Lot 118
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DUPLICATES FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE HON. C.A. LENNOX-BOYD
"The Thames Tunnel Opened the 25 Day of March 1843" a cotton printed handkerchief with a central roundel depicting figures in the foyer of the projected tunnel, the top corner with the two entrance buildings, the base with the river, the centre with a medal of Sir Isambart Marc Brunel--16in x 20in., circa 1843

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"The Thames Tunnel Opened the 25 Day of March 1843" a cotton printed handkerchief with a central roundel depicting figures in the foyer of the projected tunnel, the top corner with the two entrance buildings, the base with the river, the centre with a medal of Sir Isambart Marc Brunel--16in x 20in., circa 1843

Lot Essay

The tunnel was started by Sir Isambart Marc Brunel in the early 19th century and was finished by his son Isambart Kingdom Brunel. Although it sprung a leak just after the Grand Opening it is still in use today as part of London Underground.

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