Raynors HCA 2016-10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2016
A 5.5" x 6.25" plaque affixed to an 8.5" x 10" oak base cut in the shape of a shield, recovered from the copper sheathing of the H.M.S. Victory, commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and Nelson's death: "Centenary Memento Oct. 21st 1905. Containing copper from HMS Victory from Lords of the Admiralty to British & Foreign Sailor's Society." Like the copper, the oak is believed to have been recovered from the H.M.S. Victory. Light wear and a hint of oxidation. rovenance: Society for Nautical Research; obtained by the War Museum from a prominent British naval family collection, which had additionally featured relics from the noted Benjamin Hill Collection—that holding included one of the largest swatches of Nelson's ensign that flew at Trafalgar in private hands. Some of these relics were featured in a recently-published peer-reviewed article, a copy of which has been included for reference.
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