Lot 361:Fine Diorama of the SS “City of Boston”, circa 1870s, a British iron-hulled single-screw passenger steamship of the Inman Line on her maiden voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia for Liverpool heading into sea, passing a lighthouse with dory, smaller vessel passing by the stern and a small skiff with sailor. The background decorated with vessels in the horizon, sea, sky and topography, harbor and dunes.
Overall 19 ½ in. x 32 ¼ in.

The City of Boston sailed from Halifax Nova Scotia for Liverpool January 28, 1870 commanded by Captain Halcrow. A violent gale and snowstorm took place two days after her departure and she never reached her destination and was never found. There were 191 people on board, including crew, prominent businessmen and military officers.

Lot 362:Chinese Export Two-Part Campaign Brass Bound Chest of Drawers, circa 1880, camphorwood, turned ebonized legs, brass strapping and recessed pulls.
Height 42 in. Width 44 in. Depth 21 ½ in.