Thomas James Briggs (1810-1846) and John George Briggs (1814-1850)
Category
Ephemera
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
600 x 594 mm
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Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 902321
Summary
Wax brass rubbing on paper, Thomas James Briggs (1810-1846) and John George Briggs (1814-1850) Monumental Brass Rubbing - Eric and Editha George's Grandfather and Grandfather. Inscription for; John George and Thomas James Briggs - see below;- In memory of / Thomas James Briggs / of Pear Tree House, Litchurch / Born Sept 25 1810 Died June 4 1846 / The Son of Man Cometh an an hour / when ye think not Luke 12.40. Also of / John George / of Pear Tree House Litchurch / Born Feb 14 1814. Died May 25 1850. / Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace / whose mind is stayed on thee because / he trusteth in thee. Isaish 26.3."
Provenance
Given to the National Trust by The Lemmens Family, 2004. Julius Drewe's sister Ada (1850-1929) married Jean Lemmens (1850-1902)
Marks and inscriptions
In Memory of; Thomas James Briggs of Pear Tree House Litchurch Born Sep 25.1810. Died June 4.1846. 'The Son of Man cometh at an hour when ye think not'. Luke 12.40. Also of; John George of Pear Tree House Litchurch Born Feb 14.1814. Died May 23.1850 'Thou witt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee becouse he trusteth in thee' Isaiah 26.3.