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A pair of gold synthetic ruby drop earrings, each earring composed of a barrel shaped panel channel set with baguette-cut synthetic rubies, suspending three tapered drops channel set with square step cut synthetic rubies, to post and hinged omega fittings, circa 1945, length 4.8cm

An emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design, the central octagonal step cut emerald measuring approximately 15.8 x 16.3 x 7.5mm, to baguette cut, tapered baguette cut and marquise cut diamond surround, wire shoulders and hoop, ring size MCondition Report: Weight of emerald approx. 12.00 to 13.00 carats. Some surface scratches, facet junction wear and nibbles to girdle of the emerald. The emerald would benefit from a light polish. Diamonds are all well matched, and appear secure in their settings. The mount is overall in a good wearable condition, with only minor surface marks commensurate with wear.

An early 20th century sapphire and diamond bar brooch, of slightly tapered form, with a central row of alternating step cut sapphires and old brilliant cut diamonds, to border of old single cut diamonds, circa 1910, width 5.6cm (VAT charged on hammer price)

Waslikoff & Sons. An American platinum emerald and diamond bracelet, with alternating brilliant cut diamond and step cut emerald set sections, to concealed clasp, stamped 10 IRID 90 PLAT, length 17.5cm (VAT charged on hammer price)

Asprey & Co. An Art Deco gold, sapphire and mother of pearl dress set, comprising: a pair of cufflinks, designed as two colour gold mounted octagonal shaped mother of pearl panels, each with central square cut sapphire to chain link connections; four matching dress buttons and two studs, circa 1930, in fitted case stamped Asprey, 166 Bond St, London, the cufflinks and dress studs engraved to the reverse 9ct and 18ct, width of panels 1.2cmCondition Report: The set is in a good overall condition. There are some minor surface marks/tarnish to the gold mounts, and some very minor scratches/scuffs to the mother of pearl plaques visible under 10x magnification, but no other signs of damage or repair. There are some scuffs to the underside of the case. The buttons and collar studs are set with a French cut sapphire, the cufflinks are set with a square step cut sapphire.

A pair of sapphire set panels, the panels of square outline and slightly convex form, invisibly set with a grid of square step cut sapphires, each panel with four threaded posts verso, 1.2cm diameter (VAT charged on hammer price)

Three aluminium step ladders. Including two Abru examples

An Art Deco hexagonal opaline glass pendant ceiling lamp shade. A large geometric shape with a single step at the top and three at the bottom, the underside fully enclosed, with bronzed gallery. Diam 31cm. Condition Report: It is very dusty and dirty but I cannot see any faults, the light needs re-wiring as it has the old old original covered wire. whilst it needs updating , it seems nearly ideal !

A Modern Chrome Framed Step Stool

Attributed to Charles Rosenberg (1745-1844), a George III reverse-painted glass silhouette group, said to depict three Royal Knights of the Garter, the Prince of Wales, Princes William and Edward, Maria Anne Fitzherbert, and two other women, in a gilt moulded frame surmounted with a crown,image 17 x 59cmframe 52.5 x 65cm (58cm including crown), together with a framed typewritten label (2)Charles Christian Rosenberg, also known as Carl Rosenberg of Bath, was born in Austria and moved to England as a young boy as part of Queen Charlotte’s retinue. Works by Rosenberg in the Royal Collection include silhouettes of the Princess Royal and of Princesses Augusta, Elizabeth and Sophia, painted during their stay at Cheltenham in 1788. Other royal commissions followed and Rosenberg used the title 'Profile Painter to their Majesties and Royal Family' throughout the 1790s. He settled in Bath around 1787 and became one of the most successful and prolific silhouette artists of his time.Condition ReportThere is a slight curve to the glass, although it's difficult to photograph. Some slight loss to the paint to the bottom right which is just about covered by the frame. Otherwise the paint is in very good condition. Evidence of pest to the silk backing but nothing that appears active. Frame with a couple of small losses and signs of wear. Historic woodworm to the back board. Overall in good condition and ready to hang.Together with a separate framed typewritten label reading 'This extremely interesting silhouette painted on convex glass dates to the 1790s and shows three royal Knights of the Order of the Garter, sons of George III. This Order consists of the monarch, twenty-five Knight Companions and such lineal descendants of George I as may be elected. The members of the royal family shown here from right to left are, in order of precedence: the unmarried Prince of Wales, later George IV, in the highest position, followed by two of his brothers (according to G.M. Willis they are probably the princes William and Edward, invested on 2nd June 1786, and finally, on the lowest step, Mrs. Fitzherbert. The silhouette is of a type very fashionable in the 1790s.', 16.5 x 13.5cm.

A Victorian Ordinary Bicycle, the 52 inch spoked driving wheel with solid rubber tyre, adjustable peddle cranks and solid rubber peddles, moustache handle bar with beech grips and leaver brake, black leather 'The Royal' saddle on tubular frame with step, and 19 inch trailing wheel.

Three Hornby-Dublo 00 Gauge 2-Rail BR 0-6-0 Tank Engines and an 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter (4), 2206 black 31337 tank (2, one with metal couplings and other with plastic coupling and also lacks top of chimney and one step, one in a red striped box, F & VG, box F, unboxed green 31340 Tank VG,, 2231 green Diesel D3302, in original red striped picture box, VG, box F, heavy wear and tape repairs (4),

A tall adjustable ladder (250cm) along with two smaller step ladders.

An aluminium step ladder

An aluminium step ladder

An aluminium step ladder

Two foot pumps, two snow shovels, and EasyRack roof rack, a TV bracket and an aluminium step ladder

An aluminium step ladder together with a wooden step ladder

A large aluminium step ladder

Four Elvis Presley original RCA Demonstration Record 7” singles; Rock-a Hula Baby/Can’t Help Falling in Love, Lonely Man/Surrender, Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello/She’s Not You and The Next Step Is Love/I’ve Lost YouThese are offered from the collection of the late BBC DJ Brian Matthew.Biography of Brian Matthew as published by the BBC after his death in 2017:Brian Matthew presented Sounds of the 60s from 1990 through to 2017.Brian Matthew started broadcasting in 1948 in Germany, and trained as an actor at RADA before joining the BBC in 1954. He had a great love of the theatre and performed in many well-known venues. He even was the proud owner of his own 50-seat studio theatre in his home.He was one of the first DJs on Radio 2, and hosted shows such as 'Saturday Club', 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' and 'Late Night Extra', but he is probably best known for presenting the long-running 'Round Midnight' programme which won the 1987 Pulitzer Publishing Award.Brian presented 'Sounds of the Sixties' (winner of a Gold Sony Radio Award in 1996) from April 1990 through to 2017, when he stepped down from presenting the show.In 1990 he received a Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Outstanding Contribution to Radio.

A TOOLCHEST AND A BAG CONTAINING TOOLS including a Ansio tower fan, a foot spar, an extension lead (all untested) a sleeping bag, step ladder etc

TWO VINTAGE WOODEN STEP LADDERS the longest being 200cm long the other 177cm with tubular steel top hoop by Pioneer (2)

Wooden step ladder. Not available for in-house P&P

Wooden step ladders. Not available for in-house P&P

Small step ladders. Not available for in-house P&P

Registration – LF52 UVE Chassis No. – SCBLF34F62CH08501 M.O.T. – August 2024 Odometer – 84,450 Cars don’t come much rarer than a Bentley, and Arnages are rarer still… but this one could be unique. ‘LF52 UVE’ is presented in cream over red bodywork, with matching interior, and black split-rim alloys with white detailing, so the chances of finding another like it are certainly slight. Under that long bonnet sits Bentley’s 6.75-litre V8, sourced from BMW at the time, and connected to a silky smooth five-speed automatic transmission. When new, the powertrain produced around 350bhp, and the capacity for long-distance motoring is huge. Step inside the cabin and the interior is equally distinctive, with the expected Bentley sense of luxury enhanced by the quilted beige leather upholstery with red leather accents and the Alpine entertainment system. The vendor describes the engine and transmission as being in ‘excellent' condition, the electrics as ‘good’, and the body, paintwork, and interior as ‘average’. A little cosmetic attention, and this unusual example of Bentley’s luxury saloon could comfortably be restored to its former glory. ‘LF52 UVE’ shows an indicated 84,000 miles on the clock and is offered at No Reserve. Surely a tempting prospect for a Bentley enthusiast? The Bentley Arnage was introduced in 1998, named after a corner at the famous Le Mans circuit, and quickly became Bentley’s best-selling model at the time. A large luxury saloon, initially it was powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V8, and in 1999 this version became the Arnage Green Label, as a second, Red Label Arnage, was introduced to the range, Bentley’s 6.75-litre V8. Additional models were brought to the market, such as the Arnage T and Arnage R, before ending production in 2008 with the Arnage Final Series – a model that commemorated 10 years of the Arnage, 50 years of the famous Bentley V8, and 90 years of Bentley Motors. · Distinctive and well-appointed example of Bentley’s Arnage · Cream over red bodywork is a rarely seen specification · Bentley’s 6.75-litre V8 and automatic gearbox in ‘excellent’ condition

Registration - H32 AMA Chassis No. - XTA210560M1167900 M.O.T. - March 2025 Odometer - 12,000 This is a ‘time-warp’ car, which we are told has covered just over 12,000 miles in its 33 years. It was bought new in 1991 by a lady who sold it to a member of her family in 2005. Four years later it was acquired by an older gentleman who used it for the occasional Sunday outing before giving it to his grandson in 2017, who put the car into storage. The current owner bought ‘H32 AMA’ in 2021, recommissioned the vehicle, fitted two new tyres and a fuel pump and had it serviced. Smartly presented in its original red paintwork with blue cloth interior, this right-hand-drive example comes with a history file containing the original bill of sale, owner’s manual, MOT certificates and invoices for work done since 1991. This remarkably well-preserved example of Russian automotive production has an MOT to 2 March 2025 and the present owner describes the engine, four-speed manual transmission, electrics and interior as ‘excellent’ and the bodywork and paintwork as ‘good’. The Lada Riva is the collective name given for the right-hand-drive market versions of the Lada/VAZ-2105 and 2104, a compact car produced in saloon (2105) and estate (2104) versions which was introduced in 1979. The ‘luxury’ estate, the 2107, was introduced a few years later. Built by the Russian AvtoVAZ company, these utilitarian but comfortable vehicles were exported to Western Europe and further afield from 1983, targeting the budget car market. The Riva evolved from the original VAZ-2101, which was derived from the world’s third highest-selling single-generation automobile platform, the Fiat 124, and introduced in 1970. From their earliest days, these products of the Soviet Union found an audience who, undeterred by their crudeness when compared to their European counterparts, appreciated the fact that they were practical, tough, reliable and cheap. With its 1300cc OHC engine bringing a degree of refinement and making the car less noisy than its predecessors, the Lada Riva was a definite step forward and boasted significantly more comfortable seats than the 2101, a more modern dashboard, and height-adjustable headlamps with wipers. It still offered tremendous value for money, and was easy for an enthusiast owner to service or repair at home, not least because the 21-piece toolkit which came as standard with the car included everything needed to perform an annual service. In summary: A ‘time warp’ example with a credible 12,000 miles on the clock Remarkably original and smartly presented An opportunity to acquire a little-used modern classic

TONON STEP CHAIR, by Mac Stopa, 85cm H x 46cm W x 50cm D.

A yellow and white metal, emerald and diamond rectangular cluster ring, featuring a centre step-cut emerald within a border of 14 single cut diamonds, all in grain and engraved settings, emerald dimensions approx 3.7 x 2.4 x 1.95mm, weight estimated as 0.13 carats, diamond diameters each approx 1.4mm, total weight estimated as 0.12 carats, size N½, gross weight 4.3g, stamped and tested as 18ctModerate abrasions to the emerald. White metal solder appears to have flooded over the setting on to the under bezel of the ring. Moderate scratces to the band commensurate with wear. Size of stones inhibits accurate measurements and grading.

A wooden ladder, together with two wooden step ladders (3)

An aluminium step ladder, 191cm high, together with another and a pair of steps (3)

Large pair of vintage step ladders

The Funboy Five, It's A New Thing / Compulsive Eater, Cool Cat Daddy -O-, SRTS + 79 + CUS + 609 + A / 609 + B, in pink hand folded sleeve, together with The Fall, It's A New Thing / Various Times, Step-Forward Records, SF-9.A-1 / SF-9.B-1 and Bingo-Master's Break Out, Step-Forward Records, SF∙7∙A∙1 / SF∙7∙B 1 J̶U̶L̶I̶A̶N̶S̶ JIGGLE CB. (3)

A collection of assorted 7" singles, mainly being 1960s, various genres, to include: Maxine Brown - It's Gonna Be Alright; Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips; Stevie Wonder - I Just Called to Say I Love You; The Four Seasons - Alone; Del Shannon - My Wild One; The Impressions - Keep On Pushing; Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited, and Pledging My Time; The Crystals - All Grown Up; Dave Mills - Love Is A Beautiful Song; The Ventures - Home; The Everly Brothers - Torture; Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs - My Heart Is Free; Eddie Cochrane - Rock and Roll Blues; James Brown - Out Of Sight; The Tymes - Come With Me To The Sea; Sam Cook - Frankie & Johnny; Terry Stafford - Suspicion; Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline; David Williams - Harlem Lady; The Moody Blues - Every Day; Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser; Chuck Berry - The Best Of; Buddy Holly - Slippin' And Slidin'; Jan & Dean - The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena); The Surfaris - Waikiki Run; Simon & Garfunkel - I Am A Rock; The Jarmels - She Loves To Dance; Prince Buster - One Step Beyond; Fat Mattress - Iridescent Butterfly; and Fats Domino - I Want You To Know; etc (approx 60)

A collection of LPs, mainly 1970s, to include Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Greatest Hits (signed Steve Harley to the sleeve); Lou Reed - Berlin, and Rock & Roll Animal; Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention - One Size Fits All, and Over-nite Sensation; David Bowie - David Live, and Scary Monsters; various artists - The Good Things From Holland (Special Promotional Record, not for sale); Suzi Quatro - Agrophobia (factory sample, not for sale); Stevie Wonder - Fulfillingness First Finale, and Talking Book; Led Zeppelin - IV; T-Rex - 20th Century; Wings - Greatest Hits; Michael Jackson - Off The Wall; The Alan Parsons Project - I Robot; Patricia Paay - The Ladies a Champ; Madness - One Step Beyond; and Van Morrison - A Period of Transition; etc (48)Lots 501-518 have been consigned by Steve Harley, singer and frontman of 1970s group Cockney Rebel, whose number one hit ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)’ has been covered at least 120 times and appears on soundtracks as diverse as The Full Monty, Lego Rock Band, and a Marks & Spencer’s advert.

A late 19th century 'Simplex' six rung pine step ladder, the cast iron hinge with makers name. H157cm. 

A two-step kick stool

18ct gold emerald and diamond three stone ring. The ring being set with a step cut emerald flanked by two single cut diamonds. Band marked 18ct & Plat. Size R.

Sapphire and diamond three stone ring set with a step cut blue sapphire flanked by two baguette cut diamonds. Metal unmarked. Size P.5. Complete in red leather box.

9ct gold hallmarked synthetic ruby and white stone cluster ring. The ring being set with a rectangular step cut synthetic ruby with a halo of round cut white stones. Hallmarked Chester 1959. Size M.5.

Two 9ct gold rings to include a hallmarked 9ct gold ruby and diamond ring. The ring being channel set with step cut emeralds with a diamond accent stone to the centre. (hallmarked London, size O), together with a 9ct gold blue and white stone cluster ring (marked 9ct, size M).

18ct gold emerald and diamond line bracelet. The bracelet having square step cut emerald panels set alternately with round brilliant cut diamonds. Marked 18k to the clasp. Measures 6.5 inches.

Wooden step ladder and coal scuttle.

Two wooden five rung step ladders.

Large garden seat in frame (a/f) plus two wooden step ladders (a/f) and sun lounger.

Five rung step ladder.

Five rung wooden step ladder.

Two five-rung aluminium step ladders.

1975 Puch Maxi S Registration number LFX 129P Chassis number 8308854 Engine number Shed stored for some time Will need work/re-commissioning All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions With V5C, RF60, instruction booklet, service book Engine number on bike does match the V5C 632 recorded miles but with the paint wear on the step through suspect this is incorrect This lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 15th March. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £60 + VAT. Combinations will be charged at £100 + VAT. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice

LARGE CITRINE SINGLE STONE DRESS RINGthe step cut citrine measuring approximately 24mm x 13mm x 8mm, on nine carat gold shank, ring size K-L

MYSTIC TOPAZ CLUSTER RINGthe central rectangular step cut topaz surrounded by eight lighter tone topaz gemstones, on nine carat gold shank, ring size P and approximately 2.8 grams

AMETHYST CLUSTER DRESS RINGthe central step cut amethyst measuring approximately 14mm x 10mm x 6.5mm, in surround of twenty-two smaller amethysts, on nine carat gold shanks, ring size N-O and approximately 5 grams

AQUAMARINE SINGLE STONE RINGthe rectangular step cut aquamarine approximately 2cts, on eighteen carat gold shank, ring size O-P and approximately 6.8 grams

An 18ct yellow gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, the step-cut emerald surrounded by ten round diamonds, total diamond weight approx 1ct, ring size Q1/2, total gross weight approx 6.4g Overall good condition, chip to emerald

Noel Laura Nisbet (British, 1887-1956)Little Brother & Little Sister signed 'Noel.L Nisbet/R.I.' (lower right); titled and inscribed with artist's address (on the reverse)watercolour28.5 x 25.5cm (11 1/4 x 10 1/16in).Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.In Grimm's Fairy Tales the story of Little Sister and Little Brother recounts the adventure of two siblings who run away into the woods to escape their step-mother, an evil witch. On drinking water from a spring to quench his thirst the brother is turned into a deer.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888)Jerusalem inscribed and dated 'Jerusalem/april.28.1858./(too cold to finish it)' (lower right) and variously annotated in pencilpen and brown ink, pencil and sepia wash20.6 x 31.1cm (8 1/8 x 12 1/4in).Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.Edward Lear travelled to Jerusalem from Corfu, arriving on 27 March 1858. His diary records his travels outside the walls of the city, 'We crossed the Kidron and went up the Mount of Olives - every step bringing fresh beauty to the city uprising behind'.1Lear went on to camp for a week on the Mount of Olives, making studies and preparatory drawings, having received a commission from Lady Waldegrave. He worked these up into many successful compositions such as View of Jerusalem, 1858 (Tate Britain), and The Valley of Jehosaphat with Jerusalem beyond (sold in these rooms, 21 January 2015, lot 33).Lear was particularly interested in the light at dawn and evening, the simple colour scheme of gold, green and purple working to excellent effect. He wrote, 'just at sunrise the view of the city is most lovely...all gold and white beyond the dark fig and olive trees'.2 1 Vivien Noakes, Edward Lear 1812-1888, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1985, p. 149.2 Vivien Noakes, The Painter Edward Lear, David & Charles, London, 1991, p. 72.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Gary Sobers signed limited edition print with signing photo The achievements of Sir Garfield Sobers stand alone. Generally considered to be the greatest all round cricketer of them all, he was blessed with every necessary attribute for greatness.He made the final step from highly promising player to a great one at the age of 21 with an innings of 365 not out against Pakistan. He finished with a test average of 57.78 and took 235 Test wickets at 34.04.He hit the Glamorgan bowler Malcolm Nash for six sixes in an over at Swansea in 1968.It is unlikely that one man will again possess so wide a variety of cricketing skills as Sir Garfield Sobers.This superb print, personally chosen by Gary shows him batting against England.He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). This is a super item from a legend.Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Boxed Corgi 1:50-scale JCB sets, comprising CC13425 Man TGA Nooteboom Low Loader with JCB Backhoe Loader 3CX, CC11914 ERF EC Nooteboom Step Frame Trailer & JS220 Excavator and CC13237 DAF XF Space Cab Exhibition Unit, together with a JCB Worldwide Events truck and two further large-scale sets by Corgi (2 boxes) Condition Report:Available upon request

A quantity of 3 step ladders 2 wooden, 1 Aluminium

The rare Gold Albert Medal group of five awarded to Mr A. T. Shuttleworth, Deputy Conservator of Forests (Bombay District), late Indian Navy Albert Medal, 1st Class, for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, gold and enamel, the reverse officially numbered ‘No. 14’ and inscribed (Presented in the name of Her Majesty to A. T. Shuttleworth. Wrecks of the “Berwickshire” “Die Vernon” and “Terzah” 1866 and 1867) the reverse of the crown with maker’s cartouche ‘Phillips Cockspur S’, fitted with silver-gilt riband buckle; India General Service 1854-94, 1 clasp, Persia (A. T. Shuttleworth, Captns. Clk. Ferooz S.F.) fitted with silver riband buckle; Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners Royal Benevolent Society, gold (Allen Shuttleworth, Esqr. 1867) fitted with silver-gilt riband buckle; Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea, 1st large type glazed silver medallion, 73mm (Allen Thornton Shuttleworth Esq. late Indian Navy. 25th September 1867) lacking reverse lunette; Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (Successful), (Mr A. T. Shuttleworth, 1 August 1866) fitted with bronze riband buckle, generally good very fine (5) £12,000-£16,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Brian Ritchie Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, March 2005. Allen Thornton Shuttleworth, the son of Digby Edward Shuttleworth, Indigo Planter, was born in the Meerpore district of Pubna on 21 October 1839. He was educated under Mr J. Whitely at Woolwich Common and was nominated for the post of Captain’s Clerk in the Indian Navy by Captain John Shepherd on the recommendation of his uncle. Shuttleworth was admitted into the Indian Navy on 12 December 1855, and having taken the oath ‘to be true and faithful to the said Company, and faithfully and truly execute and discharge the trust reposed in me, to the utmost of my skill and power. So Help me God’, he left Gravesend on the Cairngorm on the 24th. In a letter dated ‘31 December off the Isle of Wight’, the captain of the Cairngorm reported that they had commenced their voyage to Bombay. Shuttleworth landed after a four month voyage on 21 April 1856, and was appointed Captain’s Clerk on the 8-gun H.E.I. Company’s Steam Frigate Ferooz. He was then one of twenty-four Captain’s Clerks in the Service and was paid Rs. 50 per month, which if he attained the rank of Captain in 30 to 35 years time could be expected to rise to rise to Rs. 600-800 per month. During the build up to war with Persia in 1856, Commander Rennie of the Ferooz was ordered to sail to Bushire with despatches for the Political Resident. The Ferooz left on 19 September 1856, but on reaching the Persian coast, Commander Rennie was advised to abandon his mission on account of ‘the excited state of the population’. Despite the warning, Rennie resolved to deliver his despatches on shore. C. R. Low, the author of the History of the Indian Navy, who was then a shipmate and contemporary of Shuttleworth’s, later recalled, ‘We remember, being then a Midshipman on board the Ferooz, how this judicious, as well as gallant, officer [Commander Rennie], who had ‘an eye to business’ whenever any fighting was on the tapis, took advantage of this last opportunity of reconnoitring Bushire, to take careful soundings both in going ashore and returning, to be of use in eventualities.’ Having returned to Bombay the Ferooz sailed again for Bushire in late November, this time towing two transports containing men of Major-General Stalker’s division. In the absence of any response to the British ultimatum demanding the Persian withdrawal from Herat, war was declared. The Union flag was hoisted at Kharrack for the first time in sixteen years and a Royal salute fired from the guns of the Ferooz. Offensive operations began in November with the capture of Bushire. Troops were landed at Hallilah Bay under covering fire from eight gun boats, and proceeded to storm fort of Reshire. That night Commander Rennie sent a boat with muffled oars to buoy a fourteen-foot channel off the batteries which next day enabled the Ferooz to take up a position 300 yards closer in shore than the other vessels. In the ensuing action the Ferooz was engaged in a duel with the Persian shore batteries until they were silenced and a breach effected in Bushire’s walls, whereupon the enemy flagstaff was hauled down and the garrison surrendered. The Ferooz then returned to Bombay while Lieutenant-General Sir James Outram led the expeditionary force in land and defeated the Persians at the battle of Khoosh-Ab. Again returning to the Persian Gulf, the Ferooz was next involved in silencing the heavily fortified position at Mohammerah, on the junction of the Karoon and Shatt-ul-Arab, where a Persian Army, thirteen thousand strong, had assembled under the Shahzada. Batteries had been erected of solid earth, twenty feet thick, eighteen feet high, armed with heavy ordnance placed to sweep the entire river at the junction of the Karoon with the Shatt-ul-Arab. An attempt to place a mortar battery on an island failed when the island turned out to be a swamp, but the ingenious Commander Rennie, in defiance of the engineers who said the first shot would smash it, constructed a raft of casks and studding-sail booms, which, armed with two 8-inch and two 5-inch mortars manned by the Bombay Artillery, was towed into position opposite the forts. The ships of war were given the first task of silencing the batteries, which they accomplished at point blank range under heavy fire, then landed parties of seamen to storm the southern and northern forts. To quote General Havelock ‘the gentlemen in blue had it all to themselves, and left us naught to do’. The British loss was only ten killed and thirty wounded, owing largely to Rennie’s ‘happy thought’ of placing trusses in the sides of the Ferooz, from which vast numbers of bullets were shaken out. The bold step of closing at point blank range also took them under the elevation of the Persian guns. Shuttleworth was not actively engaged in the Mutiny, but served in supporting naval operations in the 1800-ton H.E.I.C. Steam Frigate Assaye as Assistant Paymaster. Promoted Paymaster and transferred to the 300-ton Steam-gun boat Clyde in which he served the last three years of his career in the Indian Navy, Shuttleworth next took part in operations against the piratical Waghurs, who, having seized the island fort of Beyt and the fort of Dwarka, were levying large imposts from the pilgrims who came to worship at the great temple dedicated to Krishna. An expedition was mounted including H.M’s 28th Foot, 6th N.I. and a Marine Battalion, accompanied by the Ferooz, Zenobia, Berenice, Victoria, Clyde, Constance and the Lady Falkland. On 5 and 6 October, the fort at Beyt, with earthwork walls 18-40 feet thick and 30-40 feet high, and lofty, massive towers with guns, was under continual bombardment from the naval ships. Troops were landed in an attempt to storm the fort, with boats’ crews and field pieces in support, but failed in the face of heavy fire from the defenders. The Waghurs, however, evacuated the fort soon after dark and it was occupied the next day. To launch the attack on Dwarka, the force then moved to Roopon Bunder, two miles up the coast to the only place where the surf permitted a landing. The beach, however, was covered by the guns of an imposing fort. On the 19th, the Clyde, towing a naval landing party in cutters from the Ferooz, Zenobia and Berenice, opened a bombardment, and successfully put the sailors ashore. Much to the surprise of the Colonel commanding the field force,...