25th Nov, 2021 9:30
Queen Elizabeth II: a single leaf of vellum with a calligraphic letter in fine colours highlighted with gold, appointing Detta O'Cathain (1938-2021) as a Baroness, together with a fine quality impression of the Great Seal of Elizabeth II, showing the enthroned Queen on the obverse and the Queen mounted on horseback on the reverse, each housed in a custom made red morocco bound case, 35.5 cm x 59 cm. The lot also includes related awards to the same recipient, namely an OBE medal in Thomas Fattorini case, (with miniature), a Finland 'Reublic Order of the Lion', by A H Tillander in case, (with miniature) and a cased David Andersen 925 silver gilt and enamel Cross, the Norwegian Order of Merit, (also with miniature).
Estate of Baroness Detta O'Cathain
Sold for £1,000
Queen Elizabeth II: a single leaf of vellum with a calligraphic letter in fine colours highlighted with gold, appointing Detta O'Cathain (1938-2021) as a Baroness, together with a fine quality impression of the Great Seal of Elizabeth II, showing the enthroned Queen on the obverse and the Queen mounted on horseback on the reverse, each housed in a custom made red morocco bound case, 35.5 cm x 59 cm. The lot also includes related awards to the same recipient, namely an OBE medal in Thomas Fattorini case, (with miniature), a Finland 'Reublic Order of the Lion', by A H Tillander in case, (with miniature) and a cased David Andersen 925 silver gilt and enamel Cross, the Norwegian Order of Merit, (also with miniature).
ProvenanceEstate of Baroness Detta O'Cathain
