Comptroller Collection

Master of the Chamber of Accounts, reign of King Henry IV of France. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton
FLO4571655 Master of the Chamber of Accounts, reign of King Henry IV of France. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton

Sir Henry Guldeford or Guildford (1489Ð1532), English brotier of the reign of Henry VIII
FLO4638489 Sir Henry Guldeford or Guildford (1489Ð1532), English brotier of the reign of Henry VIII, master of the horse and comptroller of the royal household

Sir Henry Guildford, English courtier, by Holbein
Portrait of Sir Henry Guildford (1489-1532), English courtier, by Hans Holbein the Younger. He was Master of the Horse and Comptroller of the Royal Household. 16th century

Indian servants clothes: hukabardar or hookah pipe bearer, caukidar or watchman, serkar or steward, jamadar or head servant, seated banian or chief servant comptroller, chobdar or mace bearer

Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes, 16th century
Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes, reign of King Henry IV of France. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton and Borromee after a miniature from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

General Sir Henry Storks, KCB, the New Comptroller-in-Chief of the Army (engraving)
1588465 General Sir Henry Storks, KCB, the New Comptroller-in-Chief of the Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Sir Henry Storks, KCB)

Thomas Andrewes (pastel on grey paper)
6039460 Thomas Andrewes (pastel on grey paper) by Sharples, James (1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Not Dated A framed colour drawing on grey paper)

Sir Henry Guildford (aquatint)
726840 Sir Henry Guildford (aquatint) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Guildford, English courtier of the reign of Henry VIII)

The Honourable Sir Charles W Freemantle, KCB, Deputy Master and Comptroller of the Royal Mint (engraving)
604136 The Honourable Sir Charles W Freemantle, KCB, Deputy Master and Comptroller of the Royal Mint (engraving) by Renouard

Visitors to the Court (engraving)
1055769 Visitors to the Court (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visitors to the Court)

Victoire Conroy
Victoria Maria Louisa Conroy Hanmer, Lady Hanmer (12 August 1819 9 February 1866), often known as Victoire Conroy, youngest daughter of Sir John Conroy

Sir John Godsalve
SIR JOHN GODSALVE English statesman, clerk of the Signet and comptroller of the Mint. Date: - 1556

Major-General W. S. Brancker
Major-General Sir William Sefton Brancker (1877-1930), civil aviation pioneer, portrayed by Lieutenant Percival Anderson during the First World War when he was Comptroller-General of Equipment

Lord Otho A. FitzGerald, Vanity Fair, Spy
LORD ORTHO AUGUSTUS FITZGERALD (1827-1882) the third son of the 3rd Duke of Leinster. MP for Kildare, Treasurer (1866) then Comptroller of the Household from 1868 to 1874

Lord Hardwicke, Vanity Fair, Ape
CHARLES PHILIP YORKE, 5th Earl of HARDWICKE (1836-1897) styled Viscount Royston until 1873. British Conservative Party politician and Member of Parliament for Cambridgeshire

J Hume Purves
J HUME PURVES Comptroller of the Household to Her Royal Highness the duchess of Cambridge, and presumably a friend of d Orsay. Date: circa 1838

Allan Campbell, Comptroller of New York, Us, Usa, America, United States, American, Engraving 1880

ALLAN CAMPBELL, THE COMPTROLLER OF NEW YORK, 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, America

William Paget, 1st Baron Paget of Beaudesert (1506-1563) English statesman and diplomat, adviser to Henry VIII. Comptroller of the Household to Edward VI

Allan Campbell, Comptroller Of New York, US, USA, America, United States, American, Engraving 1880

Charles Rene D hozier
CHARLES RENE D HOZIER French genealogist of the kings household, comptroller of the arms and heraldry of France

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"Unveiling the Legacy: Exploring the Multifaceted Role of a Comptroller" Step into the captivating world of comptrollership, where history intertwines with power and influence. From Victoire Conroy to Sir Henry Guildford, this enigmatic position has left its mark on countless individuals throughout time. Intriguingly captured by Holbein's brushstrokes, Sir Henry Guildford stands as an emblematic figure in English courtier history. Dressed in opulent attire reminiscent of Indian servants' clothes, he epitomizes the grandeur associated with this esteemed role. Delving deeper into the annals of time, we encounter Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes from the 16th century. A symbol of financial prowess and meticulous record-keeping, their presence ensured order amidst chaos. The funeral procession for Lord Nelson immortalized through an evocative engraving reminds us that even in times of mourning, comptrollers played a vital role behind the scenes. General Sir Henry Storks takes center stage as he assumes his new position as Comptroller-in-Chief of the Army – a testament to their unwavering dedication to duty. Thomas Andrewes gazes out from pastel-drawn grey paper; his countenance reflects both authority and responsibility befitting a comptroller. Meanwhile, aquatint brings forth Sir Henry Guildford once more – an enduring reminder that these figures were not confined solely to one era but transcended time itself. Engravings depicting visitors at court offer glimpses into daily life within these hallowed halls. The Honourable Sir Charles W Freemantle emerges as Deputy Master and Comptroller of the Royal Mint; his image etched forever alongside tales of wealth and prosperity. Sir John Godsalve's name echoes through centuries gone by – another individual who bore witness to the complexities inherent in being a comptroller. And let us not forget Major-General W. S.