Lot 483
JAMES THOMAS BRUDENELL - A set of silver plated campaign cutlery
Scottish Silver & Accessories | 388
Auction: 19 August 2013 at 15:00 BST
Description
Joseph Mappin & Brothers, comprising a fork, knife and spoon, the latter including a corkscrew, the ivory handles bearing the coronet and monogram of James Thomas Brudenell, 7th and last Earl of Cardigan, contained in the original leather covered travelling case
Dimensions
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Footnote
James Brudenell, Earl of Cardigan held successive commissions in the 8th, 15th and 11th Hussars. Despite various career set-backs he nevertheless commanded the Light Brigade of Cavalry in the Crimean War and lead the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade in November 1854. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant General and was a General Officer of Hussars. He famously 'went to war' in his private yacht and this campaign set could well have been used during this period.