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LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY
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A BASE METAL VESTA CASE
LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Formed as a bust study of Lord Roberts of Kandahar -- 2½ins. (6.2cms.)
LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Formed as a bust study of Lord Roberts of Kandahar -- 2½ins. (6.2cms.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
Lord Roberts first distinguished himself during the suppression of the Indian Mutiny (1857-58), going on to decisive victories in the Second Afghan War and as the British commander-in-chief, in the Boer War. Created a baron in 1892 and an earl and viscount in 1901.