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851. Foster 1026

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1026
Title:
Indian Army sword of unknown pattern
Scope & Content:
Possibly a late-19th century pattern piece. Curved blade with etched decoration. Nickel grip and nickel half basket guard of “honeysuckle” pattern with engraving. Guard has been bent. Leather washer on blade next to hilt.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1874-1890s
Extent:
1 Item

852. Foster 1027

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1027
Title:
Indian Army sword of unknown pattern
Scope & Content:
Possibly a late-19th century pattern piece. Curved blade with etched decoration. Nickel grip and nickel half basket guard of “honeysuckle” pattern with engraving. Guard has been bent.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1874-1890s
Extent:
1 Item

853. Foster 1028

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1028
Title:
East India Company staff sergeants’ sword.
Scope & Content:
East India Company pattern piece c.1810-20. Inspection mark of crown over ‘3’ at base of blade. Knuckle bow engraved ‘NO 23 STAFF-SERGEANTS’ on one side, ‘NO 308’ (later pattern number, probably c.1840s) on the other side. Makers’ name ‘OSBORN AND GUNBY’ (active c1810-20) stamped on back of b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1810-1820
Extent:
1 Item

854. Foster 1029

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1029
Title:
Indian Police officer’s sword with leather scabbard
Scope & Content:
Similar to the Pattern 1896 Infantry Officer’s Sword. This sword was used by Leslie Cyril Frederick Robins (b., OBE (Indian Police, 1928-47). It has no cutting edge, indicating that it is a ceremonial piece. Given to the India Office Library in 1982. Mss Eur R154 and Mss Eur R178 are cassette...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1940
Extent:
1 Item

855. Foster 1030

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1030
Title:
Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer’s Sword with gilt brass scabbard
Scope & Content:
This sword was used by Col. Charles St.John Grant (1791-1852), Madras Army, 1805-52. The hilt bears a cartouche with the cipher of George IV. The blade is plain, pipe backed. See Robson, B. Swords of the British Army (2nd ed.), p.158. For information on Col. Grant see L/MIL/9/116 f.258.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1822
Extent:
1 Item

856. Foster 1031

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1031
Title:
Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer’s Sword with gilt brass scabbard
Scope & Content:
This sword was used by General Seafield Falkland Murray Treasure Grant (1834-1910), Madras Army, 1851-95. His father was Charles St.John Grant (see F1030 entry). The hilt bears a cartouche with the cipher of Queen Victoria. The blade is plain, pipe backed. Fish skin covered grip and gold bul...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1822-1850s
Extent:
1 Item

857. Foster 1033

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1033
Title:
Sword bag
Scope & Content:
Of painted black cloth with chamois leather lining. This bag would have accommodated a sword of roughly the same size as F1024 and F1025 and may possibly be associated with one of these pattern pieces (a pattern which is known to have been procured complete with “bags”). Swords for officers, w...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1845-1858
Extent:
1 Item

858. Foster 1034

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1034
Title:
Small wooden shield painted with City of Bombay Coat of Arms
Scope & Content:
Small wooden shield painted with City of Bombay Coat of Arms
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

859. Foster 1037

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1037
Title:
A seated Brahmin, a corpulent figure, his left hand holding his crossed right foot, his right hand raised in benediction.. Artist(s): Jadunath Pal (c.1821-c.1900)
Scope & Content:
A seated Brahmin, a corpulent figure, his left hand holding his crossed right foot, his right hand raised in benediction. Fixed on a rectangular wooden base, 18 mm thick. Overall dimensions 145 mm high, 97 mm wide, 115 mm deep.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850-1860
Extent:
1 Item

860. Foster 1037-1040

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1037-1040
Title:
F1037-1040 Four terracotta models of a Brahmin and of occupations. From the studio of Jadunath Pal, Krishnanagar, c. 1850-60. Polychrome terracotta, w ...
Scope & Content:
F1037-1040 Four terracotta models of a Brahmin and of occupations. From the studio of Jadunath Pal, Krishnanagar, c. 1850-60. Polychrome terracotta, wood, cloth and hair. Purchased 2002. Note: ‘Jadu Nath Pal, his brother Ram Lal Pal, his nephew Bakkeswar Pal, and his relation and neighbour...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850-1860
Extent:
4 items

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