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LOT 406

Lot 406

Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868

Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868
Lot 406 Details
Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868

the silver handle with Birmingham marks and perimeter inscription: 'PRESENTED TO HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES ON THE OCCASION OF HIS FIRST VISIT TO DUBLIN WITH HRH THE PRINCESS OF WALES, 15TH APRIL 1868', the ebony shaft with vacant gold shield and intricately carved trailing vines of Irish shamrocks, Scottish thistles, and English roses
length 37.75 in — 95.9 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $2,460
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Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868
  • Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868
  • Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868
  • Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868
  • Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868
  • Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868
  • Royal Presentation Walking Stick to HRH Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII), 1868
Provenance:

Presented by the King to his personal attendant Laurence Freville-Wrightson, thence left by decent through the family to the present owner.

Note:

The lot is accompanied by a period photograph of Edward and Alexandra with their entourage, including Mr. Freville-Wrightson.

Read About the King's Attendant

Laurence Freville-Wrightson

CONDITION DETAILS

In substantially good condition. with wear to silver handle.

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