THREE CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD HERALDIC CRESTS FROM ST GEORGE'S CHAPEL, WINDSOR

1869-1909

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THREE CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD HERALDIC CRESTS FROM ST GEORGE'S CHAPEL, WINDSOR
1869-1909
Comprising a Coronet, a Greyhound and a Stag with detachable antlers and Coronet
stag 24 in. (61 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The crests were made on investiture and removed on the death of the knight. The Coronet: Probably for King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) who was invested to the Order of the Garter by King Edward VII in 1902.
The Greyhound: was displayed above the stall of William Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selbourne (1859-1942) who was invested to the Order of the Garter by King Edward VII in 1909
The Stag and coronet: was displayed above the stall of George Robinson, Marquis of Ripon (1827-1909) who was invested to the Order of the Garter by Queen Victoria in 1869.

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