29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A FRAGMENT OF VICTORY ORLOP DECK TIMBER<br/><br/>with...
A FRAGMENT OF VICTORY ORLOP DECK TIMBER
with pinned white metal plaque engraved FRAGMENT OF ORLOP DECK of H.M.S. "VICTORY" TAKEN ABOUT 6 YARDS FROM THE SPOT WHERE LORD NELSON DIED, with remnants of paint still applied -- 3½ x 3¼in. (9 x 8.5cm.) approximately
On 24th October 1903, The Times reported that the elderly battleship Neptune, which had been sold from service, collided with the Victory when a hawser broke whilst undertow and the tide swung her round and stove in her [Victory's] port side. This included the orlop deck area where Nelson died and so it seems likely this souvenir was taken off in the ensuing re-fit.
with pinned white metal plaque engraved FRAGMENT OF ORLOP DECK of H.M.S. "VICTORY" TAKEN ABOUT 6 YARDS FROM THE SPOT WHERE LORD NELSON DIED, with remnants of paint still applied -- 3½ x 3¼in. (9 x 8.5cm.) approximately
On 24th October 1903, The Times reported that the elderly battleship Neptune, which had been sold from service, collided with the Victory when a hawser broke whilst undertow and the tide swung her round and stove in her [Victory's] port side. This included the orlop deck area where Nelson died and so it seems likely this souvenir was taken off in the ensuing re-fit.
Sold for £546
Estimated at £100 - £150
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FRAGMENT OF VICTORY ORLOP DECK TIMBER
with pinned white metal plaque engraved FRAGMENT OF ORLOP DECK of H.M.S. "VICTORY" TAKEN ABOUT 6 YARDS FROM THE SPOT WHERE LORD NELSON DIED, with remnants of paint still applied -- 3½ x 3¼in. (9 x 8.5cm.) approximately
On 24th October 1903, The Times reported that the elderly battleship Neptune, which had been sold from service, collided with the Victory when a hawser broke whilst undertow and the tide swung her round and stove in her [Victory's] port side. This included the orlop deck area where Nelson died and so it seems likely this souvenir was taken off in the ensuing re-fit.
with pinned white metal plaque engraved FRAGMENT OF ORLOP DECK of H.M.S. "VICTORY" TAKEN ABOUT 6 YARDS FROM THE SPOT WHERE LORD NELSON DIED, with remnants of paint still applied -- 3½ x 3¼in. (9 x 8.5cm.) approximately
On 24th October 1903, The Times reported that the elderly battleship Neptune, which had been sold from service, collided with the Victory when a hawser broke whilst undertow and the tide swung her round and stove in her [Victory's] port side. This included the orlop deck area where Nelson died and so it seems likely this souvenir was taken off in the ensuing re-fit.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
