Grave Effigy Collection

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912607 Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens)

Wilhelm I, Margrave of Baden, died 1473, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912600 Wilhelm I, Margrave of Baden, died 1473, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Wilhelm I, Margrave of Baden, died 1473. Wilhelm I Markgraf von Baden, died 1473)

Sir Guy de Bryan, Baron Bryan, died 1391, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912632 Sir Guy de Bryan, Baron Bryan, died 1391, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Sir Guy de Bryan, Baron Bryan, died 1391. In suit of armour with chainmail camail attached to helmet)

Konrad von Seinsheim, 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912621 Konrad von Seinsheim, 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Konrad von Seinsheim, Conrad von Sauwensheim d. 1369)

Peter Kreglinger in quilted armour, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912620 Peter Kreglinger in quilted armour, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Peter Kreglinger died 1365. He wears a quilted armour doublet, over chainmail and plate armour)

Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912630 Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378)

Mayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, late 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912626 Mayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, late 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Mayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, Johann von Holtzhausen 1393 and Gudela von Holtzhausen 1371)

Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912623 Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Gottfried, Count of Arensberg, Graf von Arensberg, 1370)

Walther von Bopfinger, died 1359, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912617 Walther von Bopfinger, died 1359, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Walther Bopfinger, died 1359, in chainmail and plate armour, leather tunic, with coat of arms on shield with bouche)

Earl von Orlamunde and Otto VI von Weimar-Orlamunde, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912615 Earl von Orlamunde and Otto VI von Weimar-Orlamunde, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Unknown Earl von Orlamunde (left) and Otto VI or Otto VII von Weimar-Orlamunde (right), died 1340

Rudolph von Sachsenhausen in 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912622 Rudolph von Sachsenhausen in 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Rudolph von Sachsenhausen, Rudolf II von Praunheim, died 1370)

Ancient Etruscan alabaster grave effigy of a dead man wearing a triumphal crown, gold necklace and precious ring
6339917 Ancient Etruscan alabaster grave effigy of a dead man wearing a triumphal crown, gold necklace and precious ring, holding a scroll by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Monument to lawyer Richard Martin, recorder of London (1570-1618), in the Temple Church
6340479 Monument to lawyer Richard Martin, recorder of London (1570-1618), in the Temple Church by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Monument to lawyer Richard Martin)

Grave effigy or Lady Arabella, Countess Dowager of Nottingham, in the chancel of St Mary le Savoy
6340429 Grave effigy or Lady Arabella, Countess Dowager of Nottingham, in the chancel of St Mary le Savoy by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Grave effigy or Lady Arabella)

Sir John Crosbys monument in the church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street
6340487 Sir John Crosbys monument in the church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Sir John Crosbys monument in the church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street)

Monument to Richard Fishbourne Mercer, died 1625, in the Ambulatory in Mercers Chapel, Cheapside
6340488 Monument to Richard Fishbourne Mercer, died 1625, in the Ambulatory in Mercers Chapel, Cheapside by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Monument to Richard Fishbourne Mercer)

Grave effigy of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, 1516-1571, Chief Butler of England, in the church of St Catherine Cree
6340425 Grave effigy of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, 1516-1571, Chief Butler of England, in the church of St Catherine Cree, Aldgate by Smith

Ancient monument of a bishop under the southeast window of the 12th century Temple Church, London
6340422 Ancient monument of a bishop under the southeast window of the 12th century Temple Church, London by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info)

Grave effigy of Robert Scott, army officer in the Swedish and Danish services and military inventor, died 1631
6340375 Grave effigy of Robert Scott, army officer in the Swedish and Danish services and military inventor, died 1631, St Mary Lambeth by Smith

Monument of Lady Frances Kniveton, Duchess of Dudley, wife of Sir Gilbert Kniveton
6340496 Monument of Lady Frances Kniveton, Duchess of Dudley, wife of Sir Gilbert Kniveton, in the church of St Giles in the Fields by Smith

Grave effigy and monument to honest man William Emerson, died 1575, in St Mary Overies or St Saviours Southwark
6340392 Grave effigy and monument to honest man William Emerson, died 1575, in St Mary Overies or St Saviours Southwark by Smith

John Stowe, Historian and Antiquarian, 1525-1605, from his monument in the Church of St Andrew Undershaft
6340355 John Stowe, Historian and Antiquarian, 1525-1605, from his monument in the Church of St Andrew Undershaft by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: John Stowe, Historian and Antiquarian)

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Discover the rich history of London's ancient grave effigies, each a testament to the lives of those who once walked among us. Witness the triumphant dead man in alabaster, crowned and adorned with gold, a symbol of his victorious life (Ancient Etruscan grave effigy). Delve into the legal world with the monument of Recorder Richard Martin, complete with wig and scroll (Temple Church). Gaze upon the countess in her regal attire, a symbol of power and dignity (St Mary le Savoy). Marvel at the intricately carved monuments of Sir John Crosby, Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, and Richard Fishbourne Mercer, each telling a story of their distinguished lives (St Helen's Church, Cheapside, Mercers Chapel, Cheapside, and St Catherine Cree, Aldgate). Be moved by the monument of the humble and honest man, William Emerson (St Mary Overies or St Saviours Southwark). Uncover the mysteries of the ancient monument of a bishop beneath the southeast window of the 12th century Temple Church. And finally, reflect upon the legacy of historian and antiquarian John Stowe, whose monument stands as a reminder of the importance of preserving history for future generations (Church of St Andrew Undershaft).