'The Merry Beaglers'

'The Reverend Philip Honeywood and his Beagles at Mark's Hall in Essex, with Mr Richard Lumley, Viscount Galway, Mr G S Foljambe'.
Colour aquatint
By B.J. Harris after Harry Hall (1814-1882)

The beagles in the present picture were considered the most perfect pack in England. They were sold to the Prince Consort for a large sum. They stood about 14in high and were incredibly fast. The uniform for the Hunt Staff was black velveteen jackets and white cord trousers.

Displayed in a contemporary ebonised and gilded picture frame.