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Miscellaneous, Dangers Averted, 1589, a gilt electrotype of the oval badge by N. Hilliard, bust of Elizabeth I three-quarters left in jewelled headdress and high ruff, reverse bay-tree on an island, 55 x 44mm (MI 154/129; E 62). About extremely fine; with one imitation pearl and a stem with pearl missing (£120-150)

Provenance:
Property of a Gentleman, Spink Auction 140, 16 Nov. 1999, lot 689