A Pair Of Mid 19th Century Engravings, "His Majesty's Ships " Engraver's John Boydell & Samuel Seymour
Chairish$1,600
A Pair Of Mid 19th Century Engravings, "His Majesty's Ships " Engraver's John Boydell & Samuel Seymour
Chairish$1,600
John Boydel 1719-1804, Engraver "HIs Majesties Ships" E:ngraving Stern view of L'Invincible, Ruby & Iris 3 French Ships Stern, Ship of War Views of the. intrepid (late the Serieux) and Gloire with an anachronistic flag added St, Patricks saltire to the British flag which is to present in the original engraving.. Second Battle of Cape Finisterre, c. 14 October 1747 Samuel Seymour 1719-1804, Engraver Stern view of L'Invincible, 74 guns, Ruby 50 guns, Iris 40 guns. "The U.S. Frigate United States capturing his Britannic Majesty's Frigate Macedonian". The Battle resulted in the capture of the HMS Macedonian which became the first British warship to be brought to an American harbor as a prize. An original painting of the scene was displayed in the Oval Office at the White House from 1961-63. during the presidency of John F Kennedy and sold at Sotheby's for $481,000.00. Beautifully Framed. These are original Hand Colored Lithographs, Not Reproduction's