Documents

Lot 3133    SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 30TH MARCH)    Documents

Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $180

GREAT BRITAIN, vellum indenture by Sir Eliab Harvey of London, a very large document from the time of Charles II and dated 20 October 1673, with details unclear because of old English style of writing, with large wax ball attached and unused, written on back, 'Never Executed'; another vellum Indenture by Sir Eliab Harvey of London, a smaller document also from period of Charles II, dated 20 October 1680, appears to involve John Soames (?) with other details unclear; vellum Indenture by Sir Eliab Harvey of Chigwell in County of Essex and his son William Harvey Esquire, son and heir apparent, dated in 7th Year of Sovereign Lord William II, 23 August 1695, with impressed sixpence (VI) duty stamp affixed, signed and sealed by Eliab Harvey. Some age toning, otherwise fine. (3)

Sir Eliab Harvey (1635-1699) of Cockayne House, Broad Street, London and Rolls Park, Chigwell, Essex was a wealthy merchant and prominent and outspoken politician. He was the first son of Eliab Harvey, one of the wealthiest Royalists in London. His great grandson, also Sir Eliab Harvey, was awarded a Naval Gold Medal for the Battle of Trafalger.