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Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. The sale of the valuable presents received during the late tour of his Excellency the Right Honourable the Governor-General and Viceroy of India took place on the 27th of August last and ten following days, on the premises of Messrs. Hamilton and Co. jewellers, &c. to the Viceroy...Our Engraving represents the putting up of a Cashmere shawl. The showman on the table is displaying the article to a group of gentlemen, one of whom has felt the texture, and turns round to ask if he shall buy. The men with the brim of their hats at the top, instead of at the bottom, are the descendants of the celebrated Tippo Sahib. On the right hand of the auctioneer is a native clerk, and on his left an old half-caste crier, calling out the bids in English and in Hindoostanee. These three are "Mackenzie, Lyalls, " people by whom the sale was conducted for the Messrs. Hamilton. The fat old fellow with the spectacles on, sitting cross-legged on the table, is Hamilton's accountant looking after the deposit of 25 per cent which has to be paid on every lot sold. The other persons are all buyers, including sundry Kings and rulers'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph, titled 'Sale at Calcutta of Valuable Government Presents and Lucknow Jewels, 1860,' offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the British Raj in India. The image, created by an unknown photographer, depicts a bustling auction scene taking place on the premises of Messrs. Hamilton and Co. in Calcutta. The auction was held to sell the valuable presents received during the tour of the Right Honorable the Governor-General and Viceroy of India. At the heart of the scene, a showman displays a Cashmere shawl to a group of interested gentlemen. One gentleman feels the texture of the shawl, turning to ask if he will make a purchase. The men with their hats worn atop their heads are the descendants of Tipu Sahib, a former ruler of Mysore. To the auctioneer's right stands a native clerk, and to his left, an old half-castle crier, calling out bids in both English and Hindustani. The auction was conducted by Mackenzie and Lyalls, who are depicted in the scene. The fat old man with spectacles, sitting cross-legged on the table, is Hamilton's accountant, keeping track of the 25% deposit paid on each lot sold. The other men present are all eager buyers, including various kings and rulers. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1860, provides a fascinating insight into the colonial auction scene during the British Raj and the exchange of valuable presents and treasures from India's rich history.
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