21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
75
[M] H.M.S. NEPTUNE: A HURT TICKET FOR JOHN WILD,...
H.M.S. NEPTUNE: A HURT TICKET FOR JOHN WILD, QUARTER GUNNER
on vellum - 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
The Chatham Chest award isn't noted, but Wild received severe burns over several parts of his body and eyes from a large quantity of gun powder being ignited. Wild was 29 years old and from St. Ives, Cornwall.
on vellum - 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
The Chatham Chest award isn't noted, but Wild received severe burns over several parts of his body and eyes from a large quantity of gun powder being ignited. Wild was 29 years old and from St. Ives, Cornwall.
Sold for £1,488
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
H.M.S. NEPTUNE: A HURT TICKET FOR JOHN WILD, QUARTER GUNNER
on vellum - 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
The Chatham Chest award isn't noted, but Wild received severe burns over several parts of his body and eyes from a large quantity of gun powder being ignited. Wild was 29 years old and from St. Ives, Cornwall.
on vellum - 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
The Chatham Chest award isn't noted, but Wild received severe burns over several parts of his body and eyes from a large quantity of gun powder being ignited. Wild was 29 years old and from St. Ives, Cornwall.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
