Gentry Collection

Sir Charles Lemon with his niece Louisa Ann Dyke, Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. Around 1860
Sir Charles Lemon (1784-1868) of Carclew House, a Cornish mine owner, Member of Parliament for Penryn and Sheriff of Cornwall

Oxton House, Devon, seat of Rev. John Beaumont Swete. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1827

Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, 1825
Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, the seat of Sir Stafford Henry Northcote 1792-1850. Queen Anne style red brick house with slate roof and four brick chimney stacks built by architect Inigo Jones

Victorian woman (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian woman, probably a member of the Polhill-Turner family of Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire. Seen here in a studio photograph, leaning on the back of a chair

Victorian mother and three children (Polhill-Turner family)
A Victorian mother and three children. They are Mrs Polhill-Turner (nee Emily Frances Barron, d 1913)), wife of Frederick Charles Polhill-Turner (1826-1881), with Alice (Alice Kate Frances)

Morval House, Morval, near Looe, Cornwall. Around 1890
A view of Morval House from the south west with Morval Parish Church, dedicated to St Wenna, behind. There are two men mowing the lawn with an early lawn mower, one pulling and the other pushing

Morval House, Morval, near Looe, Cornwall. 1961
A general view of Morval House from the grounds. The Grade I listed building is a large Tudor residence which was once the home of the Glynn, Buller and Kitson families

Victorian family group - Rodbourne House, Wiltshire
A Victorian family group and servants pose in the garden of Rodbourne House, St Paul Malmesbury Without, Wiltshire. This fine house was the home of the Hungerford Pollens who had an active interest

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen 332nd Fighter Group at a briefing at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy, March 1945. Photograph by Toni Frissell

Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian girl, Beatrice (Emily Beatrice Violet, d 1930), standing on a chair, with her nanny standing next to her. They lived at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire

Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort with their Tutor
3493006 Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort with their Tutor and Coachman, Starting for the Hunt, c.1652-53 (oil on canvas) by Cuyp

A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)
2962489 A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Venetian noblewoman, 1557
3784738 Venetian noblewoman, 1557; (add.info.: Venetian noblewoman, 1557 - from engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gatteri (storia veneta). Plate XXV

Peer from the time of Louis XIII, 1633
3784745 Peer from the time of Louis XIII, 1633; (add.info.: Peer from the time of Louis XIII, 1633 - from engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet, after Bosse. Peer is possibly wearing pattens on his shoes)

Paris Fashions during the French Revolution
3784773 Paris Fashions during the French Revolution; (add.info.: Paris Fashions during the French Revolution, 1792 - from engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Debucourt. French Revolution: 1789-1799)

Louise de la Valliere, 1661
3784711 Louise de la Valliere, 1661; (add.info.: Louise de la Valliere, 1661 - from engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet, after Petitot. From the reign of Louis XIV)

Medieval costumes of a knight, an eveque, a noble lady and a gentleman - Medieval costume of knight, bishop, lady
NWI4956379 Medieval costumes of a knight, an eveque, a noble lady and a gentleman - Medieval costume of knight, bishop, lady, and gentleman

A Moment of Reflection, 1927 (oil on canvas)
659922 A Moment of Reflection, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 36x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moment of Reflection. Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1953)

Frogmore House, Windsor, bequeathed by Queen Charlotte to Princess Augusta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts

Tregothnan House, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. 20th April 1909
A garden party or open day at Tregothnan with a band and people listening to them play. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334

Pentillie Castle, Pillaton, Cornwall. 1975
Built by Sir James Tillie in 1698, the castle became the seat of the Coryton family in the 18th century. In 1810 it was redesigned by Humphrey Repton in Gothic revival style

Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Unveiling of a cannon captured by the British during the Crimean War

Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Artist: Elisabeth Sonrel
Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290) was a profound influence on the medieval Florentine poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

The Genre Painting (image 2 of 28), 1710. Creator: Unknown
The Genre Painting (image 2 of 28), 1710

The Genre Painting (image 11 of 28), 1710. Creator: Unknown
The Genre Painting (image 11 of 28), 1710

The Genre Painting (image 10 of 28), 1710. Creator: Unknown
The Genre Painting (image 10 of 28), 1710

Le belle nourrice. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Le belle nourrice

Rural Concert. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Rural Concert

L'automne. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
L'automne

L'apres-midi. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
L'apres-midi

Le soir. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Le soir

Le printemps. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Le printemps

L'ete. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
L'ete

La jolie fermiere. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
La jolie fermiere

L'hiver. Creator: Joseph de Longueil
L'hiver

Le retour a la vertu. Creator: Joseph de Longueil
Le retour a la vertu

Les confidences, 1774. Creator: Charles Louis Lingée
Les confidences, 1774

Le paysan. Creator: Charles Louis Lingée
Le paysan

Le paysan. Creator: Charles Louis Lingée
Le paysan

Caffeé des Patriotes - A Patriot's Coffée House, 1792. Creator: Jean Baptiste Morret
Caffee des Patriotes - A Patriot's Coffee House, 1792

L'agriculture consideree, le Comte de Veaux, 1789. Creator: Jean Baptiste Morret
L'agriculture consideree, le Comte de Veaux, 1789

detened Señor caballero el paso... c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
detened Senor caballero el paso... c. 1855

The Northamptonshire Agricultural Society's show in Burghley Park, near Stamford, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Northamptonshire Agricultural Society's show in Burghley Park, near Stamford, [Lincolnshire], 1862. From the Lord Lieutenant to the gentle shepherd

New Lodge or White Lodge, Richmond Park, seat of Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth. Hunting lodge designed by the Earl of Pembroke for King George I

Enmore Castle, Somerset, seat of the Earl of Egmont. Home to John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester in the 17th century. In the 18th century, John Pereval, 2nd Earl of Egmont

Plan and elevation of a Regency Era, Gothic style cottage. Floorplan shows dining parlor, library, parlor, kitchen, scullery, hall and lobby

South Hill House, Cranmore, Somerset, seat of Thomas Chatham Strode. 18th century manor house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1827

Imperial sledge or sleigh used at a party in Vienna, 1815
Imperial sledge or sleigh used by the Emperors of Austria and Russia at a sledge party in Vienna, January 1815. Phaeton carriage with elaborate gilt work upholstered in gold and green velvet

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Gentry: A Glimpse into the Lives of the Privileged" Step back in time and explore the world of gentry, as we delve into their opulent lifestyles and grand residences. Oxton House, nestled in Devon, was once the seat of Rev. John Beaumont Swete, a prominent figure among this elite class. Its magnificent architecture and sprawling grounds were a testament to his status. Pynes House in Exeter, Devon stood tall in 1825 as a symbol of wealth and prestige. It exuded elegance with its regal façade and lavish interiors that hosted extravagant gatherings for high society. Carclew House in Mylor, Cornwall witnessed Sir Charles Lemon's presence alongside his beloved niece Louisa Ann Dyke around 1860. This picturesque estate served as a backdrop for cherished family moments amidst its breathtaking surroundings. The Polhill-Turner family captured Victorian charm effortlessly; one photograph showcases an elegant woman adorned with fashion trends of her time while another portrays a loving mother surrounded by her three adoring children. These images provide glimpses into the daily lives of this privileged class during the era. Rodbourne House situated in Wiltshire showcased an entire Victorian family group gathered together - their unity evident through shared laughter and joyous expressions frozen forever on film. Morval House near Looe, Cornwall witnessed both prosperity and change throughout history. From its snapshot circa 1890 depicting refined individuals enjoying leisurely activities to another taken in 1961 showcasing modernity creeping into traditional settings - Morval House remained an emblematic representation of evolving times. Even amidst war-torn Italy during World War II, members of Tuskegee Airmen found solace at Ramitelli Airfield where they received briefings before embarking on daring missions against adversity. Among them were brave men like Gentry Barnes, Samuel Watts, Wendell Lucas - heroes who defied racial barriers to serve their country with honor.