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The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Queen Elizabeth's prayer-book, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Queen Elizabeth's prayer-book, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Queen Elizabeth's Prayer-book, bound in gold and enamelled, the workmanship of George Heriot. This interesting specimen of an historical goldsmith's skill contains a collection of prayers and meditations composed expressly for the Queen's use by the Lady Elizabeth Tirwit, her governess; she was a Falconbridge, and her arms, a lion with two tails, are printed inside. The prayers were printed in 1574 by A. Barker, whose device is seen on several leaves, a man stripping the bark from a tree, and the couplet, "A Barker if you will. In name but not in skill". This book was worn by the Queen suspended by a chain from her girdle through the two rings which are at the top. The cover is of gold, ornamented with coloured enamel figures in full relief. In front is represented the Raising of the Serpent in the Wilderness, an emaciated figure in the foreground, another is praying...On the back is represented the Judgment of Solomon...The edges and back...are decorated with black enamels. George Heriot was the favourite goldsmith and banker of James I. of England, and the founder of that noble institution "George Heriot's Hospital," at Edinburgh. (From the Duke of Sussex's collection.) George Field, Esq.'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This stunning print captures a piece of history from The Loan Collection in South-Kensington: Queen Elizabeth's prayer-book, dating back to 1862. Created by the unknown artist, this exquisite book is bound in gold and enamel, showcasing the skilled workmanship of George Heriot. The prayers and meditations within were composed specifically for Queen Elizabeth by her governess Lady Elizabeth Tirwit, a Falconbridge whose arms are depicted inside.
Printed in 1574 by A. Barker, the book features intricate designs including Barker's device of a man stripping bark from a tree with the couplet "A Barker if you will. In name but not in skill." This precious book was worn by Queen Elizabeth suspended from her girdle through two rings at the top.
The cover is adorned with colored enamel figures in full relief depicting scenes such as the Raising of the Serpent in the Wilderness on front and Judgment of Solomon on back. Decorated with black enamels on edges and back, this masterpiece was created by George Heriot, favored goldsmith and banker of James I of England.
Originally part of Duke of Sussex's collection, this print preserves a remarkable piece that showcases historical craftsmanship and royal significance for generations to come.
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