7th Nov, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless')
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[M] H.M.S. NEPTUNE: A HURT TICKET FROM TRAFALGAR...
H.M.S. NEPTUNE: A HURT TICKET FROM TRAFALGAR FOR JOHN WILD, QUARTER GUNNER
on vellum -- 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
The Chatham Chest award isn't noted, but Wild received severe burns over several parts of his body and eyes from a large quantity of gun powder being ignited. Wild was 29 years old and from St. Ives, Cornwall.
on vellum -- 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
The Chatham Chest award isn't noted, but Wild received severe burns over several parts of his body and eyes from a large quantity of gun powder being ignited. Wild was 29 years old and from St. Ives, Cornwall.
Sold for £558
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
H.M.S. NEPTUNE: A HURT TICKET FROM TRAFALGAR FOR JOHN WILD, QUARTER GUNNER
on vellum -- 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
The Chatham Chest award isn't noted, but Wild received severe burns over several parts of his body and eyes from a large quantity of gun powder being ignited. Wild was 29 years old and from St. Ives, Cornwall.
on vellum -- 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
The Chatham Chest award isn't noted, but Wild received severe burns over several parts of his body and eyes from a large quantity of gun powder being ignited. Wild was 29 years old and from St. Ives, Cornwall.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless'), 7th Nov, 2017
