A set of racing colours of HM King George VI originally in the training yard of Noel Murless at Beckhampton circa 1948, purple jacket, scarlet sleeve
£5,000 - £7,000
A set of racing colours of HM King George VI originally in the training yard of Noel Murless at Beckhampton circa 1948, purple jacket, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold braiding and detailing to jacket, gold tassel on cap, the interior inscribed in ink NM [Noel Murless] Beckhampton III, similarly inscribed inside the cap, purple dye faded to an overall blue appearance, minor faults, generally very good Noel Murless took over as the "Master" of Beckhampton stables from Fred Darling in 1948. This directly led to HM King George VI sending Murless horses and indeed he trained three winners for His Majesty during his first season in 1948 which also saw him crowned Champion Trainer for the first time. Provenance: Acquired by Frederick J Chandler Saddlers Ltd of Marlborough and used in a shop display at their London Road premises. The family business was formed in Marlborough in 1796 and held a Royal Warrant for HM The Queen. They also acquired D Gilbert & Son the famous Newmarket-based racing saddlers, a company who themselves held a Royal Warrant.