Canadian Art, Culture and History

November 0712, 2020
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LOT 1

Lot 1

George III Engraved Copper Dog Collar, c.1800

George III Engraved Copper Dog Collar, c.1800
Lot 1 Details
George III Engraved Copper Dog Collar, c.1800

named to John William Grece, Brixton, Surry [sic] with serrated edge
height 2 in — 5.1 cm, diameter 6 in — 15.2 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $252
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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George III Engraved Copper Dog Collar, c.1800
  • George III Engraved Copper Dog Collar, c.1800
Note:

As a result of Grece's actions during the War of the Second Coalition, George III granted John William Grece, 'a township of 10,000 on the banks of the Ottawa River in Canada', which was named Grece's Point (now Greece's Point).

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CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition.

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