The Flying Dutchman Racing silks of the 13th Earl of Eglinton c.1849
Estimate:
£15,000 - £20,000
Historically important racing silks of the 13th Earl of Eglinton worn in the races of the legendary racehorse The Flying Dutchman, c.1849,
silk, blue ground tartan with vertical & horizontal lines and bands in green, black & yellow, the pattern interspersed with fine hand embroidered gold thread thistles including to buttons and collar, yellow sleeves, some marks and wear visible on sleeves, but overall in good condition for the age
Provenance: Archibald William Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton. 1st Earl of Winton (1812-1861). Thence by family descent. Consigned by the present 19th Earl of Eglinton, 7th Earl of Winton (b.1966). Previously on Loan to The Dick Institute, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.