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The Best of Florence Court, Day 1 — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:204
Sale Title:The Best of Florence Court, Day 1Lots with images:105
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:175
Date:27-Jul-2009
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2-strand Crystal Necklace
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Dutch 17th century carved oak frame for bevelled mirror c. 1780. Superb soft carving of a male's head and phoenix birds. Height 66 cm. Width 65 cm. Depth 11 cm
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Two Men's Wristwatches, Bulova Quartz and Exactus Automatic, both with day and date
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Pair of decorative window shutters in silver, enamel and ceramic tiles. Height 81 cm. Width 67 cm
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Ladies mother-of-pearl Powder Compact
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A Pair of Eastern Carved Wooden Seated Snarling Panthers. Height 58 cm Ex Florence Court July 1991 sale
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Estate Amethyst and 9ct. Rose Gold Pendant and Chain with central amethyst est. 7.65cts, medium colour, 3 smaller amethysts (one suspended below), 25 grain set natural half pearls and 5 imitation amethysts. Total item weight 12.05 gms
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Oil Portrait Mr John Wood of Shrewsbury, England c. 1830, Unsigned. Height 74 cm Width 61 cm
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Pair of Amethyst Earrings and a Matching Ring. Scroll-style leaf plates to one side of each stone, 9ct. rose gold, (replacement value $600.00). Oval, high set ring, with beaded shoulders, no gold mark
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Oil Portrait Mrs Wood of Shrewsbury, England c. 1830, Unsigned. Height 87 cm Width 65 cm
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Man's Gold Horseshoe Shape Signet Ring
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Rare George II c. 1750 Mahogany Envelope Table (or handkerchief table) on 4 legs. Height 71 cm
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Antique Bar Brooch Set with Rubies, Diamonds and Pearls. Central ruby set in a 3 leaf clover with pave set diamonds, either side a seed pearl at the end of a pave set diamond leaf and a ruby at each end and a safety chain
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19th century English engraving of 'Punch and Judy’ show. Height 54 cm. Width 111 cm
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Antique Ivory Monkey Face Brooch in Silver Frame
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Eight Regency-style Mahogany Dining Chairs Height 78 cm Width 44 cm
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Antique Gold Photo Locket with Portrait of a child's face, hand painted on ivory
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Two Cane Chairs c. 1920 with carved backs. Height 110 cm Width 45 cm
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Antique Gold and Seed Pearl Crescent Brooch with 3 stars each set with a seed pearl
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Oak 2/3rds Size Dresser Height 186 cm Width 121 cm Depth 43 cm
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Antique sterling silver and Amethyst Brooch Birmingham mark
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Over mantle Mirror Height 129 cm Width 132 cm
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Antique 15ct. Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Brooch with photo set behind
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A Kauri Twin Pedestal Desk, restored, 9 drawers, stretcher at base. Width 145 cm Height 80 cm Depth 62 cm
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Six Antique Stick Pins including greenstone bell, 3 leaf clover with Emu and a Cat's Eye stone
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A kauri mirror-back chest of 6 drawers, burr veneers. Height 185 cm. Width 105 cm
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Antique Tri-Colour Gold, Ruby and Seed Pearl Brooch with glass back for a photo
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A Kauri Chest of 7 Drawers, various timber veneers to front, on turned legs. Height 126 cm Width 119 cm
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Commemorative Brooch and Ladies Wrist Watch
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A kauri mirror-back chest of six drawers, carved and poker work supports to mirror. Height 185 cm. Width 117 cm
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A Stained Kauri Chest of 7 Drawers with carved pillars. Height 128 cm Width 122 cm
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A mirror-back stained kauri hall stand with poker work and carved decoration, Art Nouveau tile inserts above a single drawer. Height 222 cm. Width 120 cm
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A carved kauri wardrobe flanked by four drawers and two doors. Height 230 cm. Width 137 cm
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A Chip Carved and Brass Bound Kauri Coal Scuttle includes metal liner and shovel
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A Carved and Stained Kauri Footstool with claw feet. Carved by Goodsell of Tauranga who was famous for carving the Kiwi clocks during the Depression
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A mirror-back kauri chest of 5 drawers with mottle veneers and carved/pokerwork supports. Height 190 cm. Width 109 cm
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A Kauri Hall Table with 3 drawers, carved apron and on turned legs
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A Large Glazed Reproduction Bookcase/ Cabinet in the Federal American Manner. Made by 'Tyler' Koro Koro, 1983. Height 238 cm Length 201 cm
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Very Rare 19th century Persian Carpet with love poem woven around border. Length 232 cm Width 145 cm
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Fine Vegetable Dye Persian Carpet, pale cream with woven pine cone shapes. Length 204 cm Width 125 cm
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Finely woven and unusual Indo-Persian rug from the Punjab with a multitude of intricately drawn islimis and floral motifs; multicoloured on a pale burgundy field, wool on cotton. Length 280 cm. Width 187 cm
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Afghan Rug in the Choeb Rang Style with large palmettos with islimis in shades of gold on a mid-blue field, wool-on-cotton. Length 295 cm Width 199 cm
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Unusual Rug from the Sirjan with distinctive Afshari design elements, the subtle tonal range and execution dictate that its provenance is most likely from the Kuhi Tribe of that region. Three stepped saw tooth medallions, brown ivory and black. Length 248 cm Width 163 cm
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Extra Large Hamadanibaft Rug from North West Iran with the mahi motif repeating through the field, medallion and spandrels, in blues, red and ivory, wool-on-cotton. Length 358 cm Width 274 cm
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An old Afghan Turkoman rug from Northern Afghanistan with the ersari dali gol in black repeating rows on a deep red field, wool-on-wool
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A large rug from the Jaipur Region of Rajasthan in the Bidjari style with the herati-mahi motif (fish in the pond) repeating through the entire field and curvilinear medallion, pale rose, ivory and blue, wool-on-cotton
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An old Owlad Luri rug from the Zagros Mountains with two rows of hexagonal medallions, with 'Running dog' border, in brown, tan and black
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A runner from Iranian Azerbaijan with a Caucasian influence obvious in the design of the repeating medallions through the field, multi coloured, wool-on-wool. Length 303 cm. Width 70 cm
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A Durana Narche 'Old design' runner in the Choebrang style with the central field of palmettos and floral motifs surrounded by a plethora of swirling vines, in shades of green with black highlights, wool-on-cotton. Length 310 cm. Width 97 cm
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A finely knotted rug in the Pardah-Enssi 'Curtain' design associated with the tentdoor coverings of Turkoman nomads, with black and gold highlights on a dark-brown field, wool-on-wool. Length 172 cm. Width 109 cm
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Late 19th century Isfahan (Silk inlaid) Rug Length 210 cm Width 138 cm
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Turkish or North West Persian Rug with blue border and colours of blue, pink and cream. Length 276 cm Width 200 cm
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Old Ersari Turkoman in Bokhara Design (semi-large), camel foot pattern. Length 296 cm Width 216 cm
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Red and Blue Coloured Saruk Persian Rug floral pattern with dark red border, navy and pink. Length 200 cm Width 132 cm
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George III sterling silver Salver of circular shape on pad feet, central bright cut monogram, stepped pie crust rim with shell motif. Lightly engraved underneath 'Tc to Ec 11 Feb 1765'. London 1754, Maker - Jw (possibly John Wirgam). Ref. Jackson's page 204. Depth 18 cm Weight approx. 300 gms
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Pair of very rare sterling silver entree dishes with lids and warming bases. Solid silver chafing dishes and lids which bear the arms of Pitt and Amherst. [This represents the marriage of an heraldic heiress. Note the two crests, one for Amherst and the other for Pitt on the reverse side and also on the chafing dish]. Warming bases of quality Sheffield Plate hallmarked with criss-cross pattern of 4 arrows each way, a flower head alongside. Hot water jacket plate which sits on top has opening lid for water…
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Large Britannia standard sterling sugar caster with plain baluster body on stepped circular foot with domed pierced cover. London 1919, maker's mark D and J. Welby. Height 25.5 cm weight approx. 550 gms
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Sterling Silver Wine Funnel by John Innocent, London, 1789, monogram
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Pair William IV sterling silver Salts cast as scallop shells and raised on conch feet. London 1836, Maker Paul Storr, (Ref. Jackson's page 230). Width 10.5 cm Weight approx. 300 gms
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Very Rare Paul Storr sterling silver Teapot comprising scalloped pumpkin shape with finial of oak leaves and acorns. Handle and spout with feather detail. Maker Paul Storr, London 1836/37. Also marked [Storr and Mortimer #309]. Note the finial, lid and base of teapot are all hallmarked. Height 13 cm Weight 750gms
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Late 19th/early 20th century European .925 silver box of oblong form with enamelled hand painted lid of river and village scene, hinged and sprung side opening to reveal two fitted compartments and ivory writing tablet, all machine engraved. Marked HCF LD and .925
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Three Piece George IV sterling silver Tea Set by William Bell, London 1825. Weight of teapot 750 gms., sugar bowl 300 gms., jug 150 gms
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William and Mary sterling silver Teapot bullet shape with bright cut diaper work and scroll decoration to shoulder and lid on stepped circular foot. Small mark on spout [1 over W1. London 1694, Maker's mark Hc, three pellets, mullet and two annulets. (Ref: Jackson's page 148). Height 11 cm Weight approx. 300 gms
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Three Piece George III Irish Silver Tea Set, the teapot and sugar bowl (with 2 handles) by Edward Power, Dublin 1825, and the milk jug by John Stoyte, Dublin 1794. Initialled monogram below a stag's head with a Cross. The set is matching, but please note that the milk jug bears an earlier date. Teapot Height 16 cm Total weight 1545 gms
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Very Rare Set of Four George III Sterling Salts oval shaped bowls with reeded loop handles and foot. London 1789, 1787. Maker's mark of Henry Chawner. (Ref: Jackson's page 220). Height 7.5 cm Total weight approx. 350 gms
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1 kg. Silver Bar marked [Ass 999 DS128 .997kg. Ime in an oval]
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George III sterling silver Condiment Basket, oval shape and formed as a basket with rope twist handle, twin hinged flat covers opening to reveal three interior sections. London 1783, Maker's mark of W.B (possibly William Bateman). Length 9 cm Height 7.5 cm Weight approx. 200 gms
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Sterling Silver Heart shaped Menu Holder Maker K and M. London 1906
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Very Rare Pair George III Sterling Sauce Tureens and Covers, each urn shaped with looped lower bodies and beaded rims, matching dome covers. London 1784, Maker's mark of Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp (Ref. Jackson's page 220). Overall length 25 cm Total weight approx. 1400 gms
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Ornate sterling silver Victorian Tea Service of teapot, hot water/coffee pot, double handled sugar bowl and jug. Teapot has bird's head formed at tip of spout and three flowers conjoined for lifting the lid. Teapot, bowl and jug, Sheffield 1858, Maker Martin Hall & Co. Hot water/coffee pot, London 1871, Maker Width Mann and also marked Lambert and Rawlings, Coventry Street, London. Height Teapot 20 cm, Hot Water/Coffee Pot 25 cm Total weight approx. 2400 gms
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Art Nouveau sterling silver and Crystal Claret Jug tall and elongated form and wider base. Maker Whh or Whl, Birmingham, 1902. Height 28.5 cm
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Pair sterling silver Salt Cellars Maker N.A. and A.S. London, 1771. Also marked underneath [I C above, S] and a monogram. Weight 100 gms
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Four sterling silver Tablespoons Maker Richard Crossley, London 1789. Weight 300 gms
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Pair sterling silver Salts one of scallop shape Maker Fw Chester 1890, the other with blue liner and spoon. Maker P. and C. Ltd. Birmingham 1911, spoon 1918.
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Sterling Silver Condiment Set of pepper pot, salt cellar and mustard, both with spoons. Various makers, Birmingham c. 1962
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Sterling Silver Pin Cushion, Shoe Shaped Maker C and N. Birmingham, 1924 Regd. # 535766. Height 4 cm
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Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Sheffield 1962
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Sterling silver and enamel dressing table set of 11 pieces, inc. Crystal jar with lid, hair and clothes brushes, mirrors etc, maker G. Ltd. Birmingham 1931-34, a/f. Marked (Presented to Mrs. Leslie Roberts by Orion Lodge No. 4993. 21-2-38)
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Pair Sheffield plate wine coasters c. 1789-90 lattice pierced, vine stems, leaves and grapes. Cherry wood base, crest button. Depth 15 cm
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Boxed sterling silver Fish Knife and Fork Set Maker Alexander Hadfield, Sheffield 1850
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Sterling Silver Baluster Bodied Claret Jug Maker James Betham, hallmark verified by Goldsmith Hall, London, 1744. Engraved Christening presentation inscription. Height 24.5 cm Weight 786 gms. [Ex David Cooke Ltd. 3.3.73 $650]
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Pair of George III sterling silver dressing spoons Makers Peter and William Bateman, London engraved monogram. Total weight 216 gms
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Sterling Silver Pie Slice Maker William Abdy, London 1784. Weight 132 gms
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Pair of Small sterling silver Candlesticks Birmingham, 1933. Weight 215 gms. (Pair)
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Victorian sterling silver Milk Jug Maker Martin Hall & Co. of Sheffield, London 1873. Weight 221 gms
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Sterling Silver Pierced Fruit Dish or Bread Dish Maker W.D. (?), Birmingham 1902. Length 35 cm x 22 cm Weight 397 gms
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Five sterling silver Napkin Rings Maker Csg & Co., Birmingham 1973
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Sterling Silver and Glass Lidded Perfume Bottle Maker J.L. Ltd. Height 6 cm
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Large solid sterling .925 Mexican oval tray marked underneath (Ph) and (sterling 925 M.R.R. Mexico of). Length 57 cm. Width 41 cm weight 1882 gms
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Sterling Silver Ink Well Set with 2 glass ink bottles, both with silver lids. Maker Messrs. Barnard, London 1891. Length 17 cm Width 11 cm
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Pair Tall Adam-Style sterling silver Candlesticks decorated with garlands and small urns. Maker Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1903. Height 33 cm Total Weight 2723 gms
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Sterling silver and snakeskin cigarette box maker P and B. Ltd, London 1908. Length 18 cm. Width 9.5 cm
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Three sterling silver Bangles and a S/S Coin Purse with various maker's and hallmarks, widest bangle marked [Maker Fm and Made in Nz], a/f
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Sterling Silver Framed Mirror, A and C/Art Nouveau with bevelled edge to glass. Maker H.M. Birmingham 1902
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Sterling Silver Miniature Basket Maker H.M. Birmingham 1907, together with a Silver Plate bon bon dish and a posy holder c. 1900
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Sterling Silver Mustard Pot with Spoon c. 1904 with blue glass inset. Weight 66 gms. (without glass liner)
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Set of 6 sterling silver Teaspoons Maker Jw & Co., Edinburgh with monogram. Weight 106 gms
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Mixed Lot of 18 Pieces of European Silver incl. spoons, fruit forks, berry spoon etc
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Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl and Jug Maker Jc Ltd., Birmingham 1934/35
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Victorian sterling silver baluster tankard with flowers and leaves in deep repousse and chasing. Engraved 'Mr T. Barker's prize for Best Knowledge of military Engineering' on one side and on reverse 'Awarded to Col. Sergt. (colour Sergeant). Width Handley 1st L.E.V. 1871', maker Hawsworth Eyre & Co, London 1867. Height 13 cm
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