Education: St. Paul's School, London, a mid-19th century Foundation scholar's silver fish, 44mm., ring for suspension, well modelled, very fine, rare
The school was originally established for 153 scholars – the number associated with the miraculous draught of fishes, and Foundation scholars would, and still do, wear a silver fish. The old ticket states, incorrectly, Badge worn by 163 Foundationers' and is priced at £2.11.0.
(80-120 GBP)