Victorian silver Defence of Lucknow (1857-1858) medal, awarded to Lieutenant A.R Loughnan 13th Regiment N.I, with Defence of Lucknow bar. According to The Leader political weekly newspaper No.408 January 16th 1858, an account was given by Brigadier Inglis which reads as follows: A strong column advanced at the same time to attack Innes's post, and came on to within 10 yards of the palisades, affording to Lieutenant Loughman, 13th N.I, who commanded the position, and his brave garrison, composed of gentleman of the uncovenanted service , a few of her Majesty's 32nd Foot, and of the 13th N.I an opportunity of distinguishing themselves, which they were not slow to avail themselves of, and the enemy were driven back with great slaughter, Brigadier Inglis concludes by honourably mentioning the names of several officers and others who specially distinguished themselves. A general order of the Governor-General in Council announces the following recognition of the services of the Lucknow garrison:- Every officer and solider, European and native who has formed part of the garrison of the Residency between the 29th of June and the 25th of September last, shall receive six months' batta (monetary payment). This lot includes an embroidered handkerchief for The Kings Royal Rifle Corps 1919-1920 India. Provenance: Belonging to a Gloucestershire lady.
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A Victorian silver combined sovereign and vesta case, Birmingham dated 1898, of rectangular form, profusely engraved with foliage, the front having a vacant shield form cartouche, to one end a spring loaded cover with strike and to the other end a suspension ring with concealed push button releasing the hinged cover over the spring loaded sovereign receptacle, approx 7 x 3 cms, approx 35.4 gms.
George III silver milk jug, c-scroll handle with bright-cut decoration, London hallmark dated 1801, mm rubbed, approx 114.8 gms together with another George III cream jug, London dated 1775, mm Thomas Shepherd 69.6 gms, this sweet jug is embossed with a farmyard scene.
Quantity of silver GB coins including George II 1757 shilling, 1887 Victoria crown,George III 1817 half crown, Edward VII 1910 half crown, George V 1915, 16 and 1917 half crowns, 1887 florin, 1908 and 1918 florin, 1896 shilling, 1878,1890,1906,1915 and 1919 shillings, miscellaneous six pence and a 1877 Victorian double-head medallion, 187 gms.
A pair of brass Moroccan table lamps, with pierced and engraved decoration and applied with a silver metal and copper, the star and crescent surmounts on flat domed shades, above onion shape shades, all with glass and medallion pendants, on longnecked vase shape supports standing on three camels each, 105 cm high
In the manner of Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), Victorian silver and cut glass claret jug with turned ivory handle, the hinged cover with a stag's head caboshed, by Jonathan Wilson Hukin & John Thomas Heath London 1884 H23cmIvory registration No.: 698686ZL.Condition Report: General cracking to the ivory handle.Tarnishing to silver mounts. General light wear and scratching noted. Lid has crest to top. Small cut to lid. Glass cloudy, but in good condition.
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