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John Bridge (1755 - 1834)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1829
Materials
Silver, stone, gold and enamel
Measurements
65 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1181062.1
Summary
Star - Star of the Order of the Garter. By J. Bridge, 1829. Part of the Insignia of the Order of the Garter of the 2nd Earl of Powis 1785 - 1848. Back of badge engraved 'Storr & Mortimir, Jeweller To The Queen'.
Provenance
Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax, placed on long term loan to the National Trust, then gifted to National Trust on 26th March 1991.
Marks and inscriptions
Back of badge: Storr & Mortimir / JEWELLERS / TO THE QUEEN
Makers and roles
John Bridge (1755 - 1834), goldsmith P. Storr and Mortimmer, jeweller