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Agate Intaglio of Frederick Duke of York, circa 1840.


£9,200

Agate Intaglio of Frederick Duke of York, circa 1840.

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Ref: 29127

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 Description

Agate Intaglio of Frederick Duke of York. A circular banded agate intaglio set in an open back rubover setting featuring a finely carved depiction of Frederick, Duke of York in profile wearing classical military dress, and engraved to reverse of intaglio 'HRH Fredk Duke of York', leading to smoothly conforming broad shoulders which taper through to a solid D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold, circa 1840.

 Comments

Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827) was the second child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. Famous for his military carer, he suffered setbacks in 1799 as a young commander, which is remembered in the nursery rhyme 'The Grand Old Duke of York', the name by which he is now famously known.

He commanded the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars and as Commander-in-Chief, instigated wide sweeping reforms which transformed the efficiency of the British military. Moved by the plight of orphaned children during the Napoleonic Wars, he took on humanitarian endeavours including the foundation of the Royal Military Asylum in Chelsea, London (now the Duke of York's Headquarters).

The carving of this intaglio is based on a marble bust by Sir Francis Chantrey (1781-1841). The bust was commissioned for the Junior United Service Club in 1835-36, demonstrating the Duke's remarkable legacy.

 Condition report

This ring is in excellent condition.

 Provenance

By repute, from the private collection of a late well known London-based art historian. Thereafter by descent.

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Agate Intaglio of Frederick Duke of York, circa 1840.
Agate Intaglio of Frederick Duke of York. A circular banded agate intaglio set in an open back rubover setting featuring a finely carved depiction of Frederick, Duke of York in profile wearing classical military dress, and engraved to reverse of intaglio 'HRH Fredk Duke of York', leading to smoothly conforming broad shoulders which taper through to a solid D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold, circa 1840.
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