Royal key mystery

daveham · 2017-02-13T16:52:20+00:00

Measuring some 4.5 inches long; made of steel and within the hoop a gilded brass tag bearing the initials GR (George Rex/George Reign) Engraved along the shank are the words Carrington Bowls Esqr. Some research has established that at the latter part of the C18th Carrington Bowles had a shop at St Paul’s Churchyard where he sold both maps and prints. Close scrutiny of the pictures will show that one of the “R”'s I Carrington has been filed out, as if the engraver made a mistake?? Neither the British Museum, the London Museum or the V and A have been able to cast light on it. I thought the name Bowles may have a connection to Prince Charlie’s wife but apparently not…. A local antiques auctioneer expressed great excitement but purely in monetary terms. Any clues amongst you key experts?

daveham

Huw…..I’ll get to work on it !🙁doh):🙁doh):🙁doh):🙁doh):

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