Harold Wyllie, R.S.M.A., 1880-1975

Estimate

1,500 - 2,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

Harold Wyllie, R.S.M.A.
H.M.S. Royal Sovereign of 100 guns; and H.M.S. London of 64 guns
both signed
a pair, both watercolour over pencil heightened with white
21x37cm.; 8¼x14½in.

Catalogue Note

Formerly known as Sovereign on the Seas, Royal Sovereign received her new name in 1660. She weighed 1,545 tonnes (builder's measurements). London was built in Chatham dockyard in 1656. She weighed 1,104 tonnes (bm).