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Aristocrats Collection

"Captivating Aristocrats: A Glimpse into the Lives of Elegance and Nobility" Step back in time to the British General Election of January 1910

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho)

Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho)
XCF307418 Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey

Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey
Sir Charles Henry Alexander Paget, 6th Marquess of Anglesey GCVO (1885-1947) and his bride, Lady Victoria Manners, a daughter of the 8th Duke of Rutland

Background imageAristocrats Collection: At Waldershare Park near Deal in Kent; left to right; Major Wykeham Musgrave

At Waldershare Park near Deal in Kent; left to right; Major Wykeham Musgrave, M C, Mr V Hardwicke, Mr J J Pawson, Mrs Flower, Lord North, Countess Guilford, Hon Charles North, Lady Cynthia North

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Studdy - Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes

Studdy - Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes
" Alas My Brothers! Tis a queer world to look upon." Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes for the first time

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Lady Diana and Elizabeth Percy by Madame Yevonde

Lady Diana and Elizabeth Percy by Madame Yevonde
Lady Diana and Elizabeth Percy, the two daughters of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Lady Diana was being presented by her mother at one of the June courts

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Social Scenes / C16

Social Scenes / C16
A group of aristocrats in the Hall at Knole, Kent

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Lord and Lady Derwent by Madame Yevonde

Lord and Lady Derwent by Madame Yevonde
Portrait of Lord and Lady Derwent by Madame Yevonde. Lady Derwent was the Comtesse Sabine Czaykowska, daughter of General Iliesco, former Chief of Staff of the Romanian Army

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Tatler cover, Countess of Rosse

Tatler cover, Countess of Rosse
The Countess of Rosse, formerly Anne Messel, sister of designer Oliver Messel. She was married to Ronald Armstrong-Jones in 1925, with whom she had a daughter and a son

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Liza Maugham and Vincent Paravicini

Liza Maugham and Vincent Paravicini
Front cover of The Bystander announcing the engagement of Liza Maugham and Vincent Paravinci. He was the Swiss ministers son, she was the daughter of the author William Somerset Maugham. 1936

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Lord Desborough with remaining son, Ivo Grenfell

Lord Desborough with remaining son, Ivo Grenfell
William Henry Grenfell, Lord Desborough (1855-1945), pictured at his home, Taplow court near Maidenhead with his remaining son, the Hon. Ivo Grenfell, and his daughter, the Hon. Imogen Grenfell

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Wedding of the Duke of Westminster & Loelia Ponsonby

Wedding of the Duke of Westminster & Loelia Ponsonby
Page from The Tatler reporting on the society wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster and Loelia Ponsonby (his third wife) at Princes Row registry office on 20 February 1930

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Loelia Ponsonby and the Duke of Westminster

Loelia Ponsonby and the Duke of Westminster
Hugh ( Bendor ) Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster, with Loelia Ponsonby who he would marry at Princes Row Register Office in London, 20th February 1930

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Earl and Countess Spencer

Earl and Countess Spencer
Albert Edward John Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer (23 May 1892 9 June 1975), known formally as The Hon Albert Spencer until 1910 and from then until 1922 as Viscount Althorp

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Countess of Leicester in her Coronation outfit

Countess of Leicester in her Coronation outfit
The Countess of Leicester, previously Lady Elizabeth Yorke (1912 - 1985), who acted as Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II at her Coronation

Background imageAristocrats Collection: The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk

The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk
3469071 The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c.1500 (wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts) by Netherlandish School (16th century)

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Lady Castellani and her daughter Lady Lampson

Lady Castellani and her daughter Lady Lampson
Josephine, nÚÑáStead (1875-1974), Lady Castellani, Wife of Sir Aldo Castellani; daughter of George Ambler Stead with her daughter Lady Jacqueline Lampson (1910-2015), wife of Sir Miles Lampson

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Duchess of Buccleuch

Duchess of Buccleuch
Vreda Esther Mary Molly Montagu-Douglas-Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch (1900-1993), Wife of 8th Duke of Buccleuch and 10th Duke of Queensberry; daughter of William Frank Lascelles on the front cover of

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper by Madame Yevonde

Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper by Madame Yevonde
Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper, later Lady Alington posed with an unusual mask. Pictured in The Tatler just prior to her marriage to Lord Alington in November 1928. Date: 1928

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Countess of Suffolk, Margaret (Daisy) Leiter

Countess of Suffolk, Margaret (Daisy) Leiter
Margaret " Daisy" Leiter, sister-in-law of Lord Curzon (who was married to her sister Mary). She married Henry Molyneux Paget Howard, 19th Earl of Suffolk in 1904

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington as a child

Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington as a child
Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington (2 July 1915 - 31 December 2014) pictured as a little boy in The Sketch magazine in 1919

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Lady Desborough with her sons, Julian and Billy

Lady Desborough with her sons, Julian and Billy
Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (n饠 Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron Desborough

Background imageAristocrats Collection: The King and Queen at Chatsworth

The King and Queen at Chatsworth
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra as part of a shooting party at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. The King is seated at the front, second from left with Queen Alexandra behind him

Background imageAristocrats Collection: At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Sir Herbert Samuelson, the Honourable Pamela Boscawen

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Sir Herbert Samuelson, the Honourable Pamela Boscawen and Miss Larnach - Neville. 1924

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c. 1638, overpainted c. 1645 (oil on canvas)

Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c. 1638, overpainted c. 1645 (oil on canvas)
1764008 Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c.1638, overpainted c.1645 (oil on canvas) by Hayls, John (fl.1651-76); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Elizabeth Wray)

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Ak Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria, Portrait, Pearl Necklace (b / w photo)

Ak Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria, Portrait, Pearl Necklace (b / w photo)
708003 Ak Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria, Portrait, Pearl Necklace (b/w photo) by German Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ak Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria, Portrait, Pearl Necklace)

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Photo Ak Otto of Habsburg Lorraine and his brother Robert, Bikes (b / w photo)

Photo Ak Otto of Habsburg Lorraine and his brother Robert, Bikes (b / w photo)
708521 Photo Ak Otto of Habsburg Lorraine and his brother Robert, Bikes (b/w photo) by German Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photo Ak Otto von Habsburg Lorraine and his brother Robert)

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Wedding of Lady Diana Manner and Duff Cooper

Wedding of Lady Diana Manner and Duff Cooper
Lady Diana Cooper (nee Manners) posed at her familys London home in Arlington Street in her wedding gown of gold tissue overlaid with lace. She is attended by her pages, Lord Elcho and the Hon

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Guests at the Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott, 1933

Guests at the Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott, 1933
A page from The Bystander reporting on the distinguished guests being entertained at the Chateau l Horizon, the villa belonging to American actress

Background imageAristocrats Collection: The Duchess of Westminster, WW1

The Duchess of Westminster, WW1
Constance Edwina (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster. Known as Shelagh

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Aristocrats at Whites Golf Club Golf Tournament

Aristocrats at Whites Golf Club Golf Tournament
Lady Allington, Lord Tennyson, Lord Lothian and Lady Astor at Whites Golf Tournament, played at Prince s, Sandwich. Date: 1932

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Paris, France - Boulevard des Italiens

Paris, France - Boulevard des Italiens. Date: 1850

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland returns from the front, WW1

Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland returns from the front, WW1
Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, pictured at the Hague with her party of nurses after they had returned from the heavily bombarded town of Namur where they had set up a hospital

Background imageAristocrats Collection: At the Royal Ascot race meeting - the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1925

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1925

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Marquess of Angleseys tenants and the Anglesey twins. The twin son and daughter of Lord

Marquess of Angleseys tenants and the Anglesey twins. The twin son and daughter of Lord and Lady Anglesey presented with gifts at Plas Newydd, Wales

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Ladies Inter Club Polo at Ranelagh - Rugby team, left to right Hon Mrs Edward Greenall

Ladies Inter Club Polo at Ranelagh - Rugby team, left to right Hon Mrs Edward Greenall, Miss F Philips, Miss B Balding and Miss Judy Forwood 1937

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Adeline, Duchess of Bedford

Adeline, Duchess of Bedford (1852-1920), formerly Lady Adeline Mary Somers-Cocks, George Sackville Russell, 10th Duke of Bedford

Background imageAristocrats Collection: King George V on horseback, Hyde Park, London

King George V on horseback, Hyde Park, London
King George V on horseback in Central London. This is the first photograph of him taking his morning ride since his accession to the throne

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Photo Ak Kaiser Karl I of Austria with Zita and many children (b / w photo)

Photo Ak Kaiser Karl I of Austria with Zita and many children (b / w photo)
705770 Photo Ak Kaiser Karl I of Austria with Zita and many children (b/w photo) by German Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort with their Tutor

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

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Iya, Lady Abdy in her Venetian palazzo

Iya, Lady Abdy in her Venetian palazzo
Iya (nee de Gay), Lady Abdy. (1897-1993), Socialite; first wife of Sir Robert Abdy, 5th Baronet; daughter of George de Gay, pictured at her home

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Photo Ak Prinz Luitpold, Prince Albrecht, Gottfried, Helene, Bicycles (b / w photo)

Photo Ak Prinz Luitpold, Prince Albrecht, Gottfried, Helene, Bicycles (b / w photo)
708766 Photo Ak Prinz Luitpold, Prince Albrecht, Gottfried, Helene, Bicycles (b/w photo) by German Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photo Ak Prinz Luitpold, Prinz Albrecht, Gottfried)

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Lady Mary Templetown and Her Eldest Son, 1802. Creator: Thomas Lawrence

Lady Mary Templetown and Her Eldest Son, 1802. Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Lady Mary Templetown and Her Eldest Son, 1802

Background imageAristocrats Collection: The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot

The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot
Lady Lloyd of Dolobran, formerly Blanche Lascelles, painted by Glyn W. Philpot. 1929

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Lady Londonderry, WW1

Lady Londonderry, WW1
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (3 December 1878 23 April 1959), noted society hostess, and, during the First World War director of the Womens Legion

Background imageAristocrats Collection: At the Ascot races - Lady Congleton and companion. 1926

At the Ascot races - Lady Congleton and companion. 1926

Background imageAristocrats Collection: A Midsummer Nights Dream at Stansted Park, Emsworth, West Sussex. Pictured are

A Midsummer Nights Dream at Stansted Park, Emsworth, West Sussex. Pictured are, Miss Dorothy Freshwater ( Hermia ) and the Honourable Geoffrey Browne ( Philostrate ) 1927

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Passengers aboard the SS Avila at Tilbury. Left to right, Lady Pamela Smith, Captain Moulton

Passengers aboard the SS Avila at Tilbury. Left to right, Lady Pamela Smith, Captain Moulton, Lady Birkenhead, Lord Birkenhead, Lord Furneaux. 19 December 1928

Background imageAristocrats Collection: Aristocrats digging the Champ-de-Mars, 1790

Aristocrats digging the Champ-de-Mars, 1790
1574857 Aristocrats digging the Champ-de-Mars, 1790; (add.info.: Aristocrats digging the Champ-de-Mars. The image shows well-dressed aristocrats and members of the clergy digging)



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"Captivating Aristocrats: A Glimpse into the Lives of Elegance and Nobility" Step back in time to the British General Election of January 1910, where a Liberal Party Poster in vibrant color lithography adorned the streets. The aristocratic Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey exuded grace as they graced Waldershare Park near Deal in Kent. Intriguingly, Major Wykeham Musgrave stood tall among them, his presence commanding attention. Meanwhile, adorable newborn puppies slowly opened their eyes under the watchful gaze of Studdy's lens, reminding us that even they have a soft spot for furry companions. Lady Diana and Elizabeth Percy were immortalized by Madame Yevonde's artistry - their beauty radiating from within. These captivating ladies epitomized the essence of high society during this era. Delving further into social scenes from centuries past, we catch glimpses of Lord and Lady Derwent through Madame Yevonde's lens once again. Their regal poise was undeniable; they embodied nobility at its finest. Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria captivated hearts with her portrait donning a magnificent pearl necklace - an emblematic symbol of opulence and refinement. Similarly, black-and-white photographs captured Ak Otto of Habsburg Lorraine and his brother Robert on bikes - juxtaposing leisure with aristocracy effortlessly. King George V himself took center stage on horseback at Hyde Park in London - a majestic sight that showcased both power and elegance simultaneously. His presence commanded respect wherever he went. The Tatler cover featuring the Countess Rosse added another layer to our exploration into aristocratic life. Her allure graced magazine stands across Britain while capturing imaginations far beyond its borders. Lastly, Liza Maugham and Vincent Paravicini brought together two worlds through their unique bond - bridging gaps between classes with friendship that transcended societal boundaries.