26th Jan, 2022 10:00
Country House Sale
403
WWII stone jar from the Houses of Parliament
with rose decorated oak cover/lid inscribed 'This stone came from the Houses of Parliament' and with a further plaque to one side decorated with St George and the dragon, inscribed 'London 1941', 21cm high
Note- believed to have been made from the stone damaged after the German air raid of 10th May 1941.
Sold for £140
Estimated at £80 - £120
WWII stone jar from the Houses of Parliament
with rose decorated oak cover/lid inscribed 'This stone came from the Houses of Parliament' and with a further plaque to one side decorated with St George and the dragon, inscribed 'London 1941', 21cm high
Note- believed to have been made from the stone damaged after the German air raid of 10th May 1941.
A few marks to the lid and some wear.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 26th Jan, 2022
