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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. Rafael Osona Auctions 58