Chain Of Office Collection (page 8)

Portrait of John Russell (1485-1555) 1st Earl of Bedford, from Lodges British
XJF275060 Portrait of John Russell (1485-1555) 1st Earl of Bedford, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Portrait of Henry Fitzalan, 12th Earl of Arundel (c
XJF275057 Portrait of Henry Fitzalan, 12th Earl of Arundel (c.1512-1580) from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

Portrait of Henry Howard, 1546 (oil on panel)
XCF274382 Portrait of Henry Howard, 1546 (oil on panel) by English School; 41.9x28.6 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Henry Howard (c.1517-47) Earl of Surrey; ); English

Portrait of Charles II (oil on canvas)
XCF274374 Portrait of Charles II (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles II (1630-85); ); English, out of copyright

Portrait of King Richard III (oil on panel)
XCF274373 Portrait of King Richard III (oil on panel) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard III (1452-85); ); English, out of copyright

XCF274372 Portrait of Thomas Howard, 1539 (oil on wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

Portrait of Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF283124 Portrait of Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford (engraving) (b/w photo) by Mote, W.T. (fl. mid-19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Harley (1661-1724); ); British

Portrait of King George III, after 1760 (oil on canvas)
XIR26538 Portrait of King George III, after 1760 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84) (after); 70x55 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

William Powlett (1475-1572) 1st Marquess of Winchester, c. 1560-70 (oil on panel)
XYC230554 William Powlett (1475-1572) 1st Marquess of Winchester, c.1560-70 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 35.9x24.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Sir Henry Wyatt (c. 1460-1537) (oil on panel)
XIR218977 Sir Henry Wyatt (c.1460-1537) (oil on panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 39x31 cm; Louvre, Paris

Henry Charles Somerset (1766-1835) 6th Duke of Beaufort (litho)
KW237014 Henry Charles Somerset (1766-1835) 6th Duke of Beaufort (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Thomas Howard (1561-1626) 1st Earl of Suffolk, from Lodge s
KW180257 Portrait of Thomas Howard (1561-1626) 1st Earl of Suffolk, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School

Portrait of James Hamilton (1517-1575) 2nd Earl of Arran, from Lodges British
KW180254 Portrait of James Hamilton (1517-1575) 2nd Earl of Arran, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School

Portrait of Charles Brandon (c. 1484-1545) 1st Duke of Suffolk, from Lodge s
KW179828 Portrait of Charles Brandon (c.1484-1545) 1st Duke of Suffolk, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School

Portrait of Edward Seymour (c. 1500-52) 1st Duke of Somerset, from Lodge s
KW179284 Portrait of Edward Seymour (c.1500-52) 1st Duke of Somerset, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School

Portrait of Thomas Howard (1473-1554) 3rd Duke of Norfolk, from Lodge s
KW179282 Portrait of Thomas Howard (1473-1554) 3rd Duke of Norfolk, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School

Sir Percival Hart (1496-1580), c. 1555-60 (oil on panel)
XYC178411 Sir Percival Hart (1496-1580), c.1555-60 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 87.5x62.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Portrait of Henry Howard (1540-1614), from Lodges British Portraits
KW178297 Portrait of Henry Howard (1540-1614), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of George Monck (1608-70), from Lodges British Portraits
KW178267 Portrait of George Monck (1608-70), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Robert Dudley (1532-88) Earl of Leicester (oil on panel)
XYC230571 Portrait of Robert Dudley (1532-88) Earl of Leicester (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 81.3x64.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Portrait of Louis XI (1423-83) 1482 (b / w photo)
XIR160147 Portrait of Louis XI (1423-83) 1482 (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Matheron Diptych: Portrait of Rene I The Good (1409-80) Duke of Anjou and his wife
XIR228260 The Matheron Diptych: Portrait of Rene I The Good (1409-80) Duke of Anjou and his wife, Jeanne de Laval (d.1498) c.1475 (oil on panel) (see also 94914-15) by Froment

James VI of Scotland and I of England (1566-1625), c. 1618 (oil on canvas)
XYC156127 James VI of Scotland and I of England (1566-1625), c.1618 (oil on canvas) by Somer, Paul van (c.1576-1621) (attr.to); 223.5x139.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Louis XIII (1601-43) Receiving Henri d Orleans (1595-1663) Duc de Longueville
XIR154624 Louis XIII (1601-43) Receiving Henri d Orleans (1595-1663) Duc de Longueville, into the Order of the Saint Esprit, 1633 (oil on canvas) by Champaigne

Robert Dudley (1532-88) 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1560s (oil on panel)
XYC153956 Robert Dudley (1532-88) 1st Earl of Leicester, c.1560s (oil on panel) by Meulen, or Muelen, Steven van der (fl.1543-68); 97.7x72.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Sir Edward Sackville (1591-1652) 4th Earl of Dorset, illustration from Portraits
XJF145400 Sir Edward Sackville (1591-1652) 4th Earl of Dorset, illustration from Portraits of Characters Illustrious in British History

Portrait of Charles V (1500-1558) (oil on panel)
XIR135292 Portrait of Charles V (1500-1558) (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Portrait of Charles V (1500-68), Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF133367 Portrait of Charles V (1500-68), Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) (b/w photo) by Salamanca, Antonio (c.1500-62); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Antonio Perez (1539-1611), Secretary of Felipe II (oil on canvas)
XJL109932 Portrait of Antonio Perez (1539-1611), Secretary of Felipe II (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); Hospital Tavera, Toledo, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Portrait of Juan II of Portugal (1455-1495) (oil on canvas)
XJL109927 Portrait of Juan II of Portugal (1455-1495) (oil on canvas) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Hospital Tavera, Toledo, Spain; Portuguese, out of copyright

Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) after 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR197209 Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) after 1808 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 247x162 cm; Chateau de Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France; French

Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich, c. 1660-65 (oil on canvas)
XYC174879 Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich, c.1660-65 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 223.2x130.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; English, out of copyright

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-92) (engraving)
KW166448 Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-92) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Louis XVI (1754-93) King of France in Coronation Robes, 1777 (oil on canvas)
XIR152731 Louis XVI (1754-93) King of France in Coronation Robes, 1777 (oil on canvas) by Duplessis, Joseph Siffred (1725-1802); 227x184 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Charles IX (1550-1574), King of France, with his mother Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589)
KW110641 Charles IX (1550-1574), King of France, with his mother Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589), Regent of France from 1560-1574 (engraving) by French School

Canon J A Douglas, 23 years has been vicar of St Lukes Church, Camberwell, who has accepted the incumbency of St Michael Paternoster Royal Church in the City London. 1932

Princess Mary and the Girl Guides at Norwich 1920

Broadway (Hammersmith) annual share-out. Sir William Bull receives his money from the Mayor of Hammersmith (Mr Sammels). 16 December 1927

The election of Londons new Lord Mayor. The retiring Lord Mayor, Sir Stephen Killick ( left ) standing with the new Lord Mayor, Sir Percy Vincent. 28 September 1935

The Lord Mayors Show Left Sir Percy Greenaway ( Elect ) and Sir Maurice Jenks ( Retiring ) Lord Mayor 9 November 1932

Southend - on - Sea carnival. The Carnival Queen, Miss Hilda Wordsworth being greeted by the mayor. 22 August 1934

The Lord Mayor elect, Sir Percy Vincent with Lady Vincent seen at the House of Lords today after he had been received by the Lord Chancellor. 14 October 1935

The presentation of the Erith Charter. The Marquess Camden is giving a speech from the balcony (left). Erith Mayor G C Humphrey is seen standing next to him. 28 September 1938

The Mayor of Dartford crowning the Dartford Carnival Queen. 1938

The presentation of the Erith Charter. Photo shows, left to right : Marquess Camden and Erith Mayor G C Humphrey. 28 September 1938

The Mayor presents a medal at the St Georges day scout parade W A Ward ( Mayor of Dartford ) and Assistant Commander W G Philips and the town clerk. 1938

The Mayor of Dartford takes on a ping pong champion. 13 December 1935

The presentation of the Erith Charter. A group shot of the ceremonial party including, front row, the Erith Mayor and Mayoress, Mr G C Humphrey and Mrs H C Humphrey

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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.