Frederick Huth's sons, Charles Fredrick Huth and Louis Huth were collectors of porcelain, paintings and other items. The Victoria and Albert Museum contains items form their collections including:
Charles Frederick Huth: Portrait miniature of Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, watercolour on vellum, by John Hoskins, ca.1635. Details at: Victoria & Albert Museum Collection: Prints, Drawings & Paintings.
Louis Huth: Jug, fritware, polychrome painted with formal flower sprays, Turkey, Iznik, 1560-90. V & A Middle East Section; Plate, porcelain, painted in underglaze blue with a scene from the drama Xi Xiang Ji (The West Chamber); China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (with Chenghua mark). V & A: East Asia. Dish, fritware, painted in colours with flower on a turquoise ground, Turkey (Iznik), ca. 1585-1600. V & A: Middle East Section. Large bowl on high foot, fritware, painted in colours with spiral designs, Turkey (Iznik), c.1545-50. V & A: Middle East Section.
Thanks to Allyson Take for help with this entry.
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Collector?
Yes
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Dispersal Date
30th Nov -0001
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1785 - 1854
Jamaican-born widow of a prominent slave-owner; resident in Britain following the death of her husband in 1818. Accused - and acquitted - of the cruel treatment of some enslaved people whom she brought to Britain with her.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
