Major General Thomas Raikes CB (1823 - 1880), Honourable East India Company Army, Silver Plated Meat Dome. The dome is silver plate on copper and dates to the mid 19th century.
The arms commemorate the 1848 marriage of Major General Thomas Raikes and Leonora Jane Digby. Raikes commenced his military career in 1840 as an Ensign with the 1st Madras (European) Regiment of the Honourable East India Company Army. He further served with the 1st Madras Fusiliers, 102nd Regiment of Foot and 44th Regiment of Foot. He saw active service during the 2nd Burma War (1852-53) at the Relief of Pegu. During the Indian Mutiny (1857 -58) he served during the Defence of Lucknow and Relief of Lucknow.
A professional heraldry report accompanies this item.
Approximate weight is 1.644 kilos.
Approximate dimensions are 41.3 cm length, 31 cm width and 22 cm height.
In good condition with moderate surface marks commensurate with age and use. One patch of copper showing at one end. One small crease towards the dome top.
