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South Italian or Spanish, late 17th/ 18th century
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- The Prince Charles Jewel
- gold
- South Italian or Spanish, late 17th/ 18th century
Provenance
According to family tradition Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720–1788);
by whom gifted to Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord of Pitsligo (1678–1762)
by whom gifted to Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord of Pitsligo (1678–1762)
Literature
'Will of Sir William Forbes 6th Bart: of Pitsligo [typed transcript n.d, from a document circa 1806]
Trinkets Left to His Eldest Son
Gold St Andrew Cross which Charles the unfortunate grandson of James 2nd used to wear at his green ribbon, with all other articles of curiosity with descriptive labels attached';
Heirlooms / Fettercairn Estate, 1946, no. 2. The cross he [Charles Edward Stuart] wore at his ribbon;
Anon, Fettercairn House Programme, July 1967, p.12;
‘…The 4th Lord, - a great Jacobite figure who fought both in the 1715 and 1745 risings and raised the men of Buchan to give the support of Prince Charles Edward. The ‘bonnie Prince’ gave him the brooch he always wore in his bonnet – a gold cross of St Andrew – which is still preserved at Fettercairn House’
Trinkets Left to His Eldest Son
Gold St Andrew Cross which Charles the unfortunate grandson of James 2nd used to wear at his green ribbon, with all other articles of curiosity with descriptive labels attached';
Heirlooms / Fettercairn Estate, 1946, no. 2. The cross he [Charles Edward Stuart] wore at his ribbon;
Anon, Fettercairn House Programme, July 1967, p.12;
‘…The 4th Lord, - a great Jacobite figure who fought both in the 1715 and 1745 risings and raised the men of Buchan to give the support of Prince Charles Edward. The ‘bonnie Prince’ gave him the brooch he always wore in his bonnet – a gold cross of St Andrew – which is still preserved at Fettercairn House’
Condition
Overall the condition of the pendant mount is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age, including minor nicks and scratches. There is some very minor warping to the scalloped edge.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."