Mutiny Collection

Map / Asia / India C1850
India under British rule, about the time of the Mutiny

One of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers, nd. Blades shaped like pesh-kabz. Hilts of metal rod, with moulding. Believed to be associated with the indian Mutiny (1857-1859)

Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds
5917334 Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds, 9th November 1843 (print) by English School, (19th century)

KRONSTADT MUTINY, 1921. Rebel forces in command of the battleship, Petropavlovsk, at the Soviet naval base at Kronstadt during the mutiny of February-March 1921

1857 Mutiny / Rebel Sepoys
Rebel sepoys

Siege of Lucknow
Lieutenant Macpherson leads a a charge by the 78th Highlanders to capture enemy guns at Lucknow. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

KOH-I-NOOR OR MOUNTAIN OF LIGHT Given to Queen Victoria by the East India Company after the Indian Mutiny

1857 Mutiny / Officers
INDIA : British officers at the time of the Mutiny use native transport to rejoin their regiment

Sirmoor Battalion (later the 2nd King Edward VIIs Own Gurkha Rifles
5920227 Sirmoor Battalion (later the 2nd King Edward VIIAs Own Gurkha Rifles) outside Hindu Raos house, Indian Mutiny, 1858 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

H. M. s. Bounty
A reconstruction of H.M.S. Bounty, famous for the mutiny of Fletcher Christian and the rest of the crew against Captain Bligh, in 1789

Map of India
A map of India in 1857 (the year of the Indian Mutiny) showing the kingdoms, states and provinces; the principal rivers; the bays and gulfs; and the principal cities, towns and forts

The little house at Arrah
The fortified house at Arrah, refuge for a small party of British officers and 50 sikh soldiers during the Indian Rebellion of 1857

Mutiny at the Nore
MUTINY AT THE NORE Richard Parker, President of the Committee of Delegates, tenders the sailors grievances to Vice- Admiral Buckner, on the Sandwich

Portrait of Rani Laxmibai Queen of Jhansi great freedom fighter of India's first war of Independence Indian Mutiny
1764434 Portrait of Rani Laxmibai Queen of Jhansi great freedom fighter of India's first war of Independence Indian Mutiny 1857-58 (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Blowing up the Kashmir Gate at Delhi, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

Sappers at work in the Batteries, 1857 (coloured lithograph)
5927014 A Sappers at work in the BatteriesA, 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Sappers at work in the BatteriesA)

Lucknow, India - The Residency - Sir Henry Lawrence Monument
High cross Sir Henry Lawrence Memorial in The Residency, Lucknow - Sir Henry (1806-1857) acted heroically during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857

Sir George Stuart White VC Victorian period

Lord Roberts capturing the Sepoy Standard at Cawnpore (Kanpur), India, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross Date: 1858

Fatehpur Sikri, India, where Sepoy mutineers were defeated
Fatehpur Sikri, northern India, where Sepoy mutineers were defeated during the Indian Mutiny, 28 October 1857 Date: 1857

View of Madras, India Date: 1857-1858

View of Deobun, near Um Ballah, India Date: 1857-1858

Troops encamped at the entrance to the Keree Pass, India
Troops encamped at the entrance to the Keree Pass, north of Meerut, India Date: 1857-1858

View of Calcutta from the Esplanade, India Date: 1857-1858

The King's Palace at Delhi, India Date: 1857-1858

The Residency, Lucknow, India Date: 1857-1858

The Fortress of Nahan in the Dominion of Oude, India Date: 1857-1858

The Hill Fortress of Gwalior, recaptured 19 June 1858
The Hill Fortress of Gwalior, recaptured on 19 June 1858 Date: 1858

Snowy Range, from Tyne or Marma, India Date: 1857-1858

The Fortress of Dowlatabad in the Deccan, India Date: 1857-1858

Night sortie and attack on baggage wagons, India Date: 1857-1858

Havelock's Column attacking the Mutineers before Cawnpore (Kanpur) Date: 1857-1858

Arrival of a contingent force of Sikh Irregular Cavalry Date: 1857-1858

Fortress of Bowie, in Rajpootana, India Date: 1857-1858

Defeat of Sealkote Mutineers by General Nicholson's column
Defeat of the Sealkote Mutineers by General Nicholson's column Date: 1857-1858

Defeat of the Peishwa's Army before Jhansi by General Rose, 1 April 1858 Date: 1858

Black Watch, Royal Highlanders at Lucknow, Indian Mutiny
The Vengeance of the Black Watch, Royal Highlanders at Lucknow, during the Indian Mutiny Date: circa 1857-1858

Eastward Ho! by Henry Nelson O'Neil
Eastward Ho! Soldiers bidding farewell to family members as they set out for India, at the time of the Mutiny (War of Independence). Date: 1857

?Capture & Death of the Shahzadaghs?, 1857. Coloured lithograph from The Campaign in India 1857-58 from drawings made during the eventful period of the Great Mutiny

Last Voyage Explorer Adventurer Discovery North
last, voyage, explorer, adventurer, discovery, north, west, passage, america, arctic, ice, icebergs, fateful, fate, certain, death, open, boat, cast, aderift, abandoned, young, son, crew, henry

SHAHZADAGHS/CAPTURE/1857
The capture and death of the Shahzadaghs. Date: 1857

1857 MUTINY/AFTER BATTLE
The dead tended after a battle. Date: 1857- 1858

The Fligth from Lucknow
3785726 The Fligth from Lucknow by Solomon, Abraham (1824-62) (after); (add.info.: The Fligth from Lucknow - from painting by A. Soloman, 1857)

The Bloody Corpus, 1894 (colour litho)
354814 The Bloody Corpus, 1894 (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Death of the Dalmau de Queralt)

Mutiny at Dartmoor Prison, Devon, 24 January 1932 (b / w photo)
6014650 Mutiny at Dartmoor Prison, Devon, 24 January 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutiny at Dartmoor Prison, Devon, 24 January 1932)

Tomba felled by the Captain of the Slaver (colour litho)
3628411 Tomba felled by the Captain of the Slaver (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomba felled by the Captain of the Slaver)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unveiling the Untold Stories: Mutiny Across Time and Continents" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we delve into the tumultuous concept of mutiny. Our first stop takes us back to 1850, amidst the vibrant landscapes of Asia's jewel, India. With an intriguing map in hand, we navigate through the rich tapestry of history. Intricately crafted miniatures catch our eye; three metal Sikh kirpan daggers symbolize both power and rebellion. These small yet mighty weapons serve as reminders of the courage displayed by those who dared to challenge authority. A faded handbill transports us to Leeds' Theatre, where Shakespeare's timeless tragedy "Hamlet" once graced its stage. The allure of this performance echoes with whispers of dissent and defiance that reverberate throughout history. The year 1921 brings forth a pivotal moment during the Kronstadt Mutiny. Rebel forces seize control of battleship Petropavlovsk at Soviet naval base Kronstadt, marking a turning point in Russia's revolutionary struggle for freedom. Our narrative then shifts back to 1857 when rebel sepoys ignited one of India's most significant uprisings against British rule – The Mutiny. As we explore iconic landmarks like Lucknow under siege, tales emerge about heroes who fought valiantly for their homeland's independence. Amidst these stories lies another gem – Koh-i-Noor diamond – whose turbulent past mirrors themes itself. This legendary stone has witnessed countless struggles for power and dominance throughout centuries. Officers involved in the 1857 Mutiny come into focus next; they stand as complex figures caught between loyalty and rebellion, torn apart by conflicting ideologies within their ranks. We cannot ignore maritime mutinies either - H. M. S Bounty sailing across treacherous waters or the infamous Nore incident that shook Britain's naval hierarchy to its core. These rebellions remind us that mutiny knows no boundaries, permeating both land and sea.