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Diamond Cut Diamond Intended as a Frontispiece to the Phamphlet, 15 August 1806

 Item — Box: LF104/8 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/8/87

Scope and Contents

Artist: Charles Williams. Published: S. W. Fores. The Prince of Wales stands in back view addressing Jefferys the jeweller, who bows low with a fixed and hungry smile. In the Prince's left hand is a money-bag inscribed '400' which rests on a table (left) with gilt legs ornately carved. He says, with extended right arm: "A very seasonable supply Jef and you may depend upon it, I will remember you as long as it lasts - you may lean upon my Arm Jef when you meet me on [sic] & I feel such an Ebulition of gratitude for your inexpressible friendly Act in discharging that Rascal of a Tradesman's demand that I will have the honor of introducing you myself to the Grandmother of the Loves." Jefferys answers: "The Honor of your gracious smile repays me a thousand fold!!" In his pocket is a paper: 'Advice to a young Tradesman by B Frank[lin]'. On the table are three jewel cases, two inscribed 'Jewels for the Lady Abbess' [Mrs. Fitzherbert] and 'Jewels for my Trull'. There is also a paper: 'London . . . Reciev'd of Mr N Jeff . . the Sum of Five . . . [illegible] 1500. 0.' On shelves reaching the ceiling are stacked large bundles of bills, all 'not paid: Butchers' Bill, Bakers Bill, Brewers Bill, Taylors Bills, Hatters Bill, Shoe-Makers [Bill]'. On a tall folding screen behind the Prince and his visitor prints are pasted, four of which have titles and figures: 'The Prodigal recieving his Portion'; 'Sqanders with Harlots'; 'Feeds with the Swine'; 'The Fall of Phaeton', an allegorical design, not resembling with this title and relating to the Prince. A carpet and a gilt armchair complete the design. Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 15 August 1806

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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