Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
Jun 1, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 2929:
Post Medieval Silver Charles II Wedding Button
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Start price:
£
5
Estimated price:
$30 - $40
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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Late 17th century AD
A silver button or cuff-link element with loop to the reverse, chamfered rim, reserved image of two hearts surmounted by a crown; a type associated with the marriage of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza in 1662. grams, 15mm (1/2"). Fine condition. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Kent lady; by inheritance; found near Eastling, Kent, UK, 2012.
Published
Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference KENT-292EC2; accompanied by a copy of the PAS report.
Literature
Disclaimed under the Treasure Act, reference number 2010T312; accompanied by a copy of the Treasure Act receipt dated 6 May 2010, two letters from Her Majesty's Coroner, and a letter from the British Museum.
