Ca. AD 2-3rd Century. A panel depicting the Preaching Buddha, atop a lotus pedestal supported by a lion throne. He is flanked by two standing bodhisattvas, richly adorned with jewelry, earrings, and long draped robes, each holding a flask or attribute. On the top register, six enthroned Buddhas or bodhisattvas sit within arched niches, referencing the past Buddhas or the Buddhas of the Ten Directions. For similar see: "Indian Buddhist Art" exhibition in India Museum Size: 620mm x 690mm; Weight: 25kg+ Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; Ex. Swiss collection, 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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Ca. AD 2-3rd Century. A carved stone panel depicting the story of the Great Departure, when Prince Siddhartha left the palace to begin his journey towards Enlightenment. For similar see: Prince Siddhartha leaving the Palace, San Diego Museum of Art, accession number 1960.7. Size: 370mm x 690mm; Weight: 25+kg Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; Ex. Swiss collection, 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
A Small Collection of Vintage Items, to include a gilt coloured belcher link muff chain, with swivel clasp stamped "GC" "Acid Proof", a gilt coloured panel bracelet, stamped "Amerikaner", novelty cat ring holder, vesta case with heron decoration front and verso, a souvenir lighter, single blade folding pocketknife, of engine turned design.
A Selection of Modern Costume Jewellery, including diamanté necklace, similar earrings, imitation pearl bead necklaces, ornate brooches and pins, open work panel style bracelet, with similar rings, etc, together with a hallmarked silver enamel pin/badge, "EAST MIDLAND MOTOR SERVICES LTD" "25 YEARS SERVICE", with engraving to reverse.
A Large Decorative Victorian Single Stone Brooch, oval collet set to the centre, within shaped scroll leaf design frame, with engraved decoration (steel pin), 6.2cm wide; an oval panel brooch, applied to bar brooch stamped "12ct Back Front & Side..", further brooch (damages / incomplete). (3)
A Pair of 9ct Gold Gent's Cufflinks, the oval panel of plain design, on chain link to connections to oval panel back, in a vintage box, together with a collection of vintage and later items, to include imitation pearl bead necklace, Queen Victoria cameo style brooch, stone set brooch (stones missing), Damascene style compact mirror, micromosaic lidded trinket pot, decorative compact mirror and lipstick case, etc :- One Tray
A Selection of Costume Jewellery, to include Attwood & Sawyer panda brooch, dolphin brooch, cat brooch, Irish copper cuff bangle, gilt coloured Abstract panel bracelet, enamel inset floral clip-on earrings, imitation pearl bead fringed brooch, amulet style pendant, imitation pearl bead collar necklace, pair of decorative buckles, statement stone set brooch, gilt coloured bagle, embroidered hand mirror, etc :- Two Trays
A Pair of 9ct Gold Freshwater Pearl Bead Earrings, the pearl bead four claw set within textured foliage design, to hinge bottom backs, together with an Edwardian style seed pearl and stone set brooch, of scrolling foliage design, a Victorian mourning style necklace fastener (lacking tongue), glazed centre panel. (3)
A Selection of Hallmarked Silver and "925" Pendants and Chains, including polished hardstone pendants, a Paua Shell panel style necklace, etc, together with an expanding bangle stamped "STERLING SILVER", a rope link bracelet, stamped "925", and a decorative openwork panel style bracelet :- One Tray
A Freshwater Pearl Bead and Marcasite Inset Panel Necklace, each panel of foliage design, to freshwater pearl bead inset flowerheads, foldover clasp stamped "SILVER", ornate stone set necklace with three rope draping, stamped "835"(?), 1780 Mother Theresa coin pendant, suspended on a belcher link chain stamped "STERLING", hallmarked silver hardstone inset ring, stone set brooch.
The rare and remarkable 'Tiddim Defence of Point 6052' M.C. and 'Battle of Imphal' Second Award Bar group of five awarded to Captain C. F. V. Martin, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light InfantryMilitary Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse dated '1944', with Second Award Bar dated 1944; 1939-1945 Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for wear, sold together with the named Buckingham Palace forwarding slip for the Military Cross and Second Award Bar and a further archive, good very fine (5)M.C. London Gazette 18 May 1944, the original recommendation states:'While in command of a company on pt. 6052 on the 26th of January 1944, the enemy put in a persistent attack from 1745 hours to 1830 hours, which was repulsed with heavy losses. At 2300 hours the enemy again attacked with even more determination but was again driven back. During both these attacks, Captain Martin ran from post to post in the open, directing the fire and encouraging the men, regardless of his personal safety. Throughout the 27th and the 28th, the enemy sent frequent harassing parties to wear down our defences and to prevent our men from sleeping. On the 29th of January, our position was again very heavily attacked, this time by two enemy companies, from 0530 hours to 1030 hours. Although the position was thinly held, our casualties equivalent to one platoon, and the men tired through three sleepless nights, the enemy was driven back time and again with very heavy losses estimated at 200 killed and wounded. Although completely without sleep during these four days, Captain Martin went from trench to trench, encouraging the men and urging them to hold on, despite close range grenade, small arms and very heavy mortar fire. When the enemy broke through the wire and threatened to swamp the defences, he personally organised and led a counterattack which, by determined hand to hand fighting wiped out all the enemy who had broken in. Captain Martin's splendid example of personal gallantry and leadership in the face of heavy odds, his spirit of endurance and determination to hold out, inspired all ranks to resist at all costs, over a period of four days, a persistent enemy attempt to capture a position of extreme tactical significance'Second Award Bar London Gazette 5 October 1944, the original recommendation states:'On the morning of the 26th of May 1944, Captain Martin was leading a Company taking part in the attack on Red Hill RK 224488.In the initial stages of this attack Captain Martin was wounded leading his Company under heavy MMG fire on to the objective, but ignoring his wounds this officer personally led a grenade throwing party to wipe out a Japanese Bunker, which was holding up the advance of his company. With complete disregard for his own safety and despite his wounds this officer approached the bunker, the occupants of which had been catching our grenades and throwing them back, and by waiting 3 seconds after the cap of the grenade had been struck before he threw it, succeeded in wiping out the bunker and thereby clearing the way for the advance. In doing this Captain Martin was again wounded, but continued to lead his Company forward until he collapsed from loss of blood.This magnificent example of gallantry and selfless devotion to duty under heavy fire was not only a supreme inspiration to every man in the Company, but a vital contributory factor in the success of the attack.'Clifford Frederick Victor Martin was born in Oxfordshire on 17 July 1919, the son of Captain Victor and Rose Martin. Granted a Regular Army Emergency Commission and gazetted as a 2nd Lieutenant with the number 113619, he joined the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry on 16 January 1940.Martin then saw service out in India and Burma when on attachment to the Indian Army and serving with the 7th Battalion, 10th Baluch Regiment. He likely received his attachment to the 7th Battalion in the aftermath of the retreat from Burma in 1942, during which the Battalion had formed part of the 46th Indian Brigade in the 17th Indian Division. After withdrawing from Burma, the 17th Division then found itself stationed in Assam.They were not part of the failed First Arakan Offensive of late 1942 into the spring of 1943, but instead undertook intensive training to learn from the mistakes of the previous year in readiness to take the offensive against the Japanese in 1944 and 1945.The Defence of Point 6052Their first major operation occurred in January 1944, and it was Martin - then commanding a composite formation of 'A' and 'C' companies - who bore the brunt of it. It was for this period while serving as a temporary Captain that he was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry during the defence of Point 6052.Martin's composite company was established on Point 6052, seven miles south of Tiddim, to form a patrol base. They launched several patrols to engage and identify the Japanese in the area and the perimeter of the base was at one point attacked but the company was able to hold on. This attack occurred on 26 January 1944, the day Martin earned his first Military Cross.It was estimated that the 7/10th Baluch killed more than 200 Japanese in the area, while themselves suffering only 3 killed and 10 wounded over the course of the month. The positions were dug in all round defences on ground of the 7/10th Baluch's choosing. This enabled them to repel the Japanese attacks, unlike at Pa-an in 1942, and showed that the retraining of the past 18 months had paid dividends.In the aftermath of his honour, Martin received a personal letter from General Slim, commander of the 14th Army, stating: 'I am very pleased to hear that your gallant action has been rewarded, and sent you my warmest congratulations on a well deserved honour.'The Battalion continued to send out patrols in the areas in front of and around Point 6052 in February and March, with the men and officers gaining valuable experience in operating as light infantry during this period. The Battalion, along with the 4/12th Frontier Force Rifles, withdrew along the Tiddim Road on 4 April in the face of increasing pressure during the Japanese advances and the repositioning in readiness for the Battle of Imphal.ImphalHaving retreated onto the Imphal Plain, they were sent to protect the Panel airstrip. The Battalion took over positions in the 'Catfish Box' area on 5 April, also at this point receiving reinforcements to create a fourth company and bring it up to strength as an ordinary infantry unit.A Company, under the command of now acting-Major Martin, was sent to Point 5846 on the Bishenpur-Silchar Road while the rest of the Battalion took the opportunity to re-organise and to incorporate the new company. The 7/10th Baluch moved to the 17th Divisional Box at Chingphu, north of Bishenpur, in mid-May as a response to increased Japanese pressure on the entrance to the Imphal Plain from the Bishenpur region.Red Hill PimpleThey began to dig in immediately upon arrival in their capacity as a protection of the divisional HQ. A series of patrols were sent out around the area as reports arrived of Japanese forces coming from the west, and a major clash ensued on 20 May involving one platoon on a ridge overlooking the divisional area. This force managed to hold out for more than 8 hours and successfully held up a major Japanese group. On 25th May, the Battalion was ordered to carry out an attack on Point 2926, 'Red Hill Pimple'. That evening, 3 Companies - A, B and C, respectively - moved to their jumping off positions, which included the ridge itself, without being heard or noticed by the Japanese.The A and C Companies were to attack the Japan…
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