Property from the Collection of Susie Hilfiger, Greenwich, Connecticut
Lot Closed
April 5, 04:24 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
A Fine Embroidered and Gold Braided Bell Pull, the fabrics and medallions, Late 19th Century, the Constructions 20th Century
the ground formed from joined bands of gold military braid and applied to the top and bottom with elaborate gold and silver thread raised work cyphers on scarlet wool grounds with large badge to the center commemorating battles including Waterloo. Egypt 1882, Suakain 1885, Tele…, Incaman, Sebastopol, with raised work gilt strip drums, trumpets, raised work satin appliqued union flag, the whole surmounted by a large royal crown and raised gold thread lion, gilt thread pendant tassel to base
overall length 65 ¾ in.
167 cm
The Duke & Duchess of Windsor, Sotheby's New York, 16 September 1997, lot 2038 ($17,250)
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