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Museum Quality Carved Wood Antique British Ship's Figurehead
About the Item
A fine massive and elaborate 18th/19th century English
hand carved, geso and paint decorated
ship's masthead of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. Traditionally carved in Maritime tradition and having great weight and excellent age/use patina.
Lord Nelson is the famous historical figure and English naval commander who died during
the Battle of Trafalgar, leading Britain to Victory
over the French navy during the Napoleonic Wars.
Dressed in a gold accented official naval blue uniform,
with appropriate hat, and light blue sash.
Condition : Overall even wear to paint revealing weathered wood. Expected paint loss and slight wood loss.
Mounted with iron hardware on verso.
- Dimensions:Height: 61.5 in (156.21 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
- Style:Georgian (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Bridgeport, CT
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