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The Archimedes, Steamer. Fitted with Mr. F.P. Smith's Patent Screw Propeller, off the North Foreland, on her Trip from Gravesend to Portsmouth, which was Performed in 21 Hours, Against a Fresh Breeze from the West, May 14th, 1839.
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London, Published by Mr. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Late Majesty Will.m IVth _ 105 Leadenhall Street. But later.
Coloured aquatint. 410 x 540mm (16 x 21¼"). Crack in bottom platemark and tears repaired, abrasion to edges. Margins very messy.
A view of SS Archimedes, the world's first successful screw propeller steamship, in rough seas. Named after Archimedes' Screw, she was built in 1839 with a propeller designed by Francis Pettit Smith (1808-74). The ship was lent to Isambard Kingdom Brunel to trial for several months, after which Brunel changed the design of the SS Great Britain from paddle to screw propulsion
[Ref: 58967] £750.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London, Published by Mr. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Late Majesty Will.m IVth _ 105 Leadenhall Street. But later.
Coloured aquatint. 410 x 540mm (16 x 21¼"). Crack in bottom platemark and tears repaired, abrasion to edges. Margins very messy.
A view of SS Archimedes, the world's first successful screw propeller steamship, in rough seas. Named after Archimedes' Screw, she was built in 1839 with a propeller designed by Francis Pettit Smith (1808-74). The ship was lent to Isambard Kingdom Brunel to trial for several months, after which Brunel changed the design of the SS Great Britain from paddle to screw propulsion
[Ref: 58967] £750.00
An attack made by a squadron under the command of Captain Charles Malcolm, of H.M.S. Rhin, on the 18th of July 1815, upon a convoy in the harbour of Corigeou (Bretagne)...
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to his Late Majesty William IVth. Engraved by C. Rosenberg.
London: Published by Mr Huggins, 105 Leadenhall Street. [n.d., c.1840.]
Aquatint, printed in colours and hand-finished. 460 x 620mm (18 x 24½"), paper watermarked 'J. Whatman 1840'. Several repaired tears, one touching image, some staining in edges.
A scene of one of the last naval actions of the 100 Days, Napoleon's attempt to win back his throne, ended by Waterloo. Sir Charles Malcolm (1782–1851) landed a party of seamen and marines at Koréjou (east of Abervrach on the coast of Brittany), stormed the battery, and brought out of the harbour three small armed vessels and a convoy under their protection.
[Ref: 51973] £950.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to his Late Majesty William IVth. Engraved by C. Rosenberg.
London: Published by Mr Huggins, 105 Leadenhall Street. [n.d., c.1840.]
Aquatint, printed in colours and hand-finished. 460 x 620mm (18 x 24½"), paper watermarked 'J. Whatman 1840'. Several repaired tears, one touching image, some staining in edges.
A scene of one of the last naval actions of the 100 Days, Napoleon's attempt to win back his throne, ended by Waterloo. Sir Charles Malcolm (1782–1851) landed a party of seamen and marines at Koréjou (east of Abervrach on the coast of Brittany), stormed the battery, and brought out of the harbour three small armed vessels and a convoy under their protection.
[Ref: 51973] £950.00
The Lady Kennaway, off Margate, Tho.s Surflen. Esq.re Commander. Homeward Bound 1827.
Painted by J.W. Huggins Engraved by E. Duncan.
London. Published by J.W. Huggins, 150 Leadenhall Street, 1829.
Coloured aquatint, sheet 475 x 640mm (18¾ x 25"). Trimmed inside platemark on three sides; very fine.
The Lady Kennaway, built in Calcutta in 1817 and seen here shortly before she was chartered as convict transport in 1830, carrying convicts to Australia and Tasmania, as well as trading with India and Canada. Print made from a painting by W.J. Huggins (1781-1845), who in 1830 became marine painter to William IV.
[Ref: 30063] £1,100.00
Painted by J.W. Huggins Engraved by E. Duncan.
London. Published by J.W. Huggins, 150 Leadenhall Street, 1829.
Coloured aquatint, sheet 475 x 640mm (18¾ x 25"). Trimmed inside platemark on three sides; very fine.
The Lady Kennaway, built in Calcutta in 1817 and seen here shortly before she was chartered as convict transport in 1830, carrying convicts to Australia and Tasmania, as well as trading with India and Canada. Print made from a painting by W.J. Huggins (1781-1845), who in 1830 became marine painter to William IV.
[Ref: 30063] £1,100.00
This plate representing the capture of the Spanish Slave Brig, Midas, by H. M. Schooner Monkey on the Great Bahama Bank June 27th 1829. Is most respectfully dedicated to Vice-Admiral the Hon.ble C.E. Fleeming, by his most obendient and grateful servant Joseph Sherer. Lieu.t Commanding.
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Marine painter to His Majesty. Engraved by F. Duncan.
W.J. Huggins. Published July 1st 1831 at 105 Leadenhall st. London.
Aquatint. Laid on India paper. Size: 515 x 400mm. (20¼ x 15¾"). Creasing to sheet. A few scuff & repair marks to printed area. Damaged.
A scene depicting the capture of Spanish slave ship 'Midas', by the British schooner 'Monkey'. Details of the vessels are inscribed either side of the title. After marine painter William John Huggins (1781 - 1845), who exhibited at the Royal Academy and was given royal patronage for his work.
Parker, 246.
[Ref: 31570] £450.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Marine painter to His Majesty. Engraved by F. Duncan.
W.J. Huggins. Published July 1st 1831 at 105 Leadenhall st. London.
Aquatint. Laid on India paper. Size: 515 x 400mm. (20¼ x 15¾"). Creasing to sheet. A few scuff & repair marks to printed area. Damaged.
A scene depicting the capture of Spanish slave ship 'Midas', by the British schooner 'Monkey'. Details of the vessels are inscribed either side of the title. After marine painter William John Huggins (1781 - 1845), who exhibited at the Royal Academy and was given royal patronage for his work.
Parker, 246.
[Ref: 31570] £450.00
The Monarch Steam Ship. The London & Edinburgh Company's Steam Ship Monarch, W.m Bain R.N. Commander, passing the Bass Rock on her Voyage ro Edinburgh 21st July 1834. A Voyage performed in 37 Hours.
Engraved by Edw.d Duncan.
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Majesty, & Published by Him, at 105, Leadenhall Street, Feb.y 9th 1835.
Fine and rare aquatint, printed in blue and hand finished. 440 x 600mm (17¼ x 23½"). Trimmed within plate, paper cracks in image repaired, some creasing lower left.
The Monarch paddle steamer, owned by the London & Edinburgh Steam Packet Company, in the Firth of Forth.
[Ref: 54703] £790.00
Engraved by Edw.d Duncan.
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Majesty, & Published by Him, at 105, Leadenhall Street, Feb.y 9th 1835.
Fine and rare aquatint, printed in blue and hand finished. 440 x 600mm (17¼ x 23½"). Trimmed within plate, paper cracks in image repaired, some creasing lower left.
The Monarch paddle steamer, owned by the London & Edinburgh Steam Packet Company, in the Firth of Forth.
[Ref: 54703] £790.00
![[Plymouth] To the Subscribers at Lloyds,](jpegs/51403.jpg)
[Plymouth] To the Subscribers at Lloyds, This Plate, from an original Painting by W.J. Huggins, representing the disasterous situation of 23 sail of Merchantmen, in Deadman's Bay, and Carwater, Plymouth, as they actually appeared on the third day after the tremendous Gale of the 23rd Nov.r 1824, Is most respectfully dedicated, by their most Obedient Servent, Capt.n James Shepherd.
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by J. Bluck.
Published Nov.r 1825, by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter, Printseller & Publisher, 105, Leadenhall Street.
Aquatint, printed in colours and hand-finished. 465 x 810mm (18¼ x 32"). Trimmed to the plate at the sides and the left hand side has two repaired tears including a small amount of loss, some toning of the paper.
Extremely rare and very large aquatint of the aftermath of the Great Storm of 1824, when hurricane force winds struck the south west coast of England. Besides wrecking the ships seen here, it also smashed the Plymouth breakwater, removing 200,000 tons of stone.
[Ref: 51403] £950.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by J. Bluck.
Published Nov.r 1825, by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter, Printseller & Publisher, 105, Leadenhall Street.
Aquatint, printed in colours and hand-finished. 465 x 810mm (18¼ x 32"). Trimmed to the plate at the sides and the left hand side has two repaired tears including a small amount of loss, some toning of the paper.
Extremely rare and very large aquatint of the aftermath of the Great Storm of 1824, when hurricane force winds struck the south west coast of England. Besides wrecking the ships seen here, it also smashed the Plymouth breakwater, removing 200,000 tons of stone.
[Ref: 51403] £950.00
To Vice Admiral, The Right Honourable Sir George Cockburn. G. C. B. & M.P. This Plate Representing an Action with the Spanish Slave Ship Frigate "Velos Passahera," captured by boarding by H.M. Ship Primrose, Commander Will.m Broughton, off Whydah, Bight of Benin the 6.th September. 1830.
Engraved by E. Duncan. Painted by W. J. Huggins. Marine Painter to His Majesty and Published by him Sept.r 1.st 1831 at 105 Leadenhall Street, London.
Fine & rare aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. J. Whatman, Turkey Mill 1830 watermark; Sheet 485 x 635mm (19 x 25"), large margins. Trimmed to plate at top.
Stern view of small British ship, HMS Primrose, alongside large Spanish slave frigate, Veloz Passagera; with smoke from the cannons and the British crew pouring onto Spanish foredeck. A small wooden life boat is drifting in the foreground. The capture of the Spanish slaver with a cargo of 555 slaves actually took place on the 7th September 1830 not the 6th as stated in the print's inscription. In the hand to hand conflict which followed, Edward Harris Butterfield again signalised himself, and, when Broughton had been badly hurt, succeeded to the command. The enemy did not surrender until she had lost 46 killed and 20 wounded, and caused a loss to the British of 3 killed and 13 wounded. After marine painter William John Huggins (1781 - 1845), who began his working life as a seaman with the East India Company. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and was given royal patronage for his work.
[Ref: 61514] £850.00
Engraved by E. Duncan. Painted by W. J. Huggins. Marine Painter to His Majesty and Published by him Sept.r 1.st 1831 at 105 Leadenhall Street, London.
Fine & rare aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. J. Whatman, Turkey Mill 1830 watermark; Sheet 485 x 635mm (19 x 25"), large margins. Trimmed to plate at top.
Stern view of small British ship, HMS Primrose, alongside large Spanish slave frigate, Veloz Passagera; with smoke from the cannons and the British crew pouring onto Spanish foredeck. A small wooden life boat is drifting in the foreground. The capture of the Spanish slaver with a cargo of 555 slaves actually took place on the 7th September 1830 not the 6th as stated in the print's inscription. In the hand to hand conflict which followed, Edward Harris Butterfield again signalised himself, and, when Broughton had been badly hurt, succeeded to the command. The enemy did not surrender until she had lost 46 killed and 20 wounded, and caused a loss to the British of 3 killed and 13 wounded. After marine painter William John Huggins (1781 - 1845), who began his working life as a seaman with the East India Company. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and was given royal patronage for his work.
[Ref: 61514] £850.00
The Boats of His Majesty's Sloop Procris, containing Ninety Officers, Seamen and Soldiers, commanded by Captain Robert Maunsell, attacking and Capturing off the Coast of Java on the 31.st. day of July 1811. Six French Gunboats mounting each one Thirty two and one Eighteen Pounder Cammpmad, and manned with upwards of three hundred Sailors and Soldiers. This print is respectfully dedicated to the Captain by hi obedient Servant W. J. Huggins.
Painted by W. J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Majesty. Engraved by C. Rosenburg.
...and Published for the Proprietor April 1837 at 105 Leadenhall Street, London.
Rare aquatint, printed in colour with some hand colour. J Whatman watermark 1836; Sheet: 545 x 400mm, (21½ x 16"). Trimmed within plate. Small repaired tear top left in margin.
An extremely fine naval image showing the confrontation of the British and the French off the coast of Java. The British, under the command of Capt. Robert Maunsell (1785-1845) discovered a convoy of local canoes and French gunboats at the mouth of the Indromayo river in Java. The British gunfire made little impact so they launched their boats and boarded and captured five of the French ships whilst blowing up a sixth.
[Ref: 40212] £920.00
Painted by W. J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Majesty. Engraved by C. Rosenburg.
...and Published for the Proprietor April 1837 at 105 Leadenhall Street, London.
Rare aquatint, printed in colour with some hand colour. J Whatman watermark 1836; Sheet: 545 x 400mm, (21½ x 16"). Trimmed within plate. Small repaired tear top left in margin.
An extremely fine naval image showing the confrontation of the British and the French off the coast of Java. The British, under the command of Capt. Robert Maunsell (1785-1845) discovered a convoy of local canoes and French gunboats at the mouth of the Indromayo river in Java. The British gunfire made little impact so they launched their boats and boarded and captured five of the French ships whilst blowing up a sixth.
[Ref: 40212] £920.00
![[The Royal George Yacht.]](jpegs/33725.jpg)
[The Royal George Yacht.] To His Royal Highness Prince Albert, K.G. &c. &c. This Engraving representing the Royal George Yacht Conveying Her Majesty and Royal Consort to Edinburgh, August, 1842. Off the Bass Rock, at the Time the Squadron was joined by the General Steam Navigation Company's Steam Ships Trident and Monarch, each of 1000 Tons, is with permission humbly dedicated by His Royal Highness' most obedient Servant, W.J. Huggins.
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His late Majesty William IVth. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London. Published February 1st 1843, by M.r Huggins, 105, Leadenhall Street.
Aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 480 x 660mm (19 x 26"). A few repairs.
Queen Victoria and Albert aboard the Royal George Yacht in the Firth of Forth, on one of its last voyages as the Royal Yacht. Other ships shown are the 'Trinity Yacht', 'Monarch', 'Shear-Water', 'Black Eagle' and 'Trident', as well as two cutters full of sight-seers. To the right is the Bass Rock, Tantallon Castle to the left. Launched in 1817 the 'Royal George' was replaced in 1843 by a paddle steamer, the 'Victoria and Albert'. This was Victoria's first visit to Scotland, five years after becoming monarch. She had been fascinated by the novels of Sir Walter Scott and her interest in Scotland increased with this trip. She bought Balmoral in 1852.
NMM: PAH8904.
[Ref: 33725] £680.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His late Majesty William IVth. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London. Published February 1st 1843, by M.r Huggins, 105, Leadenhall Street.
Aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 480 x 660mm (19 x 26"). A few repairs.
Queen Victoria and Albert aboard the Royal George Yacht in the Firth of Forth, on one of its last voyages as the Royal Yacht. Other ships shown are the 'Trinity Yacht', 'Monarch', 'Shear-Water', 'Black Eagle' and 'Trident', as well as two cutters full of sight-seers. To the right is the Bass Rock, Tantallon Castle to the left. Launched in 1817 the 'Royal George' was replaced in 1843 by a paddle steamer, the 'Victoria and Albert'. This was Victoria's first visit to Scotland, five years after becoming monarch. She had been fascinated by the novels of Sir Walter Scott and her interest in Scotland increased with this trip. She bought Balmoral in 1852.
NMM: PAH8904.
[Ref: 33725] £680.00
A View of Freetown, Sierra Leone, Dedicated by permisson to the Right Hon.ble Lord Glenelg Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Colonies by Patrick Leigh Strachan Esq.r. Private Secretary to His Excellency Rich.d Doherty, Governor in Chief of the Western Coast of Africa &c. &c. &c.
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Marine Painter to His late Majesty Will.m IV form a sketch by P.L. Strachan, Esq.r. Engraved by F. Duncan.
Published for him at 105 Leadenhall Street, London. Sep.t 14th 1832.
Extremely scarce aquatint, printed in colours with fine hand finishing. Sheet size: 435 x 660mm (17¼ x 26"). Trimmed within plate.
A view of the port and colony of Freetown, Sierra Leone. The figures in the foregound depict, on the left, two Europeans conversing with a 'Mandingo man and a liberatred African woman', and in the centre 'Shebro woman, a Foulah man, and a Kroo man', inhabitants of Freetown. Buildings on the opposite shore in the distance include the church missionary house, a 'Liberated African Department Store', the military hospital, a number of barracks, and many others. A numbered key is inscribed below the image. From 1808 to 1874, Freetown served as the capital of British West Africa and as the base for the Royal Navy's West Africa Squadron, which was charged with enforcing the ban on the slave trade.
[Ref: 37833] £950.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Marine Painter to His late Majesty Will.m IV form a sketch by P.L. Strachan, Esq.r. Engraved by F. Duncan.
Published for him at 105 Leadenhall Street, London. Sep.t 14th 1832.
Extremely scarce aquatint, printed in colours with fine hand finishing. Sheet size: 435 x 660mm (17¼ x 26"). Trimmed within plate.
A view of the port and colony of Freetown, Sierra Leone. The figures in the foregound depict, on the left, two Europeans conversing with a 'Mandingo man and a liberatred African woman', and in the centre 'Shebro woman, a Foulah man, and a Kroo man', inhabitants of Freetown. Buildings on the opposite shore in the distance include the church missionary house, a 'Liberated African Department Store', the military hospital, a number of barracks, and many others. A numbered key is inscribed below the image. From 1808 to 1874, Freetown served as the capital of British West Africa and as the base for the Royal Navy's West Africa Squadron, which was charged with enforcing the ban on the slave trade.
[Ref: 37833] £950.00
Capture of the Spanish Slave Vessel Dolores by H.M. Brig Ferret, Capt.n James Stirling. (B) In. Lat. 3.º South Long 15º40" West. 4th April 1816.
Painted by Huggins. G.F.Lambart lit.
[n.d., c.1850.]
A very scarce tinted lithograph. 340 x 470mm. Rare. Mount burn around image.
Parker: 1573.
[Ref: 3369] £550.00
Painted by Huggins. G.F.Lambart lit.
[n.d., c.1850.]
A very scarce tinted lithograph. 340 x 470mm. Rare. Mount burn around image.
Parker: 1573.
[Ref: 3369] £550.00
The Plate representing the Opening of the St. Katharine Docks, on Saturday the 25th., of October, 1828. Is Most Respectfully Dedicated to the Board of Directors by their Obliged Humble Servant, W.J. Huggins.
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London Published Jany. 1st. 1829 by W.J. Huggins Marine Painter 105 Leadenhall Street.
Fine hand-coloured aquatint. 392 x 551mm (13 x 21¾"). Trimmed; repaired tear in title area and upper left-hand corner.
The 'Elizabeth' entering the St Katharine Docks on the opening day. The complex was made-up of two connected basins, the east dock and the west dock. Two steam engines designed by James Watt pumped water to maintain the water level in the docks. The docks had over a million square feet of storage area to house items such as tea, rubber, wool, marble, ivory, tallow and turtle shell. Despite this, the docks were never a great financial success and were finally closed in 1968, having long run at a loss. They were sold by the Port of London Authority to the Greater London Council.
[Ref: 20708] £780.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London Published Jany. 1st. 1829 by W.J. Huggins Marine Painter 105 Leadenhall Street.
Fine hand-coloured aquatint. 392 x 551mm (13 x 21¾"). Trimmed; repaired tear in title area and upper left-hand corner.
The 'Elizabeth' entering the St Katharine Docks on the opening day. The complex was made-up of two connected basins, the east dock and the west dock. Two steam engines designed by James Watt pumped water to maintain the water level in the docks. The docks had over a million square feet of storage area to house items such as tea, rubber, wool, marble, ivory, tallow and turtle shell. Despite this, the docks were never a great financial success and were finally closed in 1968, having long run at a loss. They were sold by the Port of London Authority to the Greater London Council.
[Ref: 20708] £780.00