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Pitt Club, an oval gilt badge, bust in white onyx on black onyx field, rev. named (Edwd. Markland Esqr), 45 x 40mm (W 1982; D & W 176/582). Very fine, the onyx free of any faults; with integral loop, ring and blue ribbon £150-200

Edward Markland (1749-1832), descendant of an old Wigan family; in commerce in Cadiz, Spain until 1775, when he settled in Leeds; mayor of Leeds 1790 and 1807; Deputy Lieutenant for the West Riding of Yorkshire; moved to London 1810; magistrate at Queen square, Westminster, 1810-27; retired to St James square, Bath

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