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A Royal Navy Gunner's Powder Horn, engraved to H.M.S. Endimion. Approx. 38cm long. A wonder...
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A Royal Navy Gunner’s Powder Horn, engraved to H.M.S. Endimion. Approx. 38cm long. A wonderful example of shipboard sailor work, featuring a slight naïve scrimshaw engraving of the ship, with below the title ‘INDYMYON’, a crowned lion over another crown, stylised thistle, 2 intertwined turtle doves, stylised thistle, &c. The nozzle appears to be a Russian one captured from Baltic operations, with their anchor Acceptance stamp. 2 iron suspension rings on top, good condition £400-£500 --- During the American War of 1812-15, H.M.S. Endimion’s most famous action was the leading part that she played in the Gold Medal action: the capture of the larger 50 gun USS President off New York on 15 January 1815.
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A Royal Navy Gunner’s Powder Horn, engraved to H.M.S. Endimion. Approx. 38cm long. A wonderful example of shipboard sailor work, featuring a slight naïve scrimshaw engraving of the ship, with below the title ‘INDYMYON’, a crowned lion over another crown, stylised thistle, 2 intertwined turtle doves, stylised thistle, &c. The nozzle appears to be a Russian one captured from Baltic operations, with their anchor Acceptance stamp. 2 iron suspension rings on top, good condition £400-£500 --- During the American War of 1812-15, H.M.S. Endimion’s most famous action was the leading part that she played in the Gold Medal action: the capture of the larger 50 gun USS President off New York on 15 January 1815.
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