Lot Essay
Hardy's privately made Collar of the Bath, and his badges as worn on his uniform (for which see the portrait of Hardy illustrated immediately preceding lot 58).
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THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH. VICE-ADMIRAL SIR THOMAS MASTERMAN HARDY'S G.C.B. STAR, COLLAR OF THE BATH, AND K.C.B. BULLION STAR.
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VICE-ADMIRAL SIR THOMAS MASTERMAN HARDY, BT, GCB (1769-1839)
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy's G.C.B. Star, Collar of the Bath, and K.C.B. bullion star.
Collar, metal gilt and enamel, approx 170 cm total length, some damage to the white enamel.
Knight Grand Cross Star, silver, gold and enamel, 97 mm. X 90 mm.
Knight Commander Star, gold and silver bullion, 80 mm., with master's paper label on reverse. L. Godfrey, Embroiderer. (3)
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy's G.C.B. Star, Collar of the Bath, and K.C.B. bullion star.
Collar, metal gilt and enamel, approx 170 cm total length, some damage to the white enamel.
Knight Grand Cross Star, silver, gold and enamel, 97 mm. X 90 mm.
Knight Commander Star, gold and silver bullion, 80 mm., with master's paper label on reverse. L. Godfrey, Embroiderer. (3)
Provenance
Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Bt, GCB (1769-1839) to Mary Charlotte Hardy, youngest daugheter and co-heir of Thomas Masterman Hardy and Louisa, Lady Hardy, and thence by descent to the present owner.
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