A concise account of the principal works in stained glass that have been executed by Thomas Willement of London, Fellow of the Society of AntiquariesWillement, Thomas
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A concise account of the principal works in stained glass that have been executed by Thomas Willement of London, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
Willement, Thomas
Glass painting and staining -- Great Britain
Some old foreign glass of an arabesque design, extended and fitted to the
lower openings of the altar window in the church. Sacred emblems, &c.
executed for the upper part. Presented by the Hon. and Rev. H. C. Cust.
1840.
CORNISHEAD PRIORY. LANCASHIRE.
THE SEAT OF J. T. RICHMOND GALE BRADDYLL, ESQ.
A large window for the end of the banqueting hall, containing the figures
of St. Augustine, King Edward II., John, Baron de Lancaster, and Gundred,
Countess of Warwick. The side openings occupied by shields, containing
the arms of the principal benefactors to the ancient priory. The upper
part filled by the figure of the Virgin and child and by sacred emblems.
CROM CASTLE. IRELAND.
THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ERNE.
Two additional windows for the corridor in armorial compartments and
frames.
ALTON TOWERS. STAFFORDSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF SHREWSBURY.
In the large octagon saloon, five whole length figures of ecclesiastics,
members of the family of Talbot, under canopies. The upper part of the
window filled by sacred emblems and devices.
In the square tower, two windows containing the armorial bearings of all
those members of the family who had been Knights of the Most Noble Order
of the Garter.
STIVYCHALE. WARWICKSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF ARTHUR FRANCIS GREGORY, ESQ.
On the principal staircase, a large window containing the arms,
supporters, &c. of the present proprietor—and shields of matches, shewing
his descent from the ancient families of Segrave, Marmion, and Ferrers of
Groby.
LITTLEMOOR. OXFORDSHIRE.
Three large lancet windows for the altar end of the church, containing
the figures of St. Michael, the Virgin Mary, St. Nicholas, and the four
Evangelists; the general ground of the openings being an elaborate
pattern in rich colours, within a wide ornamental border. In a quatrefoil
above, the emblem of the descending Spirit. These presented by the Rev.
J. Rouse, Bloxam, M.A.
In the west window a small quatrefoil containing the emblem of the
Trinity. Presented by T. W.
CAMBRIDGE.
Two very large windows for the ends of the New University Library,
containing the armorial bearings of the Chancellor, the High Steward,
and other officers of the University, with their badges of office
and classical ornaments. Presented chiefly by His Grace the Duke of
Northumberland, K.G., and by the Most Hon. the Marquess Camden, K.G.
[Illustration: Thinke and thanke]
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