Lot 361
  • 361

Great Britain, Order of the Garter

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • gold
  • Sash 53cm.; 21in.
a fabric and bullion Garter with 18 ct. gold buckle, in a case by Wilkinson & Son, 34-36 Maddox Street

Provenance

Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe (1858-1945) was made a Knight of the Garter by George V in 1908.

Condition

The fabric ground is a little tired. Lovely quality. Some losses to gold threads. Case is tired.
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