2 Pcs Very Early 19thC Oval Portrait Major William Congreve (1777-1843) & 1861 Etching 1745 Siege Of Louisburg

Major William Congreve was married to Lady Pepperell-Congreve, the great-granddaughter of Sir William Pepperell, Bart. ,the “hero of Louisbourg, Cape Breton”. He was simply William Pepperell of Kittery when in 1745 he took command of the forces at the Siege of Louisbourg.

Engraving by M.A. Wageman and W. Ridgway showing Sir William Pepperrell (1696-1759) of Kittery at the Siege of Louisbourg during King George's War in 1745. Louisbourg was a French fort established to protect French commercial fishing interests in the area of Ile Royale, now known as Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

Notes: There is a nick to the oval frame (see pics).

$150 - $400

Expected wear & tear for age

Fine Art, Works on Paper

20%

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