Lot 497

A SECTION OF BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE'S SWORD HILT LINING
18TH CENTURY




Scottish Silver & Applied Arts
Auction: 17 August 2016 from 12:00 BST
£1,750
Description
the small triangular section of red felt contained within a gilt metal scroll formed frame, the reverse set with accompanying manuscript label
Dimensions
felt section 34mm long, frame 10cm
Footnote
Provenance:
Private family collection, by repute found with two other items (including a gold watch and chain) in the trunk of a tree by a woodsman in the Dumfries area.
Note:
The accompanying early 19th century manuscript label reads 'Lining of Prince Charles sword hilt 1745'



