Gold Signet Ring of Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White, 1862. A substantial D-section gold hoop ring and discoid bezel with crest of an armoured forearm and hand brandishing a cross, scroll with legend a 'VI ET VIRTUTE' (through strength and valour) stamped to the inner face a 'LS' maker's mark and an anchor (Birmingham), 'N' in a shield (1862).Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White, VC, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GCVO, (born 6 July 1835, 24 June 1912) was an officer of the British Army. He was stationed at Peshwar during the Indian Mutiny and then fought at the Battle of Charasiab in October 1879 and at the Battle of Kandahar in September 1880 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. For his bravery during these two battles, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He went on to command a brigade during the Third Anglo-Burmese War in 1886 and became commander of Quetta District in 1889 in which role he led operations in the Zhob Valley and in Balochistan. He was commander of the forces in Natal at the opening of the Second Boer War and fought at the Battle of Elandslaagte in October 1899. He commanded the garrison at the Siege of Ladysmith: although instructed by General Sir Redvers Buller to surrender the garrison he responded "I hold Ladysmith for the Queen" and held out for another four months before being relieved in February 1900. He finished his career as Governor of Gibraltar and then as Governor of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.Ex. Gloucestershire Collection, acquired legally over the last decade.
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Roman (1st-4th century AD) Gold ring with band consisting of four plaited wires; oval bezel with twisted rope border set with a jasper intaglio engraved with a reclining figure possibly a Genius or personification of a river, holding a cornucopia, one arm extended holding a small object; tree to one side with branches arching over figure. Ring size S. Total weight 3.4 grams.
A COLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELLERY to include 22 carat gold wedding band, an 18 carat gold signet ring, emerald and opal half hoop ring, amethyst cluster ring, opal pendant on chain, a collection of enamel shield charms, a coral bead bracelet and assorted of costume and further items (a quantity)
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