Naval Blueprint from Steam Yacht Hi-Esmaro

Set of 3 vintage boat blueprint art print sets featuring 3 different cruiser class yachts. Each piece features detailed and finely rendered illustrations of classic yachts, capturing...

Early silver gelatin Photographic print the Steam yacht Cressida at anchor in the Solent, By Kirk and Sons Cowes. Embossed crown stamp by Appointment, to the right hand side. William Umpleby Kirk (Kirk and Sons) A photographer of the late Victorian era. Born in Hull and grew up nearby where, in the early 1870s, he set up his first photographic studio. His early work has survived and are collected. In 1881 Kirk movies to Cowes, Isle of Wight. Cowes at the time was the centre of yachting internationally. A sport of royalty and the rich and privileged. At Cowes boats and yachts were raced, bought, sold and of course shown off. Kirk photographed the boats and their owners. He specialised in Marine photography, in portraiture e.g a copy of Kirk’s photograph of The Marquis of Ormonde is held in the British National Archives at Kew. He also photographed groups at house parties, tutor groups and sports teams of Naval Cadets at Osborne Naval College. His photographs of the sumptuous interiors of large yachts remain to record that era. Kirk’s reputation grew when he photographed Queen Victoria’s yacht, HMY Alberta at a speed of 10 knots entering Cowes Harbour; this is said to be one of the first British photographs of a vessel in motion. (citation needed) and to have earned him the Royal Warrant to Queen Victoria. Photographs by Kirk of the yachts Bona and Ailsa, for example, were sold by auction at Christie’s, New York. Exhibitions: Lapada 2018 A collection of Kirk’s work is held by the Isle of Wight County Council and is reviewed by Ian Dear. An extensive, but as yet uncatalogued collection of Kirk’s original 8' x 10' glass plates is held by the Gallery, Classic Boat...

Snaffles WW I Naval print "Gentlemen Unafraid". A coloured Snaffles lithograph entitled "Gentlemen Unafraid" showing sailors in the bow of a boat "Bedelia...

This original "Belmont Racetrack Seating" blueprint has a wood frame with a plexiglas front. It was acquired from the racetrack Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. There are four predr...

Antique print titled 'Vaisseau du premier rang portant pavillon d'Admiral'. Beautiful copper engraving of a naval vessel. From Mortier's famous maritime Atlas "Neptune François". Eng...

Title: Naval Battle Off St. François (Campeche, Mexico), ca. 1780 This print, titled "Vue prespective de la Ville de St. François de campech dans L'Amerique Septentrionalle," depict...

Antique portrait titled 'Wolter Jan Gerrit Baron Bentinck (..)'. Portrait of the Dutch naval hero Bentinck. Published c. 1780. Artists and Engravers: Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816), D...

This is a vintage railway print. An English, framed steam train picture titled 'Riverside Local' by Don Breckon, dating to the late 20th century. Charming railway interest, capturi...

This is a vintage railway print. An English, framed steam train picture titled 'Nine Elms - The Last Hours' by David Shepherd, dating to the late 20th century. Charming print of a renowned artist, specialising in wildlife and railway art Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Quality frame presents the print behind clear, bright glass Shows a railway siding with steam engines awaiting their fate Humorous messages upon the trains add a light hearted touch Original signed by David Shepherd CBE (1931 - 2017) Dressed to the rear with mounting braid for ease of hanging This is a fascinating vintage locomotive print...

Venetian Fleet vs. Ottoman Turks – Dardanelles Naval Battle Engraving, 1656 This print was almost certainly published by Matthäus Merian’s heirs, most likely as part of the Theatru...