British Medals, George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Coronation 1937, City of London, Guildhall Reception, part gilt silver rectangular badge, the brooch suspender with enamelled arms of the City, by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., conjoined busts l., on shield within stepped border, rev. named to Sir Richard Sennett, total ht. 94.5 x 35mm. (W&E.7080A. 1), in case, toned, extremely fine and scarce
Sir Richard Sennett, Kt (1924), member of several London Livery Companies, Sheriff (1923-24), Master of the Feltmakers' and (1929) the Guild of Freemen of the City of London. He was an avid collector of blue and white Nankin China.
(80-120 GBP)