Silver - 27th January 2010

Lot 120

An early 19th century silver-gilt Pitt Club badge. oval form

Estimate £180 - £220 | Hammer £240

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Description

An early 19th century silver-gilt Pitt Club badge. oval form, with a laurel leaf mantle and ring attachment, the front with a cameo and inscription 'NON. SIBI.SED. PATRIAE. VIXIT', the reverse inscribed 'PITT CLUB' AND 'IN MEMORY OF THE RT HONBLE Wm PITT DIED 23 JANY 1806 AGED 47, also named 'JOHN WALLACE ESQ', length 4.5cm.