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Lot 584
FOLLOWER OF LEMUEL FRANCIS ABBOTT PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM SMITH STOKES OF ROUGHTON, SHROPSHIRE in blue hunting coat with scarlet lapels and brass buttons engraved 'WH', holding his hat and whip, oil on panel, oval, 45 x 34cmThe sitter in this interesting early portrait of a Shropshire fox hunter can confidently be identified as William Smith Stokes (1765-1812) of Roughton and subsequently High Barn, Alveley. The brass buttons are engraved with the initials of the Wheatland Hunt a subscription pack instituted by Mr Skelding of Bridgnorth in 1811. W S Stokes married in May 1786 Nancy Stokes, nee Freeman, the widow of his cousin and namesake William Stokes of Roughton (1754-1784).There is a possibility, however, that the sitter is in fact this William Stokes, in part because the label on the backboard identifies the sitter as "William Stokes ...who departed this life January 5th 1784, aged 30". There is in addition a (fragmentary) newspaper cutting of 1891 reporting the funeral of Mrs Martha Corser Stokes of Roughton House, Worfield, the widow of Michael Smith Stokes (1795-1845) son of W S Stokes, which suggests that the portrait remained in the hands of the Stokes family until c1900 or later. Late eighteenth century hunting around the Wrekin was dominated by one of the most famous figures in the history of British fox hunting, Squire George Forester, MP for Wenlock (1735-1811) of Willey near Broseley, who was ably served by his equally celebrated whipper-in Tom Moody (d 1796). One legacy of this was the toast occasionally found engraved on 18th century silver stirrup cups "Success to Fox Hunting/and all friends round the Wrekin". Forester's portrait in hunting colours was painted by Lemuel Francis Abbott, c 1790. ++Medium generally thin with old restoration and surface scratches, panel slightly warped but not split, on the reverse and old label identifying the sitter and a fragmentary newspaper cutting relating to another member of the Stokes family. In what is probably the original early 19th c oval giltwood and composition frame with brass ring suspender with old losses and gold painted at later date
Lot 667
THE ORDER OF THE STAR OF INDIA AND ORDER OF THE INDIAN EMPIRE GROUP OF NINE OF STEWART ELLIS LAWRENCE WEST comprising the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, C.S.I. Companion's Neck Badge, gold and light blue enamel centred by a hardstone cameo of Queen Victoria surrounded by the motto of the order in diamonds suspended from a five pointed silver star and gold ring, Garrard & Co Ltd case of issue, The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, C.I.E. Companion's neck badge, second type, gold and enamel, Garrard & Co Ltd case of issue, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, OBE, first type Military Division, hallmarked 1919, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, Silver Jubilee Medal 1935, Coronation Medal 1937 and Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration CAPT S E L WEST [on BWM and Victory, Lieut S E L West 1/M W Ry RAFI on last] and four miniature medals comprising C.S.I. (silver), C.I.E. (gold) and Volunteer Officers' Decoration, the C.I.E. group of three of his father, Charles Henry West, comprising the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, C.I.E. Companion's breast badge second type, maroon morocco case of issue by R & S Garrard & Co, 25 Haymarket London, India General Service Medal one clasp, Burma 1885-7 and Volunteer Long Service Medal, 590 LCE SERGT C H WEST, 2nd Punjab V R C [Vol R. C H West 2nd Pjb Volr Rifle Corps on second] with a contemporary set of miniatures and the group of six of S E L West's son Raymond Anthony West comprising 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal with mention emblem and Africa Service Medal, 143966 R A WESTOrder of the Star of India: London Gazette 1 January 1947, page 4.Order of the Indian Empire (S E L West): London Gazette 2 June 1943, page 2422.Order of the British Empire: London Gazette 7 February 1919, page 1943.Order of the Indian Empire (C H West): 1 January 1903, page IV. Stewart Ellis Lawrence West (1890 Simla-CapeTown 1968) Director of Traffic Railway Department (Railway Board) Government of India, New Delhi. A talented cricketer who played in twelve first class matches between the 1913/14 and 1926/27 Seasons for the European's team in the Northern Punjab, West married Vera Violet Muriel van Reinfeld. His father, Charles Henry West (1859 Lahore-London 1946) joined the Indian (Imperial) Civil Service in 1876. In 1890 he was promoted to the important position of personal assistant to the Attorney General of India and appointed Assistant Secretary to the Government of India Army Department in 1906. He was the son of Charles Henry West (b1825) a Punjab merchant by his wife Agnes Charliana Lingard Murphy daughter of Charles Murphy, of the Survey of India Department. S E L West's son Raymond Anthony West was born in Himachel Prades,h India in 1921 and died at Cape Town in 1992.++C.S.I. and C.I.E. of S E L West - fine condition. C.I.E. of C H West - fine condition.Interior of cases with rust stains. Miniature medals: C.I.E. with slight bruises to enamel just visible under magnification, others good including C.S.I., gilding worn on OBE and therefore resembles more of an MBE, gilding is just visible in places
Lot 384
An 18 ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, with oval sapphire surrounded by +/- 1 carat of diamonds, size R (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The ring is fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1984. All stones are secure in their mounts. The sapphire appears to be in good condition. The sapphire is in generally good condition when viewed with the naked eye. When inspected with a loop there are some very minor nibbles to the sharp edges of the facets but no significant issues. The ring shank is not significantly worn. The ring has been entered from a local private source and we are not aware that the sapphire has been treated in any way. In our opinion the stone is navy blue.
Lot 348
A Chinese jade circular pendant, with central Buddha. Diameter 50 mm. CONDITION REPORT: The jade Buddha in the centre is in good order with no obvious faults. The striations of the natural stone can be seen. The outer jade ring appears to be free from any major issues but using a jewellers loupe you can see numerous tiny surface scratches on the top. Some of these are surface scratches and some are just the natural stone itself. The gold coloured metal is not of the highest quality and has been varnished at some time, the varnish seems to be deteriorating. The gold coloured metal is not stamped with any marks.
Lot 343
A Chinese white gold coloured metal ring, stamped "18K", the tiered setting with large black opal. Opal 25 mm x 15 mm, size L (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: We cannot say whether the stone is a doublet or not as it is difficult to see the sides and back of the stone due to the mount. We have had a good look at the surface with a magnifying glass and can only see one small scratch to the edge of the opal which runs for approximately 2.5 mm. It is right at the edge by the mount. Weight 12.2 grams.
Lot 347
A Chinese 18 ct white gold jade and diamond set ring, stamped "18K", size K/L. CONDITION REPORT: Weight 5.5 grams. Jade dimensions 9 mm x 7 mm. The height of the stone from the side of the mount from to the top is approximately 4 mm. The ring is in first class condition. It does not appear to have had any significant wear. There are no scratches to the jade.
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