1840 Antique Print: H.M.S. Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Calcott, Letter

Description: On offer : an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Portsmouth Harbour & Dock Yard.", Hampshire. Printed on a blank letter sheet. A view showing HMS Victory. DATE PRINTED: c.1840. SIZE: The printed area including titles of the view is approximately 18 x 11.5 cm, 7 x 4.5 inches (small) on a sheet approximately 23 x 19 cm (9 x 7.5 inches). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by J. Calcott. William James Callcott (1843-1890) was a Victorian painter and draughtsman. He is best known as a marine painter of storm and coastal scenes. He worked in London where he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the British Institution, the Suffolk Street Gallery, and the New Watercolour Society between 1843 and 1890. Published by Charpentier, High Street Portsmouth. PROVENANCE: Unknown. TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving 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 paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. 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: HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She was ordered in 1758, laid down in 1759, and launched in 1765. With 246 years of service as of 2024, she is the world's oldest naval vessel still in commission. Victory is best known for her role as Horatio Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. She had previously served as Keppel's flagship at Ushant, Howe's flagship at Cape Spartel and Jervis's flagship at Cape St Vincent. After 1824, she was relegated to the role of harbour ship. In 1922, she was moved to a dry dock at Portsmouth, England, and preserved as a museum ship. She has been the flagship of the First Sea Lord since October 2012. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

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Location: Marlow

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