25th Apr, 2023 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR)

 
  Lot 37
 

37

[M] CIRCLE OF HUGH DOUGLAS HAMILTON (BRITISH, 1739-1808) - PORTRAIT OF LT. WILLIAM JEFFREY, CIRCA 1793

CIRCLE OF HUGH DOUGLAS HAMILTON (BRITISH, 1739-1808)

Portrait of Lt. William Jeffrey, circa 1793

Inscribed to panel on reverse with historical details

Pastel, oval

9½ x 7½in. (24 x 19cm.)

Sold for £248
Estimated at £250 - £350

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

The inscription reads Wm. Jeffrey son of Wm. H. Jeffrey. Sailed in the HOUGHTON on Tuesday May the 27th 1793. Then being only 15 years and 8 months old, to the East Indies, by which time he had been promoted to a Lieutenant in his Majesty's 74th regiment stationed at Fort St George, (Dacca) the youth joined his father the year after his arrival in the East... ln going after his father who had fought at B.... & who was now residing at Dacca.... The Houghton named here was named after the eponymous house in Norfolk and was the fifth vessel of the name, used because the Walpole’s were majority shareholders. Built by Wells Yard, Deptford in 1782, she completed five cruises before being wrecked in 1803 in the China sea.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 

CIRCLE OF HUGH DOUGLAS HAMILTON (BRITISH, 1739-1808)

Portrait of Lt. William Jeffrey, circa 1793

Inscribed to panel on reverse with historical details

Pastel, oval

9½ x 7½in. (24 x 19cm.)

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR), 25th Apr, 2023

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Order of Sale:

Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-75
Mercantile (Steam) 76-132
Naval (Sail) 133-237
Naval (Steam) 238-294
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 295-353

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