Lawson, Charles (1795 -1874)
Charles Lawson, of Borthwick Hall, was an Edinburgh seed merchant with a large business. He was Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1862 1865, and had the honour to entertain the Prince and Prince of Wales at his house, 35 George Square. It was during his term of office, on 10 March 1863, that the Prince's marriage took place, and the city was illuminated for the occasion.
Seat / Residence(s): Borthwick Hall, Midlothian
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Title: Lawson, Charles (1795 - 1874) (Stamp 1) Motto: Dominus providibit [sic] Dimensions (height x width): 20mm x 20mm Monogram: C L |
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Title: Lawson, Charles (1795 - 1874) (Stamp 2) Arms: A saltire in chief a martlet between two garbs On an escutcheon of pretence a chevron embattled between three martlets Crest: A garb Motto: Dominus providebit [sic] Dimensions (height x width): 15mm x 13mm Escutcheon of Pretence: A chevron embattled between three martlets Heraldic Charges: chevron embattled between, Heraldic Charges: garbs (2), Heraldic Charges: martlet, Heraldic Charges: martlets (3), Heraldic Charges: saltire |
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Title: Lawson, Charles (1795 - 1874) (Stamp 3) Dimensions (height x width): 14mm x 11mm Monogram: C H L |
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