A section of skin of the 1867 Derby winner Hermit, mounted in a leather frame and set with a silver shield-shaped plaque inscribed HERMIT, FOALED 1864
Hammer:
£700
Estimate:
£500 - £800
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A section of skin of the 1867 Derby winner Hermit, mounted in a leather frame and set with a silver shield-shaped plaque inscribed HERMIT, FOALED 1864, DIED 1890, WINNER OF THE DERBY, 1867, mounted in a modern frame under glass together with a print of the horse, and a title legend, the skin section 15 by 23cm., 6 by 9in.