A PITT CLUB MEDAL, 19TH CENTURY |

chased silver-gilt and with a paste cameo of William Pitt, inscribed 'W.M MOORE ESQ.R', hung from a later blue ribbon

Generally good. Metal tarnished.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Sir John Smith was a member of The Pitt Club and he most likely acquired the present lot. The club was inaugurated at Cambridge University in 1835 in honour of William Pitt the Younger, the youngest UK Prime Minister and the reviver of Toryism. The undergraduate dining club’s aspirations were initially political, aimed at assisting local Tory organisations, but by the late 19^th century the Pitt Club had become a social group. Political leanings were no longer an essential criterion in the selection of new members, and instead the focus turned to undergraduate camaraderie.