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Thomas Dunckerley Ptd Van Dyke Sclup West 1786

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Note:- Publication of this Image is Restricted

Date:- 1786

WMLMT Classification:- Engraving

Description

"This image is a mezzotint portrait of Thomas Dunckerley (1724–1795), a prominent 18th-century Freemason.

• Artist & Publisher: The portrait was engraved by John Jones after a painting by Thomas Beach and published by Ann Bryer in 1788.

• Masonic Career: Dunckerley was highly influential within English Freemasonry, serving as the Provincial Grand Master for several provinces and introducing the Mark Mason Degree in 1769.

• Royal Connection: He was widely believed to be the illegitimate son of King George II.

• Location: An original print of this portrait is held in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London."

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