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Early C20th British Royal Naval Officer’s Ceremonial Dress Bicorn Hat , Gold Braided Epaulettes And Sword Belt By Gieves, London.

£475    $615    €569
Early C20th British Royal Naval officer’s ceremonial dress bi-corn hat, gold braided epaulettes and sword belt by Gieves, London.
 
In its original ‘dish-dash’ decorated tole-ware black jappaned carrying case with velvet plush-lined fitted interior. The pair of gold braided epaulettes with silver wire-work anchor motifs . The patent black leather belt or sword-sling with gilt thread and gilded anchor buckle and fittings .
 
The bi-corn hat with silk lining and corresponding gold braid decoration. All bears the manufacturer’s name and Royal Warrant of “Gieves Ltd , 21, Old Bond St., London, By Special Appointment to His Majesty”the King “.
 
The tole-ware box has a locking hasp and carrying handle , bears the name of the officer ‘H.R.B Janvrin R.N ‘and has an embossed shield name-plate for “Gieves Limited “. The box exterior with wear and marks commensurate with age and use .
 
The equipment in excellent original condition.
 
H (box) 9”
 
W 15”
 
D 8”
 
England c.1930
 
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
 
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
 
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
 
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
 
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room...
Antique #SA1113751, shown on this page, originates from 1930. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1930
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M.Lees & Sons , 'Tower House' , Severn St., Worcester WR12NB Tel . 07860826218
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Worcestershire
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