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An 18th century Chinese polychrome enamel tankard with figure decorated panel, 4 3/8" high (chips), a sparrow beak jug with floral decoration, 4 1/4" high, and one other sparrow beak jug, 5" high (restored) Green floral decorated jug has a restored hairline crack, crack to handle and a chip to the spout.Tankard has fritting and chips to rim, crazing inside and out, crack to the lower part of the tankard, chip to base and firing faults.Other jug has firing faults and some losses to the enamel.
Los 107
Two 18th century Chinese polychrome tea bowls and saucers, figures in interior and figures in landscapeCondition: Tea bowl with interior scene, losses to gilding, wear to enamel, saucer has chip to rim, losses to enamel and discolouration, wear to gilding. Landscape tea bowl, Losses to enamel and gilding, same with saucer, small glaze fault, discolouration.
Los 109
A Chinese porcelain polychrome sauce with European harbour scene, 4 3/4" dia, and a similar saucer, Oriental harbourCondition: Left hand saucer in picture, loss to gilding, fritting and chips along the rim, hairline crack. Right hand saucer in picture, losses to gilding on rim, slight enamel losses, small hairline crack.
Los 110
An 18th century Chinese export teacup with European figure grisaille enamel decoration (firing faults) and an 18th century Chinese export teacup with "clobbered" decoration Condition report:The cup with "clobbered" decoration has fritting to the rim, gilding losses and firing faults.The other cup has firing faults and losses to the gilding.
Los 113
A Canton enamel plate with flower and crab decoration, 9" dia, and two Chinese export plates (one damaged) Condition report:The not damaged orange decorated plate has some rim chips, a manufacture crack and some enamel losses.The crab decorated plate has some firing faults and a chip to base.
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Two 18th century Chinese armorial chocolate cups and covers Condition report:The blue, red and gilt cup has some wear to the enamel, a manufacture crack to handle, a hairline crack to the inside, wear to gilding around the rim.The other cup has wear to gilding all around, small chip to rim of the cup and a chip to the lid.
Los 118
An 18th century Chinese armorial tea bowl and saucer, Arms of MacKennan, and an 18th century Chinese armorial tea bowlCondition: tea bowls, wear to gilding on both, small hairline crack to one. Saucer, chip to foot rim, minor fritting and losses to gildingslight cracking to enamel, slight hairline crack.
Los 122
Two Chinese Yixing redware teapots, two Chinese porcelain teapots, five other teapots and a sugar boxCondition: sugar bowl, heavy damages to lid, dings to metal work throughout. orange teapot, crazing all over, with restoraton to metal ware throughout. Blue and white teapot, cracks to handle, staining. Pale moulded teapot, losses to gilding, restoration to lid. Red glazed teapot, chips to glaze. Imari teapot, heavy chips and staining, fritting to base, heavy damage to spout and cover. Terracotta teapot, chip to inside rim, chip to handle, chip to base, fritting to spout. Smaller teracotta teapot, lid has been restored heavily cracked. Square teapot, staining, loss to enamel, fritting to top.
Los 123
Two Chinese porcelain bowls with yellow grounds and two Chinese porcelain bowls with blue groundsCondition: Yellow bowl with butterflies, staining inside bowl, losses to gilding, light wear to enamel. Yellow bowl wwith bats, Hairling crack to inside rim, slight losses to enamel, chip to rim. Blue bowl with pink and yellow decoration, hairline crack to rim, ships to enamel, general ware. blue and white bowl, Numerous chips and fritting around the rim, chip to base.
Los 142
A Chinese enamel on copper tea caddy and cover, 4" high (damages) and two similar miniature teapotsCondition: Tea caddy: losses to enamel on lid, cracking to enamel on base, minor losses over body, otherwise good conditon. Tea pots: Blue teapot has restoration to enamel on handle, minor ware. aqua teapot, overall good condition, slight losses to enamel by spout.
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An early Victorian blue enamel and gilt decorated spiral fluted cabinet cup and saucer, and an early 19th century sprig decorated hunting jug, 4 1/2" high Condition report:There is fritting to the spout of the jug, a star crack towards the bottom of the jug, cracks in some of the relief decoration and some cracks to the handle as well.The cup and saucer appear to be in good condition with no noticeable damages.
Los 340
A superb and dateable Order of the Thistle StarThe Most Ancient and Noble Order of the Thistle, a fine early Victorian breast star by Rundell, Bridge & Co., 1840-42, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, with gold retaining pin, 77mm x 70mm, the reverse centre inscribed 'Rundell Bridge & Co. Jewellers & Goldsmiths To The Queen, H.R.H. The Prince Albert & Royal Family', a superb centre and Thistle, the pin and retaining clip sometime replaced, nonetheless a most rare piece of insignia. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 341
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Military) Knight Commander's neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, minor enamel loss, the bottom-left lion missing part of tail, nearly very fine, with length of riband for wear. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 346
The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, G.C.M.G., Knight Grand Cross sash Badge, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, white enamel restored in part, good very fine, with evening sash fitted with button-holes as originally worn. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 347
(x) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, G.C.M.G., Knight Grand Cross sash Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the centres in gold and enamel, 117mm including crown suspension x 72mm, minor loss of blue enamel on obverse garter, very fine. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 348
(x) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, (C.M.G.), Companion’s breast Badge, gold and enamels, with gold swivel-ring bar suspension and riband buckle, some minor enamel chipping to centre, very fine. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 350
(x) The Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross (G.C.V.O.) sash Badge, 72mm, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse officially numbered '1053', some restoration to blue enamel, very fine. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 352
(x) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, K.B.E., Knight Commander’s, Civil Division, 2nd type set of insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, nearly extremely fine, in damaged Garrard & Co. case of issue and full neck riband (2). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 353
(x) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (D.B.E.), Civil Division, Dame Commander's set of Insignia, 1st type, neck Badge, 80mm including crown suspension x 62mm, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, 75mm, silver and enamel, nearly extremely fine, fitted with bow and tails riband for wear and sold with a riband bar (2). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 354
(x) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 1st type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, with full original neck riband. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 355
Albert Medal, 2nd Class, for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, bronze and enamel, the reverse engraved 'Manufactured By Worcestershire Medal Services Ltd. For Display Purposes Only - 2018', extremely fine as struck. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers. SRN: This is an imported lot. Subject to 5% import VAT on Hammer Price .
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(x) The Property of a GentlemanA FINE COLLECTION OF AWARDS TO OFFICERS OF THE CRIMEAN WARCataloguer's NoteThe Crimea Medal certainly divides opinion. Its distinctive oak-leaf clasps and floriated suspender are an acquired taste, viewed by many as overly embellished and 'heavy'. It was ever thus, and I couldn't resist quoting the reaction of Colonel Hodge, 4th Dragoon Guards, on receiving his Crimea Medal in September 1855:'A vulgar looking thing, with clasps like gin labels. How odd it is that we cannot do things like people of taste.'Coming after the austere Neo-classicism of the Military and Naval General Service Medals, the Crimea Medal must have seemed bewilderingly garish to those who received it. In artistic terms, it arrived at the height of the Gothic Revival, when the medieval fantasies of Pugin, Barry and the Pre-Raphaelites infiltrated every art form, from architecture to jewellery. This surely accounts for its radical design, the oak leaves resembling carved wood on a Gothic misericord.The Crimea Medal was radical in another sense. Previous campaign medals had been awarded retrospectively, long after the conclusion of hostilities. The Crimea Medal was the first to be issued in the theatre of operations, during the campaign itself. This gave it added poignancy, and despite all the problems it has caused medal collectors ever since (see 'By Order of Her Majesty' - The Crimea Medal, OMRS, 2017), it is those period photographs of fearsome-looking Guardsmen and Highlanders, proudly wearing their Crimea Medals, which stir our imagination. We think of the legendary actions for which those men were decorated: the storming of the Great Redoubt at the Alma, the Thin Red Line at Balaklava, the Sandbag Battery at Inkermann, the capture of the Quarries before Sebastopol. The Crimea Medal's proximity to those actions is its enduring appeal.The men whose medals form this outstanding collection were prominent in all of those engagements, and in many cases they shaped the course of events. Would the Great Redoubt have been taken if Major Champion (Lot 370) had not brought up the 95th Foot in support? Would Scarlett and the Heavy Brigade have been surrounded if Major Burton (Lot 372) had not intervened? Might the British have suffered fewer casualties at Inkermann if Major Armstrong (Lot 375) had not directed the Guards Brigade towards the Sandbag Battery? The enormous influence these men exerted is matched only by their supreme personal courage, often shown in adversity and against overwhelming odds.In describing these remarkable men, I feel I have barely scratched the surface; whoever becomes the custodian of these medals can look forward to years of new discoveries.Jack West-SherringSpink, February 2019The intriguing 'Alma casualty's' group of three awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Sir John Dugdale Astley, 3rd Baronet of Everleigh, Scots Fusilier Guards; while leading his Company up the Alma's southern bank under galling enemy fire, his men fell victim to a spirited Russian counter-attack on the Great Redoubt.As the panic-stricken 23rd Foot crashed into his Company, Astley's steady presence averted disaster; just as he was rallying his men, a Russian musket ball passed clean through his neck, missing his carotid artery by a hair.Popular among soldiers and sportsmen alike, Astley's colourful personality earned him the nickname 'The Mate'. His memoirs, Fifty Years of My Life (1894), contain a panoply of Victorian sporting pursuits. A close friend of Gerald Goodlake V.C., he remained part of the Regimental family until his dying day.Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Alma, Sebastopol (Major Astley, S. F. Gds. Septr. 1855.), naming officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell in serif capitals, date contemporarily engraved in running script, unofficial rivets between clasps, fitted with a Hunt & Roskell silver top riband buckle of which the pin is gold; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class breast Badge, silver, gold centre and enamel, fitted with a silver top riband buckle; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, privately manufactured by Hunt & Roskell, fitted with a Hunt & Roskell silver top riband buckle, the first with suspension claw re-affixed, nearly very fine, the remainder good very fine (3). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 368
(x) The important 'Alma casualty's' group of four to Captain Frederick Sayer, 23rd Foot, fêted as the handsomest man in the British Army; renowned for his athleticism, Sayer raced Sir John Dugdale Astley in Windsor Home Park, eagerly watched by the Queen.Severely wounded while fighting the Vladimir Regiment in the Great Redoubt, Sayer returned to England and received his Crimea Medal from the hand of his ardent admirer, Queen Victoria, in the presentation at Horse Guards Parade on 18 May 1855.Sayer went on to become Magistrate of Gibraltar and Governor-General of New South Wales. It was while taking up the latter appointment that disease killed him, aged just 36.Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Alma (Captn. Sayer, Rl. Welch Fusrs.), officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell in large serif capitals; France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold centre and enamel; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold and enamel; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, privately manufactured by Hunt & Roskell, all mounted on original ribands with Hunt & Roskell silver top riband buckles, the second and third with some enamel loss, very fine or better (4). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 369
(x) A notable 'Great Redoubt stormer's' group of four to Lieutenant-General Edward Westby Donovan, 33rd Foot, credited with capturing a 24-pound brass howitzer at the Battle of the Alma on 20 September 1854; for performing a similar feat, Captain Bell of the 23rd Foot received the Victoria Cross.Donovan was severely wounded in the trenches before Sebastopol, his 'zealous service' praised in Lord Raglan's despatches.Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Major E. W. Donovan. 33rd Regt.), officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell in large serif capitals; France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold centre and enamel; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold and enamel; Turkish Crimea, British issue, replacement scroll suspension, all fitted with silver top riband buckles, very fine (4). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 375
(x) A poignant 'Capture of the Quarries' group of five to Lieutenant-General James Wells Armstrong, C.B., late 49th Regiment, who served as Brigade-Major of Adams's Brigade, 2nd Division; at Inkermann on 5 November, Armstrong took Adams's request for support to the Duke of Cambridge, who then advanced with the Guards Brigade.Armstrong is best remembered for his gallant part in capturing The Quarries, a key Russian earthwork guarding Sebastopol. He led the 'left attack' in the daring assault of 7 June 1855, and continued to give orders despite a severe wound from grapeshot; a subsequent injury from a fougasse led to his early demise.The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion's breast Badge, gold (22 carat) and enamel, hallmarks for William Neal, London 1850, fitted with narrow swivel-ring suspension and gold riband buckle; Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Mar. of Brigade, I. W. Armstrong, 49th Regt.), contemporarily engraved by Hunt & Roskell; France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold centre and enamel; Turkey, Sultanate, Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class breast Badge, silver, gold centre and enamel; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, replacement ball and ring suspension, all fitted with gold top riband buckles, very fine, the Crimea Medal extremely fine (5). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 376
(x) A notable 'Capture of the Quarries' group of five to Lieutenant-Colonel James Villiers, 47th Foot, severely wounded while leading a select group of his Regiment in the successful assault on 7 June 1855.Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Capt. James Villiers, 47th Regt.), contemporarily engraved in ornate serif capitals; France, Legion of Honour, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold centre and enamel; Turkey, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold and enamel, suspension refitted; Italy, Sardinia, Al Valore Militare (Bt. Lt. Coll. James Villiers. 47th Regt.), officially engraved; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, the second with minor enamel loss, generally very fine (5). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 377
(x) An intriguing 'Capture of the Quarries' group of three to Lieutenant-General John Peel, late 34th Foot; severely wounded in the shoulder during the vital assault on 7 June 1855, he went on to become A.D.C. to Sir William Codrington, British Commander-in-Chief.Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Major John Peel, 34th Regt.), officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell in large serif capitals, fitted with a Hunt & Roskell silver top riband buckle; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold and enamel, fitted with a silver-gilt top riband buckle; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, privately manufactured by Hunt & Roskell, fitted with a silver top riband buckle, the first with light contact marks and some edge wear, very fine or better (3). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 380
(x) A fascinating group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Gustavus Hume, 38th Foot; as Sir John Campbell's other A.D.C., he took part in the first assault on the Redan and bore witness to Campbell's gruesome demise; photographed repeatedly by Roger Fenton, he became Lieutenant of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms in 1878.Jubilee 1887, silver, unnamed as issued; Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Captn. Gustavus Hume. 38th Regt.), naming officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell in large serif capitals; Indian Mutiny 1857-9, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Capt. G. Hume, 38th Regt.); France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold centre and enamel; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold and enamel; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, privately manufactured by Hunt & Roskell, the second with minor contact marks, thus nearly very fine, the remainder very fine or better, recently mounted by Spink & Son (6). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 381
(x) The named group of six miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Gustavus Hume, 38th Foot.1887 Jubilee, silver; Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol, 'Capt. Gustavus Hume. 38th Regt.' engraved around rim; Indian Mutiny 1857-9, 1 clasp, Lucknow; France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold centre and enamel; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold and enamel; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, the fourth with significant enamel loss, very fine or better, recently mounted by Spink & Son (6). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 383
(x) The remarkable group of seven awarded to Major-General John Edward Michell, C.B., Royal Artillery; assigned to Barker's Battery for the Crimean War, Michell served with distinction at the Battles of Alma and Balaklava. During the famous 'Thin Red Line' incident on 25 October, Barker's Battery played havoc with Ryzhov's cavalry, receiving the special thanks of Sir Colin Campbell.Four times mentioned in despatches for commanding 'E' Troop, Royal Horse Artillery during the Indian Mutiny, Michell took part in celebrated actions such as the storming of Meeangunge by Sir Hope Grant and the pursuit of Kunwar Singh to Azimghur.He went on to command the Cavalry Brigade of General Maude's 2nd Division, Peshawar Valley Field Force during the Second Afghan War of 1878-80, mentioned in despatches for his services during the Bazaar Valley Expedition.The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion's breast Badge, gold and enamel, hallmarks for William Neal, London, fitted with narrow swivel-ring suspension and riband buckle; Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol (Capt. I. E. Michell, Royal Artillery), officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell in large serif capitals; Indian Mutiny 1857-9, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Major J, E, Michell, Rl. H. Art.); Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Br. Genl. J. E. Michell. C.B. R.A.), minor official correction to surname; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold and enamel; Italy, Sardinia, Al Valore Militare, 1855-56 (Bt. Major J. C. Michell, Rl. Artry.); Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, replacement ball and ring suspension, the first extremely fine, the second with unofficial rivets between 2nd and 3rd clasps, very fine or better, mounted in court style by Spink & Son (7). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 384
(x) The impressive group of six to Colonel John Sydney Hand, C.B., 44th Foot, late 82nd Foot and 1st Sikh Cavalry; after serving with the 82nd at the Siege of Sebastopol, Hand followed the Regiment to the Indian Mutiny, participating in the Second Relief of Lucknow.During the Second China War he commanded a squadron of the 1st Sikh Cavalry, engaged in the capture of the Taku Forts. In the 1867 Abyssinian campaign General Napier appointed him Director of the Highland Transport Train, a difficult role in such hostile terrain. For his services he was made a Companion of the Bath.The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion's breast Badge, gold (18 carat) and enamel, hallmarks for Robert Garrard, London 1869, fitted with a narrow swivel-ring suspension and a silver-gilt top riband buckle; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Lieutt. I. S. Hand 82nd Regt.), officially impressed, fitted with a silver top riband buckle; Indian Mutiny 1857-9, 1 clasp, Relief of Lucknow (Lieutt. I. S. Hand 82nd Regt.), fitted with a Flavelle silver top riband buckle; China 1860, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Lieutt. I. S. Hand 1st Sikh Cavy.), fitted with a silver top riband buckle; Abyssinia 1867 (Capt. J. S. Hand, 82. Regt.), fitted with a silver top riband buckle; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, replacement scroll suspension, fitted with a silver top riband buckle, the first extremely fine, the second and third with heavy contact marks, generally nearly very fine and better (6). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Los 512
Sold by Order of the Family'The refugee who opened our eyes to the manmade beauty of Britain. No one has done more to make us understand our built environment'Ian Jack in The GuardianThe Honours and Awards of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, C.B.E., the famous architectural scholarNikolaus Bernhard Leon Pevsner was born on 30 January 1902 at Leipzig, Saxony, the son of a fur merchant. Having studied at Universities across Germany, Pevsner completed his doctorate upon the baroque houses of his hometown in 1924. It was this innate passion of the history of architecture that would be observed throughout his long career.A figure in the advancement of modernist German architecture during the 1920's and 1930's, Pevsner supported many of the early policies of what would become the tyrannical Nazi regime. It would be that very same regime which he supported which took his position at the University of Göttingen in 1933. He moved to Britain and found home in Hampstead, soon finding a position at the University of Birmingham. With the onset of the Second World War, and his promotion of 'pure non-decadent German art' well known, Pevsner found himself arrested both as an enemy alien of the state, but it should also be noted he was listed within Hitler's 'Black Book'. He was once referred to as 'more German than the Germans.'Released after 3 months of internment and interrogations, he would be found clearing Blitz damage and writing and reviewing for the Ministry of Information. His first work for Penguin Books soon followed, An Outline of European Architecture, which would sell over half a million copies. A part-time teaching position at the University of Birkbeck was taken in 1942, while he would later become the longest-serving Slade Professor at the University of Cambridge, 1949-55, where he would lecture for over three decades. A prolific author, his crowning glory was without doubt the epic 46-volume The Buildings of England, affectionately known today as 'Pevsner's'. It remains a landmark publication.Besides writing he often contributed to radio and television broadcasts and was a founding member of the Victorian Society in 1957 which sought to save the futures of scores of buildings condemned for re-development. He was made a British Citizen in 1946, was appointed C.B.E. in 1963 and Knighted in 1969. Pevsner died in Hampstead on 18 August 1983. His contributions in the fields of history of architecture and art remain seldom surpassed - it was only in 2017 that Greyson Perry produced a review for BBC Radio 4 on the importance of Pevsner's Reith Lectures on English Art.(We would recommend Susie Harries' Nikolaus Pevsner; The Life, which offers many additional anecdotes that cannot be conveyed in this short introduction.)The C.B.E. and German Order of Merit bestowed upon Sir Nikolaus PevsnerThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Civil) Commander’s 2nd type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Goldsmiths & Silversmiths case of issue, the neck riband adapted as originally worn; Germany, Federal Republic, Order of Merit, Commander's neck Badge, gilt and enamel, in case of issue, with full neck riband as worn, good very fine (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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