Marine British Georgian Early 19th Century Bronze Ship's Cat Round Food Bowl



1 Nautical Marine British Georgian Early 19th Century Bronze Ship Cat Round Food Bowl.

Impress your clients & guests in your office or home, this is your exclusive opportunity to own this historic nautical piece.

This is a fine example, it was used on a sailing ship specifically for the ships cat, who would catch the rats and mice onboard the ship, it has groves cut out underneath as it would of been positioned between a few pieces of wood on the floor to keep it sturdy.

Believed to be originally from HMS Investigator which sank in 1803, the ships cat onboard was called Trim.

The ship's cat has been a common feature on many trading, exploration, and naval ships dating to ancient times. Cats have been brought on ships for many reasons, most importantly to control rodents. Vermin aboard a ship can cause damage to ropes, woodwork, and more recently, electrical wiring. In addition, rodents threaten ships' stores, devour crews' foodstuff, and can cause economic damage to ships' cargo, such as grain. Vermin are also a source of disease, which is dangerous for ships that are at sea for long periods of time. Rat fleas are carriers of plague, and rats on ships were believed[a] to be a primary vector of the Black Death.

Cats naturally attack and kill rodents and adapt to new surroundings, which makes them suitable for service on a ship. In addition, they offer companionship and a sense of home, security and camaraderie to sailors away from home.

A nice small size being 24.5 cm wide and 24.5 cm high.

So collectible and sought after.

Made from fine cast bronze.

Circa early 1800 Georgian era.

Origin from England.

Stamped on the back with the foundry registration number 315831.

Provenance from a private sellers collection in the ceromonial county south of England.

Condition report.

Offered in fine charming old used patina condition.

Having charming noticeable patina wear, scuffs, scratches commensurate with usage & old age.

Dimensions in centimetres

High (5.5 cm)
Width (20 cm)
Length depth deepest point (20 cm)



Reserve: $950.00

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