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India – M K Gandhi – father of the Indian nation Important Documents on 1946 Proposed Abolition of Salt Tax draft & correspondence^ 18 pages. This highly important secret 18 Page official document by British India Officials proposes the end of Tax on Salt^ after the monumental efforts Mahatamah Gandhi had to endure such as fasting^ protesting and being imprisoned by the British on several occasions. 18 Pages – c1946. Gandhi had written his first article on the salt tax in 1891 in the periodical The Vegetarian. While in South Africa^ he wrote in The Indian Opinion: `The tax levied on salt in India has always been a subject of criticism. This time it has been criticized by the well-known Dr Hutchinson who says that `it is a great shame for the British Government in India to continue it^ while a similar tax previously in force in Japan has been abolished. Salt is an essential article in our dietary. It could be said that the increasing incidence of leprosy in India was due to the salt tax. Dr Hutchinson considers the salt tax a barbarous practice^ which ill becomes the British Government. The British authorities turned deaf ears to the massive protests against the salt tax which rocked India during the early 1930s. The Gandhi March was only partially successful. Though it forced the British rulers to come to the discussion table^ the salt tax continued. It was only on 6 April 1946 that Mahatma Gandhi made a formal request to Sir Archibald Rowlands^ the finance member of the Viceroy`s Executive Council^ to remove the oppressive salt tax The salt tax became a major source of revenue for the East India Company and later the British government^ and was not abolished until February 1947. This official document is very important in the efforts Gandhi made to abolish the Sale Tax.
India - Important Letter from Maharajah Patiala regarding the 1931 Round Table Conference A fine double-sided page typed confidential document dated Rajgarh Villa Palace^ Chail (Patiala State) 1931 signed in ink ‘Bhupinder Singh’. The Maharajah invites other ruling prices for their opinion and suggestions regarding the proposed Federal Constitution as supported in the last Round Table Conference. The Maharajah adds that although he lent his support for this scheme he now feels after some though that this maybe dangerous to the princely states and that they must examine the facts fully before making any decision. He adds that India is entering critical time especially for the Princely States^ and we must ‘consider our future^ for once the opportunity is lost^ the fate of the Indian States will be sealed forever’. An historical letter in regards to the movement toward Indian independence and the state of the Indian Princes. Maharajah Bhupinder Singh^ ruler of the largest Sikh state in the Punjab was the chancellor of the Chamber of Princes^ which was set up to protect the Princes and voice their concerns to the British Empire.
DICTAPHONE EARLY 20TH CENTURY CYLINDER RECORD CUTTER with makers label to underside of low domed ebonised wood cover, `Dictaphone Type S` model 7 Shaving Machine patent USA and Canada 1922 on cupboard base with electric motor and pull out waste drawer/bin, 17" wide x high together wirh DICTAPHONE REPRODUCER table top model with pierced metal case housing electric motor, 12 1/2" wide (31.7cm) x 9" (22.8cm) lacks horn ( not tested)
HMV EARLY 20TH CENTURY SPRING DRIVEN GRAMAPHONE IN FREE STANDING OAK CASE the turn table with adjustable speed dial alongside showing 70-86 revolutions enclosed by hinged lid the body with two pairs panel doors enclosing lowered speaker and record storage compartment raised on scroll supports with winding handle lubrication chart and patents label, 18" (45.7cm) wide x 39" (99cm) high
A collection of Chinese export silver dressing table items, Woshing, Shanghai, circa 1870-1910 to include a rectangular shaped box, hand mirror and brush, each chased and embossed with chrysanthemum, stamped and maker's mark, together with a Chinese export silver button hook, stamped with 'L.S.' maker's mark (4)
A Chinese huanghuali type altar table, the plank top terminating at scroll ruyi terminals, the lower pediment carved as a bi-disc with intertwined tendrils, all supported on four legs, carved with cloud scroll and lotus flower panels, height 8.2cm, length, depth 40cm (illustrated)
An Anglo-Indian carved wooden occasional table, 20th century, the panelled top and sides heavily carved with lotus and further exotic flower set within pierced panels, supported on four plain supports, the hinged cover revealing an arrangement of various compartments and tray, (indicating this item was originally used for cutlery), height 78cm, depth 48cm, width 78cm (illustrated)
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