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Testimonial presented to Mr. Davis of Her Majesty's Staghounds, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Testimonial presented to Mr. Davis of Her Majesty's Staghounds, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented to Mr. Davis of Her Majesty's Staghounds, 1858. The testimonial was modelled by Mr. Cotterill. It is mounted on an ebony plinth, with the following inscription on one side, engraved on a silver plate: "Presented to Mr. Charles Davis, huntsman of her Majesty's staghounds, as a mark of esteem of his high qualifications as a sportsman, his gentlemanly bearing in the hunting-field, and his long and efficient services. August, 1858." On the other side are engraved the names of the noblemen and gentlemen who formed the committee...[After the presentation], Mr. Davis proposed the health of the farmers, and paid a high compliment to them, adding that without their aid there would be no hunting; that he knew every farmer within a radius of twenty miles, and that he had always been well and kindly received by all; and was delighted to see the prosperity of the land demonstrated by the success of the farmers'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph presents a testimonial, dated 1858, that was bestowed upon Mr. Charles Davis, the huntsman of Her Majesty's Staghounds. The testimonial, modeled by Mr. Cotterill, is mounted on an elegant ebony plinth and features a silver plate inscription on one side. The inscription reads, "Presented to Mr. Charles Davis, huntsman of her Majesty's staghounds, as a mark of esteem of his high qualifications as a sportsman, his gentlemanly bearing in the hunting-field, and his long and efficient services. August, 1858." On the reverse side of the plinth, the names of the noblemen and gentlemen who formed the committee are engraved. After the presentation, Mr. Davis took the opportunity to propose a toast to the farmers in attendance. He paid them a heartfelt compliment, acknowledging their vital role in the success of the hunt and expressing his appreciation for their warm reception. Mr. Davis was known to have a close relationship with the farmers within a twenty-mile radius and was delighted to witness the prosperity of the land through their success. This poignant moment was captured in the pages of the Illustrated London News in 1858, providing a glimpse into the camaraderie and respect shared among the hunting community during this era.
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