The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle,
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The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle,
embroidered breast star, 8.3cm x 8.3cm, with card backing with paper label for L.Holbeck & C. Embroiderer No 5 King Street Golden Square, additionally written in ink "Star taken off the Coat of King George 4th". Very fine. (1)
Sold for £1,560 inc. premium

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  • The firm of Holbeck, Louis & Sons, is noted in the Kelly's London Street Directory of 1842 as: Embroiderers, gold and silver lacemen, and Army accoutrement makers to Prince Albert and the Royal Family.

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