A painted tin and horn lantern from the Gun Decks of HMS Victory, English, circa 1800

A painted tin and horn lantern from the Gun Decks of HMS Victory

English, circa 1800

the black-painted tin conical-form with hinged door, the whole with twenty rectangular apertures originally fitted with horn, now retaining several remnants, the lower frieze now with a black silk and gilt tally woven with 'H.M.S. VICTORY', with smoke shade and suspension ring, included with the lot is a photograph portrait of Admiral Sir Roger Keyes together with a typed and framed letter stating;

'HMS VICTORY

This lantern was presented in 1929 to Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes during a ceremony on board HMS Victory whilst still afloat in recognition of his role in overseeing her restoration which was completed that year.

The lantern, which pre-dates the refit HMS Victory received following the Battle of Trafalger [sic] is a momento of that single glorious victory obtained over the combined fleets of France and Spain under the overall command of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson on the 21st October 1805.'

51cm. high; 20in.