Furniture & Works of Art - 24th September 2013

Lot 10

Three early 19th century Nelson commemorative reverse glass pictures

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £1600

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Description

Three early 19th century Nelson commemorative reverse glass pictures, 'LORD NELSON'S FUNERAL CAR.' 'Pub. Feb. 17, 1806, by I. Hinton, 44. Wells Strt. Oxford Strt. London.', 10 x 14in (25 x 35.5cm); 'Fame & Britannia Crown'g with Laurels_ the BUST of the glorious & VICTORIOUS HERO NELSON for the distinguish'd & Interesting Services which he has perform'd for the Benefit of his Country_This NOBLE VETERAN having been in more than 121 different engagements by SEA & LAND and succeeded in being VICTORIOUS in more than 100 of them_ And History is Entering his NAME to Immortality.' 'London. Published by P. Gally, Novr. 25, 1805, No. 7, Beauchamp Street, Leather Lane, Holborn.'; 'A Correct Representation of the Funeral Barge which convey'd the Body of the late Lord Nelson from Greenwich to Whitehall, Jany. 8th, 1806'. 'London Pubd. Septr. 1806, by P. Barnaschina, 32 Baldwin Gardens.' (3)

Provenance: The Property of Dr & Mrs Emanuel.