The Death of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, Centenary Plaque, Made with Copper from HMS Victory. The Art Nouveau influenced copper is mounted on a shield shaped oak plaque. It features an image of HMS Victory and the text:
"ENGLAND EXPECTS T.E.M.W.D.H. (That Every Man Will Do His) DUTY / DEATH OF NELSON OCT. 21ST 1805 / CENTENARY MEMENTO OCT. 21ST 1905 / CONTAINING COPPER FROM H.M.S. VICTORY / FROM LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY / TO / BRITISH & FOREIGN SAILOR'S SOCIETY/ E.R./ VII"
Approximate weight is 827 grams.
Approximate wooden shield dimensions are 26 cm height, 20.5 cm width and 2 cm depth.
Approximate copper plaque dimensions are 16 cm height and 14 cm length.
In good condition with a fine patina to the wood and copper. Light pressure marks in the area of the text on the copper plaque.
