18th century fencing etching, “Duel Between Lord Hervey And The Hon. William Pultney”, “A Consequence Of The Motion”. 26cm x 17cm. Lord John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey of Ickworth, PC, MP (1696-1743), William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath (1684-1764) and Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, KG, MP (1676-1745). The duel between Pulteney and Lord Hervey (25 January 1731) shown in a courtyard with Walpole peering around an arch saying, "Let them cut one another's throats”. Published by T Kitchin (1719-1784), Holborn Hill, London. Mounted in Hogarth frame. Cf: For similar examples see National Trust Collection, Ickworth, Suffolk. British Museum, collection number: 1865,0114.385
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