Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

Formerly the Property of H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent:

A George VI silver three piece christening set by Wakely & Wheeler, comprising a fork, knife and spoon, with plain faceted handles, hallmarked for London 1941 and 1942, contained in fitted Goldsmiths & Silversmiths’ Co. Ltd case, with hand written letter from his godmother, Lady Patricia Ramsay reading:

‘For....on his christening 4th Aug. 1942 from his godmother Patsy’ .
£200-£400

Christies’ sale 20 November 2009, Property from the Collection of H.R.H. The Prince George, Duke of Kent KG, KT, and H.R.H. Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent CI, GCVO and their families, Lot 256.

This christening set was presented to Prince Michael of Kent on the occasion of his christening on 4 August 1942 by his godmother Lady Patricia Ramsay.



Lady Victoria Patricia Helena Ramsay (1886-1974) was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Upon her marriage to Alexander Ramsay in February 1919, she relinquished her title of H.R.H. Princess Patricia of Connaught.