Lot 4238

Description

Baronet's Badge of the United Kingdom. Neck badge in gilt and enamels by Harman and Company, London, engraved on reverse 'Samuel of Nevern Square 1898.' In case of issue with original neck ribbon. Good very fine. $ With detailed biography from 'Australian Dictionary of Biography. SAMUEL, Hon. Sir Saul, 1st Bt., cr. 1898; K.C.M.G., cr. 1882; C.B., J.P.; b. 1820; m. 1st, 1857, Henrietta Matilda, d. of Benjamin Goldsmed Levien of Geelong, Victoria; 2nd, 1877, Sara Louise, d. of E. Isaac, J.P. of Auckland, N.Z. Member of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, 1854-80; Colonial Treasurer and Postmaster-General of N.S. Wales, 1859-80; Agent-General for N.S. Wales in England, 1880-97. Heir: s. Edward Levien, b. 1862. Address: 34 Nevern Square, S.W. Club: Whitehall. (Died 29 Aug. 1900.)