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A LOCK OF WELLINGTON'S HAIR

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
A LOCK OF WELLINGTON'S HAIR
ARTHUR WELLESLEY WELLINGTON (1769 - 1852) British general and statesman, called the "Iron Duke", he crushed French forces under Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. A fine Wellington relic, approx. 15-18 strands of his grey and white hair matted with a small reproduction of a letter mentioning that the original lock of hair had been taken from his head: "…cut after death". Matted with a color portrait and set in a gilt frame. Obtained by us directly from the owner of the complete lock.

Estimate: $300 - 400.

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