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W Britain Delhi Durber Soldiers

“A sea of gorgeous colour” is how one English spectator visiting India described the Durbar held in Delhi in January of 1903. Among the individuals who wished to document the 1903 Dubar in words and pictures was the Australian born artist Mortimer Menpes (1855-1938) who had studied with Whistler in England. Menpes and his daughter Dorothy have left us an outstanding visual and verbal record of the event in their 1903 book The Durbar. His stated goal was to “capture Indian light and colour.” Like so many others who witnessed the event he was especially taken with the elephants:

“We held our breath until they appeared, swaying and irresistible—a gleaming bejeweled throng.”

Significantly 6 of the first 7 releases in the W. Britain collection are based upon illustrations from Menpes’ book. These include a Jaipur Elephant with Standard Bearer, a Jaipur horseman, a pair of Elephant Guards and three spectators: an Indian Beggar, an Indian Tailor, and an Indian Woman (“Late Afternoon”). In addition to the Menpes inspired figures there is a mounted Lord Kitchener dressed in his ceremonial uniform reviewing the troops during the parade. With these initial releases and those yet to come later in 2010 the collector will be able to create his or her own “sea of gorgeous colour.”

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ID: 22000 Delhi Durbar Elephant
Image 1

Jaipur Elephant With Standard Bearer 

Limited Edition Only 600pcs

4 Piece Set    RRP £299.99

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ID: 22001 Delhi Durbar Elephant Guards
Image 2

Elephant Gaurds

 

 2 Piece Set    RRP £49.99

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ID: 22002 Delhi Durbar Lord Kitchener
Image 1

Lord Kitchener Mounted

 

2 Piece Set    RRP £54.99

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ID: 22003 Delhi Durbar Jaipur Horseman
Image 1

Jaipur Horseman

2 Piece Set    RRP £54.99

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ID: 22004 Delhi Durbar Tailor
Image 2

Indian Tailor

1 Piece Set    RRP £24.99

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ID: 22005 Delhi Durbar Indian Woman
Image 1

Indian Woman "Late Afternoon"

 

1 Piece Set    RRP £24.99

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ID: 22006 W Britain Begger
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 W Britain Begger

 

1 Piece Set    RRP £24.99

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ID: 22007 W Britain Delhi Durbar British 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders

W Britain Delhi Durbar British 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders Rout Liner

1 Piece Set    RRP £24.99

 

DELIVERY DUE DECEMBER 2010. Order now for delivery when stock arrives NO MONEY will be taken before item is sent 

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ID: 22008 W Britain Delhi Durbar Emblem-Bearers of Cutch on Camel No1

W Britain Delhi Durbar Emblem-Bearers of Cutch on Camel No1

3 Piece Set    RRP £89.99

Very Limited Edition Only 300 Pieces Worldwide

 

DELIVERY DUE NOVEMBER 2010. Order now for delivery when stock arrives NO MONEY will be taken before item is sent 

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ID: 22009 W Britain Delhi Durbar Emblem-Bearers of Cutch on Camel No2

W Britain Delhi Durbar Emblem-Bearers of Cutch on Camel No2

3 Piece Set    RRP £89.99

Very Limited Edition Only 300 Pieces Worldwide

 

DELIVERY DUE NOVEMBER 2010. Order now for delivery when stock arrives NO MONEY will be taken before item is sent 

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ID: 22010 W Britain Delhi Durbar British 2nd Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

W Britain Delhi Durbar British 2nd Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Route Liner

1 Piece Set    RRP £24.99

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ID: 22011 W Britain Delhi Durbar Indian Army 1st Skinner's

W Britain Delhi Durbar Indian Army 1st Skinner's Horse Dismounted Route Liner

1 Piece Set    RRP £24.99

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ID: 22012 W Britain Delhi Durbar Indian Army 3rd Bengal Cavalry

W Britain Delhi Durbar Indian Army 3rd Bengal Cavalry Dismounted Route Liner

1 Piece Set    RRP £24.99

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ID: 22013 W Britain Delhi Durbar. delhi Street Facade No1 "The Spice Merchant"

W Britain Delhi Durbar. delhi Street Facade No1 "The Spice Merchant"

16 Piece Set    RRP £109.99

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ID: 22014 W Britain Delhi Durbar. delhi Street Facade No2 "The Clothe Merchant"

W Britain Delhi Durbar. delhi Street Facade No2 "The Clothe Merchant"

7 Piece Set    RRP £89.99

DELIVERY DUE NOVEMBER 2010. Order now for delivery when stock arrives NO MONEY will be taken before item is sent 

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