LATE 19TH CENTURY

Details

A LARGE PATINATED BRONZE AND BRASS MODEL OF NELSON'S COLUMN
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The square stepped plinth with three undecorated panels and one to the front with the battle scene and engraved 'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY'
41 ¾ in. (106 cm.) high

Provenance

Bonhams, London, 28 September 2010, lot 24.

Special notice

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Lot Essay

Nelson's column is one of the most iconic landmarks of London, built between 1840-43, designed by William Railton, the figure sculpted by E.H. Bailley. A model of the Nelson's column was commissioned by a group of Naval Officers to be made in silver as a presentation to the Royal Naval College, but before the mould was destroyed reputedly a silversmith employee cast this bronze version.

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