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Explanations are in page up.
Nine examples are described in this page. |
HMS Victory Brassware
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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
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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. |
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Vsp51 |
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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, candlesticks 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"). |
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Vss100 |
| Vss71 |
As Vss69 but slightly larger,
one example on a gong hanger. 'Victory' is inscribed across the stern
without 'HMS' |
Photo below. |
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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. |
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Vss71 Vss69 |
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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. |
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Vss67 |
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Vss67r
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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. |
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Vss67r |
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Vss67m
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As design Vss67f above
but in this design, the sternpost is at a different angle, leading up to the 'M'
of 'HMS Victory'. |
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Vss46
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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. |
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Vss46n
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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. |
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