17th Nov, 2011 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Catalogue Sale

 
Lot 722
 

722

Royal Interest: An Exceptionally Rare Cravat Pin, a circular panel painted with the portrait of...

Royal Interest: An Exceptionally Rare Cravat Pin, a circular panel painted with the portrait of Prince Albert, within a border of laurel leaves set with seed pearls, on a straight pin with centre twist, with a fancy chain link safety to a secondary pin with centre twist, main pin measures 2.6cm by 7.8cm, contained in the original fitted case, by M. Rettie & Sons of Aberdeen

Inscription to the reverse: ALBERT FROM V.R. 1866

Provenance: an informal gift to Dr Andrew Robertson, thence by descent

Sold for £6,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000


 

The pin is in good condition. The portrait has a fine scratch to 9 o'clock, and a tiny repainted frame on his hear. It bears not hallmark, but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 7.1 grams. 141111

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 A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

 Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

 

Auction: Autumn Catalogue Sale, 17th Nov, 2011

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