- 9
[Nelson, Horatio, Lord.]
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Two relics from Nelson's Victory, comprising:
- cloth
a small single piece of hand-woven white bunting (c.25 x 50mm.), believed to be a fragment of the St George ensign that flew from the Victory at Trafalgar; and a fragment of sail-cloth (c.85 x 120mm.), believed to be from the Victory's mainsail; both crudely mounted on paper, framed and glazed (frame measuring 306 x 412 mm.); with a note affixed to the reverse ("Piece of the Victorys ensign which covered the coffin at the heroes funeral & was torn in pieces by the mourners & sailors - Piece of admiral Suckling who was present | Also piece of the Victory's main Sail"), the bunting discoloured by adhesive residue, the sail-cloth stained and with two pin-holes
The Naval Chronicle of 1806 recorded that the flags from the Victory (two Union flags and one St George ensign) were borne in procession during Nelson's funeral, and were torn apart and kept as relics at its conclusion.
The Naval Chronicle of 1806 recorded that the flags from the Victory (two Union flags and one St George ensign) were borne in procession during Nelson's funeral, and were torn apart and kept as relics at its conclusion.
Provenance
By descent from William Benjamin Suckling (1788-1865), a relative of Nelson who served on the Victory and rose to the rank of Rear Admiral.
Literature
R. Prentice, The Authentic Nelson, National Maritime Museum, 2005, p.176; Nelson and Napoleon, National Maritime Museum, 2005, no.296
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."