Lot #1466 - H.M.S. FOUDROYANT - NELSON’S FLAGSHIP: repousse copper plaque
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Decorative Arts & Collectables
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Sale Date:10 Sep 2022 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 790
11 Sep 2022 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 791 - 1604 -
Lot #:1466
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Lot Description:H.M.S. FOUDROYANT - NELSON’S FLAGSHIP: repousse copper plaque
(copper sourced from the ship) showing an image of the wrecked ship within floral sprays beneath the British Royal crest, mounted on a teak board (also from the ship) with leaf motifs within the corner spandrels; adhered to the reverse is a document for Fletcher’s Antique Furniture and the “Foudroyant’ Company Ltd”, signed by the company’s managing director “R .Fletcher”, 38.5 x 30cm, c.1900. -
Notes:H.M.S. FOUDROYANT launched on 31st March 1798, was one of only two 80-Gun ships of the period, serving as Nelson’s flagship from 6th June 1799 to the end of June 1800. She remained in active for 17 years, later serving as a training ship. She was sold out of naval service in 1891 and in 1897 was towed to Blackpool where she became a tourist attraction. In the same year she ran aground following a violent storm, eventually breaking up in the December gales. Fletchers purchased the salvage rights to the vessel including all of the copper and timbers.
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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