Lot Archive

Lot

№ 746

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2 March 2005

Hammer Price:
£10

Colonel William Borthwick, a framed and glazed copy portrait showing Borthwick in old age and in civilian clothing, handwritten details to the rear relate that he brought many thuggeees to justice (1824) and enjoyed further distinguished service; upon retirement he built a house at Langholm, Dumfriesshire and named it Longwood, here he died and is buries in Eaves churchyard. The notepaper used has a printed address for Longwood and telephone number Langholm 9 presumably c1910, slight damage to one corner of the frame otherwise good condition £30-50