'OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, 1745...'
issued by Charles Bush, one page to the Respective Officers at Portsmouth charging them with removing the guns and powder from H.M.S. Portland and to return them, including a 'Resupply’ when the ship is ready to receive them -- 11½ x 7½in. (29.5 x 19cm.); Office of the Ordnance, 1st January, 1745; SUPPLY TO COMPLETE the Penzance for a voyage to North America & Board’s Order 26 [April], 1748 comprising Round Shot, Paper Cartridges... Spare Slaves, Sheepskins… Aprons of lead, Large and Nails, London, 28 April 1748; together with two other items, framed and glazed -- 14½ X 18½in. (36.7 x 47cm.)
Sold for £521
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
'OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, 1745...'
issued by Charles Bush, one page to the Respective Officers at Portsmouth charging them with removing the guns and powder from H.M.S. Portland and to return them, including a 'Resupply’ when the ship is ready to receive them -- 11½ x 7½in. (29.5 x 19cm.); Office of the Ordnance, 1st January, 1745; SUPPLY TO COMPLETE the Penzance for a voyage to North America & Board’s Order 26 [April], 1748 comprising Round Shot, Paper Cartridges... Spare Slaves, Sheepskins… Aprons of lead, Large and Nails, London, 28 April 1748; together with two other items, framed and glazed -- 14½ X 18½in. (36.7 x 47cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
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Main view and sale venue:
Olympia Auctions
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Large object view
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London
SW6 2AG
Viewing
Saturday, 2nd November
(12pm-4pm)
Sunday, 3rd November
(12pm-4pm)
Monday, 4th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 5th November
(10am-11am)