A RARE COMMEMORATIVE WATCH PAPER FOR LORD NELSON

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A RARE COMMEMORATIVE WATCH PAPER FOR LORD NELSON
the head of Nelson within his 'England Expects..' signal, a list of Admirals and actions fanning out, one entitled THE NAVAL VICTORIES from 1747 in which Four or more Ships were taken, alternately tinted in watercolour in blue, yellow and red -- 2in. diameter, framed and glazed; together with a book plate of Nelson with facsimile autographs, framed and glazed -- 9½ x 7¼in. (24 x 8.5cm.) overall. (2)

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

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This lot includes a framed book plate of Nelson with facsimile autographs.

Lot Essay

Watch papers lined the inside cover of a pair cased fob watch. Usually detailing the latest service, they could also be decorative and patriotic such as this lot. The British Museum has a collection of other examples.

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