Antiques & Collectibles

Three generations of a gallant family

The Charterhouse two-day collectors auction includes some stunning militaria from three soldiering generations of a family. Richard Bromell of Charterhouse said: “Our specialist collector auctions are hugely popular with buyers looking to add to their collections. “With information widely available from the internet it can be relatively easy and straightforward to research family history and military campaigns which adds a great deal of interest to items.” The three groups of medals are awarded to the Evatt family, all which were found in a small box when a thatched cottage was being cleared. The earliest medal is a George III Waterloo medal awarded to Major George Evatt. He served with the 55th Foot and was the only soldier from this regiment to serve at Waterloo, making

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HEROIC: Some of the war medals from three generations of the same family

this a unique award. It is estimated at £4,000£6,000. This is followed by a Queen Victoria Indian General Service medal. With a North East Frontier 1891 clasp this was awarded to Corporal B Evatt, Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Corps and is estimated at £200-£400 Moving into the 20th century there is a group of five medals awarded to Lieutenant Colonel J H B Evatt. He was killed in action during the

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Battle of El Alemain and the lot includes a condolence slip bearing his name. This group is estimated at £400-£600. Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for this December 3 and 4 two-day collectors’ auction with coins, medals, militaria, stamps, model cars, trains and toys. For valuations, help and advice on these auctions contact Richard Bromell and the team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset on 01935 812277 or via info@ charterhouse-auction.com

A Victorian Howard & Sons upholstered armchair. Sold for £2,600

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