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154. BRITISH SAILOR’S WOOLWORK,
19 th century, depicting a portside view of a British
Man-O-War dressed in ceremonial flags on cobalt
sea embroidered “Joseph Rundle, 1855.”
13 in. x 20 in.
155. BRITISH SAILOR’S WOOLWORK OF
AN UNIDENTIFIED STEAM WARSHIP AT
ANCHOR, circa 1865, depicted with colors flying,
sails furled, rigging finely detailed, and gangway
lowered to receive visitors in a faux grain frame with
gilt slip.
15 in. x 19 ½ in. Overall 21 in. x 26 in.
156. BRITISH SAILOR’S WOOLWORK,
circa 1850, depicting a cameo portrait of the
British Man-O-War, “HMS Cornwallis” on which
the Treaty of Nanking was signed; surrounded
by 12 allied flags, having a tufted wool flag pole
finials and flanked by opium poppies indicating
this was an Opium War tribute, in period molded
maple frame with gilt liner.
13 ¼ in. x 20 ¾ in. Overall 17 ½ in. x 24 ½ in.
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