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An ivory handled and wooden walking cane, 19th century, the handle carved with a floral swag, length 88.5cm, an ivory handled and silver banded walking stick, length 88cm, an antler handled and silver banded walking stick, length 66.5cm and a Victorian silver topped walking cane, length 87.5cm.
A letter from an English Lieutenant written in Sebastopol, Crimea in 1855. Dated 14th Nov "Camp Before Sebastopol", together with a hand heightened collodian positive of the Lieutenant in uniform, the plate encased in a decorative gilt surround, the whole enclosed within a dark red, tooled leather folding case, 9.5x8cm.The letter, 18x22.5cm, folded into four sides of clear, intelligible handwriting.The contents of the letter give a good account of conditions, the work the young Lieutenant has been doing (building a stable for four horses to share with the Captain of his company). His hunt for a stove in Sebastapol which left him covered in fleas. His acquisition of a nice tabby cat at Balaclava to deal with the mice in his tent. A request for a pair of silver crowns for the collar of his tunic etc.The most remarkable part of the letter is his description of the French Magazine Explosion, which took place on the 15th November 1855. This was a well -documented disaster that claimed the lives of several hundred allied French soldiers. #British losses were miraculously small considering the size of the explosion. It makes for extraordinary reading: Nov 16th (1855)I reopen my letter to tell you of the awful catastrophe that took place yesterday. About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon every one at their ordinary work thinking of nothing particular when suddenly we saw a sheet of flame rise up into the air to the height I should say of least 15 feet followed by a roar of noise, an awful noise indeed it was - this was a magazine about 3 or 400 yards from our camp - it sent thousands of shells up into the air which were bursting above our heads - it was really a fearful sight - everyone was panic stricken for a minute or two, a large piece of a shell fell within about 6 feet of where I was standing. I have not yet heard what the casualties are but I should think at least 200 men were blown up into the air. Just think, 200 men without a moments warning sent into eternity! There were some hundreds of lbs of powder exploded together with several hundreds of shells, rockets etc. By a wonderful intervention of Providence the wind shifted a few minutes after it, or no power on earth could have saved the old windmill which contains about 120 tons of powder besides rockets etc. if that had caught fire & exploded there is no saying what the consequences might have been - the rockets were all packed these pointed towards our camp. - as it was in our Division there were 10 men killed, 260 wounded by the shells bursting, this is, of course not counting the men who were blown up, they were mostly Artillerymen and Frenchmen. It was the whole of the light siege train. We were all under arms immediately after, expecting the Russians to take advantage of the confusion & attack us, but however they did not… etc etc.
A Dutch silver plated tobacco box, 18th century, decorated with a horse and carriage and inscribed 'een Wadge met Schoone paasde ween Sierlyk ding op aarde mar daar ik meer van how seen schoone jonge vvoil, the underside decorated with cattle and inscribed 'het vee seer hoog geagt ver kies ik tot myn lot de seegen van het werrik ver wagtik ik', length 15cm, height 3.5cm, width 5.7cm. Condition report: Yes unmarked.
An early Victorian silver Castle Top vinaigrette showing a view of Newstead Abbey, by Taylor & Perry, with gilt interior and pierced gilt grille, the underside with cartouche engraved 'G.H.B', Birmingham 1838, length 4cm. Condition report: Hinge to lid good. Grille hinge broken. Lid closes when grille is removed but does not stay shut. Abbey rubbed, underneath slightly rubbed.
A hammered silver and cut glass spirit flask by Drew & Sons, Piccadilly Circus, London 1908, monogram to the front and cover, height 14.2cm, width 7cm. Condition report: Glass in good condition, not cracked or chipped. Hinge is broken, needs soldering to one side. Bayonet top closes well and is tight. Small dents to top. Hallmarks all readable. Hammered silver quite worn.
A Faberge silver gilt and cloisonne enamelled vodka cup in the manner of Feodor Ruckert and the Modern style. The cup is of bellied shape with everted rim, Faberge and Moscow 88 Kokishnik marks, scratched inventory number 27987, height 41mm, diameter 49mm, 64g. (See illustration) Condition report: Restoration, rim slightly misshapen, a few knocks also to rim, enamel appears to be in good condition.
A pair of George IV silver wine coasters each of lobed form with panelled base the central silver boss of each with an engraved lion crest, London 1824 makers mark J.A, diameter 15.5cm. Condition report: Most of the crimped areas have split on one coaster, the other has a few just starting to go. No splits to wood on either coaster. A few minor dents.
A late Victorian gadrooned silver mounted photograph frame, Chester 1900. Condition report: Two corners of wooden frame coming apart, but still held by velvet. Some very small dents to shield. Hallmarks readable. No apparent holes. Generally in good period condition.Outer 14.5cm x 10.5cm.Inner 11.1cm x 7cm.
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