Lot Essay
Accompanied with a letter stating the purse was used by George III.
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THE MOUNTS MARK OF JOSEPH TAYLOR, BIRMINGHAM, 1824
Details
A GEORGE IV SILVER-MOUNTED PINK VELVET PURSE
THE MOUNTS MARK OF JOSEPH TAYLOR, BIRMINGHAM, 1824
The hinged mounts chased with flowers amidst 'S' scrolls
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) wide
marked to mounts
THE MOUNTS MARK OF JOSEPH TAYLOR, BIRMINGHAM, 1824
The hinged mounts chased with flowers amidst 'S' scrolls
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) wide
marked to mounts
Provenance
A gift from Lady Cynthia Moseley to H.R.H. The Princess Mary, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood (1897-1965) and by descent at Harewood House, Yorkshire.