A watercolour drawing of a young officer, painted in the first year of the reign of Queen Victoria in 1836, is one of the many interesting lots going under the Charterhouse gavel in their auction of medals, militaria, coins and stamps on Thursday 27th November.

“He certainly cuts a dashing look wearing the uniform of The Bengal Light Cavalry.” Commented Richard Bromell.

The watercolour drawing, painted by F Rockford in 1836, has survived the past 189 years in remarkably good condition. The colours still look fresh, especially on his uniform.

Entered into the Charterhouse auction from a deceased estate in Somerset, sadly the name of this young officer is not known. However, just 21 years after this was painted, The Bengal Light Cavalry, now called The 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry, were heavily involved in the start of the Indian Mutiny.

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of specialist auctions with coins, medals & stamps, wine, port & whisky, model trains, cars & dolls and pictures, prints & books.

Richard Bromell and the Team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne are available for valuations on 01935 812277 or via rb@charterhouse-auction.com

Cutting a dash – the 1836 watercolour of a young officer of The Bengal Light infantry at Charterhouse £200-400