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Lot 423
India – outstanding letter of Gandhi – written while in detention in 1943 – and instigating his secret negotiations for Indian Independence – autograph – M K Gandhi, father of the Indian nation an outstanding typewritten letter signed dated Detention Camp October 26th 1943, on 2.25 pp folio, with two textual corrections in Gandhi’s hand, signed by him at the end. This is unquestionably one of the most important letters of Gandhi ever to be offered for sale. Addressed to the Additional Secretary of the Government of India in New Delhi, Gandhi makes a typically reasoned plea for his own and his followers’ release from house arrest: ‘...it is unthinkable that when India’s millions are suffering from preventable starvation and thousands are dying of it, thousands of men and women should be kept in detention of mere suspicion when their energy and the expense incurred in keeping them under duress could at this critical time, be usefully employed in relieving distress...the huge place in which I am being detained with a large guard around me, I hold to be a waste of public funds. I should be quite content to pass my days in any prison...’ However, crucially the letter also refers to the resolution of the All India Congress held on August 8th 1942 where Gandhi had himself given a clarion call of ‘Do or Die’ for Indian independence. He adds: ‘ ...as the Government are aware I offered to meet the member of the Working Committee in order to discuss the situation and to know their mind. But my offer was rejected. I had thought and still think that my talk with them might have some value from the Government stand-point. Hence I repeat my offer. But it may have not such value so long as the Government doubt my bona fides. As a Satyagrahi however, in spite of the handicap, I must reiterate what I hold to be good and of immediate importance in terms of war effort. But if my offer has no chance of being accepted so long as I retain my present views, and if the Government think that it is only my evil influence that corrupts people, I submit that the members of the Working Committee and other detenus should be discharged...’ Gandhi knew that there were two clear cut factions in the Congress – the first believed in non-violence, as was Gandhi’s philosophy, while the second believed in armed struggle. This second group had already gone underground, splitting into two splinter groups – the ‘Indian National Army’ of Netajee Subhashchandra Bose which had allied itself to Hitler’s Germany and was supported by General Tojo in Japan, and the Azad Dastas of Babu Jaiprakash Narayan which was bent on an armed campaign within India. This letter, couched in coded diplomatic terms therefore signifies Gandhi’s desire to achieve a diplomatic strategical struggle for independence, and eventual successful establishment of the State of India. The letter comes with research notes and letter of provenance prepared by the present vendor.
Lot 170
France 5 Francs 1874 K GF, Louis Phillipe I half Franc 1839 F, possible mule coin with two obverses, Henri IV portrait bust and Louis XVIII portrait bust, and a large French Jeton with field of fleur de lis on obverse and fleur de lis and stylised trees in angles on reverse, 3cm diameter, 3.22 grams (4)
Lot 190
An 18th century Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain dish, the Ching Dynasty bowl with wide flared ogee shaped sides, having underglaze blue well painted scene of a bird on a branch and a stylised repeated pattern border to rim, with four character Kangxi (K’ang H’si) mark to underside, bearing label to underside, 24.5cm diameter hairline crack evident
Lot 213
Early George V silver plated 'Keswick School of Industrial Art' biscuit box of waisted cylindrical form with three Art Nouveau-style knot handles, spot-hammered finish, engraved 'W.S.U. 27 July 1912', detachable domed cover with loop handle, underside stamped - K.S.I.A., 17.5cm overall height CONDITION REPORT General overall condition good with minor surface scratches, general wear. Copper now showing through on handles and edge of base. Top rim where cover fits slightly distorted. Cover showing signs of wear overall with copper showing in places. K. S. I. A. clear
Lot 428
George IV Scottish silver fish slice of conventional form with bright cut thistle decoration and pierced blade, fiddle and shell handle (Edinburgh 1825), maker - R. K. All at approximately 4.5ozs, 29cm overall CONDITION REPORT General overall condition good. Minor wear and surface scratches commensurate with age and use. Some minor nicks to edge of blade and tip. Hallmark slightly rubbed but legible
Lot 540
Victorian carved agate cameo ring, the oval carved cameo depicting the profile bust of a classical male figure in a gold rub-over setting on gold shank. Ring size approximately K CONDITION REPORT Cameo cracked / broken on the right hand side. Weighs approximately 2.5 grams gross. The cameo rattles slightly within its mount. No hallmarks
Lot 550
George III gold and white enamel mourning ring with plaited hair under a facet cut crystal in gold collet setting on a white enamel band decorated with gold lettering inscribed 'Jane Neilson * OB 31st Oct * 1765 Æ 22'. Ring size approximately K CONDITION REPORT Some loss to the enamel on the shank, otherwise in very good condition for its age. Total gross weight approx 3.1 grams
Lot 575
Victorian gold (18ct) opal, diamond, ruby and enamel dress ring, the marquise-shaped cluster with a central oval opal surrounded by ten rose cut diamond chips to the sides and six small rubies to the top and bottom of the bezel, with engraved gold shoulders with blue enamel leaves on gold shank (Birmingham 1870). Ring size K CONDITION REPORT Date letter V for 1870 - although this letter is legible it is slightly obscured from the shank having been sized. Overall in very good original condition. Total gross weight 2.8g
Lot 579
Georgian diamond and garnet ring with oval mixed-cut garnet in rub-over gold setting flanked by three rose cut diamonds to each shoulder in a silver collet and closed-back setting on a gold shank. Ring size approximately J½-K CONDITION REPORT The central stone has a chip to it and is scuffed, however for its age the condition is good overall. Garnet shows signs of wear, scratches and scuffs. Unsure whether the garnet is original and it is difficult to tell whether it started life as a ring or maybe part of larger item of jewellery
Lot 591
4 military style wristwatches: K M592, with silvered dial and subsidiary seconds dial, GWO; Bulova Watch Co type A-11, with black face and seconds hand, GWO; a Swiss made Sheffield Sportster with black face, seconds hand, and outer moveable seconds ring (does not appear to work); and unmarked, with black dial, slender gold hands and numerals, and seconds dial (does not appear to work). Average GC (no straps) (4)
Lot 278
An 18ct gold and diamond set five stone ring, 1 stone cushion cut, colour approx J/K. clarity approx P1/P2. approx 0.41ct. 2 stones old brilliant cut, colour approx J/K. clarity approx P1/P2. approx 0.21ct each stone. 2 stones old brilliant cut, colour approx J/K. clarity approx P1/P2. approx 0.12ct each stone. Gross weight approx 3.1g. Size approx UK N.
Lot 186
WW1 Naval Pair and Special Constabulary WW2 Group consisting silver War medal, Victory medal named to ÒL Z 5955 E I Gleadow A.B.R.N.V.R.Ó, Defence medal unnamed, Special Constabulary Long Service named to ÒEon I GleadowÓ. Together with a WW2 Defence medal unnamed, Special Constabulary Long Service with bar Long Service, 1960 named to ÒInspr Kenneth L EslickÓ. Mounted as worn. 2 groups.E I Gleadow served with Metropolitan Police ... K L Eslick served with Hampshire Constabulary
Lot 1046
A George II gold, black enamel and rock crystal set mourning ring, with hexagonal stone and inscription to "Sarah Pitt Ob. 30 Nov 1736 AE 44", illustrated in Poynder, size K.A Private Collection of English Antique Memorial Jewellery. Many of the items illustrated in the Price Guide to Jewellery by Poynder, page 110 & 140.
Lot 519
Sussex Miscellany : Collection of 19 titles mostly relating to Sussex including : Pevsner N. : Sussex; Wymer N. : Companion Into Sussex; Middleton J. : History of Hove; Vigar J. : Lost Villages of Sussex; Beevers D. : Sussex Churches and Chapels; Bingham N. : C.A. Busby, Regency Architect of Brighton; Fischer K. : Anton Otto Fischer, Marine Artist. Formats include Hb., Pb., Qto. & 8vo. CONDITION REPORT: Condition : Most titles generally vg.
Lot 3229
An Armand & Marseille bisque head and bent limb composition bodied baby doll, sleeping blue glass eyes, painted features including detailed eyelashes, open mouth revealing two large upper teeth, impressed marks `A.M. Germany 518./9.K.`, wearing a long cloth dress and a knitted woollen bonnet, 62cm high Some light marks to head, mainly around the cheeks, eyes and lower neck.
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