A piece of great interest to both blue and white collectors and enthusiasts of naval history, it sold to a buyer in the room at £6600 (estimate £1000-1500) plus 10 per cent buyer’s premium.
An early 19th century blue transfer printed oval footed bowl
An early 19th century blue transfer printed oval footed bowl, 11in (29cm) wide, depicting the death of Nelson at Trafalgar in 1805 which sold at The Bristol Auction Rooms on July 25.