Viscount Samuel Hood Collection
Viscount Samuel Hood, also known as Lord Hood, was a prominent figure in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
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Viscount Samuel Hood, also known as Lord Hood, was a prominent figure in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in 1724 and passing away in 1816, he left behind a legacy that is still celebrated today. One of the notable contributions associated with the exquisite Hood Service dining set from London, created by renowned silversmith Paul Storr between 1806 and 1807. This collection includes an entree dish with cover, a soup tureen with cover, and a sauce tureen with cover. These pieces showcase Storr's exceptional craftsmanship and are treasured fine British silverware. While Viscount Samuel Hood made his mark on history through various accomplishments, his political career was not without controversy. Satirical illustrations by Thomas Rowlandson depict some of these events. "Madam Blubber On Her Canvass" portrays one such incident from April 22nd, 1784 when tensions were high during an election campaign. Another illustration titled "The Drum Major of Sedition" captures the atmosphere surrounding politics on March 29th of the same year. Rowlandson's wit continued to shine through other works like "Madam Blubbers Last Shift or The Aerostatic Dilly, " which humorously references another event from April 29th, while "The Rival Candidates" showcases the competitive nature of elections on April 8th. Additionally, "The Westminster Watchman, " dated April 12th depicts Rowlandson's satirical take on political surveillance during this era. Apart from politics and satire, there are also depictions related to Viscount Samuel Hood himself within these artworks. For instance, there is an intriguing piece called "The high-flying candidate (ie Little Paul-Goose), mounting from a blanket" dating back to around1806 that adds further context to his character.