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A large ornamental casket made from the oak and copper of HMS Foudroyant

Creator: Goodall, Lamb & Heighway Ltd, Manchester - H.M.S. / Royal Navy
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A large ornamental casket made from the oak and copper of HMS Foudroyant, Nelson’s flagship 1799-1801, of rectangular form with a central recumbent copper lion flanked by two compartments with hinged lids, each corner with a copper figure of crowned Neptune elongated to form the feet of the casket, the “secret” opening front and back panels showing Foudroyant (front) and a hulk (back), at each end a copper oval embossed with head and shoulders of Nelson (right) and probably Hardy (left), inside the front panel is a copper plate “Manufactured from the oak and copper salved from Nelson’s Foudroyant” and the name of the firm “Goodall, Lamb & Highway Ltd, Manchester”. English, circa 1900.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	England
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Oak and Copper
Condition:	Good. Good
Creation Date:	c 1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	kviydviboayi
Incollect Reference #:	422790

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	14.5 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	36.83 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.

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