1800 Antique Print; Falmouth & Captured Ships, Cornwall after Nicholas Pocock

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "View of Falmouth & Sir J Borlase Warren's Prizes entering the Harbour." Offered with hand colour. This view, taken from a hill near Flushing, features Pendennis Castle in the center. The shipping at the harbor mouth represents HM ships FLORA and ARETHUSA, Commodore John Borlase Warren, entering the port with a number of prizes, which had probably been taken in 1794-1795 in the Bay of Biscay. DATE PRINTED: 1800, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 22.5 x 14 cm, 8.75 x 5.5 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Nicholas Pocock and engraved by Thomas Medland (c.1765 – 1833). Nicholas Pocock (2 March 1740 – 9 March 1821) was a British artist known for his many detailed paintings of naval battles during the age of sail. PROVENANCE: Published by Mr Joyce Gold of 103 Shoe Lane, London and published in "the Naval Chronicle". Between the years of 1799 and 1818, The Naval Chronicle was the preeminent maritime journal reporting news about the British navy. Issued twice a year, it was published during a period in which the British navy fought the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. TYPE: Antique aquatint printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren, 1st Baronet GCB GCH PC (2 September 1753 – 27 February 1822) was a British Royal Navy officer, diplomat and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1774 and 1807. In 1795, he commanded one of the two squadrons carrying troops for the Quiberon expedition and in 1796 his frigate squadron off Brest is said to have captured or destroyed 220 vessels. In October 1798, a French fleet—carrying 5,000 men—sailed from Brest intending to invade Ireland. The plan was frustrated in no small part due to the squadron under his command during the action of 12 October 1798 off Donegal. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 14.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-12-30T22:16:50.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.57 GBP