A Charming 19thC Sailor's Woolwork Picture Of A Two Masted Ship sub-Curios the frame later associated

the frame later associated

Executed with a good dexterity and a keen eye for texture and light

The internals of the organ have obviously all been removed but the pumps remain for decorative effect

These nests were collected just a couple of years prior to the Battle of Ladysmith which was one of the early engagements of the Second Boer War in South Africa

A Charming 19thC Sailor's Woolwork Picture Of A Two Masted Ship sub-Curios the frame later associatedOrigin: English Period: Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1870 80 The Woolwork: 19 x 14 Overall Height: 17. 75 inches Overall Width: 22. 5 inches The nave woolwork worked in good strong colours with a large two masted ship to the foreground flying the British Red Ensign with the signal flags for K (Kilo), FI, S (Sierra) and P (Papa) with two further ships and lighthouse beyond, on a well rendered frothy sea and mixed blue sky with