2-888-128 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Testimonial presented to the Marquis of Tweeddale, K.T. and C.B., 1850. 'The group consists of the elder Hay and his two sons; a mounted Dane and a Dane overthrown. The bassi-relievi on the base represent the flying of the Falcon and the conferring the Knighthood; and the other panel bears the inscription: "Presented by The Society of Madras, to George, 8th Marquis of Tweeddale, K.T. and C.B., Governor and Commander-in-chief, 1842-1848; As a Token of Respect and Esteem for His Public and Private Worth". This truly noble piece of plate has been designed and modelled by Mr. Alfred Brown, under the inspection of Francis Grant, Esq., A.R.A., and E. H. Bailey, Esq., R.A. It has been beautifully executed in silver, at the cost of £2000, by Messrs. Hunt and Roskell, successors to Messrs. Storr and Mortimer, of New Bond-street'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.