The Royal Victorian Order, K.C.V.O., Knight Commander’s set of insignia, comprising neck badge in silver-gilt and enamels, the reverse officially numbered ‘K79’, and breast star in silver, gold and enamels, the reverse officially numbered ‘79’, with gold pin for wearing, good very fine (2) £600-800

Attributed to John Savile Savile-Lumley, second Baron Savile of Rufford, K.C.V.O., J.P., D.L. (1853-1931). Awarded the K.C.V.O. on 11 October 1904, on the occasion of King Edward VII’s visit to Rufford Abbey (previously awarded C.V.O. for a similar visit by the King in November 1903). See also Lots 498, 599, 661 and 671 for related items.