The Hyderabad campaign medal awarded to Major-General Ross B. Moore, 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry, who was recommended for the Victoria Cross for his gallantry in the famous charge at the battle of Khushab during the Persian War of 1856-57 Hyderabad 1843 (Lieutt. R. B. Moore. 3rd Lt. Cavy.) fitted with original silver clip and straight bar suspension, edge bruising, contact marks and polished, otherwise nearly very fine £1,000-£1,400 --- Note: The Persian campaign medal awarded to this officer formed part of the Brian Ritchie Collection, as also did the Victoria Cross group awarded to his brother, Dix Noonan Webb, September 2004. Ross Balfour Moore, the elder brother of General Arthur Thomas Moore, V.C., C.B., was commissioned Cornet in the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry on 10 February 1839. He became Lieutenant in August 1842 and the following year he took part in the ‘conquest of Scinde’ being present at the battle of Hyderabad on 24 March 1843 (Medal). In February 1854 he was advanced to the rank of Captain. In mid-September 1856, he joined the expedition to Persia in consequence of the Shah’s re-occupation of Herat, traditionally considered the key to Afghanistan. Swords were duly sharpened and on 1 October, Moore left Rajcote with his regiment for the port of embarkation which was reached two weeks later. Following the Shah’s refusal to leave Herat, Britain formally declared war on 1 November 1856. In early December, the 7,000 strong expeditionary force arrived in the Persian Gulf and successfully effected a landing near Bushire, which was taken after a naval bombardment. Moore, meanwhile, took part with the land forces in the assault and capture of the old Dutch fort at Reshire a few miles to the south. Six weeks later Major-General James Outram arrived with reinforcements and took over command from General Stalker. An advance was then made inland to Boorzgoon from which the Persians immediately withdrew, leaving their camp to fall into the hands of the expeditionary force. It was now generally believed that the Persians were retreating through the mountains and Outram decided to retire to the coast. On the night of 7-8 February, however, the Persians attacked the rearguard, causing considerable confusion. But at length, the British force was organised into line, with the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry posted on the right flank with the Poona Irregular Horse. The light of dawn revealed some 6,000 Persian troops stretched out in a long line, with their right resting on the walled village of Khushab. ‘The 3rd Cavalry,’ Captain Ross Moore afterwards reported, ‘were formed up in close column of squadrons ... facing the direction of the enemy. The Poona Horse also in close column were on our right, the order being that each regiment should have an attacking and supporting squadron; as my squadron was in front, Captain Forbes, commanding the Regiment, accompanied it and it was entirely under his orders that the squadron acted ... Brigadier Tapp [of the Poona Irregular Horse] went off to the right at a hard gallop, I heard no previous orders given by Brigadier Tapp for this advance, but Captain Forbes immediately advanced and the squadron was soon employed in cutting up the Persian skirmishers who had advanced close enough to annoy the line of infantry ... After being thus employed for a few minutes we perceived to our left what appeared to be in the grey of morning ... a regiment of the Shah’s guard [in fact the 500-strong 1st Kushkai Regiment of Fars, one of the best regular units in the Persian army] ... They halted on the rise of a small hill and fired volleys at us; when we got close they formed a solid square with kneeling ranks and awaited us most steadily.’ Behind Captain Forbes and the Adjutant Arthur Moore, Ross Moore advanced with the squadron totalling 100 men as it gathered pace on the commands “Trot,” “Gallop,” “Charge!” Riding shoulder to shoulder with Lieutenant Malcolmson and Lieutenant Spens, Ross Moore dug in his spurs and steered his horse straight through the square. Emerging on the far side with Captains Forbes and Wren and such men as they had been able to keep together, they fell on the Persian artillery two hundred yards in the rear. Here Moore killed three drivers of a brass 9-pounder gun, which was taken and kept possession of under a heavy fire from the Persian infantry who were scattered all about. At this point Moore’s horse died, having being shot in three places. One musket ball had entered the front of the horse’s neck and exited from his withers, without initially impeding its progress. Standing six feet and seven inches tall and weighing in at eighteen stone, Captain Ross Moore immediately set about cutting his way clear on foot, a feat which he accomplished unscathed. By this time the Sowars were crashing back through the square for a second time, putting what remained of the Fars to flight. Meanwhile, at the advance of the British infantry, the bulk of the Persians lost their nerve and throwing away their arms, equipment, and, in some cases, even their clothes, fled leaving seven hundred of their number dead on the field. The 3rd Light Cavalry’s losses for the day totalled one Sowar killed, Captain Forbes and fourteen Sowars wounded. Thus concluded the action which the legendary leader of Indian cavalry, John Jacob, of the Scinde Horse, declared ‘the best Cavalry performance of modern times’. For his part in the affair at Khushab, Ross Moore was recommended for the Victoria Cross by Outram who wrote: ‘After the fullest inquiry, I am myself quite satisfied that the undermentioned officers and men of the 3rd Regiment of Bombay Light Cavalry are well deserving of the high distinction of the Victoria Cross for their conduct at Khooshab, on 8th February, 1857, for which I beg earnestly to recommend them. The order of merit in my opinion is as I have placed their names: - Captain Forbes, Lieutenant and Adjutant Moore, Captain Moore, Lieutenant Malcolmson, Captain Wren, Lieutenant Spens, Cornet Combe, Cornet Hill, Jemadar Runjeet Sing, Trooper Lall Khan.’ Of the above only Malcolmson and Ross Moore’s brother, Arthur, received the Cross. In January 1858, Ross Moore served with the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry in Sir Hugh Rose’s Central India Campaign, and was present in all the actions from the reduction of Rathgahr to the fall of Calpee in May (Medal with clasp). He was promoted Major in 1861, Lieutenant-Colonel in 1865, Colonel in 1860, and Major-General in 1874.
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Three: Corporal T. Beddow, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; together with the recipient’s Royal Tournament Medal, bronze, the reverse engraved ‘Aldershot Command Tug-of-War 110 Stone 2nd. Bn. D.C.L.I. Cpl. Beddows [sic] T. 1938’, in Mappin & Webb, London case of issue; and a small Regimental Shooting Cup, silver (hallmarks for London 1937), 96mm high excluding wooden plinth, 131mm high including wooden plinth, inscribed ‘Dominica Cup 1938 Cpl. T. Beddow. 2/D.C.L.I.’, nearly extremely fine (5) £120-£160 --- Sold with full set of papers from the M.O.D., showing previous service in the R.N., and a subsequent career in the Intelligence Corps where he rose to the rank of Company Sergeant Major.
A sapphire and ruby orb locket, the textured matte finish yellow metal orb set with five rubies and five sapphires, the centre enclosing three hinged vacant apertures for photographes, not stamped, 23mm diameter, weight approx 13.4gNote- By repute of the vendor, this orb pendant was designed and made by Barry Silberberg, a jeweller who worked in New York. He was a holocaust survivor and after the war he was a jeweller's apprentice in Bolivia. He immigrated to America, with a young wife and son, in 1951. He often made these stone set multi-frame lockets, Similar examples can be found on Etsy.Condition report: Some small chips to the stones, other than this general wear but no significant visible damage, locket apertures secure well, hinges all work well, refer to images, age estimated to be circa 1980
A three stone diamond ring, the three graduated brilliant cut diamonds claw set in white metal to white metal shank, stamped '18ct plat', ring size J 1/2, weight approx 2.8gCondition report: Central stone weighs approx 0.40cts, outer stones each weigh approx 0.25cts, clarity range approx VS2-SI2 (one of the outer stone with small surface reaching fracture), colour grade approx G/H/I, age circa 1950, wear to the claws and mount, refer to images
A platinum single stone diamond ring, the marquise cut diamond claw set to polished shank, with accompanying IGI certificate stating; weight- 0.41ct, clarity- internally flawless and colour- D, ring size M 1/2, weight approx 4.3gCondition report: General wear but no significant visible damage, please refer to additional images of the ring and the IGI report
Joseph Clayton Bentley (British, 1809-1851), highland landscape, with a farmer driving his cart with some cattle over a stone bridge in a valley, signed and dated '1835' lower left, plaque bearing artist's name, several labels verso, inventory label 'Dining Room 268', canvas ' ?T?ROWS, 11/33', 72cm x 92cm, frame 101cm x 121cmCondition report: Ok, apart from fine craquelure across entire canvas.Frame - chipped, including outer corners. Outer edge gilding very rubbed and old dents. Edge of inner section with small chips, including lower right and upper left by 'C' scrolls.
A late 19th century three stone diamond and sapphire ring, designed as a central old cut diamond flanked to each side by a mixed cut sapphire, all claw set in yellow metal to carved scroll shoulders, ring size R, weight approx 5gCondition report: Diamond measures approx 6.9mm diameter and 4mm deep, clarity estimated VS2-SI1, colour estimated I/J, sapphires each measure approx 6.1mm x 5.2mm x 3.5mm deep, some general wear but no significant visible damage, refer to images
A Gentleman's single stone diamond ring, the old mine cut diamond claw set to tapering engraved shoulders, not stamped, ring size L, weight approx 3.4gCondition report: Diamond weighs approx 0.25cts, clarity approx SI1-SI2, colour estimated approx H/I, general wear but no significant visible damages, refer to images
A seven stone diamond floral cluster ring, the seven brilliant cut diamonds claw set in white metal to yellow metal shank, stamped '18ct', ring size L, weight approx 4.5gCondition report: Width of total flower head cluster approx 13.5mm, diamonds each approx 4-4.5mm diameter, clarity range VS2-SI2, colour estimated I/J, general wear but no significant visible damage, refer to images
A three stone star ruby and diamond ring, designed as a central oval cabochon star ruby flanked to each side by a triangular cut diamond, the yellow metal shank stamped '18k 750', ring size J, weight 3gCondition report: The ruby has not been lab tested but due to the slightly uneven shape and some internal dark fissures it appears to be natural, clarity of diamonds estimated SI2- no chips but internal dark inclusions, general wear but no significant visible damage, refer to images
An 18ct gold seven stone diamond floral cluster ring, the brilliant cut diamonds claw set to yellow gold shank, stamped '50pts', ring size N, weight approx 3.7gCondition report: Diamonds each weigh approx 0.07cts, clarity range SI1-I2, colour approx H/I, general wear but no significant visible damage, refer to images
A sapphire and diamond ring, designed as a central pear cut sapphire flanked to each side by three brilliant cut diamonds, the white metal shank not stamped, ring size S, weight approx 2.4gCondition report: Sapphire measures approx 9mm x 6mm, colour- violet hues, clarity- quite a clean stone, diamonds weigh approx 0.01ct each, general wear but no significant visible damage, refer to images
18ct yellow gold and diamond gypsy ring, set with three brilliant-cut diamonds, size N, approx 5.3 gms. December Fine Jewellery SaleThe ring has no signs of damage or repair, with old-cut stones. The centre stone is 14 pts with two 4 pts old-cut dias to each side, stones are reasonably clean under loupe with no standout faults.
PETER KNOX "Coaster, the stone berth - fog" watercolour study of ships at quayside, signed and dated lower right, titled lower left, 35 cm x 23 cm, together with three various 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOL - watercolours, unsigned, 19TH CENTURY NAIVE SCHOOL "Study of a cow", oil on canvas, 30.5 cm x 41 cm, together with various etchings, engravings and prints
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