A collection of over twenty hunting and sporting related books to include 'The Jungle In Sunlight And Shadow' by F.W. Champion with monochrome printed illustrations, Chatto & Windus London, 'The Adventures Of An Elephant Hunter' by J. Sutherland with monochrome printed illustrations, Macmillan & Co, London 1912, 'The Diary Of A District Officer' by K. Bradley with map of Portuguese East Africa to front, George J. Harrap & Co London, 'Sporting Adventures In The Pacific' by Capt. W. R. Kennedy with monochrome engraved illustrations, London 1876, etc. CONDITION REPORT: 'The Jungle In Sunlight And Shadow' in contemporary cloth boards; The Adventures Of An Elephant Hunter in contemporary cloth and Morocco boards with gilt elephant to front; The Diary Of A District Officer in contemporary cloth boards; Sporting Adventures In The PacificBoards in contemporary Morocco, marbled and gilt tooled boards (realigned); generally faded/discoloured with fraying to edges, areas of spotting/foxing throughout and wear to page edges.
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A 19th century heavy cavalry officer's sword with steel hilt, blade base stamped S & K for Schnitzler & Kirschbaum, blade slightly curved, with steel two ring scabbard, length of blade 89.5cm. CONDITION REPORT: Areas of rust to hilt and scabbard, surface wear and dirt to blade.Surface wear to blade throughout; scratches, nicks, areas of discolouration and grease, scabbard with areas of rust, generally worn.
British Coins, George III, Bank of England, pattern dollar, 1804, type E/2, struck in copper on a 4mm. thick flan, laur. and dr. bust r., no stop after REX, leaf to centre of E in DEI, C.H.K on truncation, rev. Britannia seated l, within crowned Garter, K in relief under shield (ESC.164A [R3]; L&S.79; Bull 1956), certified and graded by PCGS as Proof 64 England Piefort Bronze The Neil Shaw Collection
Regional clockmaking including listings and monographs - approximately thirty titles: Mason, Bernard Clock and Watchmaking in Colchester Country Life, London 1969, dj; Beeson, C. F. C. CLOCKMAKING IN OXFORDSHIRE The Antiquarian Horological Society in association with The Banbury Historical Society, Ramsgate 1962, brown cloth; Smith, John OLD SCOTTISH CLOCKMAKERS From 1453 to 1850 Oliver Boyd, Edinburgh and London 1921, blue cloth; Smith, John OLD SCOTTISH CLOCKMAKERS William J. Hay, Edinburgh 1903, blue cloth; Peate, Iorwerth C. CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS IN WALES National Museum of Wales Welsh Folk Museum, Cardiff 1945, blue cloth; Dinsdale, N. V. THE OLD CLOCKMAKERS OF YORKSHIRE The Dalesman Publishing Company, Clapham, Yorkshire 1946, softbound with dj; Loomes, Brian Yorkshire Clockmakers Dalesman Books, Clapham, Yorkshire 1972, dj; Hawkes, Arthur J. The Clockmakers and Watchmakers of Wigan 1650-1850 published by the author, Wigan 1950, dj; Hagger, Arthur L. and Miller, Leonard F. SUFFOLK CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Antiquarian Horological Society, Ramsgate 1974, dj, with supplement 1979, staple softbound; Bird, Clifford and Yvonne NORFOLK & NORWICH Clocks & Clockmakers Phillimore and Company limited, Chichester 1996, dj; Reid, C. Leo NORTH COUNTRY CLOCKMAKERS OF THE 17th, 18th AND 19th CENTURIES Andrew Reid and Company Limited, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 1925, brown cloth; Mather, Harold H. CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Friends of Nottingham Museums, Nottingham 1979, softbound; Moore, J., Rice, R. and Hucker, E. BILBIE and THE CHEW VALLEY CLOCK MAKERS published by the authors, Weston Super Mare 1995, softbound; Pickford, Chris Bedfordshire Clock & Watchmakers 1352-1880 The Bedfordshire Historical record Society, Bedford 1991, softbound; White, Ian WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS IN THE CITY OF BATH Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 1996, softbound; Pollard, David THE ASTRONOMICAL CLOCKMAKER DAVID COCKEY AND OTHER WARMINSTER HOROLOGISTS Bedeguar Books, Warminster 198, limited edition numbered 329/500 and signed by the author, softbound; Pearson, Michael KENT Clocks & Clockmakers Mayfield books, Ashbourne 1997, dj; McKenna, Joseph Clockmakers & Watchmakers of CENTRAL ENGLAND Mayfield Books, Ashbourne 2002, dj; Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of NORTHERN ENGLAND Mayfield Books, Ashbourne 1997, dj; Bellchambers, J. K. Devonshire Clockmakers The Devonshire Press Limited, Torquay undated, softbound; Bellchambers, J.K. SOMERSET CLOCKMAKERS Antiquarian Horological Society, Ramsgate 1968, softbound; Ponsford, Clive DEVON CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS David and Charles, Newton Abbot 1985, dj; Cloutman, E.W. and Linnard, W. Henry Williams Lancarvan Tatham Books, Cardiff 2003, limited edition number 237/300, signed by both authors, dj; Pryce, W.T.R. and Davies, T. Alun SAMUEL ROBERTS Clock Maker National Museum of Wales, Cardiff 1985, dj; with two copies each of Powell, Edward (editor) YOUR TIME... exhibition catalogue, The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 2008 and a copy of Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 exhibition catalogue, The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 2006, softbound; and a small quantity of related publications, (qty). Provenance: The horological library of Michael Hurst.
TWO SIMILAR ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN TRUMPET VASES, hand painted with pink roses and foliage, signed by K. Blake, shape no.: G923, date cypher: 1925. 23cm high. (2)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Both appear in good overall condition, minor wear to gilding as expected with age, no obvious significant damage, losses or chips. One of the vases does feel heavier in the hand.
Diamond and aquamarine ring, the central cushion cut aquamarine of approx. 1ct, with a small brilliant to either side, in 18ct white gold claw mounts, on an 18ct yellow gold ring, size K/L, gross weight approx. 4.6g; also an aquamarine pendant, oval cut stone of approx. 1ct, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, 15mm, gross weight approx. 1.5g (2)
Good diamond ring, the central brilliant cut stone certificated as weighing approx. 2.97cts, K in colour and SI clarity, in platinum claw mounts, each shoulder set with three baguette diamonds in a 'V' formation, on a platinum ring, size M, gross weight approx. 5.2g(AnchorCert report no. 20033782)
A framed collection of around 80 miniature models of ship's badges, made by a former serving officer on HMS Invincible during the Falklands War, William K Travell, each piece was re-cast by hand and also mounted with hardwood shields, now framed and glazed. Sold with further information regarding the maker and the process etc.
Five gold rings, including a 22ct gold wedding ring, ring size K,14ct gold jade ring, ring size O, sapphire and diamond cluster ring 9ct, ring size P, diamond single stone ring 9ct, ring size N and a patterned gold wedding ring, 9ct, ring size L 22 ct 2.8 grams14 ct 2.7 grams total weight9ct 7 grams total weight
Three modern white gold rings, a three stone ring with diamond and two sapphires, stamped 750 for 18 ct gold, channel set diamond ring, 14 ct, and a tension set ring with centre stone and diamond set shoulders ring sizes K-L All good condition with very minor signs of wearGross weight 7.2 grams
Emerald and diamond target ring, set with round brilliant cut diamond to the centre weighing approximately 1.30 carats with a surround of calibre cut emeralds and a further border of diamonds mounted in white metal. Ring size L Gross weight 4.1 gramsOverall in good condition Centre diamond estimated colour J/K Clarity I1.
British Banknotes, Bank of England, L. K. O’Brien, one pound, 1960-62 (21), including M57, M65 replacements; J. Q. Hollom, ten pounds, 1964-66, A35 803868; J. S. Fforde, ten shillings, 1966-68 (20), D35N 327801-20; one pound, 1966-70 (26): H93Y 589881-87; R50D 661181-99 (Dugg. B281/282/285/299/301/305/310), good very fine to good extremely fine (68)
A RUBY AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND FIVE STONE RING, EARLY-MID 20TH C in gold, 2.9g, size L Provenance: Rajan Nehru (1909-1994). ++In satisfactory second hand condition Mementos of R K Nehru, Indian Ambassador Property of the late Dr Ajay Nehru (1936-2016) Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981) and his wife Rajan were equally distinguished in their respective fields – diplomacy and human rights. R K Nehru was the grandson of Nandlal Nehru (1845-1887) and a second cousin of Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) first Prime Minister of India. Rajan Nehru (1909-1994) was the daughter of Sir Kailas Narain Haksar (1878-1953) the ‘power behind the throne’ during the Regency in Gwalior. She was an active supporter of women’s rights, a member of the Indian National Congress for thirty years and also led the Indian delegation on Human Rights to the U.N. in 1973-74. R K Nehru joined the Indian Civil Service in 1925. From 1949 he served successively as ambassador to several countries, most notably China. He was Foreign Secretary of India, 1952-55 and Secretary General of the Ministry of External Affairs, 1960-63. Ratan and Rajan Nehru were therefore prominent members of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty and glamorous figures on the international stage. Their influence in the early post-Independence era of the 1950s and ‘60s is now beginning to be assessed (see, for example, A.G. Noorani on R K Nehru and the “myths” of China’s “betrayal”, in ‘Frontline’, Vol 29, Issue 13, July 2012). Their son was a nuclear scientist at Imperial College and subsequently the University of Nottingham Independence, Partition and the Cold War meant India was once again the pivotal country for Asian security. Vital to this was the young nation’s relationship with China, with which there was an ongoing border dispute. That China’s leaders, Mao Zedong (1893-1976) and Zhou Enlai (1898-1976) enjoyed an excellent personal relationship with both Ratan and Rajan Nehru, is one of the notable achievements of this fascinating couple. 藏品来源：印度大使R K Nehru家族旧藏作为印度第一任首相Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964)的二表弟，Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981)是一位杰出的外交官，自1949年其便历任印度驻各国大使，尤其是在中国，并曾担任印度外交部长（1952-55）及印度对外事务秘书长（1960-63）等职。其夫人Rajan Nehru (1909-1994)则是被称为“皇座背后的力量”的Kailas Narain Haksar 爵士(1878-1953)的女儿；作为一名坚定的女权运动支持者，她亦在印度国家议会效力十三年之久，并于1973-74年之间带领了联合国印度人权运动代表团。这一对杰出的夫妇在上世纪五十年代至六十年代的印度独立运动中扮演了不可或缺的角色，并因为其在外交事务中尤其是中印边界问题所担任的角色，密切往来于中印之间；因此亦与中华人民共和国政府的第一代领导人毛泽东（1893-1976）与周恩来（1898-1976）私交甚密。二十世纪中期 嵌红宝石钻石戒指一件
A SOUTH EAST ASIAN THREE STRAND NECKLACE OF GARNET BEADS, C MID 20TH C with white metal spacers, beads 0.4-0.8cm Provenance: Rajan Nehru (1909-1994). ++In satisfactory second hand condition Mementos of R K Nehru, Indian Ambassador Property of the late Dr Ajay Nehru (1936-2016) Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981) and his wife Rajan were equally distinguished in their respective fields – diplomacy and human rights. R K Nehru was the grandson of Nandlal Nehru (1845-1887) and a second cousin of Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) first Prime Minister of India. Rajan Nehru (1909-1994) was the daughter of Sir Kailas Narain Haksar (1878-1953) the ‘power behind the throne’ during the Regency in Gwalior. She was an active supporter of women’s rights, a member of the Indian National Congress for thirty years and also led the Indian delegation on Human Rights to the U.N. in 1973-74. R K Nehru joined the Indian Civil Service in 1925. From 1949 he served successively as ambassador to several countries, most notably China. He was Foreign Secretary of India, 1952-55 and Secretary General of the Ministry of External Affairs, 1960-63. Ratan and Rajan Nehru were therefore prominent members of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty and glamorous figures on the international stage. Their influence in the early post-Independence era of the 1950s and ‘60s is now beginning to be assessed (see, for example, A.G. Noorani on R K Nehru and the “myths” of China’s “betrayal”, in ‘Frontline’, Vol 29, Issue 13, July 2012). Their son was a nuclear scientist at Imperial College and subsequently the University of Nottingham Independence, Partition and the Cold War meant India was once again the pivotal country for Asian security. Vital to this was the young nation’s relationship with China, with which there was an ongoing border dispute. That China’s leaders, Mao Zedong (1893-1976) and Zhou Enlai (1898-1976) enjoyed an excellent personal relationship with both Ratan and Rajan Nehru, is one of the notable achievements of this fascinating couple. 藏品来源：印度大使R K Nehru家族旧藏作为印度第一任首相Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964)的二表弟，Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981)是一位杰出的外交官，自1949年其便历任印度驻各国大使，尤其是在中国，并曾担任印度外交部长（1952-55）及印度对外事务秘书长（1960-63）等职。其夫人Rajan Nehru (1909-1994)则是被称为“皇座背后的力量”的Kailas Narain Haksar 爵士(1878-1953)的女儿；作为一名坚定的女权运动支持者，她亦在印度国家议会效力十三年之久，并于1973-74年之间带领了联合国印度人权运动代表团。这一对杰出的夫妇在上世纪五十年代至六十年代的印度独立运动中扮演了不可或缺的角色，并因为其在外交事务中尤其是中印边界问题所担任的角色，密切往来于中印之间；因此亦与中华人民共和国政府的第一代领导人毛泽东（1893-1976）与周恩来（1898-1976）私交甚密。二十世纪中期 石榴石项链一件
AN INDIAN SILVER GILT DISH WITH GRAPEVINE BORDER AND AN INDIAN SILVER DISH WITH REPOUSSE BORDER, BOTH MID 20TH C 44 & 33cm w, unmarked, 49ozs 15dwts Provenance: Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981) and his wife Rajan Nehru (1909-1994). ++Both with old polish wear but in overall satisfactory condition Mementos of R K Nehru, Indian Ambassador Property of the late Dr Ajay Nehru (1936-2016) Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981) and his wife Rajan were equally distinguished in their respective fields – diplomacy and human rights. R K Nehru was the grandson of Nandlal Nehru (1845-1887) and a second cousin of Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) first Prime Minister of India. Rajan Nehru (1909-1994) was the daughter of Sir Kailas Narain Haksar (1878-1953) the ‘power behind the throne’ during the Regency in Gwalior. She was an active supporter of women’s rights, a member of the Indian National Congress for thirty years and also led the Indian delegation on Human Rights to the U.N. in 1973-74. R K Nehru joined the Indian Civil Service in 1925. From 1949 he served successively as ambassador to several countries, most notably China. He was Foreign Secretary of India, 1952-55 and Secretary General of the Ministry of External Affairs, 1960-63. Ratan and Rajan Nehru were therefore prominent members of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty and glamorous figures on the international stage. Their influence in the early post-Independence era of the 1950s and ‘60s is now beginning to be assessed (see, for example, A.G. Noorani on R K Nehru and the “myths” of China’s “betrayal”, in ‘Frontline’, Vol 29, Issue 13, July 2012). Their son was a nuclear scientist at Imperial College and subsequently the University of Nottingham Independence, Partition and the Cold War meant India was once again the pivotal country for Asian security. Vital to this was the young nation’s relationship with China, with which there was an ongoing border dispute. That China’s leaders, Mao Zedong (1893-1976) and Zhou Enlai (1898-1976) enjoyed an excellent personal relationship with both Ratan and Rajan Nehru, is one of the notable achievements of this fascinating couple. 藏品来源：印度大使R K Nehru家族旧藏作为印度第一任首相Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964)的二表弟，Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981)是一位杰出的外交官，自1949年其便历任印度驻各国大使，尤其是在中国，并曾担任印度外交部长（1952-55）及印度对外事务秘书长（1960-63）等职。其夫人Rajan Nehru (1909-1994)则是被称为“皇座背后的力量”的Kailas Narain Haksar 爵士(1878-1953)的女儿；作为一名坚定的女权运动支持者，她亦在印度国家议会效力十三年之久，并于1973-74年之间带领了联合国印度人权运动代表团。这一对杰出的夫妇在上世纪五十年代至六十年代的印度独立运动中扮演了不可或缺的角色，并因为其在外交事务中尤其是中印边界问题所担任的角色，密切往来于中印之间；因此亦与中华人民共和国政府的第一代领导人毛泽东（1893-1976）与周恩来（1898-1976）私交甚密。二十世纪中期 印度葡萄纹银盘两件
A RUBY RING, C MID 20TH C with a single oval ruby en cabochon, plain gold band, unmarked and a ruby and white stone ring, in white gold, 10g, sizes L and O (2) Provenance: Rajan Nehru (1909-1994). ++Both with wear consistent with age Mementos of R K Nehru, Indian Ambassador Property of the late Dr Ajay Nehru (1936-2016) Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981) and his wife Rajan were equally distinguished in their respective fields – diplomacy and human rights. R K Nehru was the grandson of Nandlal Nehru (1845-1887) and a second cousin of Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) first Prime Minister of India. Rajan Nehru (1909-1994) was the daughter of Sir Kailas Narain Haksar (1878-1953) the ‘power behind the throne’ during the Regency in Gwalior. She was an active supporter of women’s rights, a member of the Indian National Congress for thirty years and also led the Indian delegation on Human Rights to the U.N. in 1973-74. R K Nehru joined the Indian Civil Service in 1925. From 1949 he served successively as ambassador to several countries, most notably China. He was Foreign Secretary of India, 1952-55 and Secretary General of the Ministry of External Affairs, 1960-63. Ratan and Rajan Nehru were therefore prominent members of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty and glamorous figures on the international stage. Their influence in the early post-Independence era of the 1950s and ‘60s is now beginning to be assessed (see, for example, A.G. Noorani on R K Nehru and the “myths” of China’s “betrayal”, in ‘Frontline’, Vol 29, Issue 13, July 2012). Their son was a nuclear scientist at Imperial College and subsequently the University of Nottingham Independence, Partition and the Cold War meant India was once again the pivotal country for Asian security. Vital to this was the young nation’s relationship with China, with which there was an ongoing border dispute. That China’s leaders, Mao Zedong (1893-1976) and Zhou Enlai (1898-1976) enjoyed an excellent personal relationship with both Ratan and Rajan Nehru, is one of the notable achievements of this fascinating couple. 藏品来源：印度大使R K Nehru家族旧藏作为印度第一任首相Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964)的二表弟，Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981)是一位杰出的外交官，自1949年其便历任印度驻各国大使，尤其是在中国，并曾担任印度外交部长（1952-55）及印度对外事务秘书长（1960-63）等职。其夫人Rajan Nehru (1909-1994)则是被称为“皇座背后的力量”的Kailas Narain Haksar 爵士(1878-1953)的女儿；作为一名坚定的女权运动支持者，她亦在印度国家议会效力十三年之久，并于1973-74年之间带领了联合国印度人权运动代表团。这一对杰出的夫妇在上世纪五十年代至六十年代的印度独立运动中扮演了不可或缺的角色，并因为其在外交事务中尤其是中印边界问题所担任的角色，密切往来于中印之间；因此亦与中华人民共和国政府的第一代领导人毛泽东（1893-1976）与周恩来（1898-1976）私交甚密。二十世纪中期 嵌红宝石黄金戒指及白金嵌红宝石戒指两件
A SOUTH EAST ASIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RECTANGULAR CLUSTER RING, C MID 20TH C with three evenly sized step cut emeralds, in gold, 4.2g, size O Provenance: Rajan Nehru (1909-1994). ++Attractive appearance and in satisfactory condition Mementos of R K Nehru, Indian Ambassador Property of the late Dr Ajay Nehru (1936-2016) Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981) and his wife Rajan were equally distinguished in their respective fields – diplomacy and human rights. R K Nehru was the grandson of Nandlal Nehru (1845-1887) and a second cousin of Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) first Prime Minister of India. Rajan Nehru (1909-1994) was the daughter of Sir Kailas Narain Haksar (1878-1953) the ‘power behind the throne’ during the Regency in Gwalior. She was an active supporter of women’s rights, a member of the Indian National Congress for thirty years and also led the Indian delegation on Human Rights to the U.N. in 1973-74. R K Nehru joined the Indian Civil Service in 1925. From 1949 he served successively as ambassador to several countries, most notably China. He was Foreign Secretary of India, 1952-55 and Secretary General of the Ministry of External Affairs, 1960-63. Ratan and Rajan Nehru were therefore prominent members of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty and glamorous figures on the international stage. Their influence in the early post-Independence era of the 1950s and ‘60s is now beginning to be assessed (see, for example, A.G. Noorani on R K Nehru and the “myths” of China’s “betrayal”, in ‘Frontline’, Vol 29, Issue 13, July 2012). Their son was a nuclear scientist at Imperial College and subsequently the University of Nottingham Independence, Partition and the Cold War meant India was once again the pivotal country for Asian security. Vital to this was the young nation’s relationship with China, with which there was an ongoing border dispute. That China’s leaders, Mao Zedong (1893-1976) and Zhou Enlai (1898-1976) enjoyed an excellent personal relationship with both Ratan and Rajan Nehru, is one of the notable achievements of this fascinating couple. 藏品来源：印度大使R K Nehru家族旧藏作为印度第一任首相Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964)的二表弟，Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981)是一位杰出的外交官，自1949年其便历任印度驻各国大使，尤其是在中国，并曾担任印度外交部长（1952-55）及印度对外事务秘书长（1960-63）等职。其夫人Rajan Nehru (1909-1994)则是被称为“皇座背后的力量”的Kailas Narain Haksar 爵士(1878-1953)的女儿；作为一名坚定的女权运动支持者，她亦在印度国家议会效力十三年之久，并于1973-74年之间带领了联合国印度人权运动代表团。这一对杰出的夫妇在上世纪五十年代至六十年代的印度独立运动中扮演了不可或缺的角色，并因为其在外交事务中尤其是中印边界问题所担任的角色，密切往来于中印之间；因此亦与中华人民共和国政府的第一代领导人毛泽东（1893-1976）与周恩来（1898-1976）私交甚密。二十世纪中期 嵌钻石祖母绿戒指一件
AN EGYPTIAN SILVER GARNITURE, MID 20TH C of twin branch candelabrum and pair of candlesticks, on paw feet, candelabrum 20cm h, control marks, 55ozs (3) Provenance: Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981) by whom acquired when Ambassador of India to the United Arab Republic, 1958-60. ++All in satisfactory condition Mementos of R K Nehru, Indian Ambassador Property of the late Dr Ajay Nehru (1936-2016) Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981) and his wife Rajan were equally distinguished in their respective fields – diplomacy and human rights. R K Nehru was the grandson of Nandlal Nehru (1845-1887) and a second cousin of Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) first Prime Minister of India. Rajan Nehru (1909-1994) was the daughter of Sir Kailas Narain Haksar (1878-1953) the ‘power behind the throne’ during the Regency in Gwalior. She was an active supporter of women’s rights, a member of the Indian National Congress for thirty years and also led the Indian delegation on Human Rights to the U.N. in 1973-74. R K Nehru joined the Indian Civil Service in 1925. From 1949 he served successively as ambassador to several countries, most notably China. He was Foreign Secretary of India, 1952-55 and Secretary General of the Ministry of External Affairs, 1960-63. Ratan and Rajan Nehru were therefore prominent members of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty and glamorous figures on the international stage. Their influence in the early post-Independence era of the 1950s and ‘60s is now beginning to be assessed (see, for example, A.G. Noorani on R K Nehru and the “myths” of China’s “betrayal”, in ‘Frontline’, Vol 29, Issue 13, July 2012). Their son was a nuclear scientist at Imperial College and subsequently the University of Nottingham Independence, Partition and the Cold War meant India was once again the pivotal country for Asian security. Vital to this was the young nation’s relationship with China, with which there was an ongoing border dispute. That China’s leaders, Mao Zedong (1893-1976) and Zhou Enlai (1898-1976) enjoyed an excellent personal relationship with both Ratan and Rajan Nehru, is one of the notable achievements of this fascinating couple. 藏品来源：印度大使R K Nehru家族旧藏作为印度第一任首相Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964)的二表弟，Ratan Kumar Nehru (1902-1981)是一位杰出的外交官，自1949年其便历任印度驻各国大使，尤其是在中国，并曾担任印度外交部长（1952-55）及印度对外事务秘书长（1960-63）等职。其夫人Rajan Nehru (1909-1994)则是被称为“皇座背后的力量”的Kailas Narain Haksar 爵士(1878-1953)的女儿；作为一名坚定的女权运动支持者，她亦在印度国家议会效力十三年之久，并于1973-74年之间带领了联合国印度人权运动代表团。这一对杰出的夫妇在上世纪五十年代至六十年代的印度独立运动中扮演了不可或缺的角色，并因为其在外交事务中尤其是中印边界问题所担任的角色，密切往来于中印之间；因此亦与中华人民共和国政府的第一代领导人毛泽东（1893-1976）与周恩来（1898-1976）私交甚密。二十世纪中期 埃及银烛台一组
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