1845 Charter of Affreightment Maritime Shipping Document Framed -Original Signed For Sale

Original 1845 charter of affreightment, executed and signed, professionally framed for display. Document shows expected age-related wear including fold lines, toning, and minor spotting consistent with a mid-19th century commercial paper document. Frame presents well. Please review all photos carefully for condition and detail.

Type: Maritime document
Document: Charter of Affreightment / Charter Party
Date of Origin: 1845
Signed: Yes
Material: Paper, ink
Framed: Yes
Theme: Maritime / Shipping / Nautical / Trade / Commerce
Era: 19th Century
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Modified Item: No

Description

Offered here is an original 1845 Charter of Affreightment, also known as a charter party, professionally framed and ready for display.

This is a genuine 19th-century maritime shipping contract, completed in manuscript and bearing original signatures. Pieces like this were used in commercial shipping transactions and represent an interesting surviving example of early maritime trade and transportation history.

The document has excellent decorative appeal, with attractive period handwriting, formal legal wording, and authentic age. It displays nicely in its professional frame and would make a strong addition to a collection of maritime, shipping, legal, or antique paper memorabilia.

This piece is being sold primarily for its historical and display value. I have not independently researched the individuals or voyage named in the document, so it is offered as an original antique maritime contract/document.

Condition

The document shows normal age and handling wear consistent with an 1800s paper item, including visible fold lines, toning, and minor foxing/spotting. The frame is in good display condition. Please enlarge all photos and judge condition for yourself.

A very nice original piece of 19th-century maritime history.