H.M.S Speedwell, Torpedo Gunship, Her Majesty's Navy. Antique Print c. 1890.

H.M.S. Speedwell, Torpedo Gunship.

This is a finely detailed original antique print (chromolithograph) from c. 1890. The accompanying scan gives a general idea of the overall view but cannot show the fine detail of the print.

Historical Note - "HMS Speedwell was a Sharpshooter-class torpedo gunboat of the British Royal Navy. She was built at Devonport Dockyard from 188–1890. She was converted to a minesweeper in 1909 and continued these duties during the First World War. Speedwell was sold for scrap in 1920". Wikipedia.

Chromolithograph:- A lithographic print is produced by drawing an image onto a very fine grained, flat, stone slab or plate with oil, fat or wax. After chemical treatment an oil based ink is rolled over the stone surface where it is attracted to the image only. The stone plate is then pressed against paper to reproduce the drawn image. A chromolithograph is produced by repeating this process on a series of stone plates with different coloured inks. In this way a coloured image can be produced. Blog article - Buyers guide to antique prints.

Size:- printed area 9.00 x 7.00 inches approx.

Artist / Engraver:- W. Fred Mitchell.

Postage / Shipping Costs:- I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. If you order more than one print please request an invoice so that I can apply this offer. Prints are normally posted in strong cardboard tubes for maximum protection.