Lot 531 , An early 19th century hatchment, oil on canvas, decorated with the arms of Lt. Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor, GCB, GCH, diagonally 70 x 70in.

An early 19th century hatchment, oil on canvas, decorated with the arms of Lt. Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor, GCB, GCH, motto 'Fama Candida Rosa Dulcior', with ebonised frame. diagonally 70 x 70in. (a.f)
Estimate £300-500

Hatchment for the death on 29 March 1839 of Lt. Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor, GCB, GCH, but survived by his wife Charlotte Albina, daughter of Edward Disbrowe, MP, vice-chamberlain to Queen Charlotte. Herbert Taylor was born on 29 Sept 1775 and married Charlotte Disbrowe in 1819.

General Taylor was Private Secretary to the sovereigns Geo III, Geo IV and William IV and honoured with the KCH in 1819, GCH in 1825 and GCB in 1834. The insignia of the two grand crosses embellish this hatchment.
His two daughters also survived him.



Hatchment for the death on 29 March 1839 of
Lt. Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor, GCB, GCH,
but survived by his wife Charlotte Albina,
daughter of Edward Disbrowe, MP,
vice-chamberlain to Queen Charlotte.

Herbert Taylor was born on 29 Sept 1775 and married Charlotte Disbrowe in 1819

There are a number of tears and holes, largest to right of lion head crest and tail of left eagle. There is some minor paint lifting and loss in places and general fading in areas. See photos
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General Taylor was Private Secretary to the sovereigns Geo III, Geo IV and William IV
and honoured with the
KCH in 1819, GCH in 1825 and GCB in 1834.
The insignia of the two grand crosses embellish this hatchment
His two daughters also survived him.
Many more autobiographical details on Wikipedia



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Sold for £1,400