A Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals and Artefacts

The First Duke of Wellington, a Framed Collection of Memorabilia, a very fine compilation, the whole contained within a gilded frame (48 x 33 cms) with red velvet lining, centred with a print of the Duke flanked by a pen and florally decorated letter opener above a plaited lock of hair contained with a locket , an agate seal matrix probably detached from a hand seal displaying the full Achievement of Arms of the Duke. Above the central print, two gilt plaques featuring winged Victory figures blowing trumpets and holding laurel wreaths, a Ducal coronet in gilt brass. At the base a gilt wood or plaster ornate scroll with inscription ‘F.M. The Duke of Wellington’s Hair cut on the 10th May 1848 & given to Lt. General Lord Downes’. Sold together with details of the original carver and gilder and a hand written note dated 1853 by Lord Downes, these removed from the reverse of the frame when re-backing was required, the red velvet lining with commensurate wear and the ornate scroll with three cracks otherwise very good condition £1500-2000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals and Artefacts.

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