12th Feb, 2025 10:00
The Militaria Auction
ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON INTEREST - WAISTCOAT AND TWO NIGHTCAPS
MID-19TH CENTURY
the white cotton waistcoat with seven white metal filigree buttons (across six holes), two pockets, embroidered red monogram of a coronet over letter W verso, each wool / felt cap with same monogram over a number, along with a letter of provenance
The letter dates to circa mid-19th century, and is handwritten on parchment with partial wax seal. It is inscribed,
The Honourable Herbert Meade ... Castle
a night cap that belonged to the late Field Marshall, The Duke of Wellington who died at Walmer Castle 14th September 1852
John J. Watts Captain of Walmer Castle
To The Honourable Herbert Meade
Also a further (early 20th century note) inscribed
Dress-Waistcoat
2. Night Caps
1. Pocket handkerchief
of
The Great Duke of Wellington...
the waistcoat back 44cm high
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Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £500 - £700
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