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Auction 49 5 Oct 2021
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Sweden, Samuel Owen (1774-1854), Anglo-Swedish marine engineer, inventor and industrialist, silver medal of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences, 1875, by Lea Ahlborn, bust l., wearing Star of Order, rev. NOVAS DEDIT ALAS, starboard view of paddle steamer, 31.5mm. (Milford Haven 308), nearly extremely fine, lightly toned
Owen was a British born engineer who made his career in Sweden. His first ship was the Amphitrite, built in 1818 and powered with a 6 horsepower steam engine, however the ship on the medal's reverse would seem to be of later date. In 1816 he also built a propeller-driven steamship. Owen was thrice married and father to 17 children.
(70-90 GBP)
Owen was a British born engineer who made his career in Sweden. His first ship was the Amphitrite, built in 1818 and powered with a 6 horsepower steam engine, however the ship on the medal's reverse would seem to be of later date. In 1816 he also built a propeller-driven steamship. Owen was thrice married and father to 17 children.
(70-90 GBP)