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HMS Victory Artifact: Barrel Made from Bowsprit of Lord Nelson's Flagship.
HMS Victory Artifact: Barrel Made from Bowsprit of Lord Nelson's Flagship.
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HMS Victory Artifact: Barrel Made from Bowsprit of Lord Nelson's Flagship.

Desirable barrel-shaped matchstick holder, measuring 2.25" tall x 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 fine condition, with some scattered dings to the exterior.

HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, ordered in 1758, laid down in 1759, and launched in 1765. She is best known for her role as Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.

Another example sold in RR Auction for $1,886 in January of 2022.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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HMS Victory Artifact: Barrel Made from Bowsprit of Lord Nelson's Flagship.

Estimate $600 - $700
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Starting Price $200
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