Chain Of Office Collection (page 2)

The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr. A. J. Newton, Sheriff of London and Middlesex, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr. A.J. Newton, Sheriff of London and Middlesex, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr Alderman Whitehead, Lord Mayor, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr Alderman Whitehead, Lord Mayor, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr Alderman E. J. Gray Sheriff of London and Middlesex, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr Alderman E.J. Gray Sheriff of London and Middlesex, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Louis XII (1462-1515) c. 1520 (oil on panel)
SOA235457 Louis XII (1462-1515) c.1520 (oil on panel) by French School, (16th century); 32x20.7 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

E is for Earl, illustration from An Alphabet, published by William Heinemann, 1898 (hand-coloured woodcut)
ELB109839 E is for Earl, illustration from An Alphabet, published by William Heinemann, 1898 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks

Percy John Delf Smith (1882-1948) artist and Master of the Art Workers Guild in 1941 (oil on canvas)
AWG101260 Percy John Delf Smith (1882-1948) artist and Master of the Art Workers Guild in 1941 (oil on canvas) by Clause, William Lionel (1887-1946); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London

Sir William High (1858-1934), 1929 (oil on canvas)
6198685 Sir William High (1858-1934), 1929 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 139.7x107.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Frederick I (1471-1533) King of Denmark, c. 1520 (oil on panel)
SOA235461 Frederick I (1471-1533) King of Denmark, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Danish School, (16th century); 31.5x19.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

Richard III, c. 1510-40 (oil on panel)
1066157 Richard III, c.1510-40 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Richard III (1452-85) King of England.)

Gargantua, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho)
ELB109879 Gargantua, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks; English, out of copyright

Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving)
XJF397657 Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection

Charles Thorp as Lord Mayor of Dublin, c. 1800. Creator: William Cuming
Charles Thorp as Lord Mayor of Dublin, c. 1800

Old Man with a Gold Chain, 1631. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old Man with a Gold Chain, 1631

Sir Matthew Hale, Kt, 1670 (oil on canvas)
GHL388731 Sir Matthew Hale, Kt, 1670 (oil on canvas) by Wright, John Michael (1617-94); height: 221 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery

Prince Dmitri Galitzine wearing the Order of St Andrew, 1835 (oil on canvas)
1079793 Prince Dmitri Galitzine wearing the Order of St Andrew, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Riss, Francois Nicholas (1804-86); 122x100 cm; State Historical Museum, Moscow

Henry Fitzalan, 19th Earl of Arundel, English courtier (engraving)
3639069 Henry Fitzalan, 19th Earl of Arundel, English courtier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Fitzalan, 19th Earl of Arundel (1512-1580)

Portrait of King Henry IV of France, c. 1600 (engraving)
5670794 Portrait of King Henry IV of France, c.1600 (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 34.7x24.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Plaque featuring Cecil Thomas, Sculptor & Medallist, 1946 (bronze in wooden frame)
5845944 Plaque featuring Cecil Thomas, Sculptor & Medallist, 1946 (bronze in wooden frame) by English School, (20th century); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London

Charles Thorp as Lord Mayor of Dublin, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
5859006 Charles Thorp as Lord Mayor of Dublin, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Cuming, William (1769-1852); 228.7x141.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Charles Thorp)

Chain and Badge for the Mayor of Warwick (engraving)
1623071 Chain and Badge for the Mayor of Warwick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chain and Badge for the Mayor of Warwick)

Portrait of Gabriel Ridler, 1581 (oil on canvas)
704187 Portrait of Gabriel Ridler, 1581 (oil on canvas) by German School, (16th century); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; German, out of copyright

Inauguration of Charles V, Groningen, Netherlands, 1523 (colour litho)
969016 Inauguration of Charles V, Groningen, Netherlands, 1523 (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inauguration of Charles V, Groningen, Netherlands)

Carlisle Mayoralty Insignia (engraving)
1096957 Carlisle Mayoralty Insignia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlisle Mayoralty Insignia)

Badge and Chain presented to the Mayor of Hythe (engraving)
1099864 Badge and Chain presented to the Mayor of Hythe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Badge and Chain presented to the Mayor of Hythe)

Alderman Sir John Swaish, Lord Mayor, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)
2831175 Alderman Sir John Swaish, Lord Mayor, c.1915 (oil on canvas) by Swaish, Frederick George (1879-1931); 193x132 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Sir John Swaish (1852-1931)

New Chains and Badges for the Sheriffs (engraving)
1596837 New Chains and Badges for the Sheriffs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Chains and Badges for the Sheriffs)

Portrait of Henry VIII (1491-1547) as Defender of the Faith from
STC146701 Portrait of Henry VIII (1491-1547) as Defender of the Faith from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, after a portrait modelled on the Hans Holbein (1497/8-1543)

Portrait of Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen
STC146193 Portrait of Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, after a portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger (1498-1543)

Gertrud Moller, wife of the Syndic Vincenzius Moller (oil on canvas)
XKH149188 Gertrud Moller, wife of the Syndic Vincenzius Moller (oil on canvas) by Jacobsz, Jacob (c.1562-1631); 100.4x75.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

Hamilton Temple Smith, artist, Master of the Art Workers
AWG101253 Hamilton Temple Smith, artist, Master of the Art Workers Guild in 1939 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Ester Borough (fl.1896-1940); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London, UK; English

Portrait of Louis XVI (1754-93) from Portraits des Grands Hommes Illustres
STC205599 Portrait of Louis XVI (1754-93) from Portraits des Grands Hommes Illustres, engraved by Ride (hand-coloured engraving) by Benard (18th century) (after)

Portrait of Henry VI of England (1421-71) (oil on panel)
BAL167274 Portrait of Henry VI of England (1421-71) (oil on panel) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72) (after); Eton College, Windsor, UK; (add.info.: founder of Eton College School; ); French

A Pair of Family Portraits, 1598 (oil on panel) (for pair see 228146)
RAF228145 A Pair of Family Portraits, 1598 (oil on panel) (for pair see 228146) by Geldorp, Gortzius (1553-1618); 101.6x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish

Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford (1676-1745), first Lord of the Treasury
WAK69125 Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford (1676-1745), first Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); The Hepworth Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Lord Mayor, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller
STC137329 Lord Mayor, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

A Young Patrician, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse
STC404429 A Young Patrician, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (colour litho) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, from The Illustrated London News
STC360923 His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (colour litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward Coke, Lord Chief Justice (oil on panel)
HLK143660 Edward Coke, Lord Chief Justice (oil on panel) by Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Younger (c.1561-1635); By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate;

Portrait of Sir Anthony Denny (1501-49) in 1541, engraved by W. Richardson (engraving)
PML114375 Portrait of Sir Anthony Denny (1501-49) in 1541, engraved by W. Richardson (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Henri II (1519-59) (oil on panel)
MFI162442 Portrait of Henri II (1519-59) (oil on panel) by Primaticcio, Francesco (1504-70) (attr.to); Chateau d Anet, Eure-Et-Loir, France; eMark Fiennes Archive; Italian, out of copyright

Charles Pratt (1714-94) Earl of Camden (oil on millboard)
AKM202296 Charles Pratt (1714-94) Earl of Camden (oil on millboard) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 26.6x20.6 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

George II (1683-1760) (oil on canvas)
HSC198852 George II (1683-1760) (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778); Bank of England, London, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Count Antonio Porcia, 1535-40 (oil on canvas)
BEN85559 Portrait of Count Antonio Porcia, 1535-40 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Carlos I (1500-58) and Felipe II (1527-99) (oil on canvas)
BBC186483 Carlos I (1500-58) and Felipe II (1527-99) (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Universidad de Granada, Spain; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V; ); Spanish

Posthumous Portrait of Sir Paul Methuen K. B. (d. 1757) (oil on panel)
CRS225635 Posthumous Portrait of Sir Paul Methuen K.B. (d.1757) (oil on panel) by Carpentiers, Adrien (c.1713-78); Corsham Court, Wiltshire; English, out of copyright

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"The Chain of Office: A Symbol of Power and Prestige" The concept of the chain of office dates back centuries, representing authority and honor. In 1527, Sir Thomas More donned a magnificent chain as Lord Chancellor, showcasing his esteemed position in society. This intricate piece was captured by Hans Holbein the Younger in a stunning portrait that still captivates viewers today. Fast forward to 1902, when Alderman James Hellyer proudly wore the chain as Lord Mayor of Cardiff. His image immortalized this significant moment, highlighting the importance bestowed upon him by his community. In December 1993, Fowey Deputy Mayor proudly displayed their own unique chain during a memorable event in Cornwall. The charm and elegance exuded from this accessory added an air of distinction to the occasion. Chains were not limited to political figures alone; even football teams embraced their significance. A reunion held in October 1992 for a football team in Fowey saw players adorned with their cherished chains, symbolizing unity and shared achievements on the field. Mayoral ceremonies became synonymous with these prestigious chains. In May 1993, Fowey witnessed its mayor making ceremony where yet another deserving individual assumed leadership while wearing this emblematic adornment. Beyond politics and sports, organizations like Rotary Clubs also recognized outstanding individuals through the passing on of chains. Lostwithiel's Rotary Club Presidency Handover in July 1990 marked a transition filled with pride and responsibility. Looking further into history reveals notable figures who wore these remarkable accessories long ago. Sir Edward Coke's depiction from c1666 showcases his influence as an English lawyer and politician—a testament to how far back these traditions extend. Even mundane tasks took on grandeur when performed by those entrusted with power—such as Neath Book's Mayor starting a paper shredding machine while wearing their distinguished chain—an act that elevated ordinary actions into something extraordinary.