Live Auction 7613Harewood: The Attic sale
A GEORGE IV SILVER-MOUNTED PINK VELVET PURSE
Lot 1051

A GEORGE IV SILVER-MOUNTED PINK VELVET PURSE

THE MOUNTS MARK OF JOSEPH TAYLOR, BIRMINGHAM, 1824

Closed9 December 2012

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GBP 1,875

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A GEORGE IV SILVER-MOUNTED PINK VELVET PURSE
THE MOUNTS MARK OF JOSEPH TAYLOR, BIRMINGHAM, 1824
The hinged mounts chased with flowers amidst 'S' scrolls
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) wide
marked to mounts

A gift from Lady Cynthia Moseley to H.R.H. The Princess Mary, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood (1897-1965) and by descent at Harewood House, Yorkshire.

Specialist note

Accompanied with a letter stating the purse was used by George III.