rusticalex Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hi to all I haven't posted anything for a while, but hopefully can bring some more interesting bits and pieces to the club, starting with this excellent photo. I apologise for the poor quality of my photos, but the picture is too big to scan, and unfortunately I was not able to photograph the 'map' at the top which tells you which person is which, according to their number at the bottom. Basically, No. 1 (Surgeon-Major Greenhow), is the chap standing on the far left, and the numbers run along to the other end of standing men to No.13 (Lieut-Colonel Graeme - my great Grandfather), then No. 14 (Mr Dodd), is the man sitting on the left, and the numbers run along to the other end to No. 20 (Major-General Chamier). I hope that is clear!! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rusticalex Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 By the way, there is no date on this photo, before anyone asks! Hope you enjoy. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 What a fantastic selection of mustaches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Alex - how fortunate you are to have inherited such lovely old photographs. I am presuming that this is the original - and not a later copy ? If original then it is worth a great deal of money - perhaps as much as a one thousand pounds, or more, - however, I am only guessing and suggest you take it to Sotheby's or, Christies. Obvious precautions, gentle handling and NO sun ! I counted 6 Generals' dress belts and we are looking at the Mutiny. The old expression applies - Thankyou for sharing - most originals of this period are guarded in museums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 In a word-wow- Is that photo for sale? Yee gods, think what those men saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) Alex - how fortunate you are to have inherited such lovely old photographs. I am presuming that this is the original - and not a later copy ? If original then it is worth a great deal of money - perhaps as much as a one thousand pounds, or more, - however, I am only guessing and suggest you take it to Sotheby's or, Christies. Obvious precautions, gentle handling and NO sun ! I counted 6 Generals' dress belts and we are looking at the Mutiny. The old expression applies - Thankyou for sharing - most originals of this period are guarded in museums. Yes Mervyn, it definitely appears to be an original, which I guess is not surprising, since my great grandfather was one of the Defenders. We are very lucky, as you say, to have the photos we have, and it is great to have a place to share them with knowledgeable and interested people. Edited September 24, 2010 by rusticalex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 In a word-wow- Is that photo for sale? Yee gods, think what those men saw. No Ulsterman, I think it will stay in the family. If we change our mind at any stage I'll gladly let the club know! Just for anyone's interest, I'll add a couple more photos of my ancestor in uniform... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) Actually, I've got myself a bit confused now - possibly this photo is my grandfather rather than my great grandfather! I'm sure someone can tell me from the uniform! Edited September 24, 2010 by rusticalex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark C Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I think these are all your great-grandfather. The one in the uniform coat and tie must be from post 1900, maybe up to WWI if he was recalled to do some war-related work in England. Just to be sure, the first big group photo is of surviving Lucknow veterans about 40 years after the events? Thanks, MConrad Maryland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Serious and honorable looking chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 As always wonderful photos - is there anybody your family has'nt fought with or against over the past few hundred years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 As always wonderful photos - is there anybody your family has'nt fought with or against over the past few hundred years? Haha...we may have missed a battle or two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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