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York Club, Dublin, 1824, a silver badge by I. Parkes, head of the Duke of York right, rev. legend on Garter and in centre, 36mm (BHM 1248; D & W 123/178; cf. Noble Collection Pt II, lot 881, different obv. die). Rim knock, about very fine, toned, rare; with ball and Garter loop for suspension and a non-contemporary red ribbon (£60-80)

The York Club was established to protect the Protestant ascendancy in Ireland.