The Duke of Devonshire receives award for Chatsworth

On October 17th 2005, the world famous Frick Collection in New York presented the 12th Duke of Devonshire with a Silver platter from Tiffanys to honour his family and Chatsworth in a Celebration of Collecting. The Duke and Chatsworth are extremely honoured to have been given this prestigious and rare accolade from one of the world's greatest collections of art, and the platter is now on view at Chatsworth.

Used for the first time ever as a principle dinning room at the 2005 Autumn Dinner, seating nearly 200 at two long tables

In a statement to mark the event, the Frick Collection said: The 2005 dinner honors the 12th Duke of Devonshire, whose family’s efforts to preserve and present their celebrated and historic great English country house have long inspired private collectors and museums worldwide. Indeed, Henry Clay Frick visited Chatsworth, and his own longstanding awareness of the treasure-filled historic home and its very special environment surely played a role in shaping his vision for the famed Fifth Avenue museum created by his bequest. Comments Frick Collection Director Anne Poulet, “For decades, if not centuries, Chatsworth, has offered the visiting public a vivid and engaging experience, while ensuring that its foundation–a stately historic home and important collection–be thoughtfully preserved for generations to come. We hold its stewardship in high regard and are pleased to welcome the 12th Duke to the home of Henry Clay Frick for this very special celebration of one of Britain’s best and most loved properties.”

With the Board President Helen Clay Chace, Director Anne L.Poulet, Mrs Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff and the Duke of Devonshire