The Death of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, Centenary Plaque, Made with Copper from HMS Victory. The Art Nouveau influenced copper is mounted on a shield shaped oak plaque. It features an image of HMS Victory and the text:
"ENGLAND EXPECTS T.E.M.W.D.H. (That Every Man Will Do His) DUTY / DEATH OF NELSON OCT. 21ST 1805 / CENTENARY MEMENTO OCT. 21ST 1905 / CONTAINING COPPER FROM H.M.S. VICTORY / FROM LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY / TO / BRITISH & FOREIGN SAILOR'S SOCIETY/ E.R./ VII"
In excellent condition with a fine patina.
Approximate weight is 840 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 26 cm length, 21 cm width and 2 cm depth.