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101. VERY FINE BRITISH SAILOR’S WOOLWORK, circa 1868, large sailor made presentation or wedding gift depicting an anchored Man-O-War flying colors with 112 sailors on yardarms in blue and white dress with two officers on deck, two transport launches alongside, flanked by four cameos of ships in full sail, one flying the Union Jack, two flying the white ensign of the Colonies and one flying the ensign of the Royal Navy, center bottom adorned by a British crest with letters “JB 1868 AH,” all surrounded by a full foliate border of grape clusters, roses and acorn branches, triple matted and framed. 22 ½ in. x 30 ½ in. Note: A ship dressed with flags and pennants generally announces a special occasion such as the visit of a dignitary. Rafael Osona Auctions 40