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For your consideration is an exceedingly rare and historically significant c.1890 antique manuscript handwritten deed on vellum/parchment, hand-signed by Richard Walter Chetwynd, 6th Viscount Chetwynd (1800-1879), and Viscountess Chetwynd (Ireland). This royal document is bound with a green ribbon made from silk or satin, adding a touch of elegance and historical charm. The document is original, and its condition remains intact, reflecting the authenticity and enduring quality of this important piece. Measuring 15.5" x 18.0" unfolded and approximately 8.0" x 10.0" folded, it consists of 12 pages total, or 6 sheets, making it a substantial and significant document.
The Viscount Chetwynd title, held by the Chetwynd family, originates from the Peerage of Ireland and was created in 1717 for Walter Chetwynd. It was established with the remainder to the male descendants of his father, John Chetwynd. Notably, Walter Chetwynd served as a Member of Parliament for Stafford on three occasions between 1702 and 1734 and also held the position of ambassador to Turin. His successor, the second Viscount, was his younger brother and served as both a Member of Parliament and ambassador to Madrid.
Upon the death of the second Viscount, the title passed to William, the third Viscount, who became Master of the Mint from 1745 to 1769. The family estate, Ingestre Hall, passed to his niece's descendants, with her son later becoming Baron Talbot. The fourth Viscount, who succeeded William, represented Stockbridge in the House of Commons. The titles were passed down through the generations, with the eighth Viscount playing an important role during World War I as the managing director of the National Shell Filling Factory at Chilwell, for which he was made a Companion of Honour in 1917.
As of 2015, the Viscount Chetwynd title is held by the eleventh Viscount, who succeeded his father that year. This 1890 manuscript deed, signed by the 6th Viscount Chetwynd and Viscountess Chetwynd, is an invaluable historical artifact, reflecting the deep lineage and significant contributions of the Chetwynd family to British politics, diplomacy, and royal service.
This manuscript deed is a museum-quality item, offering a direct link to the prestigious Chetwynd family and the Peerage of Ireland. Its authenticity, original condition, and the remarkable lineage of the Chetwynd family make it a unique addition to any royal memorabilia or noble history collection.
