1837 Mackerel Dutch Auction Hastings England Engraving Illustration Print - Maritime Economic History - Ready For Framing

Antique Original 1837 Mackerel Dutch Auction Hastings England Engraving Illustration Print - Maritime Economic History - Ready For Framing 

Measures Approx. 6" Wide By 5" Tall

In Very Good Antique Condition - Staining, Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Illustration. 

This 1837 Illustration Depicts A "Dutch Auction" On The Beach At Hastings, England, Where Fishermen Sold Mackerel Using A Progressive Pricing Method. The Scene Portrays A Central Auctioneer Announcing Prices, Surrounded By Fishermen, Buyers, And Curious Onlookers. Such Auctions Were Common In Coastal Communities During The 19th Century, Facilitating The Quick Sale Of Freshly Caught Fish. The Illustration Highlights The Economic And Social Practices Of The Era, Reflecting The Close-Knit Nature Of Maritime Towns. The Woodcut Style Captures The Bustling Atmosphere And Everyday Life Of Hastings' Fishing Industry.

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