Butler Collection (page 12)

Illustration for Tom Jones by Henry Fielding (engraving)
7183676 Illustration for Tom Jones by Henry Fielding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Lloyds News, 15 October 1696 (engraving)
7184986 Page from Lloyds News, 15 October 1696 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Lloyds News, 15 October 1696)

Les carpes de Fontainebleau (engraving)
7198035 Les carpes de Fontainebleau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les carpes de Fontainebleau)

Tonneau d elevage pour le lievre (engraving)
7197990 Tonneau d elevage pour le lievre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tonneau d elevage pour le lievre)

A Cottage at Stanway, Glos (b / w photo)
7162928 A Cottage at Stanway, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage at Stanway, Glos)

The Grocers Shop, Colley Weston, Northants (b / w photo)
7162924 The Grocers Shop, Colley Weston, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grocers Shop, Colley Weston, Northants)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caudataire; Train-bearer; Schlepptrager (engraving)
7195222 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caudataire; Train-bearer; Schlepptrager (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caudataire; Train-bearer; Schlepptrager)

Duke of Wurttemberg his wife Dorothea von Baden and courtiers celebrating after the Hunt, 1575-83 (oil)
6431677 Duke of Wurttemberg his wife Dorothea von Baden and courtiers celebrating after the Hunt, 1575-83 (oil) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludwig)

Illuminated parchment page, Avila, Spain. (photo)
7217249 Illuminated parchment page, Avila, Spain. (photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); (add.info.: Illuminated parchment page from a 15th century religious book on display in the 12th century)

Lily Harold, English actress (colour litho)
7185614 Lily Harold, English actress (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lily Harold)

Couple in love (copper engraving)
7201583 Couple in love (copper engraving) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple in love)

Marquise riding in her carriage, 18th Century (colour litho)
7201412 Marquise riding in her carriage, 18th Century (colour litho) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children at Play (engraving)
7182199 Children at Play (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children at Play. Illustration for The Childs Companion and Juvenile Instructor (1872)

Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving)
7186377 Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving) by Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere)

Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)
5054762 Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w/c on paper) by German School, (19th century); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)
5054761 Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w/c on paper) by German School, (19th century); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

"Your very humble servant"(engraving)
7167061 " Your very humble servant" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maid explaining to a housewife why she wants to leave her job (litho)
7172185 Maid explaining to a housewife why she wants to leave her job (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eton College: A Salt-bearer (engraving)
7178946 Eton College: A Salt-bearer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Salt-bearer)

An unfortunate day (colour litho)
7157235 An unfortunate day (colour litho) by Muhlig, Bernhard (1829-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unfortunate day. Illustration from Herzblattchens Zeitvertreib)

Afternoon in Naples, 1876-77 (oil on canvas)
6436328 Afternoon in Naples, 1876-77 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 30x40 cm; Private Collection

Last page of MS Alices Adventures Under Ground with portrait of Alice Liddell (b / w photo)
7153103 Last page of MS Alices Adventures Under Ground with portrait of Alice Liddell (b/w photo) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japan: Washing Day (b / w photo)
7153027 Japan: Washing Day (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing Day)

The Captive Hebrew Maid that waited on Naamans Wife (coloured engraving)
7153855 The Captive Hebrew Maid that waited on Naamans Wife (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mistress and cook (colour litho)
7151118 Mistress and cook (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century)

Chef sneezing into the soup (colour litho)
7151051 Chef sneezing into the soup (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Lighting the kitchen fire (colour litho)
7150933 Lighting the kitchen fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Plain cook (colour litho)
7150883 Plain cook (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plain cook. Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century)

Hair treatment, Barrys Tricopherous, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154204 Hair treatment, Barrys Tricopherous, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hair treatment, Barrys Tricopherous)

Advertisement for Ewbank carpet sweepers (colour litho)
7154074 Advertisement for Ewbank carpet sweepers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho)
7201762 Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl helping her mother with the housework)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving)
7195293 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bonne; Maid-servant; Dienstmadchen (engraving)
7194973 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bonne; Maid-servant; Dienstmadchen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonne; Maid-servant; Dienstmadchen)

A Farmhouse at Paxford, Glos (b / w photo)
7162950 A Farmhouse at Paxford, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmhouse at Paxford, Glos)

A Cottage Window, Broadway, Worc (b / w photo)
7162947 A Cottage Window, Broadway, Worc (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage Window, Broadway, Worc)

Cottages at Weston Subedge, Glos (b / w photo)
7162940 Cottages at Weston Subedge, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottages at Weston Subedge, Glos)

A Cottage at Nassington, Northants (b / w photo)
7162939 A Cottage at Nassington, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage at Nassington, Northants)

View in the Village Street, Broadway, Worc (b / w photo)
7162921 View in the Village Street, Broadway, Worc (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: View in the Village Street, Broadway, Worc)

A Cottage at Bibury, Glos (b / w photo)
7162918 A Cottage at Bibury, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage at Bibury, Glos)

A Farmhouse at Gretton, Northants (b / w photo)
7162909 A Farmhouse at Gretton, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmhouse at Gretton, Northants)

The Market Hall, Campden, Glos (b / w photo)
7162906 The Market Hall, Campden, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market Hall, Campden, Glos)

The Almshouses, Campden, Glos (b / w photo)
7162904 The Almshouses, Campden, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Almshouses, Campden, Glos)

A House at Weston Subedge, Glos (b / w photo)
7162901 A House at Weston Subedge, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A House at Weston Subedge, Glos)

A Farmhouse at Willersey, Glos (b / w photo)
7162896 A Farmhouse at Willersey, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmhouse at Willersey, Glos)

A Gable from Lyddington, Rutland (b / w photo)
7162993 A Gable from Lyddington, Rutland (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gable from Lyddington, Rutland)

A Cottage at Duddington, Northants (b / w photo)
7162986 A Cottage at Duddington, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage at Duddington, Northants)

Doorway at Bowmeadow Farm, Laverton, near Broadway, Glos (b / w photo)
7162971 Doorway at Bowmeadow Farm, Laverton, near Broadway, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doorway at Bowmeadow Farm, Laverton)

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"Butler: The King of Kings, Scotland Forever. " In the grand tapestry of history, there are figures that stand out as true legends. Among them is the butler - a symbol of loyalty, sophistication, and unwavering dedication. Just like the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo on that fateful day in 1815, they embody bravery and honor. From literature to real-life heroics, butlers have left an indelible mark. Think Jeeves & Wooster; their dynamic duo brought laughter and wit into our lives through P. G. Wodehouse's books. And who can forget "Scotland for Ever. " - the iconic painting immortalizing the valiant charge by the Scots Greys? It captures their unwavering spirit in defending their homeland, and are more than just servants; they become confidants and trusted advisors to those they serve. They possess an uncanny ability to anticipate needs before they arise, much like William Heath Robinson's whimsical Pea Apparatus invention - a testament to their resourcefulness. Their influence extends beyond mere service; it reaches even into realms such as poetry with W. B Yeats' Nobel-winning works or inspiring military marches like "Steady the Drums and Fifes. " These compositions echo with respect for those who dedicate themselves selflessly. Yet amidst all these grandeur tales lies a simple truth – they are everyday heroes who quietly ensure order within chaos. They navigate social intricacies effortlessly while maintaining impeccable standards. As we reflect on history's remnants of an army or revel in literary escapades alongside Jeeves and Wooster, let us raise a toast to these unsung champions – our beloved butlers. Their legacy continues to inspire generations with their timeless elegance and unyielding commitment. So here's to you, dear butler – forever etched in our hearts as paragons of grace and guardians of tradition.