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Two Framed 19th-Century British Ephemera: Ness Carriage Advertisement and 1819 Navy Annuity Receipt - This lot consists of two separate framed pieces of 19th-century British ephemera. The first item is a trade advertisement for Ness, Carriage and Harness Maker, located at 28 Orchard Street, Portman Square, London, W. The text states that the firm was appointed to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. The advertisement features a central illustration of a carriage titled Ness's Denmark Phaeton, which the text notes was built for H.R.H. The Princess of Wales at a price of 30 Guineas. Below the illustration is a detailed list of extras including a pole and splinter bar, lamps, and various harness options in brass or silver plating ranging from 10 to 22 Guineas. The document is printed on paper with visible horizontal and vertical fold lines and overall toning. It is mounted in a double mat and a wood-toned frame with a gilt inner edge. The second item is a framed financial receipt titled Navy Five per Cent. Annuities, dated March 17, 1819. The document records a transaction for Mr. Francis Bryant for the sum of seventy-eight pounds 13/2 as consideration for seventy-five pounds interest in the capital or joint stock of Navy, Victualling, and Transport Bills. The text mentions an Act of Parliament from the 24th year of the reign of King George III and notes transferability at the Bank of England. The document is signed by Hy. Smith as a witness and includes the name of Caleb Wickes, Stock Broker. The paper exhibits original fold marks and minor foxing. It is housed in a modern black frame with a cream-colored mat.