Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 55 17 Feb 2021
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British Medals, William Pitt, the Younger (1759-1806), statesman, London Pitt Club, oval gilt-silver member's Badge, c.1810-15, black glass oval lacking the Tassie cameo of William Pitt, border with NON SIBI SED PATRIÆ, laurel wreath suspender, rev. member's name engraved, JAMES ROW ESQR, 45.5 x 40.5mm., very fine
Ex Baldwin's vault
Members of the Pitt Club were not allowed entry to their meetings without a badge, which was sold to them at the price of £1 26s. 6d. (nearly £85 in current money). The owner of this particular badge was perhaps the James Row, Esq., a director of the Standard of England Life Assurance Company, who lived in a house in Page Green, Tottenham, designed by Humphry Repton.
Ex Baldwin's vault
Members of the Pitt Club were not allowed entry to their meetings without a badge, which was sold to them at the price of £1 26s. 6d. (nearly £85 in current money). The owner of this particular badge was perhaps the James Row, Esq., a director of the Standard of England Life Assurance Company, who lived in a house in Page Green, Tottenham, designed by Humphry Repton.