The Most Noble Order of the Garter

The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded 1348, bronze impression of the Great Seal of the Order, by Thomas Simon, St. George in armour with plumed helm, on horseback charging to right and about to slay the dragon, MAGNVMI SIGIILVM NOBILLISS ORDINIS GARTERI, 111mm (Vertue p. 57, pl. XXXV), early-mid 18th century. Very fine and rare.

A highly spirited design made shortly after the Restoration of the monarchy. A similar patinated bronze impression was sold in Baldwin Auction 31, 15 October, 2002 (lot 1005).

Provenance: Bonham's Auction, 20 June, 2005.