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Hms Eclipse Crew On Ship At Port Royal, Jamaica 1866. Large Albumen, Maori Wars

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[NEW ZEALAND WARS] Photograph taken on board HMS Eclipse at Port Royal, Jamaica, circa 1866. Albumen print photograph in arched format, 175 x 235 mm, unmounted; no photographer’s imprint. With contemporary inscription in pencil “Port Royal”; evidently removed at some point from a nineteenth century window mount, and accompanied by a later typed caption label… (read more)

Rare Napoleonic Wars Era HMS Foudroyant British Navy Bronze Plaque Souvenir

Rare Napoleonic Wars Era HMS Foudroyant British Navy Bronze Plaque Souvenir

For sale is a quite rare piece of history from the French revolution and Napoleonic wars era. It is a beautiful detailed bronze plaque made from the HMS Foudroyant which served in the British Navy from 1798 through 1815. The Foudroyant served as Admiral Nelsons flagship from June 6, 1799 to June 1801. It was… (read more)

Remarkable Georgian Napoleonic Wars Era Naval Dirk Navy Dagger by E. Gills

Remarkable Georgian Napoleonic Wars Era Naval Dirk Navy Dagger by E. Gills

A spectacular naval commander’s dirk with a lot of research potential. The item “Remarkable Georgian Napoleonic Wars Era Naval Dirk Navy Dagger by E. Gills” is in sale since Monday, September 04, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Daggers”. The seller is “u-k-antique” and is located in ENGLAND. This item can… (read more)