10th May, 2016 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Courageous')

 
  Lot 68
 

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[M] NAVAL SIGNAL TABLE: 'Distinguishing Vanes for...

NAVAL SIGNAL TABLE: 'Distinguishing Vanes for the Ships and Vessels of the Channel Fleet', 1809
Original printed and manuscript table inscribed as per title, neatly completed in ink with the names of 53 ships, the pennants painted in watercolour, given to Vice Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817) on board H.M.S. Caledonia, 21st July 1809, autographed by Admiral James Gambier (1756-1833), Commander-in-Chief of the Channel Fleet, and by James Wilkinson, Admiral Gambier's secretary, sheet size -- 13.4 x 43cm. (5 ¼ x 17in.) framed and glazed

Sold for £1,116
Estimated at £200 - £400

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
NAVAL SIGNAL TABLE: 'Distinguishing Vanes for the Ships and Vessels of the Channel Fleet', 1809
Original printed and manuscript table inscribed as per title, neatly completed in ink with the names of 53 ships, the pennants painted in watercolour, given to Vice Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817) on board H.M.S. Caledonia, 21st July 1809, autographed by Admiral James Gambier (1756-1833), Commander-in-Chief of the Channel Fleet, and by James Wilkinson, Admiral Gambier's secretary, sheet size -- 13.4 x 43cm. (5 ¼ x 17in.) framed and glazed
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