Godfather Collection

Baptism / Victoria Cecil
The christening of Victoria Cecil, daughter of Baron Carbery, at Burghley Chapel in the presence of Albert, her godfather, and Queen Victoria

Angus Ogilvy with J. M. Barrie
The Hon. Angus Ogilvey, (1928 - 2004), second son of the Earl of Airlie, and husband of Princess Alexandra of Kent pictured as a small child with his godfather, the author and playwright, J. M

MARMON 68 AND 78 1926
Marmon 68 and 78 offered to the discrimating Italian buyer - a Mafia godfather, maybe

Baptism of King Guthrum, Viking leader
The Baptism of Guthrum, King of the Danish Vikings in the Danelaw - King Alfred was his Godfather. Guthrum was christened Aethelstan on his conversion to Christianity. 878

Young Joseph Grimaldi going to visit his godfather Date: circa 1780s

HRH the Prince of Wales as a Godfather, Scene in the Chapel Royal, St James s
1598302 HRH the Prince of Wales as a Godfather, Scene in the Chapel Royal, St James s, at the Baptism of the Son and Heir of the Duke of Marlborough (litho) by Begg

Celebration of the Centenary of the Emperor Joseph II in Vienna (engraving)
1107018 Celebration of the Centenary of the Emperor Joseph II in Vienna (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Country Christening (colour litho)
STC188379 A Country Christening (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Duke of Wellingtons Gift to Prince Arthur (chromolitho)
668176 Duke of Wellingtons Gift to Prince Arthur (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellingtons Gift to Prince Arthur)

Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)
1595976 Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins)

Russian custom - Wedding - 1860: pre-wedding ceremony. Godfather
XEE4152363 Russian custom - Wedding - 1860: pre-wedding ceremony. Godfather and godmother bless future marriages. The godfather presents to them the image of Christ or the Virgin

La Croix Et L Epee (engraving)
2789233 La Croix Et L Epee (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Croix Et L Epee. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages)

Hammond B-3 organ owned by James Brown, 1968. Creator: Unknown
A Hammond B-3 electric organ. The organ is covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Stitched on the back of the organ in red vinyl

It was a day for the christening of 7 month old Kathleen Donohue at Shepperton Parish Church. Harry Corbett was the godfather and Julie Foster his co-star in the film The Bargee was the godmother

The Christening in the Chapel, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Christening in the Chapel, 1844. The ceremony of christening the infant daughter of the Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter...was performed by the Bishop of Peterborough...Her Majesty [Queen

Victoria and Albert with Duke of Wellington and their son
Victoria and Albert with Prince Arthur and his godfather, the Duke of Wellington Date: 1850

Baptism of King Guthrum, 878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Baptism of King Guthrum, 878 (1864). Guthrum (d890) was the Danish king who fought against King Alfred the Great of Wessex

Persian King Chosroes worshiped godfather c. 1475
The Persian King Chosroes is worshiped as the godfather, c. 1475, mixed media on oak, 68 x 54.5 cm, unmarked, Meister der Basler Chosroes-Tafel

St. Anna associate Joseph Joachim Godfather Holy Spirit
St. Anna was an associate of Joseph, Joachim, Godfather and the Holy Spirit, early 16th century, oil on oak, 41 x 30 cm, unmarked, Hans Holbein d. A

Pierce-Arrow Sedan The Godfather movie

King Paul of Greece
PAUL I OLDENBURG, Third from the left, at the Royal Christening of his daughter Princess Irene, in Cape Town. Field-Marshal Smuts, holding the baby, was godfather

Caricature, Prince of Wales and Sir Julius Benedict
Caricature, Edward, Prince of Wales and Sir Julius Benedict (1804-1885) -- the Prince has consented to act as the babys godfather. 1881

Victoria and Albert with Duke of Wellington and their son
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert consort, with their seventh child Prince Arthur, later Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, with his godfather, the Duke of Wellington

Royal christening of the Crown Prince of Yugoslavia
Walking in procession to the royal chapel in Belgrade for the baptism of the infant Crown Prince; guests included the Duke of York, the Duchess of York, the Queen of Greece

The First of May 1851, engraved by Werner (engraving)
XJF394261 The First of May 1851, engraved by Werner (engraving) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1806-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley)

Babys Christening - May 1942
Mother and baby surrounded by 24 men in uniform. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21519

Godfather holding baby at a christening
The versatile godfather at a christening manages to hold the baby and smoke his pipe at the same time! Date: circa 1970

King George V as godfather
King George V leaving the home of Lord Rosebery after taking part as godfather in the christening of the latters grandson, Lord Houghton (1911-1922)

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught
rince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), fourth son and seventh child of Queen Victoria and Albert. The Queens acknowledged favourite

Duke Wellington / Rhodes
DUKE OF WELLINGTON Victoria and Albert with prince Arthur and his godfather, the Duke of Wellington, in 1850

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"Godfather: A Tapestry of Sacred Bonds and Celebrations" In the realm of faith and tradition, the concept of a godfather holds immense significance. From ancient Viking rituals to grand royal baptisms, this role has woven its way through history, leaving behind captivating tales. One such story takes us back in time to witness the baptism of King Guthrum, a formidable Viking leader. As he embraced his newfound faith, his godfather stood by his side, guiding him on this spiritual journey. Fast forward to another era - we find ourselves amidst the opulence of St James's Chapel Royal. HRH the Prince of Wales assumes the role as a godfather during the baptism ceremony for the son and heir of Duke Marlborough. The lithograph captures this momentous occasion with regal splendor. Venturing into literature's embrace, Wilkie Collins' "Blind Love" introduces us to an intricate tale where love and loyalty intertwine under divine guidance. An engraving from this novel showcases how even in fictional realms, godfathers play pivotal roles in shaping destinies. The spirit of celebration transcends borders as Vienna commemorates Emperor Joseph II's centenary jubilee. Amidst vibrant festivities captured in an engraving lies a profound message - that being chosen as a godfather is not just an honor but also signifies trust and responsibility. Delving further into cultural customs reveals Russian wedding traditions where pre-wedding ceremonies are incomplete without a devoted godfather's presence. This glimpse into their rich heritage reminds us that these sacred bonds extend beyond religious contexts. Artistic expressions immortalize moments like Angus Ogilvy accompanied by J. M Barrie or Young Joseph Grimaldi visiting their respective godfathers - snapshots frozen in time capturing tender connections nurtured through generations. Lastly, we encounter scenes depicting joyous country christenings or gifts exchanged between esteemed figures like Duke Wellington bestowing upon Prince Arthur – testaments to the enduring nature of godfatherly love.