ENGLISH SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY. A pair of portraits of William Mellish (1605-1667) and his wife, Martha (1610-1684).
Inscribed respectively: Ano Domi 1639 Aetatis June 34 and N Byk fecit Ao 1637 June 4th.
With later inscriptions: Wm Mellish Esq 3d Son of Edw. Mh & Alice Reason b. 31 Mh 1605. d 3 Ap. 1667 and Martha Dr. of Saml. Goldsmith W. of Wm Mellish ob. 4 Jul. 1684 aet. 74
By descent through the Mellish family, firstly Blyth Hall, Nottinghamshire and latterly at Hodsock Priory, Nottinghamshire to Frances Katharine Mellish who married Sir Andrew Buchanan 1st Baronet (1807-1882); Thence by descent at Hodsock Priory to Sir Andrew Buchanan, 5th Baronet (b. 1937).