Lot 44
George II (1683-1760) King of Great Britain and Ireland (1727-1760); he was the last British monarch to be born outside of Great Britain and the last to lead troops in battle. His quarrels with his father, George III and with his son Frederick, Prince of Wales, were legend. He had little control over government policy during his reign, power being wielded by the first de facto prime minister, Robert Walpole.
DS ("George R") as King, 1 p, vellum, 14¾" x 21½", Kensington, 1749 May 19. Fine; seal is missing, some toning at folds, a couple of "thins," and two small tape repairs on verso; three British revenue stamps in left margin. George II orders uniforms to be delivered to "Hugh Lord Viscount Falmouth, Captain of the Yeomen of our Guard and Warders of our Tower of London." The uniforms should consist of "one Hundred and Forty Coats of fine Crimson in Grain Cloth, Lined with Blue Serge, and Guarded with Blue Velvet, Edged and Laced with Gold Lace, with Rose, Thistle and Crown Mottoes and Scrowles, with our Letters G.R. embroidered on Back and Breast of each Coat with Silver Spangles Gilt…." The detailed description continues for breeches, bonnets, stockings, swords, "Waste" belts, carbine belts, and buck gloves, all of which were to be worn on October 30, 1749.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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