10th Jan, 2024 10:00
Country House Sale
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Two Edwardian scrolls in gilt-tooled boxes
to include a declaration by Henry Farnham Burke, Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Somerset Herald and Registrar of the College of Arms, that the Armorial Bearings, depicted on the scroll, do of right belong and appertain unto John Lancaster of Ashlawn, dated 28th of July 1904, with a brass container attached, the Seal of Somerset Herald of Arms inside,
together with a declaration by Sir Albert William Woods, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, the scroll with Armorial Bearings, further illustrations, two five-pound stamps, with two brass containers, the first container with The Seal of Sir Albert William Woods inside, the second container with The Seal of George Edward Cokayne within, the containers decorated with crowns in relief (2)
Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £200
Two Edwardian scrolls in gilt-tooled boxes
to include a declaration by Henry Farnham Burke, Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Somerset Herald and Registrar of the College of Arms, that the Armorial Bearings, depicted on the scroll, do of right belong and appertain unto John Lancaster of Ashlawn, dated 28th of July 1904, with a brass container attached, the Seal of Somerset Herald of Arms inside,
together with a declaration by Sir Albert William Woods, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, the scroll with Armorial Bearings, further illustrations, two five-pound stamps, with two brass containers, the first container with The Seal of Sir Albert William Woods inside, the second container with The Seal of George Edward Cokayne within, the containers decorated with crowns in relief (2)
With signs of wear consistent with age and use. With marks/stains. With folds and creases. One brass container has become detached on the second scroll. The lining paper of the boxes with discolouration. The lining paper of one of the boxes is cockled. Some potential minor patina/verdigris.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 10th Jan, 2024
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