A George III silver coffee pot and burner stand, Paul Storr, London, 1806

Acquired from Koopman Rare Art in 2012.

Louisa, Lady Clarges (1760-1809), a portrait of whom by Gainsborough is in the Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, was an accomplished vocalist and harpist. She was the daughter of William Skrine, a physician at Bath, and married on 20 October 1777 Sir Thomas Clarges, 3rd Bt (1751-1782) of Aston, Hertfordshire. Lady Clarges, who latterly lived in South Street, Mayfair, died at Richmond Hill, Richmond on Thames and was buried at nearby Petersham. By her will, proved on 1 August 1809 (National Archives, PROB 11/1501), she left many bequests to family members, friend and servants, including £250 to Lady Eleanor Butler (1739-1829) and her friend Sarah Ponsonby (1755-1831), who are often referred to as the Ladies of Llangollen.

William Warre, the recipient of this jug, may have been the gentleman of that name who had property in Bradford, Somerset, and lived in London at Albany Place, Piccadilly. He died in 1823 when a memorial to him was placed in the church of St. James's, Piccadilly. His will was proved on 9 October 1823 (National Archives, PROB 11/ 1677).