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M0266
Miscellaneous: M0266
Title
Order of the Garter, stage jewel
Dimensions
width (frame): 24cm
height (frame): 35cm
height (frame): 35cm
Provenance
This item was formerly in the collection of Sir Laurence Olvier and Dame Joan Plowright. It was sold at auction on the 10th of December 2024, by Julien*s auctioneers, Beverly Hills, USA. It was purchased by member Mark Pigott and kindly donated to the Garrick club in February 2025.
Other number
E0168
Framed, 18th century stage jewel formed of an oval medallion depicting Saint George and the Dragon, cut out of brass and painted, backed onto a blue silk lining. The order is surrounded by white paste jewels and is attached to a blue ribbon. The medal and ribbon are mounted in a frame on a now faded velvet backing. Below the medal is a gilt plaque reading: " the "GEORGE" worn by DAVID GARRICK as Richard III". The item was formerly in the collection of Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Joan Plowright.
