1st May, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia')
83
[M] DUFF, ROBERT, REAR ADMIRAL OF THE RED, A...
DUFF, ROBERT, REAR ADMIRAL OF THE RED, A PROMOTION
'appointed Commander in chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed in the Mediterranean' signed by Sandwich, Spencer and H. Palliser and 'By command of their lordships' Ch. Humphry, document on vellum, 2 labels at the left-hand side, one blindstamped of the Admiralty, the other blue and with royal arms and 1 shilling and VI pence, 16 September 1777, mounted, framed and glazed - 11 3/8 x 12 5/8in. (29 x 32cm.)
Duff's long naval career lasted between 1739 and 1780. He died in 1787.
'appointed Commander in chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed in the Mediterranean' signed by Sandwich, Spencer and H. Palliser and 'By command of their lordships' Ch. Humphry, document on vellum, 2 labels at the left-hand side, one blindstamped of the Admiralty, the other blue and with royal arms and 1 shilling and VI pence, 16 September 1777, mounted, framed and glazed - 11 3/8 x 12 5/8in. (29 x 32cm.)
Duff's long naval career lasted between 1739 and 1780. He died in 1787.
Sold for £347
Estimated at £100 - £150
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
DUFF, ROBERT, REAR ADMIRAL OF THE RED, A PROMOTION
'appointed Commander in chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed in the Mediterranean' signed by Sandwich, Spencer and H. Palliser and 'By command of their lordships' Ch. Humphry, document on vellum, 2 labels at the left-hand side, one blindstamped of the Admiralty, the other blue and with royal arms and 1 shilling and VI pence, 16 September 1777, mounted, framed and glazed - 11 3/8 x 12 5/8in. (29 x 32cm.)
Duff's long naval career lasted between 1739 and 1780. He died in 1787.
'appointed Commander in chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed in the Mediterranean' signed by Sandwich, Spencer and H. Palliser and 'By command of their lordships' Ch. Humphry, document on vellum, 2 labels at the left-hand side, one blindstamped of the Admiralty, the other blue and with royal arms and 1 shilling and VI pence, 16 September 1777, mounted, framed and glazed - 11 3/8 x 12 5/8in. (29 x 32cm.)
Duff's long naval career lasted between 1739 and 1780. He died in 1787.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia'), 1st May, 2018
