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Lot #367
Horatio Nelson: HMS Victory Wooden Artifact

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Estimate: $400+
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Description

Desirable barrel-shaped matchstick holder, measuring approximately 2.75˝ tall and 2˝ 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 very good to fine condition, with light overall wear.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #689 - Ended April 17, 2024