21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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[M] H.M.S. DREADNOUGHT: A GREENWICH CHEST AWARD TO...
H.M.S. DREADNOUGHT: A GREENWICH CHEST AWARD TO JEREMIAH HAYES, QUARTER GUNNER
for £4 per annum, on standard paper, watermarked for 1803 and addressed to Jeremiah Hayes, No 48 Ward, Hasler Hospital, Portsmouth and bears a 'FALMOUTH 275' ship's postal frank (seal tear) - 12¾ x 8in. (32.5 x 20.3cm.) folded
Hayes was 32 years old and came from Killarney, Ireland. He received a wound in his right foot which occasioned the loss of two toes. This ticket is written on paper instead of vellum which is unusual. There is an inscription which reads; There not being any Smart Tickets in the agent's office at Gibraltar, a written certificate has been given.
for £4 per annum, on standard paper, watermarked for 1803 and addressed to Jeremiah Hayes, No 48 Ward, Hasler Hospital, Portsmouth and bears a 'FALMOUTH 275' ship's postal frank (seal tear) - 12¾ x 8in. (32.5 x 20.3cm.) folded
Hayes was 32 years old and came from Killarney, Ireland. He received a wound in his right foot which occasioned the loss of two toes. This ticket is written on paper instead of vellum which is unusual. There is an inscription which reads; There not being any Smart Tickets in the agent's office at Gibraltar, a written certificate has been given.
Sold for £806
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
H.M.S. DREADNOUGHT: A GREENWICH CHEST AWARD TO JEREMIAH HAYES, QUARTER GUNNER
for £4 per annum, on standard paper, watermarked for 1803 and addressed to Jeremiah Hayes, No 48 Ward, Hasler Hospital, Portsmouth and bears a 'FALMOUTH 275' ship's postal frank (seal tear) - 12¾ x 8in. (32.5 x 20.3cm.) folded
Hayes was 32 years old and came from Killarney, Ireland. He received a wound in his right foot which occasioned the loss of two toes. This ticket is written on paper instead of vellum which is unusual. There is an inscription which reads; There not being any Smart Tickets in the agent's office at Gibraltar, a written certificate has been given.
for £4 per annum, on standard paper, watermarked for 1803 and addressed to Jeremiah Hayes, No 48 Ward, Hasler Hospital, Portsmouth and bears a 'FALMOUTH 275' ship's postal frank (seal tear) - 12¾ x 8in. (32.5 x 20.3cm.) folded
Hayes was 32 years old and came from Killarney, Ireland. He received a wound in his right foot which occasioned the loss of two toes. This ticket is written on paper instead of vellum which is unusual. There is an inscription which reads; There not being any Smart Tickets in the agent's office at Gibraltar, a written certificate has been given.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
