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British, Christ’s Hospital, Nautical School Badge, 1673, a uniface silver repoussé plate after J. Roettiers, standing figures of Arithmetic, Geometry and Astronomy encouraging a Bluecoat boy, fleet behind, AVSPICIO, etc., 81mm, 28.97gm (MI 557/218; E 252; Grimshaw 1). About extremely fine and toned; pierced in several places around the edge to facilitate sewing onto a pupil’s dress (£120-150)
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