Charles II

Charles II, Restoration, oval silver badge, (?) by Thomas Rawlins, crowned bust right, with long hair, rev., in imitation of engraving, Royal arms within Garter, crowned, C - R to either side, 36 x 28.5mm (MI 444/19, illus.; Eim. 204; Platt II, p. 354), integral suspension loop and ring. Very fine and rare.

Provenance: Ex E. K. Barnsdale Collection, Spink, New York, 11 December, 2001 (lot 27, part)