Lord Elcho Collection

The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by...rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by English and Scotch rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Designed by Auguste Willms and made by Elkington and Co

The National Rifle Association prize meeting at Wimbledon: evening band in the volunteer camp, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The National Rifle Association prize meeting at Wimbledon: evening band in the volunteer camp, 1865. View of '...the band playing on the lawn in front of Lord Elcho's cottage'

Lord Elcho - from a photograph by John Watkins, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Lord Elcho - from a photograph by John Watkins, 1860. The active and prominent part which Lord Elcho has taken in the promotion of the volunteer movement is well known

The Wimbledon Prize Meeting: rifle match between the Lords and the Commons, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Wimbledon Prize Meeting: rifle match between the Lords and the Commons, 1862. View of a...match between eleven members of the House of Lords and an equal number of the House of Commons

Lord Elcho and the London Scottish Volunteers, Notes at the Regimental Dinner (engraving)
1045291 Lord Elcho and the London Scottish Volunteers, Notes at the Regimental Dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Troublesome Boy (engraving)
819176 A Troublesome Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Troublesome Boy)

Lord Elcho, Promoter of National Rifle Association (photo)
611480 Lord Elcho, Promoter of National Rifle Association (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Elcho)

Statuette of Lord Elcho (engraving)
1619798 Statuette of Lord Elcho (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statuette of Lord Elcho)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Lord Elcho (engraving)
1061985 Lord Elcho (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Elcho. Illustration for The Graphic)

Lord Elcho (colour litho)
612611 Lord Elcho (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Elcho, His course has been if not a wise yet a consistent one and dictated by conscience only)

Lord Elcho
LLM455434 Lord Elcho by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Elcho. Illustration from The Modern Portrait Gallery (Cassell, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Lord Elcho (engraving)
1612252 Lord Elcho (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Elcho. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 July 1860)

Francis Charteris, 10th Earl of Wemyss, British Whig politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Francis Charteris, 10th Earl of Wemyss, British Whig politician, c1890. A Member of Parliament from 1841-1883, Charteris (1818-1914)

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Lord Elcho: A Distinguished Nobleman and Passionate Sportsman This enigmatic figure, Lord Elcho, graced the pages of history with his presence in various capacities. From his participation in the Wimbledon Prize Meeting's rifle match between the Lords and the Commons in 1862, to his leadership with the London Scottish Volunteers, Lord Elcho's exploits extended beyond the halls of power. The playful engraving "A Troublesome Boy" offers a lighter side to the Earl, hinting at his mischievous nature. Yet, it was his unwavering dedication to the National Rifle Association that truly set him apart. His statuette, a testament to his commitment, stands as a symbol of his passion for marksmanship. Lord Elcho's influence reached far and wide, as seen in the gathering of Members of the New Parliament. Yet, despite his political prowess, it is his role as a promoter of the National Rifle Association that resonates most deeply. Francis Charteris, the 10th Earl of Wemyss, was not just a British Whig politician but also a man of many interests. This color lithograph captures the essence of Lord Elcho's multifaceted personality, blending the political and the personal. Through the years, Lord Elcho's legacy has endured, leaving us with a rich tapestry of history, sport, and politics. His story serves as a reminder of the enduring spirit of those who have shaped our past and continue to inspire us today.