A HMS Achilles Sailor Wool Work
A HMS Achilles Sailor Wool Work 19th Century featuring the HMS Achilles in the center surrounded by flags of UK, US, France etc., with red rose flowers and fern. This woolwork is unique as it has the name of the maker, next line Achilles 1802, next line Class 1 Squadron and very last line, Devonport painted on the glass on the top center of the frame. The Achilles was taken to Devonport in 1802 for major repairs and the crew were sent to other ships in fleet. Once repaired it was put back into the fleet with new crew and Captain Hardy and saw action in the Battle of Trafalgar 1805. The Achilles had 74 guns and was built in 1798. Sight: 16 x 16 1/2 in. (40.6 x 41.9 cm.), Frame: 21 x 21 1/2 in. (53.3 x 54.6 cm.)
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A HMS Achilles Sailor Wool Work 19th Century featuring the HMS Achilles in the center surrounded by flags of UK, US, France etc., with red rose flowers and fern. This woolwork is unique as it has the name of the maker, next line Achilles 1802, next line Class 1 Squadron and very last line, Devonport painted on the glass on the top center of the frame. The Achilles was taken to Devonport in 1802 for major repairs and the crew were sent to other ships in fleet. Once repaired it was put back into the fleet with new crew and Captain Hardy and saw action in the Battle of Trafalgar 1805. The Achilles had 74 guns and was built in 1798. Sight: 16 x 16 1/2 in. (40.6 x 41.9 cm.), Frame: 21 x 21 1/2 in. (53.3 x 54.6 cm.)
Condition
Abell provides in-house shipping for select items. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for item pickups. Items that cannot be shipped will be noted. An email will go out after invoices are sent. For assistance with shipping, please refer to our shippers' page at https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/. Payment: Jewelry and coins must be paid by wire transfer, cash, or check (checks subject to clearance before release). The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold 'as is' and there are no returns or refunds. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an “as-is?? basis.
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