24th Nov, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)
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[M] A RARE 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK WATERCOLOUR EMBROIDERY TEMPLATE
A RARE 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK WATERCOLOUR EMBROIDERY TEMPLATE
the border pricked out in full with initials J.A.S., the centre depicting a sailor and his sweetheart watching his ship -- 8½ x 8in. (21.5 x 20cm.); together with a small sailorwork watercolour of the sail/steam warship H.M.S. Mersey with a banner title reading God Speed Us Home; and a Malacca walking stick with horn handle and silver cuff inscribed Francis Durrant R.N., with maker's mark for Brigg -- 36¾in. (93.5cm.) high
(3)
Sold for £595
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK WATERCOLOUR EMBROIDERY TEMPLATE
the border pricked out in full with initials J.A.S., the centre depicting a sailor and his sweetheart watching his ship -- 8½ x 8in. (21.5 x 20cm.); together with a small sailorwork watercolour of the sail/steam warship H.M.S. Mersey with a banner title reading God Speed Us Home; and a Malacca walking stick with horn handle and silver cuff inscribed Francis Durrant R.N., with maker's mark for Brigg -- 36¾in. (93.5cm.) high
(3)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
THIS SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED LIVE ONLINE ONLY
You will not be able to bid live in the room. Absentee bids may be left via the website or using a bid form or you can bid via one of three online platforms. Unfortunately, we cannot offer telephone bidding for this sale
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- The-Saleroom.com – charges 5% of the hammer price
- Invaluable.com – charges 3% of the hammer price
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