Lot 291

THEATRICAL INTEREST - An early Georgian silver Edinburgh Assembly rooms patrons badge





Auction: 17 August 2009 at 15:00 BST
£1,250
Description
the engraved oval medallion with integral suspension loop, the obverse engraved with standing figure of a beggar with motto NOTHING AVAILETH WITHOUT CHARITY to the border, the reverse with legend EDINBURGH ASSEMBLEY ANNO DOM 1724, with 'Ladies Drumelzier and Orbistoun' within oval cartouche
Dimensions
45mm high (including suspension loop)




