28th Apr, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)
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[M] A FRAGMENT OF SPANISH FLAG CAPTURED AT MANILA,...
A FRAGMENT OF SPANISH FLAG CAPTURED AT MANILA, 5TH OCTOBER, 1762
contained between two sheets of glass with oak frame inscribed Presented by the Rev. Provost of King's College, Cambridge to William Everett, and by him to Rear Admiral Dewey, 1898, together with a sheet of note paper from King's College reiterating provenance -- 31½ x 20½in. (80 x 52cm.) including frame
One of the joint expeditions of the Seven Years' War, the Capture of Manila was hard on the heels of combined operations against Havana, which had already cost Spain twelve ships of the line, and $15 million. Mounted in India and lead by Admiral Sir Samuel Cornish and Lt Gen Sir William Draper, the City was caught by surprise and capitulated quickly. A ransom of $4 million was levied in lieu of looting, and the Acapulco galleon with $3 million aboard also fell into their hands.
contained between two sheets of glass with oak frame inscribed Presented by the Rev. Provost of King's College, Cambridge to William Everett, and by him to Rear Admiral Dewey, 1898, together with a sheet of note paper from King's College reiterating provenance -- 31½ x 20½in. (80 x 52cm.) including frame
One of the joint expeditions of the Seven Years' War, the Capture of Manila was hard on the heels of combined operations against Havana, which had already cost Spain twelve ships of the line, and $15 million. Mounted in India and lead by Admiral Sir Samuel Cornish and Lt Gen Sir William Draper, the City was caught by surprise and capitulated quickly. A ransom of $4 million was levied in lieu of looting, and the Acapulco galleon with $3 million aboard also fell into their hands.
Sold for £1,612
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FRAGMENT OF SPANISH FLAG CAPTURED AT MANILA, 5TH OCTOBER, 1762
contained between two sheets of glass with oak frame inscribed Presented by the Rev. Provost of King's College, Cambridge to William Everett, and by him to Rear Admiral Dewey, 1898, together with a sheet of note paper from King's College reiterating provenance -- 31½ x 20½in. (80 x 52cm.) including frame
One of the joint expeditions of the Seven Years' War, the Capture of Manila was hard on the heels of combined operations against Havana, which had already cost Spain twelve ships of the line, and $15 million. Mounted in India and lead by Admiral Sir Samuel Cornish and Lt Gen Sir William Draper, the City was caught by surprise and capitulated quickly. A ransom of $4 million was levied in lieu of looting, and the Acapulco galleon with $3 million aboard also fell into their hands.
contained between two sheets of glass with oak frame inscribed Presented by the Rev. Provost of King's College, Cambridge to William Everett, and by him to Rear Admiral Dewey, 1898, together with a sheet of note paper from King's College reiterating provenance -- 31½ x 20½in. (80 x 52cm.) including frame
One of the joint expeditions of the Seven Years' War, the Capture of Manila was hard on the heels of combined operations against Havana, which had already cost Spain twelve ships of the line, and $15 million. Mounted in India and lead by Admiral Sir Samuel Cornish and Lt Gen Sir William Draper, the City was caught by surprise and capitulated quickly. A ransom of $4 million was levied in lieu of looting, and the Acapulco galleon with $3 million aboard also fell into their hands.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted), 28th Apr, 2010
