Lot 1137
Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes
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Description
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, c.1643-5, badge in silver, by Thomas Simon or Thomas Rawlins?, 33x23mm, (5.1 grams), obv. bust of Earl of Essex turned slightly to left, rev. oval garnished shield of Essex, surmounted by coronet, (cf.MI 116, type illustrated Pl.XXVI, 4). Cast and chased, possibly once gilt, good very fine, very rare.
Ex. A.H. Baldwin & Sons, cf. listing for 1996 (no.502). This badge has rings for suspension, and was probably intended for a military reward.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $520