Lot Essay
Tubular chiming table clocks are considered to be extremely rare.
The Order of St. Michael & St. George was conferred in three differrent grades;
C.M.G Companion
K.C.M.G. Knight Commander
G.C.M.G. Knight Grand Cross
They were most often awarded to civil servants and diplomats involved in the administration of the Colonies. Within those circles these highly regarded medals were given amusing acronyms;
C.M.G = Call Me God
K.C.M.G = Kindly Call Me God
G.C.M.G = God Calls Me God
The Order of St. Michael & St. George was conferred in three differrent grades;
C.M.G Companion
K.C.M.G. Knight Commander
G.C.M.G. Knight Grand Cross
They were most often awarded to civil servants and diplomats involved in the administration of the Colonies. Within those circles these highly regarded medals were given amusing acronyms;
C.M.G = Call Me God
K.C.M.G = Kindly Call Me God
G.C.M.G = God Calls Me God