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A LARGE PATINATED BRONZE AND BRASS MODEL OF NELSON'S COLUMN
Lot 23

A LARGE PATINATED BRONZE AND BRASS MODEL OF NELSON'S COLUMN

LATE 19TH CENTURY

Closed28 April 2015

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A LARGE PATINATED BRONZE AND BRASS MODEL OF NELSON'S COLUMN
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The square stepped plinth with three undecorated panels and one to the front with the battle scene and engraved 'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY'
41 ¾ in. (106 cm.) high

Bonhams, London, 28 September 2010, lot 24.

Specialist note

Nelson's column is one of the most iconic landmarks of London, built between 1840-43, designed by William Railton, the figure sculpted by E.H. Bailley. A model of the Nelson's column was commissioned by a group of Naval Officers to be made in silver as a presentation to the Royal Naval College, but before the mould was destroyed reputedly a silversmith employee cast this bronze version.