Chain Of Office Collection (page 5)

Sir Robert Kite, Lord Mayor 1766, c 1766. Artist: Nathaniel Dance-Holland
Sir Robert Kite, Lord Mayor 1766, c1766

Sir John Garrard, Lord Mayor in 1601, 1618. Artist: Daniel Mytens
Sir John Garrard, Lord Mayor in 1601, 1618

John Reay, Sheriff of London 1814-1815, c1814-1815. Artist: James Lonsdale
John Reay, Sheriff of London 1814-1815, c1814-1815

A corporate body under the operation of the Royal Commission, c1835. A fat Lord Mayor sits in the stocks. On the right Lord John Russell attacks him

Sir Edward Coke, c16th century, (1904). Artist: Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen
Sir Edward Coke, c16th century (1904). Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634), English jurist. From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Portrait of Michel Montaigne, c1578, (1939). Artist: Daniel Dumonstier
Portrait of Michel Montaigne, c1578, (1939). Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), philosopher. The portrait is housed in the Musee de Conde, Chantilly, France. From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939

James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, 1855 (1909). After James Henry Lynch (1803-1868). James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868), 7th Earl of Cardigan, was a British officer during the Crimean War

Master Crewe as Henry VIII, 1775 (c1927). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Master Crewe as Henry VIII, 1775 (c1927). John Crewe (1772-1835) was second Baron Crewe. The painting is part of a private collection. From Beautiful Children, by Haldane Macfall. [T. C. & E. C

John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford, 1832. Artist: Henry Robinson
John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford, 1832. 18th-century British statesman, who In the House of Lords joined the Patriot Whig opposition hostile to the Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole

Henry Charles Somerset, Duke of Beaufort, K. G. 1829. Artist: Thomas Anthony Dean
Henry Charles Somerset, 6th Duke of Beaufort, Duke of Beaufort, K.G.. Styled Marquess of Worcester until 1803, was a British politician, educated at Westminster School

John Russell, Duke of Bedford, 1835. Artist: Henry Robinson
John Russell, Duke of Bedford, 1835. An 18th-century British statesman, in the House of Lords he joined the Patriot Whig opposition hostile to the Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole

Richard III, 1859. Artist: GN Gardiner
Richard III, 1859. King of England from 1483 until his death in 1485, at the age of 32. He was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenet dynasty

Henry VIII, 1859. Artist: WJ Edwards
Henry VIII, 1859. King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death, the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, succeeding his father, Henry VII

King Fuad I of Egypt, c1922-c1933. From La Liberte: celebrating the occasion of the visit of the king and queen of Italy to Egypt [La Liberte, France, c1933]

William Cecil, Lord Burghley, 16th century. Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I. After Hans Eworth (c1520-1574)

A Polish Nobleman, 1637. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
A Polish Nobleman, 1637. Painting housed in the National Gallery of Art, Washington. From The Connoisseur Volume 96, edited by Edward Wenham. [International Studio, London, 1934-35]

King Peter I (1844-1921) of Serbia, 1917. Peter I (1844-1921) was King of Serbia from 1903 until 1918. From the end of the First World War until his death he ruled the Kingdom of the Serbs

The Lord Mayor, 1902. Artist: Spy
The Lord Mayor, 1902. Sir Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale, Lord Mayor of London, wearing his mayoral robes and chain of office. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 23rd October 1902

Henry VII, c1505, (1902). Illustration from Henry VIII, by A F Pollard, (Goupil and Co, London, New York, Paris, Edinburgh, 1902)

Portrait of Antoine, Bastard of Burgundy, c1456, (1927). Artist: Rogier Van der Weyden
Portrait of Antoine, Bastard of Burgundy, c1456, (1927). Found in the collection of the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium

Sir Thomas More, 16th century English scholar, statesman and martyr, c1819. Artist: Holl
Sir Thomas More, 16th century English scholar, statesman and martyr, c1819. More (1478-1535) was Henry VIIIs Lord Chancellor from 1529-1532

Sir Robert Titchborne, Mayor of London c1656 (1886). Titchborne (c1610-1682) served as Lord Mayor of London in 1656. A soldier who fought on the Parliamentarian side in the Civil War

John Jeffreys Pratt, 1st Marquess of Camden, 1829. Artist: GH Adcock
John Jeffreys Pratt, 1st Marquess of Camden, 1829. Portrait of Pratt (1759-1840), who was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1795

Thomas Howard, Third Duke of Norfolk, c1530s, (1902). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Thomas Howard, Third Duke of Norfolk, c1530s, (1902). Howard (1473-1554) was a prominent Tudor politician. Illustration, after a painting by Holbein in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle

Henry VIII, c1535, (1902). Portrait of King Henry VIII (1491-1547) who ruled 1509-1547. Illustration from Henry VIII, by A F Pollard, published by Goupil and Co, (London, New York, Paris, Edinburgh)

Henry VIII, c1543, (1902). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Henry VIII, c1543, (1902). Portrait of King Henry VIII (1491-1547) who ruled 1509-1547. Illustration from Henry VIII, by A F Pollard, published by Goupil and Co, (London, New York, Paris, Edinburgh)

Henry VIII of England, (1491-1547). Artist: T Brown
Henry VIII of England, (1491-1547). Portrait of King Henry who acceded in 1509

George I, King of Great Britain, 18th century. Artist: George Vertue
George I, King of Great Britain, 18th century. Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, c1544, (1902). Brandon (c1484-1545) held various offices in Henry VIIIs royal household

Henry VIII of England, (1491-1547). Portrait of King Henry who acceded in 1509

Henry VIII of England, (1806). Artist: E Bocquet
Henry VIII of England, (1806). Portrait of King Henry (1491-1547) who acceded in 1509

Henry VIII of England, (1491-1547). Artist: Edwards
Portrait of King Henry who acceded in 1509

William IV of the United Kingdom, 19th century. Artist: A Krausse
William IV of the United Kingdom, 19th century. Portrait of King William IV (1765-1837) who came to the throne in 1830

George III of the United Kingdom, (19th century). Artist: W Ridgway
George III of the United Kingdom, (19th century). Portrait of King George III, (Mad King George, 1738-1820), who ruled Britain from 1760 until his son (the future King George IV) became Regent in 1811

George III of the United Kingdom. Portrait of King George III, (Mad King George, 1738-1820), who ruled Britain from 1760 until his son (the future King George IV) became Regent in 1811

George II of Great Britain. Artist: T Brown
George II of Great Britain. Portrait of King George II (1683-1760) who ruled from 1727 until his death

George II of Great Britain. Portrait of King George II (1683-1760) who ruled from 1727 until his death. Engraving from Clarendons History of England

George I of Great Britain, 18th century. Artist: Taylor
George I of Great Britain, 18th century. Portrait of King George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

George I, King of England, (1823). Artist: Cosmo Armstrong
George I, King of England, (1823). Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

George I of Great Britain. Artist: Worthington
George I of Great Britain. Portrait of King George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

Richard III of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Richard III of England, (18th century). Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)

Richard III of England, (1786). Artist: John Goldar
Richard III of England, (1786). Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)

Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1831. Artist: J Thomson
Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1831. Portrait of Leopold I of the Belgians, later of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1790-1865)

Emperor Francis I of Austria, (19th century). Portrait of the emperor (1708-1765)

George I, King of Great Britain. Artist: William Home Lizars
George I, King of Great Britain. Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

The House of Lords in the Time of Charles I, 17th century, (c1902-1905). The King sits on the throne with the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in their robes

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, (c1850). Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850

Saint Sir Thomas More, English politician, scholar and martyr, (c1850). More (1478-1535) was Henry VIIIs Lord Chancellor from 1529-1532

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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.