THE MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE GARTER, a Prelate's Purse, circa 1830, 115 x 150mm., purple velvet with gilt wire border, the front with a Shield, the back with a Cross, both in gilt wire; the interior in white satin, the front decorated with a Bishop's Mitre enclosed by a religious and floral motif, the back decorated with a Goat's Head upon a Coronet enclosed by a floral motif, both in gilt wire, the catch, in gold and enamel, featuring the Cross and Legend of the Order, minor enamel damage to the latter, very good condition, rare
Lot 743

THE MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE GARTER, a Prelate's Purse, circa 1830, 115 x 150mm., purple velvet with gilt wire border, the front with a Shield, the back with a Cross, both in gilt wire; the interior in white satin, the front decorated with a Bishop's Mitre enclosed by a religious and floral motif, the back decorated with a Goat's Head upon a Coronet enclosed by a floral motif, both in gilt wire, the catch, in gold and enamel, featuring the Cross and Legend of the Order, minor enamel damage to the latter, very good condition, rare

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GBP 1,840

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THE MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE GARTER, a Prelate's Purse, circa 1830, 115 x 150mm., purple velvet with gilt wire border, the front with a Shield, the back with a Cross, both in gilt wire; the interior in white satin, the front decorated with a Bishop's Mitre enclosed by a religious and floral motif, the back decorated with a Goat's Head upon a Coronet enclosed by a floral motif, both in gilt wire, the catch, in gold and enamel, featuring the Cross and Legend of the Order, minor enamel damage to the latter, very good condition, rare

Specialist note

Attributed to Charles Sumner, Bishop of Winchester.