Frederick Collection (#11)

Large vase in crystalline agate decorated with animal heads. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood

Three vases in pale grey blue. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch, London, 1898

Pedestal for the Borghese or Campana Vase, decorated with reliefs of grapevines and festoons. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

The Borghese Vase or the Campana Vase, decorated with foliage and reliefs of classical mythology. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Plaque depicting Diana visiting Endymion. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch, London

Plaque depicting the triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood

Portrait medallion of Robert William Boyle. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch, London

Portrait medallion of Joseph Priestley, clergyman and physical scientist. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Portrait medallions of Joseph Priestley (L) and Robert William Boyle (R). Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Portrait medallion of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch, London, 1898

Portraits of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules
Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Plaque showing the choice of Hercules between Virtue and Vice. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Vase with reliefs of the nine Muses, nymphs as archers and nymphs. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Basalt vase for a lamp. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch, London, 1898

John Flaxmans water vase decorated with a Triton grasping a sea monsters head. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

John Flaxmans wine vase decorated with grape foliage, and a satyr grasping a rams head. Chromolithograph W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Plaque depicting the sacrifice of Iphigenia, daughter of King Agamemnon. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Plaque depicting an offering to Flora. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Basalt portrait of Rousseau. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Basalt portrait of Voltaire. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Portrait medallion of astronomer Sir William Herschel. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Portraits of Sir William Herschel, King Ferdinand
Portrait medallions of Sir William Herschel, Ferdinand, King of Two Sicilies, and Governor William Franklin. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Portraits of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Edward Bourne
Portrait medallions of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Edward Bourne (bricklayer at Etruria, Wedgwood factory) and Sir William Hamilton. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Plaque of Endymion on the rock Latmos. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Portraits of Maria, Catherine II and Princess Elizabeth
Portraits of Maria, Queen of Portugal, Catherine II, Empress of Russia, and Princess Elizabeth. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Memorial vase in basalt with angel weeping over a tomb. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Bust of young Roman general Germanicus
Basalt bust of young Roman general Germanicus Julius Caesar. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Teapot, sucrier and chocolate pot
Teapot and sucrier with green quatrefoils on blue, and chocolate pot in slate blue from the Gladstone service. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Vase and pedestal decorated with Cupids and the seasons. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Long plaque with scroll of convolvulus foliage
Long plaque with scroll of bindweed or convolvulus foliage. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Medallions of Cupids and children
Set of four medallions of Cupids as seasons, two ovals of children by Lady Beauclerck and one square of children by Lady Beauclerck

Vase with classical reliefs by John Flaxman. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Interior of the Wedgwood and Byerley shop on St. James Square, London, 1809. Chromolithograph (after an illustration in the Repository of Arts) from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Self-portrait of John Flaxman in terracotta. Engraving by Walter L. Colls from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch, London

Portrait of Josiah Wedgwood on horseback from the original painting by George Stubbs. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Mantelpiece from Longton Hall. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Fiddler crab, Uca tangeri (Uka crab, Cancer uka). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Giant saturn butterfly, Zeuxidia aurelius (Aurelius butterfly, Papilio aurelius). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Sand knife fish, Rhamphichthys rostratus (Rostrated gymnotus, Gymnotus rostratus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Velvet asity, Philepitta castanea, female (Lunulated thrush, Turdus lunulatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax (Scaly centriscus, Centriscus scolopax). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Measled cowrie, Macrocypraea zebra (Zebra cowry, Cypraea zebra). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Dysdaemonia boreas moth
Dysdaemonia boreas (Boreas moth, Phalaena boreas). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Crested malimbe, Malimbus malimbicus (Malimbic tanager Tanagra malimbica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Emperor nautilus cephalopod out of its shell, Nautilus pompilius. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Unknown species of Australasian caterpillar, perhaps Sphinx moth family. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Pila ampullacea (Dilated snail, Helix ampullacea). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

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"Frederick: A Multifaceted Legacy" Frederick, a name that echoes through history, evokes images of greatness and diverse accomplishments. From the world of ballet to postage stamps, mathematics to military leadership, this captivating figure has left an indelible mark on various realms. In the realm of dance, Frederick's influence is undeniable. Like Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev gracing the stage with their ethereal movements, Frederick's presence captivates hearts and minds. Just as they pushed boundaries in their art form, so too did Frederick leave his unique imprint on different aspects of society. Venturing into the natural world, we find Frederick intertwined with David Attenborough's tales of exploration. Much like the elusive Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus), Frederick embodies rarity and significance. As Critically Endangered species fight for survival in our changing world, so does Frederick stand as a symbol of resilience and adaptability. Delving into history reveals another facet of this enigmatic character - an engraver extraordinaire behind iconic creations such as the Penny Black postage stamp from 1840. Crafted by skilled hands like those belonging to Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , this revolutionary adhesive stamp forever transformed communication across borders. But there is more to Frederick than meets the eye; he transcends disciplines effortlessly. In mathematics circles reminiscent of Bernhard Riemann's genius mind at work during the 19th century, we find traces of his intellectual prowess woven into complex equations that shape our understanding today. Even within sports arenas or military landscapes akin to British Boxer Freddie Mills or Lord Roberts' strategic brilliance on battlefields past – there lies evidence attesting to Frederick's multifaceted nature. His impact extends beyond physicality or conflict but encompasses unity forged through marriage certificates like Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s union. Yet amidst triumphs, Frederick's compassion shines through.