Collection of Old Masters, formed largely by Richard Hart Davies and bought by Philip John Miles in 1813, with subsequent additons by Miles, especially from the collection of Henry Hope. 聽Dispersed in two sales by Christies, 1884 (Sir Philip Miles) and 13/5/1899 (after death of Sir Cecil Miles).
See also , available through Google Books.
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Collector?
Yes
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Dispersal Date
28th Jun 1884
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Auction House
Christies
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1774 - 1832
Head driver on Great Valley estate in Hanover, Jamaica. Executed by hanging following Sam Sharpe's War.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
