Waddington's

Decorative Arts Auction

June 14, 2017

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LOT 1

Lot 1

Victorian Silver-Gilt Governors of Christ’s Hospital Penmanship and Writing Awards to George Loveitt, Charles Rawlings & William Summers, 1843-44

Victorian Silver-Gilt Governors of Christ’s Hospital Penmanship and Writing Awards to George Loveitt, Charles Rawlings & William Summers, 1843-44
Lot 1 Details
Victorian Silver-Gilt Governors of Christ’s Hospital Penmanship and Writing Awards to George Loveitt, Charles Rawlings & William Summers, 1843-44

in a fitted display case
overall 4.3" x 9.5" — 10.8 x 24.2 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

Founded at Newgate Street in London,Christ's Hospital was established as a school in November 1552 at the instigation of King Edward VI, his patronage confirmed by Royal Charter on the 26th June, 1553, eleven days before his death

CONDITION DETAILS

Each engraved with inscriptions; smaller medallion has been previously mounted as a pin; the same apparently not marked; the larger medallion and quill are both well marked, 1843 and 1844 respectively

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