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An Edward VII Adam style hot water jig, semi-fluted and imprinted initials, Birmingham 1903 by William Adams Ltd., together with a George III silver caddy spoon with scalloped bowl (A/F), London 1801 by Elizabeth Morley, and three silver sugar nips and one silver plated example (6)
An early 20th century (1904) Elkington & Co. silver plated four piece tea set comprising:- a baluster shaped coffee pot with scrolling handle with theatrical mask, pineapple finial raised on a pedestal base, a tea urn of oval shape, with scrolling handle with theatrical mark, pineapple finial raised on a pedestal base, a milk jug of urn form with scrolling handle and theatrical mask raised on a pedestal base, and a sugar bowl raised on three scrolling legs terminating in lions paw feet, numbered 5868
An early 20th century silver and tortoise shell pique work dressing set and two silver and tortoise shell topped cut-glass jars comprising:- a mirror, two large brushes, two small brushes, a cut-glass perfume jar and top and a cut-glass vanity jar with lid, the dressing set Birmingham 1919 by Hasset & Harper Ltd. and the jars London 1903 by Collett & Anderson (7)
A collection of silver cutlery 19th and 20th century comprising:- six Old English Pattern soup spoons, Sheffield 1922 by James Deakin & Sons Ltd, two George IV fiddle pattern serving spoons and five George IV tea spoons, London 1923 and 1823 by William Eley & William Fearn, two Victorian fiddle pattern sauce laddles, London 1861 by Charles Boyton II, six Victorian fiddle pattern dessert spoons, six table forks and six dessert forks, all London 1853 by Joseph II & Albert Savory, weight 1785g. (33)
A Commonwealth or Charles II silver straight-tapered tankard by Anthony Ficketts, London 1659 up to 12th July 1660, the flat cover with a bifurcated kidney thumbpiece, the S-scroll handle with a shield terminal, on a moulded foot, engraved with a later mantled shield, 16cm (6 1/4in) high, 762g (24.5 oz) Following the beheading of Charles I in 1649, under the English Interregnum or Commonwealth the country was a de facto republic led by Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell defeated Charles II at the Battle of Worcester on 3rd September 1651, and Charles fled to mainland Europe. Charles spent the next nine years in exile in France, the Dutch Republic and the Spanish Netherlands. The political crisis that followed Cromwell's death in 1658 resulted in the restoration of the monarchy, and Charles was invited to return to Britain. On 29th May 1660, his 30th birthday, he was received in London to public acclaim.See Mitchell, David M. 'Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London' Woodbridge 2017, p. 215ff for this maker's mark, a biography and full attribution to Anthony Ficketts.The blazon: argent, a chevron gules between three maunches azure. The nearest match being STAFFERTON (variant of STAWTON) of Berkshire. The listed blazon for these arms is: argent, a chevron sable between three maunches azure. Condition Report: The thumbpiece with a silver solder repair, clear marks to cover exterior and beneath base, to dents in handle from thumbpiece when hinged back, armorial engraving crisp, play and repair to the hingeWe can not confirm if this is from the commonwealth period or the early part of Charles II reign. Please refer to the footnote. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III Irish silver oval salver, maker's mark JL, Dublin last quarter 18th century, with a beaded, pierced and engraved rim, engraved with a floral swag band, a crest and a shield within swags and pendants, on four anthemion bracket feet, 24.5cm (9 1/2in) long, 330g (10.6 oz) The maker's maker attribution is uncertain and could be John Laughlin, Junior; John Lloyd, Senior or John Locker. The arms belong to Richard O'FARRELL Esqr. (1729-1790), who in 1751 married the heiress Letitia O'MORE only surviving daughter of James O'MORE (died 1779) of Balyna Co. Kildare and Mary nee MADDEN. After their marriage the family adopted the family name MORE-O'FARRELL.One of the issues in identification is that the arms of Richard O'FARRELL use the crest of the O'MORE family in preference to their own crest, which is blazoned: issuant from ducal coronet a greyhound courant. The item may as a result may be intended for use by Mary O'FARRELL nee O'MORE. Her father James O'MORE was the last male descendant of the family to use the O'MO(O)RE name. The O'MORE family are the last descendants of the Lord Leix. They are an ancient family of Ireland and substantial landowners, notably descendants of the family as MORE-O'FARRELL held the Balyna estate until 1960. The family were identified as being associated with the 1641 Irish Rebellion. The O'FARRELL or O'FERRALL family are also an ancient family of Ireland who arrived from Spain during the 4th century BC.Condition Report: Maker's mark lightly rubbed, rest are clearWobblesNo splits to the borderEngraving is lightly rubbedOne foot repairedLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
An extensive late Victorian silver Hanoverian pattern table service by Elkington & Co., Birmingham 1893, engraved with the crest for the PHILLIP(P)S family, Herefordshire, comprising: Thirty six table forks Thirty six table spoons Thirty six dessert forks Thirty six dessert spoons Twenty four tea spoons Six coffee spoons A butter knife Two sauce ladles A soup ladle,10,625g (341.6 oz), In an oak canteen box The blazon for the crest: a demi lion rampant collared and chained holding between it paws a leopard's head jessant-de-lis.Condition Report: The inside of the box is heavily mildewedMarks are well struckEngraving crispAll engraved with the same crestHardly worn Condition Report Disclaimer
A silver Hanoverian pattern table service for twelve place settings by Carr's of Sheffield, Sheffield 1993, comprising:Twelve table forksTwelve dessert forksTwelve dessert spoonsTwelve fish KnivesTwelve fish forksTwelve soup spoonsTwelve cake forksTwelve tea spoonsTwelve coffee spoonsFour serving spoonsA sauce ladleA soup ladle,6430g (206.75 oz);Together with the following with silver handles and stainless steel blades:Twelve table knivesTwelve dessert knivesA butter knifeA cheese knifeA pastry sliceA three-piece carving set,In a fitted canteen box
A matched silver King's variant pattern part table service by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 and 2000 comprising:Fourteen table forksTwo table spoonsEight dessert forksFourteen dessert spoonsFourteen fish knivesTwo fish forksTwelve cake forksSix soup spoonsFourteen tea spoonsFourteen coffee spoonsA sugar spadeTwo sauce ladlesA salad serving spoonA soup ladleTwo butter knives,6862g (220.6 oz);Together with the following knives with silver handles and stainless steel blades:Fourteen table knivesFourteen dessert knivesA three-piece carving setA pair of electro-plated grape scissors, In a canteen box Condition Report: Fourteen table forks by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 (12) and 2000 (2) Two table spoons by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989Eight dessert forks, seven by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 and one by W. H. & S., London 2000Fourteen dessert spoons by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 (12) and 2000 (2) Fourteen fish forks by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 (2) and 2000 (2)Two fish knives by by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 2000Twelve cake forks by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989Six soup spoons by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 (5) and 2000 (1)Fourteen tea spoons by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 (12) and 2000 (2)Fourteen coffee spoons by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 (13) and 2000 (1)A sugar spade by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989Two sauce ladles by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 and 2000A salad serving spoon by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989A soup ladle by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989Two butter knives by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1990Fourteen table knives by by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 (12) and 2000 (2)Fourteen dessert knives by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 (12) and 2000 (2)A three piece carving set by C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1989 Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare silver 'Renaissance Painters' pattern table service by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1934, mostly named for the artist verso, mostly engraved with E.M.S, comprising:Twelve table forks, the terminals possibly MichelangeloFifteen table spoons with Rubens Twelve dessert forks with Van Dyck Twelve dessert spoons with Albrecht Durer Ten fish forks with Van Dyck Nine fish knives with Holbein Nine cake forks with Van Dyck, Sheffield 1934 (8) and 1945 (1)Nine side knives with Murillo Six ice cream spoons with Velasquez Eleven tea spoons with Velasquez Four preserve forks with Van Dyck Nine fruit forks with cast handles and Karle Du JardinTwo sauce ladles with Rubens,7939g (255.25 oz)Together with the following knives with silver handles and stainless steel blades:Twelve table knives with Wouvemans Nine dessert knives with Karle Du JardinNine fruit knives with WoevemansCondition Report: Hallmarks are clearBlades are tight to the handlesSome wear to the facesMonograms are crispSome heavier scratches to some of the bladesLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
A French silver ewer and basin by Debain & Flamant, Paris 1838-1972 1st standard (.950), circa 1870, the baluster ewer with a shaped moulded rim, a leaf-capped high scroll handle with bulrushes, embossed with a vacant reserve flanked by flowers and scroll foliage, on a lobed domed foot, 30.5cm (12in) high; the scroll bordered basin with bulrushes to the edges and similar engraved decoration, 37cm (14 1/2in) diameter Provenance: Christie's sale 12th May 1982, lot 143. Debain & Flamant used this mark from 1864 to 1874 at 140 rue du Temple, Paris.
Y A late 19th century French silver kettle on stand, maker's mark illegible, 1838-1972 1st standard, circa 1880, the curved swing handle with ivory spacers over the flower finial to the high domed cover, the swollen body panelled and matted with flowers and scrollwork, the cast and boldly chased stand with a burner, worked with scrolls and vacant reserves the four supports with bold acanthus above lion's paws and block feet, 43cm (17in) high, 3917g (125.95 oz) grossCondition Report: Marks are partially obscuredSlight play to the hingeCover sits wellSplits to the ivoryStands wellLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A pair of French silver parcel gilt navette pedestal sauce tureens and covers by Sébastien Dupezard, Paris 1798-1809 1st standard, various later inventory marks, with pineapple finials to the shallow domed covers, each with twin bearded mask lifts, the openwork sides with fruiting vine swags, plain gilt liners, the high oval pedestals with stiff leaf bands, each on four lion head and paw feet, engraved with a monogram VA in a tabernacle frame, 27cm (10 1/2in) high, 3246g (104.35 oz)Condition Report: Both pieces marked the same throughoutMarks generally clearOne with split to grapevineSlight gap where the pedestal meets the baseBoth slightly wobbleEngraving crispDent to one liner, the other good Liners sit slightly proud Slight gap to coversLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A French silver kettle, tea pot and coffee pot by Maison Odiot, Paris 1838-1972 1st standard, circa 1895, the handles with ivory spacers, vase shape finials to the waisted domed covers chased with ribbon and leaf and with acanthus bands, the shoulders with beaded oval reserves engraved with monograms and suspended from tied ribbons with foliate sprays, fluted swollen centres and on acanthus and beaded pedestal bases, the kettle 33cm (13in) long, the tea pot 30cm (11 3/4in) long, the coffee pot 28.5cm (11 1/4in) high, 4746g (152.6 oz) The tea pot with Maison Odiot marks (1825-1894), the kettle and coffee pot with Prévost, Récipon & Cie. marks (successors to and succeeded by Maison Odiot).Condition Report: Kettle - Marks are clear, stands well, play to the handle, engraving is crispTea pot - Marks are clear, slightly wobbles, hinge good, play to the handle, splits to the ivory, engraving is crispCoffee pot - Marks are clear, slight play to the hinge, excessive play to the handle, missing a pin, splits to one ivory band, engraving is crisp, minor knock to the body, finial slightly bentAll with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
A set of eighteen French silver shaped circular coasters or decanter stands by Maison Cardeilhac, Paris, 1st standard, with a shaped moulded border and engraved with an LL cypher, 16.5cm (6 1/2in) diameter, 3720g (119.6 oz) With six suede pouches from Maison Cardeilhac labelled '6 Sous-Carafe'. Maison Cardeilhac traded from rue de Rivolli and place Vendome from 1904 to 1920.Condition Report: 1st standard = 0.950 standard Engraving crisp throughoutMarks generally goodSome slightly wobble Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
A French silver table service for twelve place settings by Emile Puiforcat, Paris, 1838-1972 1st standard (.950 standard), circa 1890, comprising:Twelve table forks Twelve table spoons Twelve dessert forks Twelve dessert spoons Twelve tea spoons A gravy spoon A soup ladle, 3854g (123.9 oz);Together with the following with silver handles and steel blades:Twelve table knives,Together with the following with silver handles and silver blades:Twelve dessert knives,In a brass mounted oak canteen box from W. Frogier, Nantes Condition Report: Very light use, crisp decoration and marks, box goodCondition Report Disclaimer
A German silver model 138 Timeless Autumn pattern part table service by M. H. Wilkens & Sohne, Bremen-Hemelingen, post 1884 .800 standard, circa 1905, designed by Heinrich Vogeler in 1902, engraved with a monogram AS, comprising:Eleven table forks Twelve table spoonsEleven dessert forks Thirteen dessert spoonsEight fish knives Eight fish forks Nine small forks Fifteen tea spoonsFive butter knives Two serving forksA serving spade, And a non matching coffee spoon, 4353g (139.95 oz);Together with the following with later stainless steel blades and silver handles:Twelve table knivesTwelve dessert knives See 'Bestecke des Jugendstils', Deutsche Klingenmuseum Solingen, 2000, p. 139, illustrated.Condition Report: The five butter knives engraved with a different monogram, the rest engraved ASMarks generally clearEngraving crispA couple of forks with bent tines Slight play to two table knife handles Rest of the handles tight There is no box with this lot Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use table forks - 21cmtable spoons - 21.5cmdessert forks - 18cmdessert spoons - 18cmfish knives - 21cmfish forks - 18cmsmall forks - 15cmtea spoons - 14.5cmbutter knives - 15cmserving forks - 20cmserving spade - 19cmnon matching coffee spoon - 11cm table knives - 25.5cmdessert knives - 22.5cmCondition Report Disclaimer
Y An Austro-Hungarian silver part coffee service on tray, maker's mark a ewer (not traced) Vienna 1872-1922 3rd standard (.800), the ovoid coffee pot with an ivory spacer to the baton finial, beaded rims and girdles and a harp handle; 19cm (7 1/2in) high; a cream jug; a sugar basin; five cups; five saucers; and an oval tray, 48cm (19in) long, 2619g (84.2 oz) gross (14) Provenance: Christie's sale 14th December 1991, lot 156 (lot labels).
Y A German silver ten piece tea and coffee service by Johann Wagner & Sohn, Berlin, pre and post 1884 .925 standard, circa 1885, the kettle on stand with a stained ivory swing handle over the urn finial on a lobed double domed centre to the domed cover, vacant oval reserves pendant from ribbon tied foliate swags, the shaped square stand with a burner and foliate chased supports, 30.5cm (12in) to top of finial; a five piece tea and coffee service, the coffee pot 30cm (11 3/4in) high; and a four piece bachelor's tea and coffee service, the coffee pot 24cm (9 3/8in) high, 8265g (265.7 oz) gross Provenance: Christie's 12th May 1982, lot 140 (lot labels).The firm of Johann Wagner & Sohn was founded in Berlin by the engraver and jeweller Jean (Johann) Adam Wagner (1761-1840) who had been appointed court jeweller to the Prussian court before 1818. Friedrich Wilhelm von Hohenzollern ascended to the throne as the last German Emperor and King of Prussia in 1888 and Johann Wagner & Sohn continued to supply his court with orders, jewellery and presentation pieces.Condition Report: Kettle on stand -Marks are clear, stands well, minor dent to the stand, splits to the ivory handle, play to the ivory, cover sits wellTea pot- marks clear, slightly wobbles, hinge and handle tight, splits to the handle Coffee pot- marks clear, slightly wobbles, hinge tight, play and splits to the handle Sugar basin- marks clear, stands well, hinge tight, cover sits wellCream jug- marks clear, stands well, slight play to the handlePedestal bowl- marks clear, stands wellBachelor's coffee pot- marks clear, slightly wobbles, hinge tight, slight play and splits to the handle Bachelor's tea pot- marks clear, stands well, hinge tight, slight play and splits to the handleBachelor's sugar basin- marks clear, stands well, cover fits well Bachelor's cream jug- marks clear, slightly wobbles, handle is good, cover fits tightly No engraving throughout All with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Generally good condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Tiffany, an American silver rectangular toast rack by Tiffany & Co., stamped marks, John C. Moore period 1850s, with an anthemion finial to the scroll handle, the seven dividers with arch tops and scroll bases, on a beaded and Greek key base with four shell and paw feet, 15.5cm (69 1/8in) long, 389g (12.5 oz)Condition Report: Marks slightly rubbedStands wellLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
Tiffany, an American silver cream piggin by Tiffany & Co., stamped mark, no. 838/4819, mark for 1870-75, formed as a coopered wooden pail, engraved B beneath, 12cm (4 3/4in) across the handles, 161g (5.15 oz)Condition Report: Marks are clearSlightly wobblesMinor knock to the foot rimEngraved B underneathLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
A George I cast silver helmet shaped cream jug by Pézé Pilleau, London 1724, with a scroll handle and on an oval moulded spreading foot, 8cm (3 1/4in) high, 143g (4.6 oz) Condition Report: Marks partially obscuredWobblesLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
Tiffany, a pair of American silver wine coasters by Tiffany & Co., stamped marks, no. 10342/2946, Edward C. Moore period 1873-91, the raised lobed border with flowers at the rim, on short ring foot with a reeded band divided by leaves, lively HS monograms, 22cm (8 1/2in) diameter, 1011g (32.5 oz)Condition Report: Marks clearBoth stand wellEngraving is crispOne with small crease to the borderLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
Tiffany, an American silver salver by Tiffany & Co., linear marks, no. 25143, post 1950, square with inset curved angles, with a raised moulded rim, on four scroll feet, 26.5cm (10 3/8in), 722g (23.2 oz)Condition Report: Marks are clearStands wellNo engravingSome heavier scratches to the surfaceLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Tiffany, an American silver circular sugar bowl by Tiffany & Co., stamped marks, no. 23615, 1956-1965 Lusk period, on a moulded circular foot, 13cm (5in) diameter, 216g (6.95 oz)Condition Report: Marks are clearDent to the foot rim approximately 25mm long No engravingSlightly wobblesLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Tiffany, an American silver plain bowl by Tiffany & Co., stamped marks, no. 19740, Lusk period 1956-65, reproduction of an original by Jacob Hurd, Boston, 1702-1758, 17cm (6 3/4in) diameter, 462g (14.8 oz); and an electro-plated twin handled sugar basin by Tiffany & Co., stamped marks, no. 912/75 (2)
A George II unmarked silver cream jug attributed to David Willaume, circa 1730, with a grotesque mask capped scroll handle, engraved with foliate swags and a crest, chased with a shell beneath the spout, a recumbent lion stem and on an octagonal spreading foot, 11.5cm (4 1/2in) high, 2698g (9.6 oz) Condition Report: UnmarkedCrest rubbedEngraved swags lightly rubbedStands wellHeavy guageLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
An American silver novelty cocktail shaker by Crichton & Co. Ltd, New York, circa 1930, modelled as an early 18th century English flagon, the cover hinging to reveal a knob turning to reveal the strainer, the inner cover with a hook catch, on a wide skirt base, engraved with a vacant scroll reserve, 28cm (11in) high, 1149g (36.95 oz)
A rare Danish Art Deco silver cocktail set by Georg Jensen, .925 standard, 1925-1932 mark, designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen, design no. 202, the flat top lift-off cover with two lugs and two spouts turning to locate the pouring aperture, the inner cover also lifts off, 22cm (8 3/4in) high; and six conical cocktail goblets, stamped marks, no. 202, 7.5cm (3in) high, 967g (31.1 oz)Condition Report: Marks clear, nicks and scratches commensurate with age and use, shaker has two small crease in the body, one goblet has a 1cm rim dent.Condition Report Disclaimer
[Indian Mutiny interest] A mid 19th century Indian colonial silver beaker by Hamilton & Co., (makers mark, elephant, cup and cover, Roman A and tally mark), Calcutta, circa 1858, of gently tapering cylindrical form with a flat base, engraved with a crest and 'Edward Frederick Venables, Azimgurh, April XV, MDCCCLVIII,' 10.54cm (4 1/8in) high, 262g (8.4 oz)Provenance: Property of a gentleman.See Wilkinson, Wynyard R. T. 'Indian Colonial Silver' London 1973, p. 65 for a beaker with cover by Hamilton & Co. The crest for VENABLES.Venables (1818-1858) was one of the heroes of the Indian mutiny. He early went to India as an indigo planter, and at the time of the outbreak of the mutiny was settled near Azimghur in the North-West Provinces. After the rising of the 17th native infantry on 3 June 1857, he left Azimghur for Ghazipur. But some planters and clerks having been left behind, Venables and another planter, named M. P. Dunn, determined to rescue them. No help was afforded them by the commissioner of the division, and when they set out on the 16th they had only a few native mounted constables, given them by A. Ross, the magistrate at Ghazipur. To these, however, Venables was able to add some of the tenants on his own estates at Duri Ghat and a few refugees from surrounding villages. Having obtained the assistance from within the town of Ali Bakh, a native collector, Venables compelled the 13th irregular cavalry to abandon Azimghur and reoccupied it. On 10 July he took the offensive against the sepoys with seventy-five mounted constables, an old gun, and a loyal native regiment. He stormed the police-station and released his friends. When, however, on the 16th he attacked the rajputs of the Palwar clan at Koilsa, he was deserted by his sepoys and had to re-enter Azimghur. Two days later reinforcements reached him, but most of them he sent to Ghazipur. On the 20th he marched out again with the rest, and, though compelled to retire before superior forces, the retreat, in which Venables himself led the cavalry, was so masterly that the rebels very soon retired from before Azimghur. But on 29 July, under orders from Commissioner Tucker, it was once more evacuated, Venables retiring a second time to Ghazipur. But Azimghur having been in August occupied by the Nepalese allies, Venables again took part in an advance on it. On 19 Sept., when the rebels were surprised at Mandori, he, though only a volunteer, commanded the cavalry, was first up to the first gun taken, and killed three men with his own ​hand. Five hundred rupees were now offered by the sepoys for his head. Venables next rode as a volunteer with General Sir Thomas Harte Franks [q. v.] in his march from Eastern Oudh to Lucknow, and rendered splendid services. In the early spring of 1858 he had retired to Allahabad in broken health and spirits, and was looking forward to a return to England, when Lord Canning persuaded him to again volunteer his services at Azimghur. His judgment and local knowledge were of great value to Lord Mark Kerr and Sir E. Lugard. With the former Venables re-entered Azimghur on 6 April. While engaged in the pursuit of Koor Singh after his defeat by Lugard on the 15th, he was mortally wounded, and he died four days later, on 19 April. When, in the following June, the Calcutta chamber of commerce met to consider the question of a memorial to Venables, Lord Canning, the governor-general, wrote commending his intrepidity, energy, and calm temper, and his 'thoroughly just appreciation of the people and circumstances with which he had to deal.'Venables, his two elder brothers being dead, had inherited from his father in 1856 the family estates near Oswestry in Shropshire. He married, in 1851, Eliza Power, daughter of R. H. Kinchant, esq., of Park Hall, Oswestry, but left no issue. His younger brother became heir to the property. Condition Report: Venables (1818-1858) was one of the heroes of the Indian mutiny. He early went to India as an indigo planter, and at the time of the outbreak of the mutiny was settled near Azimghur in the North-West Provinces. After the rising of the 17th native infantry on 3 June 1857, he left Azimghur for Ghazipur. But some planters and clerks having been left behind, Venables and another planter, named M. P. Dunn, determined to rescue them. No help was afforded them by the commissioner of the division, and when they set out on the 16th they had only a few native mounted constables, given them by A. Ross, the magistrate at Ghazipur. To these, however, Venables was able to add some of the tenants on his own estates at Duri Ghat and a few refugees from surrounding villages. Having obtained the assistance from within the town of Ali Bakh, a native collector, Venables compelled the 13th irregular cavalry to abandon Azimghur and reoccupied it. On 10 July he took the offensive against the sepoys with seventy-five mounted constables, an old gun, and a loyal native regiment. He stormed the police-station and released his friends. When, however, on the 16th he attacked the rajputs of the Palwar clan at Koilsa, he was deserted by his sepoys and had to re-enter Azimghur. Two days later reinforcements reached him, but most of them he sent to Ghazipur. On the 20th he marched out again with the rest, and, though compelled to retire before superior forces, the retreat, in which Venables himself led the cavalry, was so masterly that the rebels very soon retired from before Azimghur. But on 29 July, under orders from Commissioner Tucker, it was once more evacuated, Venables retiring a second time to Ghazipur. But Azimghur having been in August occupied by the Nepalese allies, Venables again took part in an advance on it. On 19 Sept., when the rebels were surprised at Mandori, he, though only a volunteer, commanded the cavalry, was first up to the first gun taken, and killed three men with his own ​hand. Five hundred rupees were now offered by the sepoys for his head. Venables next rode as a volunteer with General Sir Thomas Harte Franks [q. v.] in his march from Eastern Oudh to Lucknow, and rendered splendid services. In the early spring of 1858 he had retired to Allahabad in broken health and spirits, and was looking forward to a return to England, when Lord Canning persuaded him to again volunteer his services at Azimghur. His judgment and local knowledge were of great value to Lord Mark Kerr and Sir E. Lugard. With the former Venables re-entered Azimghur on 6 April. While engaged in the pursuit of Koor Singh after his defeat by Lugard on the 15th, he was mortally wounded, and he died four days later, on 19 April. When, in the following June, the Calcutta chamber of commerce met to consider the question of a memorial to Venables, Lord Canning, the governor-general, wrote commending his intrepidity, energy, and calm temper, and his 'thoroughly just appreciation of the people and circumstances with which he had to deal.' Venables, his two elder brothers being dead, had inherited from his father in 1856 the family estates near Oswestry in Shropshire. He married, in 1851, Eliza Power, daughter of R. H. Kinchant, esq., of Park Hall, Oswestry, but left no issue. His younger brother became heir to the property. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y An Indian colonial rosewood toilet case with silver mounted fittings by Arthur Pittar, Lattey & Co., Calcutta 1835-1842, with fourteen silver lidded glass bottles, jars and boxes engraved with a lion's gamb crest, a six piece manicure set, five of which with mother of pearl handles, the rosewood case with brass banding, the inset handle engraved with a monogram NFO, blue leather and velvet lined with a mirror and pocket to the cover, a lift-out tray and a Bramah lock, 33cm (13in) longThe crest for OGILVIE.Provenance: Property of a Gentleman. See Wilkinson, Wynyard R. T. 'The Makers of Indian Colonial Silver', p. 155 for this dressing box illustrated
A good 19th century Indian colonial silver twin handled cup, circa 1866, maker's mark PM only, possibly by Patrick Moran & Co. or Peter Morgan & Co., of campana form, the flared sides profusely chased with a wide band of hop vines on a matted ground, with a lobed lower body, bifurcated leaf embellished handles, on a plain circular foot, with presentation inscription 'Henry Dawson Green given him by his Great Aunt Lady Doveton 20th July 1866,' height 13cm (5 1/8in) high, 452g (14.5 oz) Provenance: Bonhams, Knightsbridge 'Silver and Objects of Vertu including Flatware' 9th April 2008, lot 100; Property of a Gentleman.Condition Report: PM mark is clearSlightly wobblesDecoration goodLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
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