Description
A superb quality antique English, gold cased solid silver Pitt Club fob (of William Pitt, British Prime Minister 1783-1801, and 1804-1806 - formed shorty after his death to promote his policies of financial and democratic reform); beautifully crafted with a wreath design to the upper section, the Latin motto ‘Non Sibi Sed Patriæ Vixit‘ (Not for himself but for his country) and a superb mono shell on glass cameo, beautifully hand carved to depict William Pitt the Younger, and to the back, Pitt‘s name and the name of the club member - John Toplis Esq.r. A wonderfully interesting and scarce medal - and very collectable! CONDITION : All original and very, very good. Minimal evidence of wear, old hairline through bottom bust part of cameo, negligible. DEFECTS : None. DATE/MARKS : Around 1810/20, maybe a little later. Not marked. DIMENSIONS : 45.7 x 40.6 mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm).
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