The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 482
Christ's Hospital
Estimate £120 - £150 | Hammer £100
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Description
Christ's Hospital, Nautical School, silver-plated cloak badge, 1673, by John Roettier, the three figures of Arithmetic, Astronomy and Mathematics stand around a Bluecoat boy in traditional uniform, AVSPICIO CAROL SECVNDI REGIS 1673, 82mm (MI 557/218; Eim 252; Grimshaw 1), wide border with 10 piercings for attachment. Very fine, somewhat stained.
Provenance: Bt eBay, October 2009