Posts Tagged ‘1812’
Streets of London – St. James Palace circa 1812
‘On the site of St. James Palace originally stood an hospital dedicated to St. James, founded before the Norman conquest, by some devout citizens of London, for leprous females, and endowed with several manors in Hampstead, Hendon, and other parishes. To this foundation were afterwards added eight brethren, for the performance of divine service. This…
Read MoreStreets of London – St. James Square circa 1812
“This square, situated on the north side of Pall-Mall, is extensive and beautiful. The greater part of its area is paved, the center only being surrounded by iron railing, which forms an octagon; in the middle is a circular basin of water, in which, on a pedestal, is an equestrian statue of William III in…
Read MoreStreets of London – Leicester Square, Leicester Place circa 1812
“This square derives its name from a house once the town residence of the Sydneys, Earls of Leicester, from whom also Sydney’s-court or alley, at the north-west corner of the square, received its appellation. […] Leicester House, Leicester Square, purchased of Portman Seymour, Esq. for £6,000. [George II] resided till 1727, when he ascended the…
Read MoreLondon Antique Furniture and Clothes Fabric Swatches circa 1813 – Page 2
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Pigot Diamond Auction of 1802 – Mr. Christie’s
Documentation for the Pigot Diamond Auction that took place May 10, 1802 at Mr. Christie’s. This documentation seems to have originated first in London around 1812 and the made its way to France given the French translation of the Drawing #2. Drawing #2 is by John Francillon of 24 Norfolk Steet, Strand, London on September…
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