The Duke of St Albans collection

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252 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of William, Eighth Duke of St Albans, head and shoulders full face, circa 1830, wearing a blue jacket, cream waistcoat and white cravat, oval 82mm, in gilt metal snake design frame.

541 Books & Manuscripts DEEDS Deed Box (marked "Duke of St Albans/E") containing deeds relating to Hampton Court and elsewhere.

811 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of a Gentleman, half length full face, wearing a blue jacket, yellow waistcoat, white cravat, cloud and sky background, oval 76mm, in gilt metal frame.

911 Paintings & Miniatures FINLAYSON PORTRAITS Lady Charles Spencer, a mezzotint, after Sir Joshua Reynolds, PRA by Finlayson.

943 Paintings & Miniatures KNELLER SIR GODFREY PORTRAITS Sir Godfrey Kneller: Portrait of Charles, 1st Duke of St Albans, three-quarter length, in armour, wearing the riband of the Garter - 49in by 39in.

1337 Metalwork and Silver RAWLINS T BADGES Charles I and Henrietta Maria. Silver badge by T Rawlins (MI Plate XXXI No 6).

1410 Paintings & Miniatures PHILIP JEAN MINIATURES A miniature of an officer, by Philip Jean, signed and dated 178? head and shoulders to sinister, gaze directed at spectator, wearing a powsered wig en queue, scarlet uniform with silver, epaulettes, and buff collar, a white shirt and black stock, oval 58mm, the reverse with hair compartment, in gilt metal frame.

1519 Metalwork and Silver PHOTOGRAPHS Two photographs of the Princess of Wales, in pierced metal-gilt frames.

1520 Metalwork and Silver MEDALS ORDERS BADGES Charles I Memorial Silver Silhouette Medal after Hans Reinhard (ef MI Plate XXXI No 1).

1764 Jewellery KEY RINGS A split ring with attached an 18th Century gold and agate cameo seal, a similar watch key, a miniature of Charles I and an agate heart.

2151 Jewellery LOCKETS A locket containing "A piece of ribbon worn by Charles II on the day of his marriage".

2425 Paintings & Miniatures PEARSON C MINIATURES A miniature of Nell Gwynne by C Pearson, signed with initials half length full face, her brown hair falling to one shoulder, wearing a white skirt and green shawl draped over one shoulder, cloud and sky background, oval 70mm, in gilt metal and velvet frame.

2485 Paintings & Miniatures ENGLISH SCHOOL VIEWS English School: A view of Hanworth Park - watercolour - 6in by 8¼in

2774 Metalwork and Silver BOWER GEORGE 17TH CENTURY BADGES Charles II, Restoration, badge small silver badge by George Bower 1660 (MI Plate XLII No 6).

2849 Prints and Drawings BULLFINCH JOHN John Bullfinch: Nell Gwynne holding a Garter - 15in x 20in.

4079 Paintings & Miniatures HALL PIERRE ADOLPHE MINIATURES A miniature of Sophie Arnould, by Pierre Adolphe Hall, signed, circa 1785, head and shoulders full face, wearing a white dress with blue ribbons, her powered hair dorned with blue ribbons, oval 57mm, in an elaborate ormolu frame.

2976 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of William, Eighth Duke of St Albans, Inscribed verso, half length to dexter, wearing a black jacket, white waistcoat and cravat, a medal on his left lapel, rectangular 46mm, in gilt metal frame.

3217 Jewellery ENGLISH 17TH CENTURY RINGS A late English, 17th Century gold ring containing a miniature of King Charles II under crystal and the inscription C:II:R FEB:6 1684.

3401 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of Louisa, Sixth Duchess of St Albans (condition faded), head and shoulders to dexter, gaze directed at spectator, wearing a white dress with lace frill trim, and a gold necklace, cloud and sky background, oval 66cm, in gilt metal frame.

3444 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES Miniature of a Gentleman, circa 1820, half length to sinister, gaze to spectator, wearing a blue jacket, buff waistcoat and white ecravat, cloud and sky background oval 74mm, in gilt metal frame.

3545 Books & Manuscripts 17TH CENTURY MANUSCRIPTS Manuscript "Proofes of Genealogy of the House of Vere of Adington" on vellum, vol 1 only, morocco, think 4to, circa 1670.

3599 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of Aubrey de Vere Ninth Duke of St Albans, inscribed verso, head and shoulders full face, wearing a brown jacket with white lace lawn collar, oval 67mm, the reverse with hair compartment surrounded by a gilt metal snake, in a gilt metal frame.

4230 Jewellery 17TH CENTURY PENDANTS A 17th Century drop shape gold and rock crystal pendant containing a portrait of Charles I with Royal Garter.

4263 Miscellaneous LIDS Lid to a wax impression of the ancient silver seal of the Chamberlains of the Exchequer.

4432 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of a Gentleman, signed with monogram S, head and shoulders to dexter, gaze to spectator, powdered wig en queue, wearing a black jacket, white cravat, oval 32mm, in gilt metal frame.

4433 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of the Young William A de Vere Beauclerk, later Ninth Duke of St Albans (damp damage), head and shoulders full face, wearing blue jacket, and white cravat, octangular 79mm in oval gilt metal snake design frame.

4603 Jewellery 17TH CENTURY PLAQUES A 17th Century cushion shape diamond collet cluster plaque with inscription, mounted on a hairpiece fitting. Given to Nell Gwynne by Charles II circa 1670.

4668 Paintings & Miniatures DICKINSON W Lady Charles Spencer with her horse, after Sir Joshua Reynolds, PRA, by W Dickinson.

4697 Books & Manuscripts DEEDS Deed Box (marked "Duke of St Albans/G") containing modern genealogical notes and 19th Century legal drafts, together with engraved Initial Letter Portrait on a Royal Letters Patent creating Vere Beauclerk Baron Vere of Hanworth, 1750.

4905 Books & Manuscripts 17TH CENTURY MANUSCRIPTS Manuscript collection of arms, vol 1 only, circa 1680, contemporary black morocco gilt, folio.

5010 Paintings & Miniatures ENGLISH SCHOOL 18TH CENTURY MINIATURES A miniature of a Gentleman, English School, circa 1790, head and shoulders almost full face, wearing a red jacket and powered wig en queue (damaged), oval 45mm, in foliate gilt metal frame.

5149 Jewellery HAIR BROOCH SETS An antique hair brooch set with monogram SA and coronet surrounded with half pearls, engraved "George Duke of St Albans 1787".

5191 Paintings & Miniatures BULLFINCH JOHN PORTRAITS Portrait of Charles II, small full length, in Garter Robes, seated - watercolour - 18ªin by 14ins.

5775 Paintings & Miniatures ENGLISH SCHOOL 17TH CENTURY MINIATURES A miniature of a Gentleman, English School, 17th Century, wearing a wig, blue jacket and white cravat, head and shoulders oval 35mm, in gilt metal frame.

5846 Jewellery DESK SEALS A large carved ivory and gold desk seal in the design of a Falcon, the stained blue agate stamp engraved with a falcon motif; case.

6195 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of the Rev Robert Carter Thelwell, head and shoulders full face, wearing a full bottomed powdered wig, black coat and white clerical bands, inscribed verso, oval 41mm, in gilt metal frame.

6434 Paintings & Miniatures HUDSON THOMAS PORTRAITS Portrait of Lord Vere, small half length, in breastplate and blue gold-embroidered coat with red sleeves - 16in by 13in.

6585 Books & Manuscripts ALBUMS The Nell Gwynne album assumbled by Charles Crofton Croker (apparently purchased in the late 19th or early 20th Century), containing a fine collection of mezzotints and engravings of Nell Gwynne (by Gaseau, Thompson, Valck, de Blois, Tempest and others, two from the collection of Horace Walpole), together with an important collection of original documents pertaining to Nell Gwynne, including an order of payment to "Mrs Elianor Gwynne" signed by Hyde and others for o1,250, 27 November 1682, an order of payment signed by Henry Guy for the Duchess of Cleveland and "Mrs Gynne", 16 August 1680, another signed by Henry Guy ordering payment of o250 to "Mrs Elianor Gwynne", a receipt signed by the miniaturist Peter Crosse for o34 in payment for a miniature of the King and two copies after Cowper, 24 April 1675, an autograph receipt signed by Nicholas Dixon to "Mrs Guin" for o550 - in payment of "a Picture I sold her", 7 May 1675, a receipted bill for "Mad: Guins clothes a receipted bill for her sedan chair, 15 April 1675, a receipted bill for fittings on her famous silver bed, 10 March 1674/75, a receipted bill for her garters, 11 March 1674, a receipt for o16-4-0 in payment for her sedan, 12 April 1675, a partly printed duty receipt, 16 April 1675, a receipt for payment for two rapiers, 20 April 1675, a receipt for payment for jewels, 19 March 1674/5, and a receipt for payment for a chariot, 26 April 1675.

6676 Paintings & Miniatures ENGLISH SCHOOL 19TH CENTURY MINIATURES A miniature of Mary Countess of Coventry, daughter of Sixth Duk of St Albans, inscribed verso, English School 19th Century, half length full face, holding a basket of fruit, wearing a white bonnet adorned with blue ribbons, white dress with blue sash, oval 62mm, in gilt meal frame.

6917 Jewellery TIARAS A mid Victorian diamond tiara composed of the following:- Five detachable graduated diamond stars, each star with five principal points and five secondary points, with larger old cut diamond centre collets, silver and gold mounts, convertible to hairpiece or brooches. An elaborate graduated diamond piece composed of six heart shaped plaques set with pear shape brilliants in fanned frames and cusp borders; scroll sections between, convertible to a necklace.

6931 Metalwork and Silver 17TH CENTURY BADGES Charles I, Christs Hospital Silver badge, 1673.

7579 Paintings & Miniatures KNELLER SIR GODFREY PORTRAITS Portrait of Lord Aubrey Beauclerk, small half-length, in gold-braided coat with white cravat - inscribed - oval - 13ªin by 11®in.

7580 Paintings & Miniatures ROMNEY GEORGE PORTRAITS Portrait of Aubrey, 5th Duke of St Albans - 28in by 23ins.

7439 Paintings & Miniatures PORTRAITS Portrait of Admiral Lord Amelius Beauclerk - 50in by 40in.

7464 Jewellery RINGS A 17th Century cushion shape diamond cluster ring, sunburst back. Given to Nell Gwynne by Charles II circa 1670.

7753 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of Lady Beauclerk, circa 1800, head and shoulders to sinister, wearing a powdered wig and white dress, cloud and sky background, oval 588mm.

7984 Jewellery ENGLISH 17TH CENTURY RINGS A fine 17th Century gold ring given by Charles I to Bishop Buxton at point of execution in 1649 - the oval bezel mounted with a cornelian cameo of Charles I in profile, the back enamelled Royal blue and decorated with scrolls and rosette motifs, the shoulders set with rose cut diamonds.

8222 Books & Manuscripts LETTERS PATENT Letters Patent creating the Duke of St Albans Keeper of the Rolls, Notts, (Vict. 44), culinary recipe book (largely blank), envelope containing receipts of the 4th Duke, 17th Century papers relating to Chester properties, papers relating to Warden family properties, and leases from 1616 onwards.

8284 Books & Manuscripts 18TH CENTURY MANUSCRIPTS A manuscript recipe book dated 1759, calf, folio.

8473 Paintings & Miniatures CROSSE RICHARD MINIATURES A miniature of a Lady, manner of Richard Crosse, head and shoulders, wearing a white lace trimmed shirt, and a white bonnet with brown ribbon, oval 42mm in gilt metal frame.

8543 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of the Second Duchess of St Albans, half length full face, wearing a white bonnet and dress oval 36mm, with pearl surround.

8544 Paintings & Miniatures MINIATURES A miniature of a Gentleman, circa 1790, head and shoulders full face, hair en queue, wearing a red jacket with gold trim, green facings and white cravat, oval 37mm, in gilt metal frame.

252	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of William, Eighth Duke of St Albans, head and shoulders full face, circa 1830, wearing a blue jacket, cream waistcoat and white cravat, oval 82mm, in gilt metal snake design frame.
541	Books & Manuscripts			DEEDS	Deed Box (marked "Duke of St Albans/E") containing deeds relating to Hampton Court and elsewhere.
811	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of a Gentleman, half length full face, wearing a blue jacket, yellow waistcoat, white cravat, cloud and sky background, oval 76mm, in gilt metal frame.
911	Paintings & Miniatures	FINLAYSON		PORTRAITS	Lady Charles Spencer, a mezzotint, after Sir Joshua Reynolds, PRA by Finlayson.
943	Paintings & Miniatures	KNELLER SIR GODFREY		PORTRAITS	Sir Godfrey Kneller: Portrait of Charles, 1st Duke of St Albans, three-quarter length, in armour, wearing the riband of the Garter - 49in by 39in.
1337	Metalwork and Silver	RAWLINS T		BADGES	Charles I and Henrietta Maria. Silver badge by T Rawlins (MI Plate XXXI No 6).
1410	Paintings & Miniatures	PHILIP JEAN		MINIATURES	A miniature of an officer, by Philip Jean, signed and dated 178? head and shoulders to sinister, gaze directed at spectator, wearing a powsered wig en queue, scarlet uniform with silver, epaulettes, and buff collar, a white shirt and black stock, oval 58mm, the reverse with hair compartment, in gilt metal frame.
1519	Metalwork and Silver			PHOTOGRAPHS	Two photographs of the Princess of Wales, in pierced metal-gilt frames.
1520	Metalwork and Silver			MEDALS ORDERS BADGES	Charles I Memorial Silver Silhouette Medal after Hans Reinhard (ef MI Plate XXXI No 1).
1764	Jewellery			KEY RINGS	A split ring with attached an 18th Century gold and agate cameo seal, a similar watch key, a miniature of Charles I and an agate heart.
2151	Jewellery			LOCKETS	A locket containing "A piece of ribbon worn by Charles II on the day of his marriage".
2425	Paintings & Miniatures	PEARSON C		MINIATURES	A miniature of Nell Gwynne by C Pearson, signed with initials half length full face, her brown hair falling to one shoulder, wearing a white skirt and green shawl draped over one shoulder, cloud and sky background, oval 70mm, in gilt metal and velvet frame.
2485	Paintings & Miniatures	ENGLISH SCHOOL		VIEWS	English School: A view of Hanworth Park - watercolour - 6in by 8¼in
2774	Metalwork and Silver	BOWER GEORGE	17TH CENTURY	BADGES	Charles II, Restoration, badge small silver badge by George Bower 1660 (MI Plate XLII No 6).
2849	Prints and Drawings	BULLFINCH JOHN			John Bullfinch: Nell Gwynne holding a Garter - 15in x 20in.
4079	Paintings & Miniatures	HALL PIERRE ADOLPHE		MINIATURES	A miniature of Sophie Arnould, by Pierre Adolphe Hall, signed, circa 1785, head and shoulders full face, wearing a white dress with blue ribbons, her powered hair dorned with blue ribbons, oval 57mm, in an elaborate ormolu frame.
2976	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of William, Eighth Duke of St Albans, Inscribed verso, half length to dexter, wearing a black jacket, white waistcoat and cravat, a medal on his left lapel, rectangular 46mm, in gilt metal frame.
3217	Jewellery	ENGLISH	17TH CENTURY	RINGS	A late English, 17th Century gold ring containing a miniature of King Charles II under crystal and the inscription C:II:R FEB:6 1684.
3401	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of Louisa, Sixth Duchess of St Albans (condition faded), head and shoulders to dexter, gaze directed at spectator, wearing a white dress with lace frill trim, and a gold necklace, cloud and sky background, oval 66cm, in gilt metal frame.
3444	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	Miniature of a Gentleman, circa 1820, half length to sinister, gaze to spectator, wearing a blue jacket, buff waistcoat and white ecravat, cloud and sky background oval 74mm, in gilt metal frame.
3545	Books & Manuscripts		17TH CENTURY	MANUSCRIPTS	Manuscript "Proofes of Genealogy of the House of Vere of Adington" on vellum, vol 1 only, morocco, think 4to, circa 1670.
3599	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of Aubrey de Vere Ninth Duke of St Albans, inscribed verso, head and shoulders full face, wearing a brown jacket with white lace lawn collar, oval 67mm, the reverse with hair compartment surrounded by a gilt metal snake, in a gilt metal frame.
4230	Jewellery		17TH CENTURY	PENDANTS	A 17th Century drop shape gold and rock crystal pendant containing a portrait of Charles I with Royal Garter.
4263	Miscellaneous			LIDS	Lid to a wax impression of the ancient silver seal of the Chamberlains of the Exchequer.
4432	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of a Gentleman, signed with monogram S, head and shoulders to dexter, gaze to spectator, powdered wig en queue, wearing a black jacket, white cravat, oval 32mm, in gilt metal frame.
4433	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of the Young William A de Vere Beauclerk, later Ninth Duke of St Albans (damp damage), head and shoulders full face, wearing blue jacket, and white cravat, octangular 79mm in oval gilt metal snake design frame.
4603	Jewellery		17TH CENTURY	PLAQUES	A 17th Century cushion shape diamond collet cluster plaque with inscription, mounted on a hairpiece fitting. Given to Nell Gwynne by Charles II circa 1670.
4668	Paintings & Miniatures	DICKINSON W			Lady Charles Spencer with her horse, after Sir Joshua Reynolds, PRA, by W Dickinson.
4697	Books & Manuscripts			DEEDS	Deed Box (marked "Duke of St Albans/G") containing modern genealogical notes and 19th Century legal drafts, together with engraved Initial Letter Portrait on a Royal Letters Patent creating Vere Beauclerk Baron Vere of Hanworth, 1750.
4905	Books & Manuscripts		17TH CENTURY	MANUSCRIPTS	Manuscript collection of arms, vol 1 only, circa 1680, contemporary black morocco gilt, folio.
5010	Paintings & Miniatures	ENGLISH SCHOOL	18TH CENTURY	MINIATURES	A miniature of a Gentleman, English School, circa 1790, head and shoulders almost full face, wearing a red jacket and powered wig en queue (damaged), oval 45mm, in foliate gilt metal frame.
5149	Jewellery			HAIR BROOCH SETS	An antique hair brooch set with monogram SA and coronet surrounded with half pearls, engraved "George Duke of St Albans 1787".
5191	Paintings & Miniatures	BULLFINCH JOHN		PORTRAITS	Portrait of Charles II, small full length, in Garter Robes, seated - watercolour - 18ªin by 14ins.
5775	Paintings & Miniatures	ENGLISH SCHOOL	17TH CENTURY	MINIATURES	A miniature of a Gentleman, English School, 17th Century, wearing a wig, blue jacket and white cravat, head and shoulders oval 35mm, in gilt metal frame.
5846	Jewellery			DESK SEALS	A large carved ivory and gold desk seal in the design of a Falcon, the stained blue agate stamp engraved with a falcon motif; case.
6195	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of the Rev Robert Carter Thelwell, head and shoulders full face, wearing a full bottomed powdered wig, black coat and white clerical bands, inscribed verso, oval 41mm, in gilt metal frame.
6434	Paintings & Miniatures	HUDSON THOMAS		PORTRAITS	Portrait of Lord Vere, small half length, in breastplate and blue gold-embroidered coat with red sleeves - 16in by 13in.
6585	Books & Manuscripts			ALBUMS	The Nell Gwynne album assumbled by Charles Crofton Croker (apparently purchased in the late 19th or early 20th Century), containing a fine collection of mezzotints and engravings of Nell Gwynne (by Gaseau, Thompson, Valck, de Blois, Tempest and others, two from the collection of Horace Walpole), together with an important collection of original documents pertaining to Nell Gwynne, including an order of payment to "Mrs Elianor Gwynne" signed by Hyde and others for o1,250, 27 November 1682, an order of payment signed by Henry Guy for the Duchess of Cleveland and "Mrs Gynne", 16 August 1680, another signed by Henry Guy ordering payment of o250 to "Mrs Elianor Gwynne", a receipt signed by the miniaturist Peter Crosse for o34 in payment for a miniature of the King and two copies after Cowper, 24 April 1675, an autograph receipt signed by Nicholas Dixon to "Mrs Guin" for o550 - in payment of "a Picture I sold her", 7 May 1675, a receipted bill for "Mad: Guins clothes a receipted bill for her sedan chair, 15 April 1675, a receipted bill for fittings on her famous silver bed, 10 March 1674/75, a receipted bill for her garters, 11 March 1674, a receipt for o16-4-0 in payment for her sedan, 12 April 1675, a partly printed duty receipt, 16 April 1675, a receipt for payment for two rapiers, 20 April 1675, a receipt for payment for jewels, 19 March 1674/5, and a receipt for payment for a chariot, 26 April 1675.
6676	Paintings & Miniatures	ENGLISH SCHOOL	19TH CENTURY	MINIATURES	A miniature of Mary Countess of Coventry, daughter of Sixth Duk of St Albans, inscribed verso, English School 19th Century, half length full face, holding a basket of fruit, wearing a white bonnet adorned with blue ribbons, white dress with blue sash, oval 62mm, in gilt meal frame.
6917	Jewellery			TIARAS	A mid Victorian diamond tiara composed of the following:- Five detachable graduated diamond stars, each star with five principal points and five secondary points, with larger old cut diamond centre collets, silver and gold mounts, convertible to hairpiece or brooches. An elaborate graduated diamond piece composed of six heart shaped plaques set with pear shape brilliants in fanned frames and cusp borders; scroll sections between, convertible to a necklace.
6931	Metalwork and Silver		17TH CENTURY	BADGES	Charles I, Christs Hospital Silver badge, 1673.
7579	Paintings & Miniatures	KNELLER SIR GODFREY		PORTRAITS	Portrait of Lord Aubrey Beauclerk, small half-length, in gold-braided coat with white cravat - inscribed - oval - 13ªin by 11®in.
7580	Paintings & Miniatures	ROMNEY GEORGE		PORTRAITS	Portrait of Aubrey, 5th Duke of St Albans - 28in by 23ins.
7439	Paintings & Miniatures			PORTRAITS	Portrait of Admiral Lord Amelius Beauclerk - 50in by 40in.
7464	Jewellery			RINGS	A 17th Century cushion shape diamond cluster ring, sunburst back. Given to Nell Gwynne by Charles II circa 1670.
7753	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of Lady Beauclerk, circa 1800, head and shoulders to sinister, wearing a powdered wig and white dress, cloud and sky background, oval 588mm.
7984	Jewellery	ENGLISH	17TH CENTURY	RINGS	A fine 17th Century gold ring given by Charles I to Bishop Buxton at point of execution in 1649 - the oval bezel mounted with a cornelian cameo of Charles I in profile, the back enamelled Royal blue and decorated with scrolls and rosette motifs, the shoulders set with rose cut diamonds.
8222	Books & Manuscripts			LETTERS PATENT	Letters Patent creating the Duke of St Albans Keeper of the Rolls, Notts, (Vict. 44), culinary recipe book (largely blank), envelope containing receipts of the 4th Duke, 17th Century papers relating to Chester properties, papers relating to Warden family properties, and leases from 1616 onwards.
8284	Books & Manuscripts		18TH CENTURY	MANUSCRIPTS	A manuscript recipe book dated 1759, calf, folio.
8473	Paintings & Miniatures	CROSSE RICHARD		MINIATURES	A miniature of a Lady, manner of Richard Crosse, head and shoulders, wearing a white lace trimmed shirt, and a white bonnet with brown ribbon, oval 42mm in gilt metal frame.
8543	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of the Second Duchess of St Albans, half length full face, wearing a white bonnet and dress oval 36mm, with pearl surround.
8544	Paintings & Miniatures			MINIATURES	A miniature of a Gentleman, circa 1790, head and shoulders full face, hair en queue, wearing a red jacket with gold trim, green facings and white cravat, oval 37mm, in gilt metal frame.