HMS Foudroyant, Pair of Copper Ropework & Medalet Napkin Rings, circa 1900.
'Made from Copper Bolt of Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant'. This text is on the reverse of each of the sixteen medalets.
Made from the 1897 Blackpool Wreck of HMS Foudroyant. In June 1897 she was towed to Blackpool North Pier where people could pay to go aboard and visit. Later that same month she was forced ashore during a violent storm, damaging the pier as well. The Blackpool lifeboat rescued all 27 crew.
Foudroyant had a long and successful career serving Nelson as his flagship from June 1799 until June 1801. She had 17 years in active service and her last years were spent as a school ship.
There were attempts to refloat Foudroyant, but eventually her guns were removed and she was sold. She broke up during another storm in December 1897.
Approximate weight for the pair is 41 grams.
Approximate dimensions of one are 4.5 cm diameter and 2 cm height.
In good condition, if slightly misshapen on the rims.
