Lot 301
British Memorabilia: Pieces of London Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and the Palace of Westminster, With Autograph of Sir Charles Barry (1) 1¾ x 2" piece of London Bridge, with plaque reading, "Authentic piece of the London Bridge, Harold K. King / City Engineer - Corporation of London." (2) 3¼ x 3¾ x 1¼" paper weight with label reading: "This paper-weight is made of stone removed from the fabric of Westminster Abbey in the course of the restoration work 1955" Signed "Alan C. Don / Dean of Westminister." A brass engraving of Westminster Abbey is set into the opposite side. (3) 9 x 1½" piece of "Ancient Timber From the Palace of Westminster destroyed by Fire 1834. Rebuilt to the design of Sir Charles Barry 1840-60." With a 4¼ x 7" piece of paper bearing Sir Charles' autograph: "Yours truly / Charles Barry Archt / 3 Augt. 1850"; matted with an engraving of Barry in the original wood frame (with glass) to an overall size of 14¾ x 20¼". Estimate $500 - 600
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