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Fri, Jul 11, 2014 06:30PM EDT - Sun, Jul 13, 2014 06:30PM EDT
Lot 378

British Royal Maritime Carved Crest

Estimate: $4,000 - $7,000

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mid-19th century, with inscription [Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense] (translates loosely "Shamed be he who thinks evil of it") surrounding crest that represents the royal arms of the British monarch, 1837-present, 29 x 22 x 10 in., on a custom steel modern stand height 57 in., surface abrasions and scattered losses with some repairs to applied letters, edge patch at back and other scattered distress (see detailed photos). Notes: Motto of the English Chivalric Order of the Garter. Provenance: Tampa, Florida, Private Collection

Condition

surface abrasions and scattered losses with some repairs to applied letters, edge patch at back and other scattered distress (see detailed photos)

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