8th Nov, 2016 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Torch')
184
[M] SHIP'S ARTICLES FOR THE SLAVE RUNNER MERMAID,...
SHIP'S ARTICLES FOR THE SLAVE RUNNER MERMAID, 1778
commanded by Edward Smith for a Voyage from Liverpool to Africa and at and from thence to such Place or Places in AMERICA, as the aforesaid Master shall direct... and from thence back to the said port of LIVERPOOL... signatures, ranks, rates of pay and prize shares on part-printed vellum document entitled Articles agreed upon for Manning and Fitting out, from Liverpool on a Voyage to ANGOLA / The Ship MERMAID, EDWARD SMITH, Commander / Mounts 16 nine, and 4 four Pounders, with Swivels, and Small Arms. carries 50 Men, and has a safe Protection..., folded in three places -- 27 x 12in. (68.5 x 30.5cm.); together with an associated miniature reputed to be of Capt. Smith, signed 'Joseph Bowring' (1760-1817) in leather pocket case -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high
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commanded by Edward Smith for a Voyage from Liverpool to Africa and at and from thence to such Place or Places in AMERICA, as the aforesaid Master shall direct... and from thence back to the said port of LIVERPOOL... signatures, ranks, rates of pay and prize shares on part-printed vellum document entitled Articles agreed upon for Manning and Fitting out, from Liverpool on a Voyage to ANGOLA / The Ship MERMAID, EDWARD SMITH, Commander / Mounts 16 nine, and 4 four Pounders, with Swivels, and Small Arms. carries 50 Men, and has a safe Protection..., folded in three places -- 27 x 12in. (68.5 x 30.5cm.); together with an associated miniature reputed to be of Capt. Smith, signed 'Joseph Bowring' (1760-1817) in leather pocket case -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high
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Sold for £930
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
SHIP'S ARTICLES FOR THE SLAVE RUNNER MERMAID, 1778
commanded by Edward Smith for a Voyage from Liverpool to Africa and at and from thence to such Place or Places in AMERICA, as the aforesaid Master shall direct... and from thence back to the said port of LIVERPOOL... signatures, ranks, rates of pay and prize shares on part-printed vellum document entitled Articles agreed upon for Manning and Fitting out, from Liverpool on a Voyage to ANGOLA / The Ship MERMAID, EDWARD SMITH, Commander / Mounts 16 nine, and 4 four Pounders, with Swivels, and Small Arms. carries 50 Men, and has a safe Protection..., folded in three places -- 27 x 12in. (68.5 x 30.5cm.); together with an associated miniature reputed to be of Capt. Smith, signed 'Joseph Bowring' (1760-1817) in leather pocket case -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high
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commanded by Edward Smith for a Voyage from Liverpool to Africa and at and from thence to such Place or Places in AMERICA, as the aforesaid Master shall direct... and from thence back to the said port of LIVERPOOL... signatures, ranks, rates of pay and prize shares on part-printed vellum document entitled Articles agreed upon for Manning and Fitting out, from Liverpool on a Voyage to ANGOLA / The Ship MERMAID, EDWARD SMITH, Commander / Mounts 16 nine, and 4 four Pounders, with Swivels, and Small Arms. carries 50 Men, and has a safe Protection..., folded in three places -- 27 x 12in. (68.5 x 30.5cm.); together with an associated miniature reputed to be of Capt. Smith, signed 'Joseph Bowring' (1760-1817) in leather pocket case -- 3in. (7.5cm.) high
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Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Torch'), 8th Nov, 2016
