21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY MAHOGANY OCCASIONAL TABLE<br/>the...
A 19TH-CENTURY MAHOGANY OCCASIONAL TABLE
the plain oval top with inset silver plaque engraved with the stern of the San Josef with banner over inscribed Faith and Works and under Taken by NELSON at the Battle off Cape St. Vincent, 14th February, 1797, with turned and moulded legs and stretchers under (one foot chipped) - 29 x 29½in. (73.5 x 75cm.)
By repute this table has connection with Captain Hardy's family in Dorset and was known as "The Hardy Table". The San Josef was broken up at Devonport in 1849 and it is perfectly plausible that timber was removed for such items. Mahogany would have been used in the officer accommodation. Although Hardy died in 1839, he served at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent aboard La Minerve and it is reasonable to assume that his family were keen to secure a memento when the opportunity arose.
the plain oval top with inset silver plaque engraved with the stern of the San Josef with banner over inscribed Faith and Works and under Taken by NELSON at the Battle off Cape St. Vincent, 14th February, 1797, with turned and moulded legs and stretchers under (one foot chipped) - 29 x 29½in. (73.5 x 75cm.)
By repute this table has connection with Captain Hardy's family in Dorset and was known as "The Hardy Table". The San Josef was broken up at Devonport in 1849 and it is perfectly plausible that timber was removed for such items. Mahogany would have been used in the officer accommodation. Although Hardy died in 1839, he served at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent aboard La Minerve and it is reasonable to assume that his family were keen to secure a memento when the opportunity arose.
Sold for £1,364
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY MAHOGANY OCCASIONAL TABLE
the plain oval top with inset silver plaque engraved with the stern of the San Josef with banner over inscribed Faith and Works and under Taken by NELSON at the Battle off Cape St. Vincent, 14th February, 1797, with turned and moulded legs and stretchers under (one foot chipped) - 29 x 29½in. (73.5 x 75cm.)
By repute this table has connection with Captain Hardy's family in Dorset and was known as "The Hardy Table". The San Josef was broken up at Devonport in 1849 and it is perfectly plausible that timber was removed for such items. Mahogany would have been used in the officer accommodation. Although Hardy died in 1839, he served at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent aboard La Minerve and it is reasonable to assume that his family were keen to secure a memento when the opportunity arose.
the plain oval top with inset silver plaque engraved with the stern of the San Josef with banner over inscribed Faith and Works and under Taken by NELSON at the Battle off Cape St. Vincent, 14th February, 1797, with turned and moulded legs and stretchers under (one foot chipped) - 29 x 29½in. (73.5 x 75cm.)
By repute this table has connection with Captain Hardy's family in Dorset and was known as "The Hardy Table". The San Josef was broken up at Devonport in 1849 and it is perfectly plausible that timber was removed for such items. Mahogany would have been used in the officer accommodation. Although Hardy died in 1839, he served at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent aboard La Minerve and it is reasonable to assume that his family were keen to secure a memento when the opportunity arose.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
