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CHERRY-GARRARD (APSLEY) The Worst Journey in the World, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, Constable & Co., [1922]

Completed Auction

The Contents of Monreith House - A Historical Seat of Clan Maxwell Part II

Date

2026-06-25

Location

Edinburgh

Category

fine art or collectable

Lots

207

Featured Work

CHERRY-GARRARD (APSLEY) The Worst Journey in the World, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, Constable & Co., [1922]

Lot: 241

Estimate: GBP 4,000 – 6,000

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Selected Works from the Sale

Follower of Allan Ramsay (Edinburgh 1713-1784 Dover) Portrait of Susan Maxwell, later Mrs Alexander Hay, half length, in a blue-ribboned dress and black shawl

Follower of Allan Ramsay (Edinburgh 1713-1784 Dover) Portrait of Susan Maxwell, later Mrs Alexander Hay, half length, in a blue-ribboned dress and black shawl

Estimate GBP 500 – 700

Lot 155

Italian School (19th Century) Portrait of a bearded Florentine gentleman, bust length, in black

Italian School (19th Century) Portrait of a bearded Florentine gentleman, bust length, in black

Estimate GBP 400 – 600

Lot 156

Scottish School (Mid-19th Century) Portrait of a Louisa Cornwallis Maxwell, half-length seated, in a blue dress,

Scottish School (Mid-19th Century) Portrait of a Louisa Cornwallis Maxwell, half-length seated, in a blue dress,

Estimate GBP 300 – 500

Lot 157

An unusual broadsword 17th century

An unusual broadsword 17th century

Estimate GBP 600 – 800

Lot 158

Two Russian 1817 Model Infantry Russian briquet hangers 19th century

Two Russian 1817 Model Infantry Russian briquet hangers 19th century

Estimate GBP 500 – 800

Lot 159

An 1845 Pattern Presentation Infantry Officer's sword By Henry Wilkinson, London, No. 6626, dated 1855

An 1845 Pattern Presentation Infantry Officer's sword By Henry Wilkinson, London, No. 6626, dated 1855

Estimate GBP 400 – 600

Lot 161

A hardwood pole staff of Sir William Maxwell of Monreith Dated 1835

A hardwood pole staff of Sir William Maxwell of Monreith Dated 1835

Estimate GBP 250 – 350

Lot 162

An 1845 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword for the Galloway Rifles 19th century

An 1845 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword for the Galloway Rifles 19th century

Estimate GBP 200 – 300

Lot 163

A Scottish 12-bore percussion sporting gun By Alexander Martin of Glasgow, mid-19th century

A Scottish 12-bore percussion sporting gun By Alexander Martin of Glasgow, mid-19th century

Estimate GBP 250 – 350

Lot 164

A Swiss percussion target rifle (Schuetzen) By H. Jaquet A Genevi, mid-19th century

A Swiss percussion target rifle (Schuetzen) By H. Jaquet A Genevi, mid-19th century

Estimate GBP 300 – 500

Lot 165

A pair of flintlock box-lock pocket pistols Signed Johnson & Collins, circa 1815-20

A pair of flintlock box-lock pocket pistols Signed Johnson & Collins, circa 1815-20

Estimate GBP 300 – 500

Lot 167

A white-metal mounted sporran Early 20th century

A white-metal mounted sporran Early 20th century

Estimate GBP 250 – 350

Lot 169

Military General Service Medal 1793-1814,

Military General Service Medal 1793-1814,

Estimate GBP 700 – 900

Lot 171

The Three medals to Private J. Mason, Grenadier Guards,

The Three medals to Private J. Mason, Grenadier Guards,

Estimate GBP 300 – 500

Lot 175

The Pair of medals to Private J. Talbot, Grenadier Guards,

The Pair of medals to Private J. Talbot, Grenadier Guards,

Estimate GBP 200 – 250

Lot 176

The Pair of medals to Private T. White, Grenadier Guards,

The Pair of medals to Private T. White, Grenadier Guards,

Estimate GBP 300 – 400

Lot 178

British South Africa Company Medal,

British South Africa Company Medal,

Estimate GBP 500 – 700

Lot 179

An assortment of Prize Medals and Royal medals,

An assortment of Prize Medals and Royal medals,

Estimate GBP 200 – 300

Lot 183

Two William IV Yeomanry Officer's sabretaches Circa 1830-37

Two William IV Yeomanry Officer's sabretaches Circa 1830-37

Estimate GBP 250 – 300

Lot 185

Five Military jackets and doublets Late 19th/20th century

Five Military jackets and doublets Late 19th/20th century

Estimate GBP 200 – 300

Lot 187

A Scottish Lord-Lieutenants jacket and bicorn hat

A Scottish Lord-Lieutenants jacket and bicorn hat

Estimate GBP 250 – 350

Lot 188

A selection of late 19th century Greek or Turkish dress

A selection of late 19th century Greek or Turkish dress

Estimate GBP 200 – 300

Lot 189

A Military bearskin busby or cap Late 19th century

A Military bearskin busby or cap Late 19th century

Estimate GBP 300 – 500

Lot 190

An Officer's Home Service blue cloth helmet of The Prince Regent's Royal Ayr & Wigtown Militia

An Officer's Home Service blue cloth helmet of The Prince Regent's Royal Ayr & Wigtown Militia

Estimate GBP 400 – 600

Lot 191

Nine various Scottish Military peaked caps and headgear

Nine various Scottish Military peaked caps and headgear

Estimate GBP 400 – 600

Lot 192

A large collection of sporting accessories 20th century and earlier

A large collection of sporting accessories 20th century and earlier

Estimate GBP 200 – 300

Lot 193

A Regency mahogany breakfront gentleman's low press Early 19th century, attributed to Gillows

A Regency mahogany breakfront gentleman's low press Early 19th century, attributed to Gillows

Estimate GBP 500 – 800

Lot 196

An early Victorian burr walnut, ebonised and gilt-brass mounted bookcase Second quarter 19th century

An early Victorian burr walnut, ebonised and gilt-brass mounted bookcase Second quarter 19th century

Estimate GBP 600 – 1,000

Lot 197

A near pair of George III mahogany card and tea tables Early 19th century

A near pair of George III mahogany card and tea tables Early 19th century

Estimate GBP 600 – 1,000

Lot 198

A pair of Regency oak hall chairs Second quarter 19th century

A pair of Regency oak hall chairs Second quarter 19th century

Estimate GBP 150 – 200

Lot 200