Eglinton, Duke of (Artefact) Tartan
- Name of Tartan:
- Eglinton, Duke of (Artefact)
- Alternative Name:
- Montgomerie ?
- ITI Number:
- 7728
- Category:
- Portrait/Artefact
- Designer / Source:
- Unknown
- Date:
- pre 2008
- Copyright:
- Unknown
- Slog:
- RWB:GYB
- Colour Sequence:
- RWBYG
- Thread Count:
- R60 W4 B16 Y4 G60
- Notes:
-
From a miniature on sale on the Internet. Approximate thread count taken from photo now in STA archives.
Described as ‘Large Scotland Miniature Portrait, Duke of Eglinton’ and with a bid of ?620 in place. French e-Bay seller seeming to specialise in miniatures. Username Cantin 18. Sale ended 24th Feb 2008. Seller’s description: "LARGE MINIATURE OF A SCOTISH 19C dimentions : 9cmx7cm, frame : 15cm x13cm.
A charming miniature depicting a young man in scottish , mountain background ( EARL OF EGLINTOUN ?). In perfect condition, seal to a glass and never oppened closed in a gilded and black frame no crack ."
No clue as to why the seller is suggesting the subject is Earl of Eglinton. If it is, it could be Archibald William Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton (1812 – 1861) or his predecessor also Archibald, Lord Montgomeries (1773 – 1814) or George Arnulph Montgomerie the 15th Earl (1848 – 1919).
