Wigan MBC Valuation - Book Final

Wigan Borough Council
Mayoral Regalia







Wigan Borough Council
Mayoral Regalia

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1. WIGAN MAYOR’S BADGE OF OFFICE AND CHAIN

One Mayor’s Badge of Office acid tested to 18ct. Yellow gold with enamel.
Approx. Size 100mm x 110mm. Approx. Weight 188gms

Oval shaped pendant badge with hand pierced raised gold lettering, corded borders
and open strap work surrounding the centre limoge enamel depicting the Arms of

‘THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF WIGAN’
Approx. Weight 188gm

One 18ct. Yellow gold Chain of Office. Approx length 120cms.
Consisting of one single row of 28 x Gothic shield links. Approx. Size 34mm x 25mm.
Each engraved with Arms crest and monogram of Mayors from the Borough of Wigan

from 1849 – 1923 alternating with oval flower head buckle links.
Approx. Size each 23mm x 17mm.
Approx. Weight 550gm

A short row attached to the inside edge of the long row between the 7th and 8th
shield link on both sides comprises 11 x Gothic shield links and 10 x oval links.

Approx. Length 50cm.
Approx. Weight 166gm.
Total weight of chains and pendant 904gms.

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2. WIGAN MAYORESS’S CONSORT CHAIN.
One yellow gold single row chain stamped 9ct. and dated

Birmingham 1859
Approx. Length 80cm.
Consists of a single row of 36 x fancy oval Gothic shields with quatrefoil centres
alternating with embossed shields for engraving Approx. 10mm wide. Attached to:
Centre shield with hook to attach pendant.
Approx. Weight 162gm.

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3. MAYORESS OF WIGAN BADGE OF OFFICE PENDANT
One 18ct. Yellow gold Mayoress badge of office.
Approx. Size 60mm x 60mm
Dated London 1890.

Oval shaped pendant/badge with corded borders and open strap work set with
16 x Old Cut Diamonds surrounding the centre limoge enamelled shield depicting the

Arms of
‘THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF WIGAN’ with the wording on white enamel.

Approx. Weight 18ct. Gold 62gm
Approx. Total weight of 16 x old cut Diamonds 1.92ct.

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4. MAYOR’S CONSORT PENDANT AND CHAIN FOR WIGAN

One Silver Gilt Chain and enamelled badge of office.
Single row Silver Gilt chain approx. Length 90cm.
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Birmingham 1965.

Comprises 14 x red enamel Rose of Lancashire links alternating with
13 x oval quatrefoil links.

All joined by plain belcher link chain and connected to a central shield with crown
enamelled with ‘WIGAN’. Round in shape

Silver Gilt pendant on hook with limoge enamel depicting Coat of Arms with the words
‘PROGRESS WITH UNITY’

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Birmingham 1970.
Approx. Size 90mm x 60mm

Total weight pendant and chain 222gms

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5. THE GREAT MACE
One 17th century Silver Gilt Mace with later 19th century additions.
Comprises a tubular stem engraved with sprigs of Oak leaves and Acorns between
gadrooned knops, the urn shaped base having a Coat of Arms and inscription
recording the gift of Alexander Holt, late goldsmith and Alderman of London and
Wigan in 1657 and a Latin inscription recording the gift from his Executor.
The bowl chased with the emblems of England, France, Scotland and Ireland and the

Borough of Wigan below the titles of Charles ll.
The crown with alternating Fleur-de-lys and cross pattée and stamped with Royal

Arms beneath four arches supporting the orb and cross.
Approx. Size 112cms

Approx. Weight 136 oz.

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6. THE LESSER MACE
One Silver Plated and Gilt mid 19th century Ceremonial Mace with knopped tubular

gilt-metal shaft.
Consists of urn shaped foot and plain bowl with crown having a Fleur-de-lys and cross

pattée rim fitted with four arches rising to an orb and cross indicative of late 17th
century. Caryatid scrolls fitted on staff below the bowl.
Approx. Size 107cm

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7. A PAIR OF HALBERDS
One Pair of early 17th century HALBERDS.
Comprising Steel hands with wavy spear points, the crescent blades pierced with
heart motifs and the pick backs with initials ‘HM’.

Both with Ash wooden shafts.
Approx. Length each 234cm

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8. A PAIR VICTORIAN BRASS HALBERDS
One pair Victorian brass Ceremonial Halberds with wavy spear point and crescent

shaped bodies.
Fitted to stained pine wooden shafts.

Approx. Length each 213cms

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9. MAYOR’S STAFF OF OFFICE
One Mayor’s Staff of Office . Late 17th century.
Comprises lignum vitae shaft with silver handle engraved with a presentation

inscription:
‘A GIFT TO THE MAYOR OF WIGAN by AB’

Base with Silver Collar
Approx. Height 163cms

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10. OFFICER’S SWORD
One Victorian Officer’s Sword with slightly curved blade inscribed ‘WIGAN RIFLES’, the

lancet guard with tied bugle, fish skin grip and plated scabbard.
Approx. Size Blade 83cms.

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11. THE STATE SWORD
One Ceremonial sword with two edged blade and red velvet covered scabbard and

handle.
Quillons with rounded ends and scabbard bearing the Arms of Charles ll.

‘THE STATE SWORD’
Approx. Size 132cms

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12. THE MAYOR’S STICK
One malacca cane walking stick.
The Silver head engraved with leaves and inscription dated 1702. Another Silver
collar inscribed with details of the donor.

‘THE MAYOR’S STICK’
Approx. Size 94cms.

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13. SILVER GILT ATHERTON CHAIN
One Silver gilt chain. Approx 102cm long.
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Birmingham 1960.
Consists of single row of 22 x oval shield links approx size each 25mm x 12mm and
16 x red enamelled Lancashire Rose links approx size each 12mm
All joined with plain belcher link chain and attached
to central shield enamelled with red gothic style letter A.

Approx. Size 36mm x 34mm
Approx. Total weight 131gm

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14. SILVER AND ENAMEL PENDANT WITH FLEUR-DE-LYS AND BOW DESIGN
One Silver and enamel pendant with Fleur-de-lys and red enamel bow design around

centre circular Britannia shield.
Hallmarked Sterling Silver

Approx. Size 36mm x 37mm.
Approx. Weight 10gm.

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15. SILVER GILT CHAIN
One silver gilt chain. Approx length 100cm.

Hallmarked Sterling Silver 1952.
Consists of a single row of 22 x oval engraved shields

Approx. Size each 41mm x 29mm
linked together and attached to central larger oval shield

enamelled with a red Rose of Lancashire.
Approx. Size 47mm x 33mm
Approx. Total weight 337gm.

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16. WIGAN PAST MAYOR SILVER GILT PENDANT
One Silver Gilt Pendant Approx. Size 50mm x 40mm.

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Birmingham 1924.
Enamelled with ‘COUNTY BOROUGH OF WIGAN PAST MAYOR’ around a central shield
depicting a castle with a red enamel background all upon an embossed coat of arms.

Engraved on back
ERNEST BALL

Approx. Weight 41gms.

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17. ABRAM UDC CHAIRMAN’S LADY BADGE AND CHAIN ON VELVET COLLAR
BACKING

One a Silver Gilt chain. Approx. Length 100cm.
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Birmingham 1963.
Consists of a single row of 16 x Oval Quatrefoil shield links

Approx. Size 24mm x 16mm
Alternating with 17 red enamelled Rose of Lancashire links Approx size 12mm.

All joined with plain belcher link and attached to central shield with crown
Approx. Size 23 mm x 31mm with a hook on which to attach pendant.

One square shaped Silver Gilt and Enamel pendant embossed with
‘CHAIRMAN’S LADY’ under central round enamelled shield with the words

‘THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ABRAM A.D.1880’
Approx. Size of pendant 51mm x 38mm.

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Birmingham 1952
Total weight of chain and pendant. 223gm.

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18. INCE-IN-MAKERFIELD UDC CHAIRMAN PENDANT
One 9ct. Yellow gold and Enamel pendant Approx. Size 104mm x 66mm.

Hallmarked 9ct gold Birmingham 1938
Enamelled with central lion and

‘INCE-IN-MAKERFIELD URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’.
Approx. Weight 88gms.

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19. STANDISH WITH LANGTREE UDC DEPUTY CHAIRMAN PENDANT ON
RIBBON.

One Silver Gilt oval shaped embossed pendant with limoge enamel shield depicting an
owl with prey and with the words
‘DEPUTY CHAIRMAN’

‘URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF STANDISH WITH LANGTREE’
Attached to dark neck ribbon with corded edge.
Approx size of pendant 104mm x 67mm
Approx. Weight pendant 126gm.

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20. ASPULL CHAIRMAN’S LADY 2 PIECE PENDANT
One Sterling Silver Chairman’s Lady 2 piece hinged pendant.
Comprises: Top pendant Hallmarked Sterling Silver Chester 1932 with red enamelled

Lancashire Rose. Approx. Size 27mm x 35mm.
Lower hanging pendant Hallmarked Sterling Silver Chester 1887 with cut out edge

around centre enamelled bird and on blue enamel the wording:
‘ASPULL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL LANCASHIRE 1894’
Approx. Size 56mm x 53mm.
Total weight of both pendants Approx. 49gms.

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21. TYLDESLEY UDC CHAIRMAN’S LADY PENDANT AND CHAIN

One Silver Gilt Chain and pendant on velvet backing with 9ct gold bolt ring catch.
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Birmingham 1924.
Approx. Length chain 74cms and consists of

8 x enamelled red Rose of Lancashire links Approx. Size 12mm and
16 x oval quatrefoil shields approx. Size 24mm x 16mm.

All joined with plain belcher links and attached to a central shield with enamelled
monogram TUDC.

Attached Silver Gilt pendant with central enamelled shield and blue enamel ribbons
with the wording:

‘CHAIRMAN’S LADY TYLDESLEY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL’
Approx. Size 48mm x 37mm

Approx. Total weight pendant and chain including backing 142gm.

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22. ATHERTON UDC CHAIRMAN PENDANT AND CHAIN

One 2 row Silver Gilt chain and pendant.
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Birmingham 1921.
Chain comprises 2 rows with a total of 61 x Hand engraved shields. Approx. Size each
27mm x 28mm hand engraved with details of Past Chairmen.

Approx. Length outer row 108cm.
Both rows connecting to centre shield enamelled with ‘CHAIRMAN’ over enamelled

monogram AUDC.
Approx. Size 40mm x 40mm.

Badge of Office hooked on to centre shield Approx. Size 61mm x 71mm.
Embossed and enamelled with central Coat of Arms surrounded by blue enamel and

the wording:
‘THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ATHERTON’
Total Approx. Weight of chain and pendant 605gm.

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