HMS Victory Stern

	Stern views	For broadside views see link below.
	Explanations are in page up. Nine examples are described in this page.	HMS Victory Brassware

	These were mostly produced during the 1930s, some were produced again in the 1950s when austerity was relaxed and metals were again available. The classification code is descriptive. For example: Vsp HMS Victory stern view, port side. Vss - HMS Victory stern view, starboard side. Vss51 - Height from waterline to masthead is 51mm. Vbs HMS Victory broadside view, starboard side



Vsp51	Three-quarter rear port side view on the windward side so that the masts and rigging are shown in full in front of the sails. Underneath is a triangular support decorated with an anchor and crossed cutlasses. Casting detail not good. Height waterline to masthead 51mm (2"). Total height including base and ring 101mm (4"). Shown in Pearson Page catalogues from the mid 1920s until late 1930s and again in the 1950s.
		Vsp51
Vss100	Three-quarter rear starboard (right) side view of HMS Victory fully rigged and floating on a sea base. The rigging shrouds are prominent and the stern is emphasised with a pronounced 'castle' effect. The name 'HMS Victory' can be clearly seen inset across the stern. The bow silhouette is sheer. It is sometimes found with the maker's mark 'ELPEC' (for Lloyd Pascal & Co) and was used for outside door knockers and letter racks. Later in the 1930s it appears in Pearson Page catalogues and again in the 1950s. Height from waterline to masthead 100mm (4").
		Vss100
Vss71	As Vss69 but slightly larger, one example on a gong hanger. 'Victory' is inscribed across the stern without 'HMS'	Photo below.

Vss69	Three-quarter rear starboard (right) side view of HMS Victory fully rigged and floating on a sea base, similar to Vss67 but with poorer detail showing. The stern is emphasised with a pronounced 'castle' effect. This item has the name 'HMS Victory' inset across it. Masthead pennants inconspicuous. Height from waterline to masthead 69mm (2½”). Found with 'Peerage' maker's name and in their catalogues.
		Vss71 Vss69
Vss67	Three-quarter rear starboard (right) side view of HMS Victory fully rigged and floating on a sea base. The stern is emphasised with a pronounced 'castle' effect and the name 'HMS Victory' can be clearly seen raised across it. Height from waterline to masthead 67mm (2½”). Used on the handles of fire irons, toasting forks, crumb trays and ashtrays.
		Vss67
Vss67r	Three-quarter rear starboard (right) side view of HMS Victory fully rigged and floating on a choppy sea base. The stern is emphasised with a pronounced 'castle' effect and the name 'HMS Victory' can be clearly seen raised across it rather than inset. Height from waterline to masthead 67mm (2½”). Used on the handles of fire irons, toasting forks, crumb trays and ashtrays.
		Vss67r
Vss67m	As design Vss67f above but in this design, the sternpost is at a different angle, leading up to the 'M' of 'HMS Victory'.
		Vss67m
Vss46	Three-quarter rear starboard (right) side view of HMS Victory fully rigged and floating on a sea base. The stern is emphasised with a pronounced 'castle' effect and the name 'HMS Victory' can be clearly seen raised across it. The back of the casting may be nicely smooth or roughly fettled. Height to masthead 46mm (2") but this emblem has been found only with a hanging loop giving a total height of 67mm (2½”). Width approx 36mm (1½"). Used on crumb brushes, toasting forks, hearth brushes and corkscrews.
		Vss46n Vss46
Vss46n	As for Vss46 but narrower and with better detail. Height from waterline to masthead 46mm (2") but this emblem has been found only with a hanging loop giving a total height of 67mm (2½”). Maximum width is 33mm (1¼") Also used on crumb brushes, toasting forks, hearth brushes and corkscrews.	Photo above.

	Broadside Views