MARK OF RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON, 1928

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A GEORGE V SILVER FREEDOM-CASKET
MARK OF RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON, 1928
Rectangular and on four bun feet, with reeded border, the stepped hinged cover engraved with a coat-of-arms, engraved with an inscription, with gilt and wood lined interior, marked on side and inside cover
10 in. (25 cm.) long
gross weight 57 oz. (1,790 gr.)
The inscription reads 'Presented to H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester, Earl of Ulster and Baron Culloden, K.G, K.T., K.P., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O. by the Merchant Taylors' Company, on his admission to the Freedom of the Company by Patrimony London - The 14th March 1939'.

The arms are those of the Merchant Taylors' Company.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Henry on the occasion of his entry into the Freedom of the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors.

Special notice

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Lot Essay

The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors received it first charter from King Edward III in 1327. It is both sixth and seventh in the order of precedence of the Great Twelve City Livery Companies as a result of a dispute with the Skinners' Company in the late 15th century. An elegant solution was devised by the Lord Mayor in 1484, who decreed that one year the Merchant Taylors were to be sixth and the Skinners seventh with the positions being reversed the year after. This gave rise to the phrase being 'at sixes and sevens'. The Hall dates from the 14th century but has gone through two major restorations; following the Great Fire of 1666 and after damage sustained during the Second World War.

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