Lot Essay
The ancient habit of touching the King's Evil continued into the 18th century. The most famous beneficiary was Dr. Johnson who was 'touched' by Queen Anne.
Another from the small group of notable 17th century purses is the 'Penn' purse, sold Christie's South Kensington, 23 June 1987, lot 72, (£50,000, excluding premium). Worked with the arms of the Admiral Sir William Penn, father of the founder of Pennsylvania and with a portrait of Penn beside a globe.
Another from the small group of notable 17th century purses is the 'Penn' purse, sold Christie's South Kensington, 23 June 1987, lot 72, (£50,000, excluding premium). Worked with the arms of the Admiral Sir William Penn, father of the founder of Pennsylvania and with a portrait of Penn beside a globe.