Lot Archive

Lot

№ 171

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20 October 1993

Hammer Price:
£3,700

THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, G.C.B. (Military) a rare and magnificent 'jewelled' star, the silver body constructed of eight hinged sections, the rays set with 317 paste stones, gold sew-on eyelets at 20 points, appliqueed cross and centre in gold and enamels, the reverse fitted with gold pin for wearing, maker's mark 'JA' on reverse central plate, otherwise unmarked but of superb quality workmanship, 116mm x 108mm, circa 1815-20, nearly extremely fine