Jewellery and Coins - 30th October 2008

Lot 1849

A gold stick pin with gold cowrie shell. With a card written in ink 'Part of the tribute money...

Estimate £120 - £180 | Hammer £160

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Description

A gold stick pin with gold cowrie shell. With a card written in ink 'Part of the tribute money paid by King Kafi of Ashanti (a province of Ghana) to Queen Victoria. Presented by Lady Allen of Hoddenham'. Also with a piece of cloth reputed to be from the pocket of Queen Victoria.