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Property from the Collection of Susie Hilfiger, Greenwich, Connecticut

A Fine Embroidered and Gold Braided Bell Pull, the fabrics and medallions, Late 19th Century, the Constructions 20th Century

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)