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Jun. 06, 1959 - Sale of Arms and Armour at Christies suit sold for 370: A sale of the collection of Arms and Armour, formed by Folke Ellioth of Goteborg, Sweden - properties of James Christie Esq - and of the late R.W. Lloyd Esq. etc. was carried out at Christies today. One of the main items sold was a suit of Armour - one of twelve suits made for Elector Christian I of Saxony, and which was to have been presented to him on Christmas Day 1591. The Electro died four months before - so the gift was never made.. The suit today was purchased by Sir James Mann, Armoury Keeper of the Tower of London and Keeper of the Queen's Armour - for 3170. Photo Shows General view during the sale showing the suit of Armour - at Christies today
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13191434
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47501622
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4466px x 5529px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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