Lot Essay
The 136-ton brig Minerva was built by George Hamptonne at La Folie, Jersey, in 1826 for Jean Perchard who owned her until she disappears from record in 1835.
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The brig Minerva of Jersey
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Jacob Petersen of Copenhagen (1774-1855)
The brig Minerva of Jersey
signed, inscribed and dated 'The Minerva' of Jersey./Captn. Briton. 1828.' (centre) and 'Drawn by Jacob Petersen.' (lower right)
black ink and watercolour
19½ x 24½ in. (49.4 x 62.3 cm.)
The brig Minerva of Jersey
signed, inscribed and dated 'The Minerva' of Jersey./Captn. Briton. 1828.' (centre) and 'Drawn by Jacob Petersen.' (lower right)
black ink and watercolour
19½ x 24½ in. (49.4 x 62.3 cm.)
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