Dr. WATSON AT MAIWAND (1 Viewer)

[GICOP]

Here is……………..

Dr. WATSON AT MAIWAND

Here is a bit of info regarding the real person Dr Watson was based on, thanks go to Wikipedia

Dr. John H. Watson, fictional companion of Sherlock Holmes, was based upon the 66th regiment's Medical Officer, Surgeon Major A F Preston, who was wounded in the Battle of Maiwand (as described in the opening chapter of "A Study in Scarlet") and invalided out of the British Army

Cheers

Martyn

 

[tdubel]

Martyn,
Can you pls tell me where you found it, if any more, etc......

Tom

 

[damian]

Cool
As Tom knows that went for a King's ransom a while ago on e bay.
Where did you get it?
Well done

 

[thebritfarmer]

Elementary My Dear Martyn, that you would find this set

 

[GICOP]

Glad you all like it, I just "stumbled" over it. Unfortunately Tom and Damian it was the only one.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Deitz]

Martyn,

Nice find, the Super Trophy Sleuth does it again.

 

[PolarBear]

Martyn

You are the Sherlock Holmes of old Trophy sets and this one is terrific.

Randy

 

[The Lt.]

Another gem is added to your Trophy's Treasure Chest Matyn and worth the wait in seeing it make it's appearance.

 

[tdubel]

Martyn,
you are a lucky man, i am down to only a few Trophy pieces I really want and that is one of them.

Good job,
tom

 

[glossman]

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Hello Martyn,

Excellent Set. Congratulations again !!

Here is a link for more on Dr. Watson:

http://www.answers.com/topic/john-watson-sherlock-holmes

This is an extract from the above link:

Dr. John H Watson was a physician of some experience (as was Conan Doyle). He served as an Assistant Surgeon of the Army Medical Department (attached to the 66th Foot) in Afghanistan, but was discharged following an injury received in the line of duty during the Battle of Maiwand. Watson was almost killed in the long and arduous retreat from the battle, but was saved by his orderly, Murray.

Watson's character may have been based upon the 66th Regiment's Medical Officer, Surgeon Major A F Preston, who was wounded in the Battle of Maiwand. It is possible that Doyle was inspired by the survival of another physician in Afghanistan, Dr. William Brydon although that event occurred in 1842 during the First Anglo-Afghan War.

Best Wishes, Raymond.

 

[GICOP]

Many thanks Brian, Joe, Raymond and Randy

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

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Hello Martyn,

Excellent Set. Congratulations again !!

Here is a link for more on Dr. Watson:

http://www.answers.com/topic/john-watson-sherlock-holmes

This is an extract from the above link:

Dr. John H Watson was a physician of some experience (as was Conan Doyle). He served as an Assistant Surgeon of the Army Medical Department (attached to the 66th Foot) in Afghanistan, but was discharged following an injury received in the line of duty during the Battle of Maiwand. Watson was almost killed in the long and arduous retreat from the battle, but was saved by his orderly, Murray.

Watson's character may have been based upon the 66th Regiment's Medical Officer, Surgeon Major A F Preston, who was wounded in the Battle of Maiwand. It is possible that Doyle was inspired by the survival of another physician in Afghanistan, Dr. William Brydon although that event occurred in 1842 during the First Anglo-Afghan War.

Best Wishes, Raymond.

Thanks for the extra info Raymond

Cheers

Martyn

 

[glossman]

Thanks for the extra info Raymond

Cheers

Martyn

Hello Martyn,

You are most welcome. My pleasure.

I enjoy reading military history, especially the wars of the Victorian era.

Best, Raymond.

 

[PJDeluhery]

Very cool backstory on Dr. Watson. Thanks for the post and the pictures.

I have two Sherlock Holmes sets by Unicorn Miniatures - one is Sherlock and the "good guys" while the other is all the villains. This is a subject I wish some current manufacturer would take up, or am I alone here?

 

[damian]

Very cool backstory on Dr. Watson. Thanks for the post and the pictures.

I have two Sherlock Holmes sets by Unicorn Miniatures - one is Sherlock and the "good guys" while the other is all the villains. This is a subject I wish some current manufacturer would take up, or am I alone here?

The toy soldier world seems to have moved on somewhat from Sherlock and the Victorian era somewhat and tends to focus on Panzer Ausf variants at the moment.

 

[glossman]

Very cool backstory on Dr. Watson. Thanks for the post and the pictures.

I have two Sherlock Holmes sets by Unicorn Miniatures - one is Sherlock and the "good guys" while the other is all the villains. This is a subject I wish some current manufacturer would take up, or am I alone here?

Sarum Soldiers is still breathing life.

This company has some nice Sherlock Holmes sets.

Best, Raymond.

 

[PJDeluhery]

Sarum Soldiers is still breathing life.

This company has some nice Sherlock Holmes sets.

Best, Raymond.

Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out. I have to say that damian is probably right - life is passing beyond this era.

 

[LEN3966]

Hi Martyn,There is a yarn to go with this figure.In the days of the Shed,I had a call from an American attorney who was into Sherlock Holmes and suggested if I could make a figure of Watson at Maiwand it woul sell by the thousand.In my spare time I converted a 21ST Lancer figure ,re-headed with a bare head the soldier leading the horse.When painted it didnt look bad so I sent it off to custermer.A FAST FORWARD .I am in America talking to Dick Sossi Ship Shop Annapolis, telling about this figure and how p##### off I was because the guy never paid for it !! Never mind says Dick make me a half dozen and cover your costs .A home worker looking for extra work set to working to help me with Watson,evetually we finished them and they were shipped (Pre Box Days)The painter Robert had enjoyed it so much he made up some more,they lay on the bench awaiing painting,got forgotten for quite a while until some wrote about the Holy Grail of Trophy the dreaded Watson,we unearthed the figures painted them up,put an extra tenner on them and sold them,the rest of the story must be told later (my dinner is ready)
Is it possible to get a copy of that photo,one thing bugs me about it ,dont re call fitting him up with a sword !but it looks Kosher to me.
Should have commenced with "Are you sitting comfortably"
Stay Warm.Len Production moulds were never for this figure,.

 

[GICOP]

Hi Martyn,There is a yarn to go with this figure.In the days of the Shed,I had a call from an American attorney who was into Sherlock Holmes and suggested if I could make a figure of Watson at Maiwand it woul sell by the thousand.In my spare time I converted a 21ST Lancer figure ,re-headed with a bare head the soldier leading the horse.When painted it didnt look bad so I sent it off to custermer.A FAST FORWARD .I am in America talking to Dick Sossi Ship Shop Annapolis, telling about this figure and how p##### off I was because the guy never paid for it !! Never mind says Dick make me a half dozen and cover your costs .A home worker looking for extra work set to working to help me with Watson,evetually we finished them and they were shipped (Pre Box Days)The painter Robert had enjoyed it so much he made up some more,they lay on the bench awaiing painting,got forgotten for quite a while until some wrote about the Holy Grail of Trophy the dreaded Watson,we unearthed the figures painted them up,put an extra tenner on them and sold them,the rest of the story must be told later (my dinner is ready)
Is it possible to get a copy of that photo,one thing bugs me about it ,dont re call fitting him up with a sword !but it looks Kosher to me.
Should have commenced with "Are you sitting comfortably"
Stay Warm.Len Production moulds were never for this figure,.

Hi Len

Great info, many thanks. Now I'm eagerly awaiting part 2 of the story. The sword was in place when I got the set. Let me know where you would like a copy of the picture sent.

All the best

Martyn

 

[LEN3966]

Top of the Morning to you.my mailing address is Len Taylor ,Marengo,131 Plassey Street,Penarth,Vale of Glamorgan,CF64-1EQ.
The last half dozen sets were made in our first tiny factory in Sully ,by now we were boxing our figures curtesy of a bank loan.I thought to make these sets a little different we included Bobbie the dog,also making his escape,.
It is amazing how when something like this crops up it gets the old grey cells going potty !In the story it says his bat-man catchs a stray horse and puts Watson on it ,had a couple of spare gun team horses ,used them on the first batch,not sure about the last ones.
Our street is named for the Battle of Plassey in India in the days of Clive of Plassey as he was known before the Clive of India.
Must stop for a trip to Penarth Town chat with you later.Regards Len