Sale 5085
London, South Kensington
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23 January 2007
Price realised
GBP 144
Estimate
THE 1ST EARL OF ELDON'S CORONATION ROBES CHEST A GEORGE III CAMPHORWOOD CHEST Early 18th Century The hinged top with a brass plaque inscribed 'Earl of Eldon', and with a further brass plaque to the underside of the top inscrtibed 'The Earl of Eldon's Coronation Robes', the sides with carrying handles, the top detached, losses 12 in. (30 cm.) high; 41 in. (104 cm.) wide; 22 in. (56 cm.) deep; together with: The Earl of Eldon's two George III red velvet and gold-thread Ceremonial bourses - 24 x 21 in. (61 x 53 cm.) (3)
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