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A RARE R.N. ADMIRAL'S COCKED HAT AND EPAULETTES
the size 7¼ hat by Geo. Spencer, Portsmouth with gold braid around the rim, double bullion loop with twist and gilt KC button, and bullion tassles; together with a pair of epaulettes for a Vice-Admiral by Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd, Portsmouth with two pips, crossed sword and scabbard, crown and securing button, all contained within a plush lined tin chest, with name H.S. Monroe R.N. inscribed on top -- 8 x 18½ x 9¼in. (20.2 x 47 x 23.5cm.)
See illustration page 23
the size 7¼ hat by Geo. Spencer, Portsmouth with gold braid around the rim, double bullion loop with twist and gilt KC button, and bullion tassles; together with a pair of epaulettes for a Vice-Admiral by Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd, Portsmouth with two pips, crossed sword and scabbard, crown and securing button, all contained within a plush lined tin chest, with name H.S. Monroe R.N. inscribed on top -- 8 x 18½ x 9¼in. (20.2 x 47 x 23.5cm.)
See illustration page 23
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note that the photograph of this lot on page 23 only applies to the hat, epaulettes and tin on the right of the photograph. The swords are correctly illustrated on page 29, the remaining tunic and hat is lot 43.