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1630-93), Rome; presumably in the possession of the Chigi family until an unknown date before 1824; John, 2nd Lord Northwick (1770-1859); Northwick sale, Christie's, 20 May 1838 (114),

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8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 31-40. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Ashanti Medal, by G. W. de Saulles, 1901; bar for Kumassi. Ashanti Medal, by G. W. de Saulles, 1901; bar for Kumassi. Baltic

75, lot 81; Lord Hastings; Christie, Manson & Woods, 20 March 1888, Catalogue of majolica, Palissy ware, German stoneware, Limoges enamels, the property of The Right Hon.

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 61-70. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Third China War Medal, by William Wyon, 1901. Third China War Medal, by William Wyon, 1901; bar for Relief of Pekin. Third

A reinvigorated hang of 20th and 21st century art. Article. Please note that this news article is over 4 months old. Check with the museum before visiting if this refers to objects on display. A new display of art from the 20th and 21st centuries

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 81-90. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Distinguished Flying Medal, issued between 1918 and 1928. Distinguished Service Cross, 1914. Distinguished Service Order,

New Fitzwilliam Museum augmented reality app. Article. Please note that this news article is over 4 months old. Check with the museum before visiting if this refers to objects on display. The Fitzwilliam Museum is one of twelve of England’s

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 51-60. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. First China War Medal, by William Wyon, 1843. First China War Medal, by William Wyon, 1842, rejected design. Second China

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Manuscripts in the making. Painting the flesh. Artists' Techniques. The materials and techniques used by each of the artists to paint flesh tones are amongst their most characteristic traits. Hands A, B, C and D all painted a blue base layer for

Manuscripts in the making. Yolande of Anjou. Owners. Yolande of Anjou (1412-1440), second daughter of Yolande of Aragon and Louis II of Anjou, married the future Duke of Brittany, Francis I (1414-1450), in 1431. She was probably the woman originally

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8 Aug 2021: The ship sank in 20 minutes and the soldiers aboard stood fast rather than escape so as to allow the women and children to reach the lifeboats in safety.

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8 Aug 2021: It came to form part of the Hamilton Smith Collection, in the auction of which, at the London house of Glendining, 20-21 July 1927, Lester Watson bought it; it was

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 341-350. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Silver Cross (Memorial or Widow's Cross), struck between 1919 and 1928. Kars Medal, issued by Sultan Abdul Mejid, 1855.

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 171-180. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Indian Order of Merit, 3rd Class, issued by the Honourable East India Company between 1837 & 1912. Java Medal, issued by

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 221-230. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Military General Service Medal, by William Wyon, 1848; bars for Orthes & Toulouse. Military General Service Medal, by

Manuscripts in the making. Underdrawing. Artists' Techniques. The extensive underdrawing in brown ink which is revealed in the majority of the illuminations, both through thinly laid colours or paint losses and in the near-infrared images, is

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 391-399. <- Previous |. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Crimean War Medal, by B. & William Wyon, 1855. Turkish Crimean Medal (British issue), awarded 1855. Ghuznee

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 381-390. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded 1920. British War Medal 1914-1920, by W. McMillan, 1920. Allied Victory Medal

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 121-130. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. General Gordon's Star, 1884 (Siege of Khartoum). Hong Kong Plague Medal, by A. Wyon, 1894. Scinde Campaign Medal (Hyderabad

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 181-190. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Médaille de Liège, issued by Maire G. Kleyer, 1920. William Medal (Hanoverian Army Long Service & Good Conduct), issued

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 361-370. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Queen's Sudan Medal, by G. W. de Saulles, 1899. Khedive's Sudan Medal, by G. W. de Saulles, 1903. Sudan Medal (1910), by

8 Aug 2021: Only in 1888 was this medal replaced by a new one for the Native Army, which was to be awarded for 20 years' service of irreproachable conduct.

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 201-210. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service Medal, by G. W. de Saulles, 1910-1935. Gwalior Campaign Star (Maharajpoor),

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 271-280. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Naval General Service Medal, by William Wyon, 1848; bar for Gaieta 24 July 1815. Naval General Service Medal, by William

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 291-300. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. New Zealand Medal (1865 to 1866), by J. S. & A. North West Canada Medal, by T. Brock & L. C. Wyon, 1885; bar for

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 321-330. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. South Africa Medal, by William & L. C. Wyon, 1880; bar for 1879. South Africa Medal, by William & L. C. Wyon, 1880; bar

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 211-220. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Meritorious Service Medal (Royal Air Force), by Bertram MacKennal, 1918-1928. Military Cross, awarded 1916. Military

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 371-380. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Africa General Service Medal, by G. W. de Saulles, 1910; bar for Somaliland 1908-10. Naval General Service Medal (1915),

8 Aug 2021: Almost the last battle fought between fleets of sailing ships, and the penultimate engagement for which the NGSM was awarded, was the Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. ... Negotiations did not go well and the situation became hostile. On 20 October

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 111-120. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Egyptian Medal, by L. C. Wyon & J. Pinches, 1884; bar for Tamaai. Egyptian Medal, by L. C. Wyon & J. Pinches, 1888; bar

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 191-200. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Volunteer Force Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, by Sir Thomas Brock, 1894-1901. Indian Army Long Service & Good Conduct

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 281-290. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. New Zealand Medal (1845 to 1846), by J. S. & A. New Zealand Medal (1860 to 1861), by J. S. & A. New Zealand Medal (1860 to

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 331-340. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Sutlej Campaign Medal (Moodker), by William Wyon, 1846; bars for Ferozeshuhur, Aliwal & Sobraon. Tibet Medal, by G. W. de

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 231-240. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. 1914 Star, 1917; bar for 5th August-22nd November 1914 (awarded 1919). Mysore Campaign Medal, issued by the Honourable

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 131-140. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Army of India Medal, by William Wyon, 1851; bar for Nagpore. India General Service Medal, by William & L. C. Wyon, 1866;

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 141-150. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. India General Service Medal, by William & L. C. Wyon, 1854; bar for Pegu. India General Service Medal, by William & L. C.

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 161-170. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Indian General Service Medal, by Richard Garbe, 1925; bar for Waziristan 1921-24. Indian General Service Medal, by Richard

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 101-110. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. East India Company's Egypt Medal, 1811. East India Company's Egypt Medal, 1802. Egyptian Medal, by L. C. Wyon & J. Pinches,

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 311-320. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Queen's South Africa Medal, by G. W. de Saulles, 1901; bars for Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg & Belfast.

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 301-310. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Queen's South Africa Medal, by G. W. de Saulles, 1902; bar for Defence of Kimberley. Queen's South Africa Medal, by G. W.

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 91-100. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. East & West Africa Medal, by L. C. Wyon and Sir Edward J. Poynter, 1892; bar for Witu 1890. East & West Africa Medal, by L.

8 Aug 2021: The Lester Watson Collection: pieces 1-10. | Next ->. Click on any of the images below for a full-sized image and further description. Abyssinian War Medal by Owen Jones, 1869. St Jean d'Acre Medal, issued by the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1843.

8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson purchased it in the auction of the Hamilton Smith Collection, of which it had formed part, in 1927 (Glendining, 20-21 July 1927, lot 956).

8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson purchased it in the auction of the Hamilton Smith Collection, of which it had formed part, in 1927 (Glendining, 20-21 July 1927, lot 955).

8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson purchased it in the auction of the Hamilton Smith Collection, of which it had formed part, in 1927 (Glendining, 20-21 July 1927, lot 945).

8 Aug 2021: 20 days later Grasshopper and another brig, HMS Rapid (whose crew were awarded a separate bar for the same action), attacked another convoy near Faro in Portugal, capturing two of the