7th Nov, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless')
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[M] AN OFFICER'S COMMISSION TO THE BELLEROPHON,...
AN OFFICER'S COMMISSION TO THE BELLEROPHON, CIRCA 1804
issued to William Pryce Cumby, appointing him lieutenant of the Bellerophon, dated for the 3rd November 1804, printed on vellum and completed in manuscript -- 7¼ x 10in. (18.5 x 25.5cm.)
William Pryce Cumby (1771-1837) fought at Trafalgar on board Bellerophon and was obliged to take command after the death of the captain, John Cooke. He was raised to captain, 1st January 1806, and Companion Order of the Bath in 1831.
issued to William Pryce Cumby, appointing him lieutenant of the Bellerophon, dated for the 3rd November 1804, printed on vellum and completed in manuscript -- 7¼ x 10in. (18.5 x 25.5cm.)
William Pryce Cumby (1771-1837) fought at Trafalgar on board Bellerophon and was obliged to take command after the death of the captain, John Cooke. He was raised to captain, 1st January 1806, and Companion Order of the Bath in 1831.
Sold for £1,116
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN OFFICER'S COMMISSION TO THE BELLEROPHON, CIRCA 1804
issued to William Pryce Cumby, appointing him lieutenant of the Bellerophon, dated for the 3rd November 1804, printed on vellum and completed in manuscript -- 7¼ x 10in. (18.5 x 25.5cm.)
William Pryce Cumby (1771-1837) fought at Trafalgar on board Bellerophon and was obliged to take command after the death of the captain, John Cooke. He was raised to captain, 1st January 1806, and Companion Order of the Bath in 1831.
issued to William Pryce Cumby, appointing him lieutenant of the Bellerophon, dated for the 3rd November 1804, printed on vellum and completed in manuscript -- 7¼ x 10in. (18.5 x 25.5cm.)
William Pryce Cumby (1771-1837) fought at Trafalgar on board Bellerophon and was obliged to take command after the death of the captain, John Cooke. He was raised to captain, 1st January 1806, and Companion Order of the Bath in 1831.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless'), 7th Nov, 2017
