Francis Swaine (British, circa 1720-1782) A British fleet in open waters

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Francis Swaine (British, circa 1720-1782) A British fleet in open waters oil on canvas 28 x 56.5cm (11 x 22 1/4in). Footnotes: Provenance With St. Helier's Galleries Ltd., Jersey. Private collection, UK (purchased from the above in 1993). Thence by descent to the current owner. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Francis Swaine (British, circa 1720-1782) A British fleet in open waters

Lot 0016

Estimate £2,000-£3,000

5hr 6min 52sec

Starting Bid

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£2,000

The Marine Sale

Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

William Anderson (British, 1757-1837) Battle of the Saintes April 1782, Sir George Rodney's flag...: William Anderson (British, 1757-1837) Battle of the Saintes April 1782, Sir George Rodney's flagship Formidable engaging the flagship Ville de Paris signed with initials and dated 'W.A. 1790' (on

William Anderson (British, 1757-1837) Battle of the Saintes April 1782, Sir George Rodney's flag...

£18,000

Circle of Nicholas Pocock (British, 1740-1821) A British naval engagement: Circle of Nicholas Pocock (British, 1740-1821) A British naval engagement oil on canvas 96.5 x 137.5cm (38 x 54 1/8in). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further

Circle of Nicholas Pocock (British, 1740-1821) A British naval engagement

£10,000

Attributed to Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The Battle of Copenhagen, 1801: Attributed to Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The Battle of Copenhagen, 1801 oil on canvas 55.9 x 86.4cm (22 x 34in). Footnotes: Provenance Anon. sale, Sotheby's, New York, 29 November 1978, lot

Attributed to Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The Battle of Copenhagen, 1801

£7,500

Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) Battle of Quiberon Bay: Sir Edward Hawke's flagship Royal Georg...: Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) Battle of Quiberon Bay: Sir Edward Hawke's flagship Royal George in close action with the enemy indistinctly signed and dated 'T.Luny 1871?' (lower left) oil on

Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) Battle of Quiberon Bay: Sir Edward Hawke's flagship Royal Georg...

£4,600

Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The Battle of the Nile, 1st August 1798, a pair showing the act...: Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The Battle of the Nile, 1st August 1798, a pair showing the action at its height and both depicting H.M.S. Zealous engaging the enemy one signed and dated 'T

Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The Battle of the Nile, 1st August 1798, a pair showing the act...

£24,000

Thomas Mitchell (British, 1735-1790) The royal yacht Denmark arriving at Elsinore: Thomas Mitchell (British, 1735-1790) The royal yacht Denmark arriving at Elsinore signed and dated 'T. Mitchell 1786' (lower left) oil on canvas 73.6 x 96.5 cm (29 x 38

Thomas Mitchell (British, 1735-1790) The royal yacht Denmark arriving at Elsinore

£3,000

The Duke of Edinburgh Racing Flag (Private Signal) from the Royal Yacht Bloodhound, English, m...: The Duke of Edinburgh Racing Flag (Private Signal) from the Royal Yacht Bloodhound, English, mid 1960's, the cotton flag with applique design of the stylised castle on circular white disc and apple

The Duke of Edinburgh Racing Flag (Private Signal) from the Royal Yacht Bloodhound, English, m...

£800

A scale model of the ocean going tug Stanford, early 20th century,: A scale model of the ocean going tug Stanford, early 20th century, model made by Norman Hill, the hull painted brick red and olive green, the bows with large fenders, deck with large winch, twin

A scale model of the ocean going tug Stanford, early 20th century,

£800

A 1:150 scale model of the cargo vessel London Cavalier,: A 1:150 scale model of the cargo vessel London Cavalier, model by Norman Hill, the brick red and black painted hull with single brass screw, deck with raised bridge with binnacle compass and radar

A 1:150 scale model of the cargo vessel London Cavalier,

£1,100

A waterline 1:150 scale model of the refrigerated cargo ship Port New Plymouth, 20th century,: A waterline 1:150 scale model of the refrigerated cargo ship Port New Plymouth, 20th century, model by Norman Hill, the maroon and dove grey painted hull with deck details including a steam

A waterline 1:150 scale model of the refrigerated cargo ship Port New Plymouth, 20th century,

£1,000

A waterline 1:100 scale model of the cargo ship St Claire,: A waterline 1:100 scale model of the cargo ship St Claire, model by Norman Hill, the black and maroon painted hull with deck details including ventilators, six life boats on davits, bridge with

A waterline 1:100 scale model of the cargo ship St Claire,

£850

A waterline 1:100 scale model of the convoy rescue ship Glengariff, English, 20th century,: A waterline 1:100 scale model of the convoy rescue ship Glengariff, English, 20th century, model by Norman Hill, the black, maroon and green painted hull with deck details including derricks,

A waterline 1:100 scale model of the convoy rescue ship Glengariff, English, 20th century,

£850

A finely detailed 1:96 scale model of the destroyer escort USS Daniel T Griffin, English, 20th...: A finely detailed 1:96 scale model of the destroyer escort USS Daniel T Griffin, English, 20th century, made by John R Haynes, the hull painted maroon and black below the waterline with two brass

A finely detailed 1:96 scale model of the destroyer escort USS Daniel T Griffin, English, 20th...

£1,500

A well detailed shipbuilders presentation model the M.V. Wokingham, British, 1952,: A well detailed shipbuilders presentation model the M.V. Wokingham, British, 1952, with two builder plates lettered M,V,WOKINGHAM Owners British Steamship Co Ltd Managers Watts Watts & Company Ltd

A well detailed shipbuilders presentation model the M.V. Wokingham, British, 1952,

£2,600

A finely carved prisoner-of-war bone model of a 102 gun ship of the line, French, early 19th Ce...: A finely carved prisoner-of-war bone model of a 102 gun ship of the line, French, early 19th Century, the planked and pinned hull with three deck broadsides of protruding guns, carved Roman warrior

A finely carved prisoner-of-war bone model of a 102 gun ship of the line, French, early 19th Ce...

£8,000

A finely carved maquette of a male figurehead, probably Danish or German, early 18th century,: A finely carved maquette of a male figurehead, probably Danish or German, early 18th century, the carved limewood and gesso model of a gentleman with one arm pointing forward and the other arm with

A finely carved maquette of a male figurehead, probably Danish or German, early 18th century,

£10,000

Robert Dodd (British, 1748-1816) The Foulis homeward bound off Dover, a moderate gale: Robert Dodd (British, 1748-1816) The Foulis homeward bound off Dover, a moderate gale signed and dated 'R Dodd 1786' (lower right) oil on canvas 83.8 x 143.2cm (33 x 56

Robert Dodd (British, 1748-1816) The Foulis homeward bound off Dover, a moderate gale

£12,000

Robert Dodd (British, 1748-1816) The naval sloop Turner and other shipping in Blackwall Reach of...: Robert Dodd (British, 1748-1816) The naval sloop Turner and other shipping in Blackwall Reach off Greenwich signed and dated 'R Dodd 1787' (lower left) oil on canvas 75 x 123.5cm (29 1/2 x 48

Robert Dodd (British, 1748-1816) The naval sloop Turner and other shipping in Blackwall Reach of...

£12,000

Peter Monamy (British, 1681-1749) Lord Townshend's yacht in sail: Peter Monamy (British, 1681-1749) Lord Townshend's yacht in sail signed 'P: Monamy Pi*x' (on spar, lower left) oil on canvas 70.7 x 93.8cm (27 13/16 x 36 15/16in). Footnotes: Provenance With Mallet

Peter Monamy (British, 1681-1749) Lord Townshend's yacht in sail

£4,000

Attributed to William Anderson (British, 1757-1837) A Dutch merchant vessel with British naval s...: Attributed to William Anderson (British, 1757-1837) A Dutch merchant vessel with British naval ships in coastal waters oil on panel 18.4 x 25.4cm (7 1/4 x 10in). For further information on this lot

Attributed to William Anderson (British, 1757-1837) A Dutch merchant vessel with British naval s...

£850

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