Object Number: N8433

Collection: Applied Art

Object Name: letters patent

Description: letters patent of Robert James, cabinet maker; his trade label on reverse. Embossed Royal Arms over scroll bearing legend: 'LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE'. Text in ink: These are to Certify to whom it // may concern that by Virtue of a Warrant to me // directed from The Duke of Montrose Lord Chamberlain // of His Majesty's Household I have Sworn abd // Admitted Mr Robert James into the Place and // Quality of Manufacturer in British Woods to // His Majesty at Bristol. To have hold exercise // and enjoy the said Place together with all Rights // Profits Privileges and Advantages thereunto // belonging Given under my Hand and Seal this // 19th day of July 1822 In the Third Year of His // Majestys Reign [signature] // Gent Ush: Daily Wr// to His Majesty Modern mount and frame.