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Lot 380
An outstanding original ‘Defence of Lucknow’ medal awarded to Major Sir John Henry Townsend-Farquhar, 5th Baronet of Mauritius, 7th Bengal Light Cavalry, who was severely wounded by a musket ball to his jaw while serving with the Volunteer Cavalry at Chinhut. In letters home he relates that upon examination by surgeons no trace of the ball could be found and it was feared it had entered his head; it was only after the ball passed ‘per anum’ that he remarked that he must have had a very good digestion Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (Lt. J. H. T. Farquhar, 7th Bengal Lt. Cavy.) small marks overall, dark toned and a little polished, otherwise nearly very fine £3,000-£4,000 --- John Henry Townsend-Farquhar was born on 2 August 1839, at Goldings, Bengeo, Herts, the son of Sir Walter Minto, 2nd Baronet of Mauritius and his wife Erica Catherine née Mackay. Sir Robert Farquhar, the first Commander and Governor of Mauritius, was granted the dignity of Baronet on 27 July 1821, after an illustrious career in the East India Company, being Lieutenant-Governor of Prince of Wales Island (Penang). He took the additional name of Townsend to place before Farquhar on 19 July 1824. The Baronetcy fell into disuse after the death of the 6th Baronet Sir Robert Townsend-Farquhar in 1924. Services in the Field: Was present at the Battle of Chinhut, 10 June 57, severely wounded, and was present throughout the siege of Lucknow 1857 (Medal and Clasp). Nature of Employment during service: Nominated by Martin Tucker Smith, M.P. 8 October 1856; Educated: Mr Howard, St. John's Wood in Mathematics and the Classics and Westminster College; Commissioned Cornet 4 November 1856; overland route to India arriving 17 December 1856; appointed to do duty 2nd Light Cavalry, 12 January 1857; posted to 7th Light Cavalry at Lucknow, 23 January 1857, and promoted Lieutenant on the same date; promoted Captain, 1 January 1862; passed Hindustani, 24 October 1862; appointed to officiate as duty officer Stud Department, 24 October 1862; duty officer Stud Department, 30 November 1863; to officiate as sub-assistant Stud Department, 10 February 1869; Furlough 6 May 1869; appointed to officiate as 2nd class assistant Stud Department, 4 July 1869; sub-assistant Stud Department, 2 December 1870; to officiate as 2nd class assistant Stud Department, 2 December 1870; succeeded to Baronetcy, 10 June 1872; Brevet Major, January 1874 on half pay. Two months after the debacle of Chinhut, Farquhar had recovered sufficienly to write several letters home to his parents totalling 39 pages. Dated between 1st September and 10th December 1857, these letters were privately published exclusively for friends and family under the title, Private Copy of Letters received Thursday 28th of January from Lieutenant John Farquhar 7th B. L. Cavalry. The letters open with his personal ordeals at Chinhut and recovery and is paraphrased with with additions from L. E. Ruutz Rees' “Siege of Lucknow” and Dr. Greenhow “Notes: Medical and Surgical taken during the late Siege of Lucknow”. ‘We marched to Chinhut 30th June '57 some 500 in number. In the distance we could see about 3,000 of the enemy. A howitzer was brought up and began firing immediately. They returned fire with great accuracy with their nine pounders. We brave volunteers had to ride about and do our best to keep out of range of the enemy's shot. Captain McLean of the 71st N.I. who was riding two from me had his horse's leg shot off immediately and was later killed by round shot. Directly afterwards the horse of Lieut. Sewell, who was in front of me, was shot dead. At this time I received a wound through my jaw. I was giddy for several minutes but managed to stick on my horse and went to find our commanding officer, Captain Radcliffe, who ordered me to go find the doctor, which I did; but found that the doolie bearers had fled the battle and taken the surgeons instruments. By this time we were getting a regular good licking and soon a retreat commenced. Fearing that my horse may be shot I luckily had the strength left to reach the Residency. Our Native Artillery behaved most shamefully, playing regularly into the hands of the enemy. When I got to the European Hospital I found Dr. Boyd of the 32nd and Dr. Feyrer ready to attend on me. They put me through a great deal of pain in probing the wound and removing pieces of the fractured jaw; but they could not make out what had become of the ball, and I was none the wiser. The doctors believed at first that it was all up for me, thinking that the bullet had lodged in my head. Ten days afterwards, however, I discovered that I had swallowed and digested it; my digestion must have been good at the time! The ball must have been spent as on going through my jaw must have taken the direction of my throat and I must have swallowed it together with all the blood in my mouth. Dr. Greenhow noted “Bullet-wound of mouth breaking jaw, ball swallowed and after three weeks passed per anum.” My wound at first was very painful, living on arrow-root as I was so weak. I was getting along swimmingly when I was taken by a fever which made me so weak I could hardly walk a yard... There have been several attacks been made since the siege began and if I feel strong enough I take a musket and pop at the insurgents through the loop holes cut in the Brigade Square. I could never make out if I hit anybody, however I think I must have polished off two or three of them. His subsequent letters deal with the insurrections within the various Lucknow cantonments at the commencement of the mutiny with descriptions of the deaths of many of his fellow officers and the gradual disaffection of his men. His anger at the loss of his cantonment house and personal belongings is only mollified by the honesty of his personal servant. Of Captain Radcliffe, who was killed at the Baillie Guard, he evinces that he was one of the finest fellows he had ever known. The killing of the officers of the 48th N.I. from which only two survived is covered in detail. He describes his daily life and his wishes that all at home keep well. He thanks Providence that he remains safe hoping that God willing they will all meet again. Perhaps his most poignant words are in relation to the strength of the 7th Bengal Light Cavalry at the Relief of Lucknow in November 1857. Out of a force of 17 officers and senior N.C.O's 12 had been killed and 2 severely wounded, Farquhar and Boileau: ‘I now command the 7th B. L. Cavalry, composed as it now is, of 7 Troopers, 4 Horses, 3 Syces, a Grasscutter, a Native Doctor, and a Dresser. Brevet Major J. H. Townsend-Farquhar took up the Baronetcy on return to England and died at Blackland's House, Chelsea, a private lunatic asylum, on 14 August 1877. Sold with copied research including his privately printed letters and extracts from other publications.
Lot 387
Three Finetta 35mm Viewfinder Cameras,to include a Finetta IV D, chrome & black, shutter working but sticks on slow speeds, with Finetar 43mm f/4 lens, optics G-VG, also with two Finetta 88 cameras, bodies VG, both shutters working but stick on B, each with a Finetar 45mm f/2.8 lens, optics G-VG, some slight radial haze present,
Lot 410
Four Zenit 35mm SLR Cameras,to incldue a Zenit EM, black, body VG, shutter working, with Helios-44M f/2 58mm lens, optics G, some cleaning marks & fungus to front element, together with a Zenit-E, chrome, shutter working, with Helios-44-2 f/2 58mm lens, optics F, some haze present, together with a Zenit-E, chrome, body VG, shutter working but slower speeds stick, with Helios-44-2 f/2 58mm lens, optics G, some haze present, together with a Zenit-E, chrome, shutter working, with a Helios-44-2 f/2 58mm lens, optics G, some light haze & cleaning marks present,
Lot 531
A Sinar P 5x4" Monorail Large Format Camera,body G, bellows G, with shutter unit, shutter seems to stick open when fired, together with a Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar-S f/5.6 150mm lens, optics G, some haze present, also with a Schneider-Kreuznach f/8 75mm lens, optics G-VG, also with a Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar-S f/5.6 240mm lens, optics VG-E, also with a large range of accessories & attachments, in carry case,
Lot 330
A VERY FINELY CHISELED SILVER HILTED WALK STICK WITH AN INSCRIPTION VIETNAM, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1900 The grip, shaped as a bird, is finely chiseled in high relief with characters as well as with an inscription (unidentified). L: 89,5 cm GẬY CHỐNG CÓ ĐẦU GẬY BẰNG BẠC ĐƯỢC CHẠM TRỔ RẤT TINH XẢO CÓ KHẮC CHỮ VIỆT NAM, CUỐI TRIỀU NHÀ NGUYỄN, KHOẢNG NĂM 1900 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
Lot 331
A SILVER HILTED ‘DRAGON’ WALK STICK VIETNAM, CIRCA 1900-1920 With a fluted wooden stick and a hilt or grasp of globular shape finely chiselled with a dragon and with plum flowers. Bears a mark, possibly that of the maker, possibly reading 'Kyuku' (). L: 90 cm GẬY CHỐNG CÓ ĐẦU GẬY BẰNG BẠC ĐƯỢC CHẠM TRỔ HÌNH “RỒNG” VIỆT NAM, VÀO KHOẢNG 1900-1920 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
Lot 579
A large silver plated punch bowl; silver on copper toddy ladle; EPNS biscuit barrel with integral stand; an EPNS apple sauce/preserve jar and cover; entree dish; a sugar scuttle with scoop; a set of six continental silver plated coupe glasses; dolphin candle stick; scallop butter dish; a Dominions and Colonies of The British Empire pewter tankard, a Star Sapphire silver plated pint mug, October 1958; qty
Lot 625
A GROUP OF FIVE IRON TSUBAJapan, 19th century or earlierThe first a rare tsuba cast in relief with an oni head below a tama (magic pearl), inscribed to the backside. The second of maru-gata form, inlaid in brass with numerous arrowheads. The third in the form of fukura suzume, signed. The fourth of maru-gata form, finely executed in sukashibori (openwork), depicting a grazing horse, signed. The fifth of maru-gata form, cast in openwork with an ink stick and stone, a brush, and a hanging scroll, embellished in gilt.DIAMETER 6 to 8.3 cm (total) WEIGHT (total) 460 gCondition: Each in very good condition with typical associated surface wear and surface scratches. The second with minor losses to the inlays. Provenance: German private collection.
Lot 455
A FLAT IVORY NETSUKE OF A PEASANTUnsignedJapan, 17th - 18th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)Of flat slightly curved shape, depicting a standing peasant, dressed in long robes, leaning on a stick and looking towards his left, the hat tied onto his back. Himotoshi through the waist.HEIGHT 7.6 cmCondition: Very good condition, with age cracks, and a fine honey colored patina.Provenance: Austrian private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
Lot 95
A Victorian 18ct gold pearl set ring, the boat shaped head set with half-pearls, set to tapering shoulders and plain polished shank, marks for Chester 1896, size J (at fault), together with a 9ct gold signet ring, marks for Birmingham 1921, size K, a 9ct gold shell cameo dress ring, size O 1/2, a continental gold garnet set clover ring, size M 1/2, a 9ct gold and gold coloured signet ring, size O 1/2 (at fault), a 9ct gold tie pin, 50mm wide, and a 9ct gold garnet and pearl stick pin, 52mm wide (7)
Lot 420
A FINE LACQUER MANJU NETSUKE WITH SARUMAWASHI AND MONKEYUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryThe two-part lacquer manju netsuke bearing a brown lacquer ground sprinkled with nashiji and lacquered in iro-e takamaki-e with a sarumawashi viewed from behind and facing back, his robe richly patterned, holding a taming stick and a leash attached to his obedient monkey, which wears a neatly-detailed jacket. The nashiji is polished away in angled streaks to simulate rain in the wind. Central himotoshi through the back, the cord attachment inside.DIAMETER 3.8 cmCondition: Some tiny losses to lacquer, minor wear. Overall very good condition.Provenance: US private collection.
Lot 2
Joseph Cetti & Co, a walnut and parquetry stick barometer, late 18th century, with silvered chart, flanked by engaged columns, visible mercury tube, square cistern cover, height 106cm.Condition report:Two of the triangular sections of parquetry are very delicately attached towards the lower section of the case (see additional image) Otherwise all the parquetry sections appear original with only very minor notches missing. Some splits and losses to the moulded outlines of the cistern cover. The lower moulded section/ terminal appears a later addition when viewed from the back. Mercury is present in the tube but with multiple bubbles. The thermometer responds quickly to heat variations. The chart is in two sections which are a little crude fitting and just attached by four crews but they appear original.
Lot 241
Antique gilt metal jewellery to include a serpent finial stick pin set with turquoise and red stone eyes, an Etruscan style scarf clip, a citrine set fob and a large turquoise set pendant/padlock, together with a Victorian mourning brooch with central glazed hair panel, surrounded by six small turquoise.the heart padlock has been later soldered shut.
Lot 127
An Austro-Hungarian gold elk tooth brooch, c.1880,with two elk's teeth mounted between oak leaf and acorn sprays, with a plain pin and 'C' catch. Marked for Vienna, 0.580 standard maker's mark, L.P. 50 x 30mm, 9.78g, together with an Austro-Hungarian cased elk tooth stick pin, attributed to Mortiz Hübner of Wein, with two elk teeth mounted to a spiral, conical wire cap. Marked for Vienna, maker's mark indistinct. Fitted stick pin case by Moritz Hübner. 4.76g, and a pair of Austro-Hungarian elk teeth earrings,with Continental fittings, 2.88g (4)Brooch pin slightly floppy.Stick pin tarnished.
Lot 580
A Heuer 'Super Autavia' dash mounted chronograph, c.1970,timer showing time and day and time of trip. The matte black dial with orange tipped luminous hour hand, stick minute hand and two subsidiary dials for running seconds and recorded minutes. Luminous Arabic numerals, white outer minute track. The snap-on black revolving bezel with red/orange numerals and divisions, chrome plate case and mount, numbered 71062, 57mm diameter, 58mm square including mount, together with original box and instruction booklet. Believed to be unused.Condition ReportOuter card box discoloured and slightly tatty.A selotape mark.No obvious marks or faults.Hands adjust correctly.Winds and ticking.Running, but no guarantee as to time keeping or continued running.Push buttons function correctly.
Lot 115
SIR KYFFIN WILLIAMS RA, WILF ROBERTS & PHILLIP SNOW PRINTS (4) - Sir Kyffin Williams print on card - farmer with stick on a hill, 14 x 20cms, Wilf Roberts coloured limited edition print (6/10) - Welsh cottages, signed, 13 x 18cms and Phillip Snow coloured limited edition print (386/600) - grazing Canada geese, signed, 11 x 25cms and Sandwich Terns at Llanddwyn Island (138/750), signed, 18 x 22cms
Lot 255
A REGENCY MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETERAbraham Smith & CoWith swan-necked pediment, fluted side columns and tube cover, the cistern in the form of a scallop shell, with signed card dial, 97cm (38in) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 257
A MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT STICK BAROMETERDolland, London, circa 1830The signed silvered scales with venier, concealed tube within flame figured case with urn cistern cover and surmounted pediment, 97cm (38in) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 258
A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER100cm (39in) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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