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Lot #272
Horatio Nelson: HMS Victory Wooden Artifact

Estimate: $400+

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Description

Desirable barrel-shaped matchstick holder, measuring approximately 2.25˝ tall and 1.75˝ in diameter, crafted from wood removed from the bowsprit from Horatio Nelson's flagship, the HMS Victory. A metal identification plaque on the front reads: "From the Bowsprit of HMS Victory, (Nelson's Flagship Trafalgar 1805), Purchased 2nd June 1937." In fine condition, with a hairline crack to the front and a chip to the rear of the rim.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Literature
  • Dates: December 20, 2024 - January 08, 2025