JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 12 October 2021 - 10:00 AM start

An Arts & Crafts copper box commemorating the HMS Foudroyant

Realised: $280 plus premium

Lot Details

the hinged lid embossed with an image of the ship and her dates 1798 and 1897. The ship's name to the front, Raised on four splayed copper riveted legs. 260 x 170 x 120mm. Note: It is recorded that many items were made from materials recovered from the wreck, see: Cabinet at Monmouth Museum made of the wreckage of the Foudroyant and containing objects also made from the ship.