Sunday, October 30, 2011

The Death of Admiral Lord Nelson


Admiral Lord Nelson, hero of the Nile, crowned with laurel leaves and falling into the arms of Victory in the ever-memorable engagement with the combined fleets of France and Spain off Trafalger, on October 21,1805. Pub.Jan 20 1806 by W.B. Walker, Fox & Knot Co, Snow Hill, London. Smoke enshrouded ships battling in the distance. 12 x 16 inches overall. $745.

Two Corners of the Globe


The woman representing Europa has a cornucopia, a globe and a bible with a ship in the distance; the Asia figure has a parasol and an elephant in the background. Measures 10-1/4 inches high x 14-1/4 inches wide, frame measures 12 x 16 inches overall.
The companion picture would show figures of America and Africa.
Dated August 20, 1807 and published by
W.B. Walker, Cow Lane, London
 $775 plus post.