{"product_id":"antique-victorian-samuel-morley-hand-painted-milk-glass-portrait","title":"Antique Victorian Samuel Morley Hand Painted Milk Glass Portrait","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"535\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful and historically significant \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eVictorian hand-painted portrait on milk glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting the renowned English philanthropist and politician \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eSamuel Morley (1809–1886)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Expertly painted in delicate tones on an oval milk glass panel and housed within its original period frame, this piece is further enhanced by a handwritten inscription on the reverse reading \u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\"Your loving father S. Morley\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eAn exceptional example of late Victorian decorative art, ideal for collectors of antique portraits, Victorian memorial pieces, milk glass artwork, and Samuel Morley memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"354\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eSamuel Morley (1809–1886)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of Victorian Britain's most respected businessmen, philanthropists, and politicians. A successful textile manufacturer, he became one of the wealthiest industrialists of the 19th century and used much of his fortune to support charitable causes, education, social reform, and missionary work.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eMorley served as a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1865 until his death in 1886 and was a prominent advocate for improved working conditions, religious freedom, and opportunities for the poor. He was widely admired for his generosity, funding schools, hospitals, and numerous charitable institutions throughout Britain and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eOften referred to as one of the great Victorian philanthropists, Samuel Morley's legacy reflects the era's ideals of public service, social responsibility, and moral leadership. His contributions to education and welfare left a lasting impact on Victorian society, and today he remains an important figure in British social and political history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1277\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis hand-painted portrait offers a fascinating connection to one of the most influential philanthropists of the Victorian age, making it an appealing piece for collectors of British history, Victorian memorabilia, and antique portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"727\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDetails\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i34cvu\" data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eAntique Victorian hand-painted portrait on milk glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tuuds\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eSubject identified as Samuel Morley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1soq25e\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eHandwritten inscription on reverse: \"Your loving father S. Morley\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n517kk\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eOriginal oval gilt metal surround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"foqilc\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eMounted within original period frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s5iuk1\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eFinely detailed hand-painted portraiture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1onrrsb\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eLikely late Victorian era, circa 1880s–1890s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vb9cnd\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eDisplays well despite age-related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19odxdm\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eFrame: 29cm x 24cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nekjq\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eVisible portrait \/ inner frame opening: 19.5cm x 14.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1843\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good antique condition overall for age. The hand-painted milk glass portrait remains attractive and displays well. The glass panel has a few flea bites and very small edge chips which are concealed when housed within the frame.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eThe frame shows age-related wear including scratches, scuffs, fading, surface marks, splits, and cracks. The backing board has partially separated from the frame, and the mounting screw on the reverse is loose. General wear is consistent with age, use, and long-term display. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vantrocol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54340443046230,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/2783\/2406\/files\/186.png?v=1782328450","url":"https:\/\/vantrocol.com\/products\/antique-victorian-samuel-morley-hand-painted-milk-glass-portrait","provider":"Vantrocol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}