Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

LONDON, Metropolitan Police, uniface oval ivory Carriage Pass, his excellency the minister of, named (The King of Portugal), e.y.w. henderson chief commissioner, 80 x 54mm, 18.61g (W –; D & W –). Fine, very rare; pierced for suspension £300-£400

Luís I (1838-89), King of Portugal 1861-89, a man of science who had a reputation as a womaniser and confidant of the future Edward VII.

Please note ivory is covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import/export and trade restrictions