Earl Fitzwilliam; and such was the esti- mation in which the original was held at later periods, that a painting was made from it by Sir Joshua Reynolds for Bishop Newton in 1760; an anonymous copy was presented by Capell to Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1768; and Malone engaged Ozias Humphrey to make a drawing of it in crayons in 1783, which is now in the collection of the Garrick Club. Ramberg and several artists employed by engravers also imitated it, but generally with little skill and less fidelity; the enamel by the elder Bone is, however, a beautiful specimen of art. " The original passed from Betterton to Mrs. Barry the famous actress : she sold it to Mr. Robert Keck, of the Temple, for 40 guineas, and from him it came to Mr. Nicoll. It afterwards went, as already stated, to Stowe; and at the sale of the Duke of Buckingham's effects, in September, 1S4S, it was bought by the Earl of Ellesmere for 355 guineas. Lord Chancellor Ellesmere was acquainted with Shakespeare, and by an appropriate coincidence, the present possessor of the title is also the possessor of the portrait. " It is painted on canvas, and is 22 inches high by 17 inches wide." Upon this, the Athenceum has since had the following remarks : — " The only point of difference between Mr. Collier and ourstlves on the subject of this famous portrait — is as to the person by whom it was painted. Mr. Collier is of opinion that it was painted by Richard Burbadge, who died in 1618-19; and our opinion was (as our readers will recollect) that it was a picture of the time of the Restoration (that is, 40 years later) — a copy made for Sir WUliam Davenant from some known picture. Mr. Collier grounds his opinion chiefly, but not entirely, on an entry in Oldys's Notes to Langbaine: which we shall copy entire. " Mr. Nicholas [Nicholl] of Southgate haa a picture of Shakespeare which they say was painted by old Cornelius Jansen, others by Bich, Burbage the player. " Mr. Keck of the Temple gave Mrs. Barry 40 ^neas for her Shakespeare — the same. " That Burbadge was a painter there is ample evidence to prove beyond his own portrait from his own hand in the Alleyn and Cartwright collection at Dulwich College ; and it requires no great stretch of fancy to conceive that he painted at least one portrait of Shakespeare, wherever that portrait may be. There are many who concur with Mr. Collier in thinking the Chandos portrait the work of Burbadge — and we will go thus far with them, that we are willing to think it a copy from a portrait by Burbadge : — always remembering that when we use the word ' copy,' it is a copy made before 1668, and for a person so eminent as Sir William Davenant. That the picture now in the possession of the Earl of Ellesmere belonged to Sir William Davenant the poet, Betterton the actor, and Mrs. Barry the actress, is beyond the possibility of doubt. No one suspects for a single moment that the little Raphael in the Louvre did not belong to Henry VIII., or the busts at Hagley to the poet Pope. It is the fashion to doubt about Shakespeare. It is wonderful how much learning is wrapt up in a single shoulder-shrug of Antiquarian suspicion ! " It has not been hitherto observed in any recent description of this picture, that the head of Shakespeare prefixed to Rnwe's edition of Shakespeare, though a poor print in itself, was certainly made, and in Betterton's lifetime, from this very Chandos portrait! Rowe derived from Betterton some curious particulars about Shakespeare: — ami if he had been as inquisitive as Mr. Collier would have picked up many more." 300 APPENDIX. The following letter, addressed to the Editor by Mr. Horace Eodd, of Little Newport Street (the actual purchaser of the pictui-e at Stowe), a gentleman who has long made poitraitm-e his paiUculai- study, wiU be read with interest : — "to be, or not to be, that's the question," Dear Sir, — I send you a few remarks upon the Chandos Portrait of Shakspeare, purchased at Stowe for the Earl of Ellesmere. I am aware of my incompetency to contend against popular prejudices ; and would as readily believe that he, who in his early years had read and formed an opinion of Richard the Third from the writings of More and Shakspeare, would, at a later period of his life, suffer himself to be persuaded (despite the evidence of Buck and Walpole) that the Devil was not, from his horns to his hoofs, so black as his partial historian and poetical pourtrayer had depicted him — as expect to remove the opinions of men devotedly attached to early impressions: but, to such as are open to conviction, a few words in favour of the Chandos Portrait (which has not only been subjected to the tender mercies of the " Skinners* Company," but "daubed over" by the writings of some who profess to have a great veneration for it), may not be considered out of place, even though they prove detrimental to the possessors of the numerous said-to- be- veritable-and-never-to-be-doubted-original-portraits of tlie "immortal bard." You tell me you have not yet launched in favour of one portrait more than another ; if so, even an unskilful pilot (a tyro in literature) may be able to steer you past the "rocks" of Boaden, and prevent you from stranding upon the "shoals" of others. With this view I write, not doubting, by fair reasoning, and dispassionate inquiry, to shew that there is but one true portrait of Shakspeare at present known. Touching "The Droeshout Head" — (Fig. 1.) This engraving is generally relied on, as being the first print of Shakspeare. It is unlike the bust on his monument at Stratford, and neither the print nor the bust bear to the Chandos Head any very striking resemblance. This you may perceive from the outlines I append, which are accurately copied (by my friend, Mr. Harris) from the best sources : — Fig. 1. Fig. 2. The chief "apology for the believers" in this engraving, rests on the lines placed before it in the first edition of our author's plays, published in 1623. These lines are attributed to Ben Jonson, a paternity which I am inclined to doubt; admitting, however, that " B. I." signifies " Ben Jonson," we have no better proof that " Ben " was any judge of art, than we have of the artistic abilities (or what is the most required in such arguments, a thorough knowledge of old pictures, and the manner in which they were produced) of the numerous critics on the Chandos Head. On the contrary, his own lines prove he was totally ignorant of the rules of drawing, when he eulogised a work like the Droeshout Head, which, in fact, is an indifferent engraving from a bad sketch or painting. It is true that there may have been such a likeness, as was sufficient to have enabled a far inferior poet than " rare Ben" to see a resemblance, without being a judge of art ; but, in my opinion, it is a posthumous portrait, " done to order" by an obscure engraver of book-plates ; and the lines appear to be equivocal, inasmuch as, presuming the " witty Ben " to have been a judge — instead of being ignorant — of art, I may fairly insist upon it that the whole of the verses are a mere jest at the expense of the engraver, and only the first idea, infinitely better concealed, of the celebrated Greek epigram, under an equally wretched portrait of Milton, by Marshall, prefixed to the poets " Juvenile Poems," which, instead of eulogising the artist's labours, condemns the engraving as a worthless performance. Take the verSes by " B. I.," with their points and the " figure," not forgetting the capitals, for therein he has the more forcibly struck down so "capital a calf." " Tothe Reader. " This Figure, that thou here leest put. It was for gentle Shakespeare cut ; Wherein the Graver had a strife With Nature, toout.doo the life; O, could he but have drawne his wit As well in brasse, as be hath hit His face ; the print would then surpasse All that was ever writ in brasse. But, since he cannot. Reader, looke Not on his Picture, but his Booke. B.I. M M 801 APPENDIX. Now, If tliis "hit hi? face" is not a joke — " a palpable hif'^I know not how to understand it; for anything more unlike "the human fice divine" I can scarcely imagine. As for the "strife to out-doo nature," it is absurd to lielitve that Ben Jiinson could have written it in earnest. V\ hat strife coiitd tliis "poor" engraver have had with nature in executing this pertormance ? — a graver who would liave passed, amongst the crowd of indiflerent engravers, to tlie grave, had he not been f 'rtunite enough to liave been empliyed l>\ the publishers of the first filio edition of Shakspeare's Plays. Jonson then plainly tells us "no/ to hoke o'l his f/icfure, but lii\ boitkf*' ; he says the " figure" was "cut for Shakspeare," so it was, no doubt, and a bad " figure" it cuts ! My firm conviction is, that it was intemied as a likeness of the Poet, but that it was "made up" (p issibly iiy Burbailge, who, it is su'd, " wis kn^wn to have had considerable skill in painting"), atid that, from remembrance of the origmal, in s^ine character whrch Sii 'k^peare had apf)eared in upon the sttge; and that Jonson was either a wag or flatterer; and I therefore pronounce tlie Drueshout head " NOT to be" the " vera effijjies" of the Poet. TitE Stratford Bust. — (Fig. 3.) A writer of some eminence has endeavoured to elevate this bust into importance, and it certainly claims priority of time and merit tu the Droeshout print. .Monuments are not erected in a day, and this bust must have been executed before the following lines, prefixed to thefirst edition of the Poet's Works, were written by Leonard Digges : — " Shake-^pe.ire. at lengtli ttiy pinu^ feiloires give Tlie world t)iy »orks ; tl>y worlts liy uliit-li tiul-Iive Thy Tmnbe, tliy name iiinst, |^ lieii that stone is lent, And time dissolves f'y Siraiford mi'iinment. Here »e alive slnill view tliee still,'' &c. It appears that by usirg the words " at length," that the " Works" were some time in hand, and that the monument must have been conipletcd. and put up bef're the bonk was pub'ish-il. Taking this for granted, there is no doubt the model was made soiiie years liefoi e the tiook vvas pr.nted, consequently it lirings the bust neater to the time of Sliakspeare's ileatli than the print. Again, as ilie inhabitants of StratlVird ami hi- ri laiions must hive been well acquiinted with his person, figure, and face, it is not to b? cedited that they wmild liave placed in a sicred edifice any representation totally devoid of truth. The m;inument, judging from the various prints and a •counts of it extant, has been much altered, from time to time, at the wliini and caprice of parties who did imt esteem it so highly as did " B. I." Droeshuut's engraving, and who sought to improve it. The variations in the positions of the two mourning boys have been numerous. The earliest engraving, by Hollar fir Du^dale's "Warwickshire," depicts the little f.;liow3 sitting sideways on a marble slab. Vertue, who in general is to be relied upon for g lod drawing and accurate likenesses, was poetical in his engraving, as he has perched the hoys on the top of the mirble, as supporters to the arms ; he has also turned up their torches and set light to th'in, and given the one an hour-glass, ami ihe utlier a skull. Another liherty he has taken tends strongly to .shew his disbeli' f in the laith'ulness of the bust, and his confidence i;i the Chandos Heail, which is, his h iviiig placed the head from the Chandos Picture on the shoulders of Gerard J.ihnson's bust. Rnwe, in his edition of 1709, has the two boys placed dns-a.d is, one of ihein is holding up a spade, the other an hour-glass. The vest of Shakspeare in this engraving is spott' d like a leopard, and the arms thrust ilirongli a sleeveless surtout; the head is dirti;reiit from any other, and th? hands are placed on a cu-hion. Boydell's drawing, engraved by Neigle, is the most accuriite, both as to the archi- tecture and deia 1, as well as for the correctness nf llie bust. I cannut account for the strange variety of representations of the to lib, Irom the davs of Hoilir to the p-esent, except that tlie monument has been frequently lestored. There are some reniarkalile additions, such as the good people letting the poet have pen and paper, in case of need, which he liad not ill the d lys of Dugdile and Howe. Tlie cast by Bullock is the liest nference we have, and from that, although the beauty of the S-mlpture has entirely vanished, through the folly of Malone* and former meddlers painting it o\er, there is still spirit enough left for me ti think ii a fancy bust, possessing a general resemblance of the Bard in liis later days; the contrast of the curls and the peaked beard, to the Droeshout print, is remarkable, and, althuugh we have no history of its having been taken from lite, we may presume that it was modelled from remembrance by a man who has displayed consi.hrilile tilent, and it is therelore to be depended on, although " NOT to be" fully depended upon as the vruisemblance of the Bard of Avon. The Chandos Head.— (Fig. 2.) I fear ihit I sh ill have tired your patience before I get to the real subject of my letter. If you are resolved to proceed with me in my research-.s after truth, vou must commence with reading a few remarks made by the venerators of the Chandos Head, as a true portrait of .'Shakspeare. Malnnc sav s : — "It is painted by a very ordinary hand, having been at some subsequent period painted over, and bting n nv (1784) in a state of decav."f Boaden s lys : — ■•' The Chandos c invas has not the smallest look of Jansen's manner. He in general painted his heads iip'in lio ird, and in truth was an artist only inf.rior to Vandyke;^ whereis, the reader will have found the Chindos Picture to have been painted by an ordinary hind, but to poss-ss unr|uesticinable resemblance to the poet, and to h ive Ineii very carefully transmitted through ihe hands of anthentie possessors. " It seemed to Sir Joshua lleyiiolds to he an unfinished sketch."|| . . . . " Forty years m.ike great difference in pictures." * " Stranger, whoe'er ihou art who views tliis stone, liivoiit- a pdct's LUrse Ujion .Maloue. Whose nieddlntg touch lii^ barbarous taste displays. And smears liis tombstone as lie iiiarrtd his pla)s." t " Painted over— and in a state of decay. •' Bu'h these asst-riioiis are iiiiMue. There have been a few slight touches of re-paint where BTn.tllhoies have existed ami the beard, the hair, mid billions have h.id partial helps from some uiisliilfiil haml. It is not, lio.\ever, paintetl ^^'^'^t '!i.'^ '* "'^ tnctiire deca\ed, tlie liaekyround beii't* pure, and the damage entirely aceruiiitr ihrougii ignoiance. and not .ige. I The lenrned ' Iiiquinr" did not know I hat iln re aie more pictures by Jaiisen on caiiviis th.in on board, nor does lie seem to have known that J.iiiseii p .uned in iwo distinct styles ; his ear ier portraits, althrnigli tiiiely drawn and beautifully coloured, havea hardues^ and stilTness m theiii wliuh -s very ditferent from th.tt ot" his later piciures, wherein he euniiated Vandyke. 1 Surely there is no aiitliority that Sir Joshua ever so far coinmttted liiinsell. 302 APPENDIX. Qunth the A (hentrum : — "The yellow oval that surrounds the Chandos Head has the appearance of the Knellersge"* , . , *' Tliat the picture is not the original lor which Siiakspeare sat ; but a copy made for Sir William Davenant, !roin some known and acknowledged portrait of ilie poet." Reftrring to tlie remarks on the Chandos Picture, in Boaden*s "Inquiry into the Authenticity of tlie Portraits of Sliakspeare," &'c., 1824, I shall be able to shew you that a man maybe a scbt^^r, and enthnsiHstic in ihe littrature of Shakspeare, without knowing anything of the paintings of the pirind. I knew Mr Boaden veil, and am awMie that he was not only a most anient adniirer of Shakspeare, but of every print or picture which bore the least n seirblance to the Bard ; but I never considered lie h id any kiiowhdj^e of the fine arts. In his conmients upon the Chandos Picture, he pins his faitli upon Sir Joshua Reynolds, Ozias Humphrey, and M alone ; the latter of wliom, from the variety of bad engravings he had made at difTcrent times, was equal to Boaden in knowledge of tlic art of painting. I find tbe first reniaik of Mr. Boaden as to Hie Chandos Head runs thus : "It is a head painted upon canvas, and seemed to SirJosima Rrynolds to have been left unfinished by the artist." Mr. Boaden then veulures rne of the most extnuirdinary pi' ces of intelliirence iuiMginable, as to the manner of preparing the canvas and pands, and painting old priuies. lie says, " I know very well that some of the smooth painters abi ut this time, and long after, preferred panels tor subjects tli;it were to be very highly finished, and seen near. The wood allowed of a thinner and move transparent sy-tem. You frequently in these pictures see the absolute grain of the wood throiigh a tinted gelatinous ^-ubstauce, merely vehicle, but amazingly brilliant. The absorbent ground of the canvas tock the cil entirely frmi the surface, and left iheir cdnurs heavy and opaque. Here, therefore, they were compelled to use great body of colour, and to paint with deeprr shadows." Tlien, as a final setikment to this extraordinary explication, he adds: — "The panel picluies have the features little relieved by shadow. To end the question in a word, our j-alaces and ancient country seats are crowded with portraits painted upon comas about ibis period." There is enougli in what 1 liave quoted to i-hew how very eautioi s any one should be before lie relies too much on the criiicisii s he rends upon pictures, liowever learnet^ hi-- author may be in other matters. I shall combat these assertions in as few words as possible. The pictures, whi(h M'. Bnaden pays may frequently be seen with the " absolute grain of the wood," &c., must have been picti res of the Flemish and Dutch Schools, by Van Goyen, Ruysdael, and others; it is a most rare occurrence to see an old Ei glish panel portrait with the grain of the wood penetratii g the priming and the paint, as nearly all the Kuylish painiers. including Hulhein, More, De Heere, Zucdiero, Garrards, and Jansen, were very particular in Iiaving their panels beautifiilly and snuiolhly prepared with absorbent grounds, composed of size and whiting, the "gelitiiuus substance, merely vt-hiele," which Mr. Boaden says was used for the canvas. These grounds were also generally thickly laid on the panel, aid those who have seen many such pictures, which have long hung in old houses, or against damp walls, may have snmeiirues noticed the paint, and the ground upon which it is painted, (all away in flakes, or small patches, fr' m tbe panel. On ti e contrary, instead of an absori)ent ground, canvas is obliged to be primed with oil-colour, g^nerally while lead, wliich con pJeiely resists the paint of the artist, and prevents all absorption. So much tor Mr. Boaden's iheory. Were the canvas f^Tonnds prepared with tlie absorbent ground as he describes, nothing could prevent tliem, in a short space of tinif, from falUi g to pieces, without the possibility of restoration, Mr. Boaden is also far from the truth when he a>seits that artists "were compelled to use a great body of colour, and to paint with deeper shadows." He ci uhl have kno^Mi nothing of glazing, or surely be would not have ventured so bold a umark. I should not have dwelt so long on this sul ject, but that I liold it not " meet to have it thus set down" in print, as it is liable to mislead the ignorant in these matters. 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The distinguishing features of this CoriMratiou are — the unquestionable security afforded; the moderate rales of Premium charged; and the large Bonus or Return of Profits made to Life Insurers; in addition to other important advantages, all of which are fully detailed in the Company's Prospectus. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Property of almost every description may be Insured against accidents arising from Fire, by tlie payment of a small Annual Premium ; and risks involving more than ordinary hazard are moderately rated. All losses, when satisfactorily ascertained, are immediatelv paid; and the Directors of this Incorporation confidently refer to the liberality and promptitude which have hitbcrto marked their setUement of claims. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The Directors request the attention of parties proposing to ellect Life Insurances to the advantages offered by tins Company, which may be most favourably contrasted with those of any similar institution. Parties may assure either a specific sum, payable at death, on payment of a reduced rate of premium; or, on payment of an increased rate, may participate in the profit-scheme of the Company. Additions MADE TO POLICIES OF £1000 EACH. Examples of Bonus TO POLICIES OF LARGER AMOUNT. Age when Assured. First Bonus for Seven Years, from 1834 to 1S41. Second Bonus for Five Years, from 1841 to 1846. Total Sum payable in case of Death. No. of Policy. Insured in Sum Assured. No. of Years Assured. Added to Policy. Total Sum payable. 30 35 40 4.5 50 £133 7 6 135 19 138 15 6 142 9 148 17 6 £72 3 8 73 3 7 74 9 7 76 18 9 81 8 4 £1205 11 2 1209 2 7 1213 5 1 1219 7 9 1230 6 10 812 1060 1190 1368 1660 1834 1835 1835 1836 183T £1000 5000 3000 5000 2500 12 years 11 ,. 11 „ 10 „ 9 ., £902 9 2 1008 9 607 19 9 866 10 11 387 19 9 £4902 9 2 6008 9 3607 19 9 5866 10 11 2887 19 « II. III. IV. V. VI. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND ADVANTAGES. The numerous ADVANTAGES in which Insurers with this Office participate, may be enumerated as follows : — Participation in the PROFITS, or not, at the option of the Assured, at rates of premium lower than those demanded by two4hirdt of the existing Offices. No Entrance-Fee, or additional charge of any description, beyond the Policy-Stamp. Liberal sums allowed for the surrender of Policies after three Premiums have been paid. Parties allowed to pass and repass, in time of peace, from one part of Europe to another, by sea or land, without payment of additional Premium, or the Policy being subject to forfeiture. Claims paid three months after proof of the death of the party insured. Assurances may be effected on the Increasing or the Decreasing Scale, and on Joint Lives and Survivorships, or made payable on a person attaining the age of 50, 55, or 60, or at death, whichever may first happen. Forms for Proposals, and Prospectuses, containing all the necessary particulars, may be had at any of the Company's Offices, and of the Agents throughout the Kingdom. 37 CoBNHiLL, London. F. G. SMITH, Secretary to the London Board, 9 THE STOWTE CATALOGUE ADVERTISER. FOR CARVING AND MOULDING. 154 STEAND, AND BELVEDEEE KOAD, LAMBETH. The Nobility, Clergy, and Gentry are most respectfully informed that tliis Machinery is now applicable to the production of eveiy description of Sculptured Ornament, either for the Church, the Palace, or the Cottage. It is equally efiicieut Trhether employed on the capitals of the stately Portico, or the ornaments of the Drawing-room Table — the large and the small, in every style of Art, are alike -within its power; and every material, from the cheajjest Wood to the most costly Parian Marble, are found witliin its range. With these advantages at command, Taylor, Willi.vms, and Jordan can most confi- dently address themselves to the task of soliciting an increased share of that Patronage and Support which has been so liberally afforded them during the early progress of their Establishment, and which it will be their constant endeavour to deserve. They beg to refer to the Carved Oak Decorations of the New Palace of Westminster, and to the anne.xed Testimonial of its Architect, in support of their claim to public attention, and the jiower of executing Architectural Works. With regard to the other branches of the Business, they respectfully inrite a visit to their Show-Rooms, 154 Strand, where wUl be found a variety of elegantly designed and highly decorated Fumitiu'e in the prevailing styles and material, together with various examples of Church Fui-niture and Fittings, such as Pulpits, Altar Rails, Tables, Chairs, Lectera, Reading- desks, Sfedelia, Screens, Stalls, Fonts, &c. and where every information will be given, and contract entered into for the execution of Work in any Branch of the business. TESTIMONIAL FEOM CHARLES BARRY, ESft. " Westminster, May 16th, 1848. " Gentlemen, — In reply to your letter, requesting my opinion of your Patent Carving Machinery, I have much pleasure in stating, from an experience of more than two years in its application to the production of the wood carvings of the House of Peers, and other apartments of the New Palace at Westminster, that I am enabled to make the most favourable report concerning it, and to add, that it has more than justified the favourable terms in which I recommended it in 1815 to Her Majesty's Commissioners of Woods and Works for adoption. " I remain, Gentlemen, " Yours faithfully, " CHARLES BARRY." " Messrs. Taylor, Williams, and Jordan." 10 THE STOWE CATALOGUE ADVERTISER. AND SHOW ROOMS. ^A?AN WENNENS AND BETTEIDGE, MANDFACTURERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY, PRINCE ALBERT, AND THE ROYAL FAMILY. 6 HALKIN STREET WEST, BELGR WE SQUARE, LONDON, AND ALSO AT BIRMINGHAM. At these works are manufactured Papier Mach6 Trays, Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Desks, Inkstands, S:c. &c. JENNENS AND BETTRIDGE'S Manufactures can be had at the Establishments above named, and of the principal Wholesale and Retail Houses in the United Kingdom; also of their Correspondents in every important City in the World. N.B.— All Goods marked " JENNENS and BETTRIDGE " are warranted. Strangers of respectability visiting Birmingham may inspect these Works, and obtain introductions to the other Establishments of interest. JACKSON AND GRAHAM Respectfully invite the attention of the Nobility and Gentry about to furnish to their Establishment ; and as many who h.ave visited it, after having partly given their orders, have e.Npressed their regret at not having done so previously, they take this opportunity of briefly noticing the different departments, which form, as a whole, the most complete and extensive Furnishing ^Manufactory in the Kingdom. PAPER HANGINGS and INTERIOR DECORATIONS.— Numerous designs and specimens of decorative art, of a superior class, for walls and ceilings, may be seen fitted up in this department ; together with a large stock of the newest and most beautiful paper hangings from the most eminent Parisian manufacturers and the first London houses. First-rate artists in their respective styles are constantly employed, and sent to any part of the country. The UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT exliibits an extensive and magnificent stock of every novel and fashionable material for curtains and furniture, comprising Lyons, India, and Spitalfields damasks, tissues, brocades, brocatelles, velvets, tabarcts, silk, and wool tapestries and damasks, British and French chintzes, and Tournays, embroidered lace and muslin curtains, table-covers, &c. CARPET MANUFACTORY and WAREROOMS.— Superiority of fabric, designs of originality, novelty, and beauty, with tasteful blending of colours, are the leading characteristics of the unrivalled stock in this department.' This is the only Manufactory in London for those magnificent and durable carpets, made all in one piece, of any dimensions or design, on the same principle as at Tournay, Aubusson, and the Gobelins at Paris; a large stock of which is kept on hand, with an infinite variety of Brussels, patent tapestry, velvet, patent Axminster, and all kinds of bed-room carpets, druggets, &c. The CABINET FURNITURE MANUFACTORY and WAREROOMS present for selection a stock of unriv.alled extent, the style, quality, and workmanship of which cannot be surpassed, comprising the various requisites of dining-room, drawing-room, library, and chamber furniture, in satin wood, walnut tree, zebra wood, maple wood, oak, rosewood, and mahogany, with a great variety of marqueterie and decorative furniture. BEDSTEADS and BEDDING. — This department contains a large number of handsome four-post, French, and Arabian bedsteads, fixed complete with hangings ; iron and brass bedsteads, and superior bedding of every description, manufactured on the premises. PLATE GLASS. — In this department purchasers will have the full advantage of the great reduction in the prices that has recently taken place, and find for selection a variety of chimney, pier, and console glasses of the first quality only, from 40 inches by 30 inches to 120 inches by 72 inches, in frames of a superior class and finish, suitable to the different styles of interior decoration. In every department the prices are marked in plain figures, and will be found most moderate ; in fact, the lowest for which really good articles can be supplied.— 37 and 38 OXFORD STREET. COTTAM AND HALLEN, ENGINEERS, IK0N-F0T7NDEKS, SMITHS, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, WINSLEY STREET, OXFORD STREET, AND FTTRNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, 76 OXFORD STREET, LONDON. Makers of every kind of Agricultural, Hurtieultural, and Colonial Machines, &c. tfcc. Cranes, Waterwheels, Sugar Mills, Iron Houses, &c. &c. Ploughs, Harrows, M'inaowing and Thrashing Machines, Machines for grinding Indian Com, and Wheat, fee. &c. Conservatories, Greenhouses, Hot^Water Apparatus, Sky-lights, Entrance-Gates, Fencing, &c. &c. Hot-Air and other Stoves, Brass and Iron Bedsteads, the Patent Rheiocline or Spring Bedstead, and every description of Furnishing Ironmongery. MANUFACTORY, WINSLEY STREET, OXFORD STREET. II THE STOWE CATALOGUE ADVERTISER. WEST OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIKE INSURANCE COMPANY, established in exeter, 1807. Office for the Metropolis, 20 Bridge Street, Blackfeiars. CAPITAL, £600,000. A BONUS EVERY FIVE YEARS. Right Hon. Earl Fortescue. I Right Hon. Lord Clifford. [ Edward Divett, Esq., M.P. Right Hon. Earl Morley. | Sir T. D. Acland, Bart, M.P. | Samuel T. Kekewich, Esq. This Society has been established forty years, and offers to the pubhc, besides an ample paid-up Guaranteed Capital, a bonus of 80 per cent, or four-iit'lbs of the profits, to be divided amung the Assured every successive period of five years ; or Assurances may be effected at a lower rate of premium without a paiticipation of profits. FIRE INStTRANCES. Fire insurances are effected by the Company at the usual reduced rates, and returning to the insurers a moiety of the profits every fifth year. The last returns were made at Christmas, 1847, and vary in amounts lo i;*-iOO. Respectable Agents will be appointed in those To\\iis where none have been established, and the usual commission allowed to Solicitors. The forms of proposal and prospeituses, detailing tlie advantages of the Company, may be had on application, personally or by letter, at the offices of the Company in Exeter, London, Dublin, Edinburgh, or of any of the Agents, and of G. G. Bennis, No80 Uue Ponthieu, Paris. CHARLES LEWIS, Secretary, Exeter. JAMES ANDERTON, Manager, Loudon. RELIANCE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE AND ANNUITY SOCIETY, No. 71 KING WILLIAM STREET, MANSION HOUSE, LONDON. THE ENTIRE PROFITS DIVIDED AMONG THE ASSURED. JBtrectorsf. John Ledger, Esq. R. W. S. LuTwiDGE, Esq. Henry T. Prinsep, Esq. William Phelps, Esq. Charles H. Smith, Esq. Vernon Abbott, Esq. Lieut. -Col. Abdy. George Ashlin, Esq. H. J. Hall, Esq., R.N. John James, Esq. James Traill, Esq. W. Foster White, Esq. George Whitmore, Esq. Edward Winslow, Esq. John Young, Esq. advantages presented by this society. Life Assurances may be effected upou Equal, Half-premium, Incnasing, or Decreasing Scales; also by Single Payments, or Paymenis for Limited Periods. Premiums payable half-yearly or quarterly, mth option to convert a portion of the value of the same, afler a certain period, into Annuities, or Pensions, on the Lives Assured. Tables have been specially constructed for the Armv, Navy, East India Company, and Merchant Services ; also for persons voyaging lo, or residing in any part of the world. Endowments for Widows and Children, Pensions for retired Officers aud Civilians, Immediate or Deferred Annuities, and every other description of Life Contingency undertaken upon equitable terms. The Bonus declared on the 30th March, 1817, gave a adduction of Premiums until next division of profits, averaging 36 per cent, on Policies in force Five Tears, or an addition to the IS urns Assured, Tan'^ing from one-third In one-half of the total amount of Premiums paid. E. OSBORNE SMITH, Actuary and Secretary. NORTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY." Established in 1809, and Incorpoiuted bt Royal Chaetee. London Offices.— 4: New Bank Buildings, City, and 10 Pall Mall East. | Chief Office.— 64; Princes Street, Edinburgh. capital, one million, fully subscribed. Presidettt. — His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G. LONDON board. Chairman. — Sib Peter Laurie, Alderman, Alexander Cockburn, Esq. John Connell, Esq. William Petrie Craufurd, Esq. John Irvine Glennie, Esq. Deputy Chairman. — Francis Warden, Esq. Charles Hertslet, Esq. Isaac Sewell, Esq. Walt. A. Urquhart, Esq. George Webster, Esq. Benjamin Boyd, Esq. 1 „ ., Mark Boyd, Esq. f Res>dent. Phtjsician. — John Webster, M.D., F.R.S. Insurances are effected by this Company, either with or witliout participation of profits, at moderate rales of premium. On the participation scale the whole profits are (hvided among the Assured, afler reserving one-fifth against the risk of extraordinary mortality, or other contingencies. The Bonus added to policies at the last division of profits averaged forty per cent, on the premiums paid during the septennial period. Tables of rates and every information may be obtained at the offices of the Company as above. HENRY T. THOMSON, Secretary. 12 THE STOWE CATALOGUE ADVERTISER. VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 18 KING WILLIAM STREET, MANSION HOUSE, LONDON. ESTABIiISHED 1838. ©trcctorS. Benjamin Hawks, Esq., Orniond House, Old Kent Road. Chaules Baldwin, Esq., 38 New Bridge Street, BlacklViars. George Denny, Esq., 64 Cornhill, and Chisleliurst. Brtan Don kin, Esq., F.R.S., 6 Paragon, New Kent Road. Aaron Goldsmid, Esq., 3 Warnford Court, Throgmoiton Street. W. K. Jameson, Esq., Fen Court, Fencburch Street. James Law Jones, Esq., Fenchurch S Ireet. John Knill, Esq., London Bridge \Yliai(. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq., 1 Dun.ster Court, Minring Lane. John Nolloth, Esq., Union Terrace, Peckham. Charles Phillips, Esq., Fowke's Buildings, Tower Street. Daniel Sutton, Esq., Earl's Terrace, Kensington. O'B. Bellingham Wodlsey, Esq., Admiralty, Somerset House. auditors. John Barnard, Esq. | William Hawes, Esq. | Edward Greenaway, Esq. BANKERS. Messrs. Barnard, Barnard, and Dimsdale. | Commercial Bank of London. | London and County Bankino Compavt. physicians. Archibald Billing, M.D., F.E.S., 6 Grosvenor Gate, Park Lane. | T. W. Jones, JI.D., 19 Finsbury Pavement. SURGEONS. James Farish, Esq., 8 Lancaster Place, Sti'and. | John Dalrymple, Esq., 60 Lower Grosvenor Street Standing Counsel. — Russell Gdrney, Esq., Q.C. | Solicitor. — John Cdrtis, Esq., 80 Basinghall Street Actuary and Secretary. — William Ratray, Esq. Residence in many of the Colonies allowed, without additional charge, and the premium required for the Ea!t or West Indies, and other extra risks, is more than usually moderate. On Policies taken out for the whole term of life, one-third of the Annual Premiums may remain unpaid till death ; thus parties are enabled to etfect an assurance, say for ^'1200, by the payment of Premium on £800 only. The half-credit system for 5 years is also adopted. Four-^fi/ths, or 80 per cent, of the entire profits, are appropriated to assurers entitled to share therein. The Bonus at the last division averaged '2^ per cent, on tlie amount of premiums paid. Advances continue to be made to assurers on assignable property or income, and also on the guarantee of most undoubted personal sureties, WILLIAM RATRAY, Actuary and Secretary. CHARLES STOCKEN, PUBLISHER AND BOOKSELLER, 53 QUADRANT, RECENT STREET. CHARLES STOCKEN informs the Nobility and Gentry that he has made arrangements with the Publishers in the Metropolis, that will enable him to sell all Printed Books, by every Author, at ten per cent, under the published price. Wedding Orders for Cards, Envelopes, and At Home Notes executed in the most elegant styles, on the shortest notice. CHAELES STOCKEN, Stationer, Dressing and Writing Case Manufacturer, to Her Majesty and the Royal Family To their Excellencies the Spanish, Prussian, Danish, Swedish, and Buenos Ayrtan Ambassadors, No. 53 Regent Street, Quadrant, Next Door to Swan and Edgar's. CHARLES STOCKEN particularly recommends those Ladies and Gentlemen who prefer superior Writing Paper at moderate charges, and are residents in the Country, to supply themselves from bis well-known Establishment, previous to their leaving London. Stocken's pure Cumberland Lead Drawing Pencils, not to be equalled in London, price 5s. Grf, per dozen. Name Plate elegantly Engraved, and 100 superfine Cards, 5s. An extensive assortment of Envelope Cases, filled with Envelopes, from \s. Envelopes, eight dozen for4d. ; and very best quality, eight dozen for Is. Stocken's Magnetic Razor or Penknife Strop, from 2*.; ditto Paste, C,d. per Packet. Stocken's Magnetic Razor Paste to be used on any Strop, warranted to produce a keen edge on the razor or penknife. Cheapest Account Book Manufactory in London. Charles Stocken being a Paper Maker, and having some of the best Paper Mills in England, avoids the Manu- facturer and Wholesale Stationer's Profit, and, consequently, can offer Writing and otlier Paper at prices charged to Wholesale Houses, direct from tlie Mills, as follows: — WRITING PA F £ R S, PerQr. PerRm. s. d. s. d. Superfine Bath Post 3 ... 5 Fine Hot-Pressed ditto 4 ... 6 6 Ditto ditto 6 ... 9 6 Fine thick ditto 8 ...12 6 Extra superfine Laid Post 1 ...18 Superfine Glazed ditto PerQr. PerRm. s. d. a. d. Good Foolscap 6 ... 10 Superfine ditto 1 ... 18 Satin, Tinted, and Embossed ditto Note ditto, large and small The newly-invented Lace Paper Ditto Envelopes Every description of Black Border Paper, and Return Thank Cards Cheaper than any House in London. DRESSING AND WRITING GASES, DESPATCH AND WORK BOXES, MANUFACTURED BY CHARLES STOCKEN. A Complete Gentleman's Dressing Case, bound with brass, containing a pair of razors, knife, scissors, tweezers, hat, hair, nail, tooth, and shaving br iishes, and other necessaries, price only 21s. Ladies', with instruments and five brushes, for 21s. A large assort- ment of Rodger's and Son's well-known Table and other Cutlery, always on view. Hat, Hair, Nail, and Tooth Brushes. 13 THE STOWE CATALOGUE ADVERTISER. IMPROVED PATENT ROTARY BUFF K N I F E - C L E A N E R MASTERS'S PATENT KNIFE-CLEANEE IS BEYOND CONTRADICTION THE MOST USEFUL MACHINE EVER MADE FOR THIS PURPOSE. The Proprietors of numerous first-rate Establishments certify to its excellence in the following terms : — " It is economical, easily worked, is not liable to get out of order, is exceedingly expeditious, and gives to Cutlery the fine and brilliant polish of a new article." Certified by the Proprietors of — Ckemorne Gardens, Parthenon Club, Thatched House Tavern, European Hotel, &c. &c. These beautiful Machines clean from 6 to 12 Knives per minute, and vary in price from £2 10s. to £10, according to size. They may be seen in operation at MK. MASTERS'S ESTABLISHMENT, No. 294 REGENT STREET; AND AT 7 MANSION HOUSE STREET, OPPOSITE THE MANSION HOUSE, CITY. ICE MADE WITHOUT THE AID OF ICE. Attention is invited to Masters's Patent Freezing Machines, and his Matchless Freezing Mixture, by which ROCK ICE is made in Ten Minutes, DESSERT ICES in Five Minutes, and Wine or Water is cooled in Three Minutes. MACHINES FOR MAKING ICE, Safes or miniature Ice-Houses for preserving all kinds of edibles in sultry weather, or in hot climates, and an extensive variety of patent cooling Decanters, Butter Coolers, and Jugs, Filters, &c., may be seen at No. 294 REGENT STREET, AND AT No. 7 MANSION HOUSE STREET, OPPOSITE THE MANSION HOUSE. MASTERS'S PATENT AERATED AND COOLING FOUNTAIN Is recommended as the best and most economical means of producing all kinds of Aerated Waters, from half a glass to a dozen glasses, in the short space of ten minutes, whilst it preserves all the qualities of this favourite beverage for many hours. These Patent Articles are used in numerous first-rate establishments, such as the Euston Hotel, Junior United Service Club, Cremorne Gardens, the Confectionary Room of Her Majesty's Theatre, &c. &c., and are certified to be " Simple, Economical, and Elegant," as the Public may see by visiting Mr. Masters's Establishment, where they are in use, or at the Polytechnic Institution, where the Patent Freezing Process is the subject of Lecture daily. No. 294 REGENT STREET. u THE STOWE CATALOGUE ADVERTISER. TOILET SOAPS. THE GENUINE HONEY SOAP IS THAT MANUFACTURED BV YARDLEY AND STATHAM, Sole Inventors, who caution the public from purchasing any other but what is impressed with their names, as, from its great demand, several unprincipled persons have been induced to manufacture spurious articles bearing the same titles. Sold by Chemists and Perfumers, in Squares and Tablets, at 2d,, 4d., and 6d. each. SiPO OLEI HELIANTHUS ANNUI, OR SUNFLOWER OIL SOAP, A discovery of the highest importance, promoting perfect cleanliness and its contingent sanatorial influences. Manufactured solely by Yardley and Statham, from the original recipe of C. B. Fleetwood, Esq., Practical Chemist to the Royal Agricultural Society of England. To prevent the possibility of fraudulent imitations, and the public from imposition, Yardley and Statham have availed themselves of a recent Act of Parliament (the 5th and 6th Vict., c. 100, s. 4), passed for the purpose of protecting manufacturers and inventors from piracy. They caution all persons, before purchasing, to see that the register mark and number is impressed upon each piece of Soap, to imitate which will render the individual so offending amenable to the law. Sold in Tablets at 2d, and 4d. each, by all Chemists and Perfumers. MANUFACTORY, 7 VINE STREET, BLOOMSBURY, LONDON. CABINET AND UPHOLSTERY WAREHOUSE, AND PLATE CLASS FACTORY. 24— PAVEMENT, FINSBURY, LONDON.— 24. EICHARD A. C. LOADER Respectfully solicits all parties about to Furnish and requiring Furniture, to inspect his Stock, which will be found to consist of the Newest Designs of Furniture, of the best seasoned materials, at the lowest possible prices. Spanish Mahogany Easy Chairs, in real mo- rocco leatlier, stufiutl all hair and spring seats, with continuation maliogany mould- ings to the backs, on patent castors, from Ditto, wicliout mahogany mouldings Spanish Mahogany Dining-room Chairs, stufi'ed all horse hair Ditto, in morocco, best quality Solid Rose wood Cabriole Drawing-roomChairs, spring and hair stuffed Cabriole Couches to match, ditto ditto Rosewood Loo Table, full size on solid cabriole claws Ditto richly inlaid with marqueterie Ditto Work Table Rosewood Chiffonier with silk or glass panels to doors, marble top and plate glass back polished Mahogany Couches^ all hair and hair-cloth Spanish Mahogany Sideboard Telescope Dining-tables Five feet four post Bedstead, with extra stout dS s. d. 2 12 2 2 14 1 10 1 4 6 6 10 10 3 3 12 12 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 to .,. £ !. d. 4 14 6 3 13 6 1 10 2 5 2 2 8 13 U 11 13 13 4 10 15 15 7 17 6 12 12 14 14 Mahogany pillars, and best moulded £ s. d. cornices 6 6 Ditto half Tester 4 4 Solid Mahogany Basin Stands with marble tops 4 14 6 Ditto single cabriole 3 17 6 Dining Table to match 3 10 Mahogany three door Wing Wardrobes, French polished 11 11 If with centre panel plate glass 15 15 Mahogany Chest of Drawers with French corners and polished, deep bonnet drawer at bottom , 4 4 Ditto with circular fronts 2 15 Best British Chimney Glassei, in carved wood double gilt frames 6 6 Best Spanish Mahogany Cheval Glass, with patent movements, French polished 6 16 6 Mahogany Toilet Glasses 10 Newly invented inodorous air-tight patent bedsteps ; this is the most unique and useful for the bedchamber ever yet invented 1 10 £ *. d. to 9 ... 12 12 BEDDING AND JAPANNED FURNITURE AT ALL PRICES, Please to observe the Address; RICHARD A. C. LOADER, 24- PAVEMENT, FINSBURY, LONDON. pp 15 . 7 . 4 , 6 21 25 5 5 3 13 ... 10 10 ... 4 4 THE STOWE CATALOGUE ADVERTISER. PAPIER MACHE TRAYS FROM I8s.6d. ASET. CLAY AND CO. Beg to announce that they continue to make their BEST PAPER TRAYS of the same superior quality ai heretofore, by which the reputation of their House has been so eminently distinguished. To meet, however, the demands of the times, they have added to their stock of Trays second and third class goods, including among the latter Papier Mache or Pulp Trays as low as 18s. 6laies, by Hulbnandel. Folio, half-bound morocco, reduced to £% 8«. (published at £i 4s.) ; or half-bound morocco, elegant, with gilt edges, £2 14*. BERING S MOUNTAINS and the LAKES in SWITZERLAND, the TYROL, and ITALY. 20 Plates in Lithography, with descriptions. Imperial 4to., cloth, elegant (published at £'i 12a. 6ii.) ; reduced to £i \>. Coloured to imitate drawings. Half- bound morocco, elegant, gilt leaves, i'2 2s. 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