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Ledger of court wine, 1762-73 (pen & ink on vellum)
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Ledger of court wine, 1762-73 (pen & ink on vellum)
3242319 Ledger of court wine, 1762-73 (pen & ink on vellum) by English School, (18th century); 37.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Carbonell (c.1700-1773). Manuscript ledger, apparently chiefly in the hand of John Carbonell [official purveyor of wine to the English court], August 1762 - December 1773, ownership inscription of John Carbonell, folio (375 x 240mm), (loose in binding). Vellum over boards (worn, lacking spine). Provenance: by descent from John Carbonell.
Entries are filled in chiefly on a monthly basis for the various wines delivered and returned from the court of George III, most often to the Great Cellar at St James Palace, but also to the Privy Cellar, the Queens House, Somerset House and Kew Palace; separate notes are made for burgundy delivered, including for the side board at St James. Accounts are also kept for individual members of the court; supply to the same named individuals remains constant for many years. Tastes evidently remain unchanged, too, for the types of wine never vary: port, claret, burgundy, madeira, sack, [Spanish] mountain, and sherry. ); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23291928
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Account Accounts Alcoholic Burgundy Document Documentation Documents Drinks George Iii Handwritten Ledger Monthly Order Orders Page Pages Palaces Record Records Supplier Wines
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This print showcases a meticulously crafted ledger from the 18th century, providing us with a fascinating glimpse into the world of courtly wine consumption. Created by the English School, this pen and ink masterpiece measures 37.5x24 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The ledger, primarily written by John Carbonell, who served as the official purveyor of wine to the English court during that time period, covers a span of eleven years from August 1762 to December 1773. It offers detailed records of monthly deliveries and returns of various wines to George III's court at locations such as St James Palace, Privy Cellar, Queens House, Somerset House, and Kew Palace. Notably, separate entries are made for burgundy deliveries specifically for the sideboard at St James Palace. The accounts also include individual members of the court who received their own supply of wine consistently over many years. What is striking about this ledger is not only its meticulousness but also how little tastes seemed to change during this era. The types of wine listed remain constant throughout: port, claret, burgundy, Madeira sack (a type of fortified white wine), Spanish mountain (likely referring to red wines from Spain), and sherry. This extraordinary photograph allows us to appreciate both the historical significance and artistic beauty captured within this remarkable piece that provides insight into an aspect of royal life during one particular period in history.
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