The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 314
Charles I and Henrietta Maria
Estimate £600 - £800
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Description
Charles I and Henrietta Maria, small silver Royalist Badge, bare-headed bust of Charles left, with long hair with love lock on left shoulder, wearing falling lace collar, rev., bust of Henrietta Maria left, hair tied in knot behind and wearing necklace with pendant, leaf border to both sides, 22.5 x 14mm (MI 358/225; Platt I, type D, p. 287), integral loop for suspension and ring. Very fine, scarce.
Provenance: SNC, March 1998 (no. 1628); Spink Auction 26 March, 2008 (lot 32)