LORD ST. VINCENT'S SILVER DESK SEAL

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细节

LORD S^T. VINCENT'S SILVER DESK SEAL
the circular head engraved S^t.V surmounted with a coronet and cross-cut border, hallmarked for 1801 and maker's mark for Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson (lacks handle) -- 7/8in. (2.3cm.)
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来源

Lord S^t. Vincent to his secretary, Benjamin Tucker, and thence by descent.

注意事项

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

拍品专文

John Jervis was born January 9, 1735. He entered naval service in 1748 and, with steady promotion for exemplary service, was a full Admiral by 1795. On 14^th February 1797 his squadron defeated the Spanish fleet off Cape S^t. Vincent, for which victory he was made an Earl and awarded a pension of £3,000. He was promoted to Admiral of the Fleet on George IV's coronation in 1821, and died on 14^th March 1823.