Charles I

Charles I, a Civil War period silver Royalist Badge,

by Thomas Rawlins,

oval form, bust of the King to right, wearing decorative lace collar and sash over left shoulder, rev Royal Arms crowned and within Garter, with wreath border to both sides, (Medallic Illustrations, Vol I, 360/231), with pearl drop or 'tear' attached. Length 6cm.

Provenance:

A Private Collection.

Alastair Dickenson Ltd.

Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, Silver Sale, 30 April 2008, lot 830A