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Auction: 19001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 340

A superb and dateable Order of the Thistle Star

The Most Ancient and Noble Order of the Thistle, a fine early Victorian breast star by Rundell, Bridge & Co., 1840-42, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, with gold retaining pin, 77mm x 70mm, the reverse centre inscribed 'Rundell Bridge & Co. Jewellers & Goldsmiths To The Queen, H.R.H. The Prince Albert & Royal Family', a superb centre and Thistle, the pin and retaining clip sometime replaced, nonetheless a most rare piece of insignia

Rundell, Bridge & Rundell was founded in 1790 and by 1815 was based at 32 Ludgate Hill, but in 1833 changed their name to that which is observed upon this Star. Albert himself was styled His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in the months leading up to his marriage, but only became His Royal Highness upon his marriage, 9 February 1840.

As the firm of Rundell, Bridge & Co. were discontinued in 1842, this Star can be confidently dated to this period of 1840-42.

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£6,500