United Kingdom. A Section of Copper Cladding from H.M.S. Victory Hold Reinstituted in 1815 by Emperor

Reinstituted in 1815 by Emperor Franz I

For estate purposes

except occasionally

Both cuffs are turned up approximately 135 mm

United Kingdom. A Section of Copper Cladding from H.M.S. Victory Hold Reinstituted in 1815 by EmperorA section of copper featuring green tarnishing and multiple period puncture holes from having been affixed to Victory's hull, measuring 19 cm x 13 cm, 160 grams; accompanied by Certificate of Provenance Save the Victory Fund (1938) Footnote: Copper of the underwater hull of a ship had been first used on HMS Alarm in 1761 to prevent attack of the wooden hull by the Teredo worm in tropical waters. The copper sheets were a nominal 4ft (1220mm) long by 14