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110 year old picture of Aberdeen man hauling cod sold

Saltire News and Sport Ltd 
Giant Cod Aberdeen 1908_02.JPG

A RARE PHOTOGRAPH OF GIANT COD LANDED AT ABERDEEN IN MARCH 1908. THE 110-YEAR-OLD PICTURE WAS TAKEN AT ALBERT QUAY ON THE PREMISES OF ABERDONIAN FISH PROCESSING AND CURING FIRM A&M SMITH LTD AND SHOWS FISH AVERAGING 77LB (5.5 STONES OR 35 KILOS) -- MANY TIMES BIGGER THAN THOSE CAUGHT TODAY. THE PHOTOGRAPH IS EXPECTED TO FETCH £3000 AT AUCTION. SEE STORY FROM GEORGE MAIR, SALTIRE NEWS. 

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Saltire News and Sport Ltd Giant Cod Aberdeen 1908_02.JPG A RARE PHOTOGRAPH OF GIANT COD LANDED AT ABERDEEN IN MARCH 1908. THE 110-YEAR-OLD PICTURE WAS TAKEN AT ALBERT QUAY ON THE PREMISES OF ABERDONIAN FISH PROCESSING AND CURING FIRM A&M SMITH LTD AND SHOWS FISH AVERAGING 77LB (5.5 STONES OR 35 KILOS) -- MANY TIMES BIGGER THAN THOSE CAUGHT TODAY. THE PHOTOGRAPH IS EXPECTED TO FETCH £3000 AT AUCTION. SEE STORY FROM GEORGE MAIR, SALTIRE NEWS. Tel: Mobile: 07703 172 263 E-mail: george@saltirenews.com

An iconic 110-year-old picture of a man dragging a large cod through an Aberdeen marketplace has been sold at auction – and landed its asking price.

The striking image was captured at Albert Quay on the premises of Aberdonian fish processing and curing firm A&M Smith Ltd in 1908.

Ten prime specimens hang on rail hooks in front of well-scrubbed cobbles while a larger fish is slung over the back of a young fish worker.

The cod were destined for export to Portugal and were to be accompanied by the photographs for display by the importers.

They weighed-in at an average of 77lb.

The carbon print photograph, measuring 71.5 x 49.5cm, went under the hammer at Bonhams in London yesterday with an estimated price of £2,000 to £3,000.

It eventually sold for £2,250.

A Bonhams spokeswoman said: “We are delighted that this evocative photograph achieved such an impressive price.

“It is an image that really illustrates the story of the fascinating history of Scotland’s coastal towns and cities and just how much has changed since the photograph was taken.

“It is a visually impressive piece of art as well as an important comment on Britain’s shifting industries.”

The picture was one of a series taken by the firm MacMahon of Aberdeen.

Others are within the collection of the National Galleries of Scotland.