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. An onion bottle, with a wide shallow body, concave base, and short conical neck with string rim. The bottle was recovered from the wreck of HMS 'Firebrand', fireship of Sir Cloudesley Shovell's squadron, lost off the Scilly Islands, Oct 1
1707
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. Round-bodied green glass bottle with a heavily indented base. From 'Zeewijk' wrecked on the Albrolhos Islands, W. Australia, 9 June 1727, found by 'Beagle' 1840.
about 1727
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. Round-bodied green glass bottle with a heavily indented base. Label: '4 Dutch bottles lost in the Zeewick on the Abrothos Islands about 1750 found by the Beagle 1838.' 'Zeewijk' wrecked on Albrothos Islands, W. Australia, 9 June 1727
1727
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. Round-bodied, blown, green glass bottle with a heavily indented base. From 'Zeewijk' wrecked on the Albrothos Islands, W. Australia, 9 June 1727, found by 'Beagle' 1840.
1727
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. A goblet with a bucket bowl, a plain stem with two tear-shaped bubbles and a domed foot with a pontil mark. The bowl is wheel-engraved with a merchantman. Inscribed around the rim: 'SUCCESS TO THE PROVIDENCE AND JON ELLIOT.'
1740
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. Cordial with a pointed round funnel bowl, a white opaque twist stem (two outer thick threads one inner thread) and a plain conical foot with a pontil mark. Engraved in diamond point with a warship, the inscription: 'Success to the Britishe Fleet�
1760
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. Decanter
1780
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Dogger's Bank's Triumf. Painting, oil on glass, commemorating the Battle of Dogger Bank, 5 Aug 1788. Inscribed: 'DOGGER'S BANK'S TRIUMF'. Depicting Neptune in a car with a female figure holding an oar bearing a cap of liberty
1781
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. Beaker engraved with a pattern of swags and cross hatching round the rim and a merchant ship (crudely drawn). Engraved: 'Ellis Sevill Augt 9 1788'. There are many small flaws in the glass.
1788
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. Small glass scent bottle with gilt inscription '1st June 1794' and an anchor. It has a silver cap with ground glass stopper. One of the many souvenirs and commemoratives produced after the Battle of the Glorious 1st of June.
1794
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. A tumbler commemorating the Battle of Camperdown, 1797. It has a fluted base and is engraved on one side with a warship, inscribed above: 'ADML. DUNCAN AND THE GLORIOUS 11 OCT 1797'.and on the other with a shield of arms with a boar's hea
1797
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Lord Nelson, Duke of Bronte K.B. Rear Admiral of the Red, &c.. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The half-length, oval portrait faces right and is surrounded by naval trophies. Inscribed below: '
September 1801
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Greenwich Hospital from the Isle of Dogs. Framed glass picture of Greenwich Hospital from the Isle of Dogs. Monochrome print applied to glass with the reverse silvered and the sky painted. The ships are coloured yellow and the grass green.
1802
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Admiral Lord Nelson, giving his last Orders to Cap. Hardy, of the Victory after he was mortally wounded. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson on the deck of 'Victory', supported by a marine to the left and a sailor to the right. A
21 November 1805
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The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson fell in the Arms of Victory. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a dying Nelson on the deck of 'Victory' supported by Britannia to the right. On the left Neptune kneels holding a trident and presenting the
25 Nov 1805
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Brittannia lamenting the death of Admiral Lord Nelson, who after a series of transcendant and heroic Virtues, fell gloriously in his 121st. Engagement in the Moment of a Brilliant & Decisive Victory, obtained over the Combined Fleets of France & S
5 December 1805
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Brittannia lamenting the death of Admiral Lord Nelson, who after a series of transcendant and heroic Virtues, fell gloriously in his 121st. Engagement in the Moment of a Brilliant & Decisive Victory, obtained over the Combined Fleets of France & S
5 Dec 1805
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Brittannia lamenting the death of Admiral Lord Nelson. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument with an oval portrait of Nelson on the plinth, a pyramid above bears three inscriptions within oval wreaths: 'Battle of Copenhagen 2d April
5 Dec 1805
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Admiral Nelson falling into the Arms of Victory. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson on the deck of 'Victory', supported by a kneeling figure representing Victory (left) with helmet and shield. Hope holds his hand. A cherub on th
12 Dec 1805
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The death and Victory of Lord Nelson. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting the dying Nelson lying on the deck of a ship. He is supported by Britannia to the right pointing heavenwards, her shield and spear lie beside her. Neptune stands on the left
12 December 1805
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The Ever-to-be Lamented Death of Lord Nelson, who was shot by a musket ball in the brave and glorious victory over the combined fleets of France and Spain near Cape Trafalgar Oct 21 1805.. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson supported by a
16 Dec 1805
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Admiral Lord Nelson. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson, full-length, standing on the deck of a ship. In the background is the stern of a second ship with the tricolour being hauled down and replaced by the Red ensign. Inscribed below: �
24 Dec 1805
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A Correct Representation of the Funeral Car which conveyed the Body of Lord Nelson from the Admiralty to St Pauls Jany 9th 1806. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson's funeral car with red curtains behind it. Inscribed round the top: &#
Feb 1806
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A Correct Representation of the Funeral Car which conveyed the Body of Lord Nelson from the Admiralty to St Pauls Jany 9th 1806. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson's funeral car with red curtains behind it. Inscribed round the top: &#
Feb 1806
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A Monumental Tribute of Respect to the Memory of Admiral Lord Nelson who in the moment of Victory gloriously fell fighting for his country on the 21 Octr. 1805. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument surmounted by Britannia holding a wreat
20 Jan 1806
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A Monumental Tribute of Respect to the Memory of Admiral Lord Nelson who in the moment of Victory gloriously fell fighting for his country on the 21 Octr. 1805. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument surmounted by Britannia holding a wreat
20 Jan 1806
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A Monumental Tribute of Respect to the Memory of Amiral Lord Nelson who in the moment of Victory gloriously fell fighting for his Country on the 21 Octr. 1805. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument, a bust of Nelson stands in front of a
20 Jan 1806
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Admiral Lord Nelson the Hero of the Nile, of the Battle of Copenhagen, falling into the Arms of Victory.... Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson on the deck of a warship supported by a figure representing Victory (right) and crowned by Fame
20 January 1806
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A Correct Representation of the Funeral Car which conveyed the Body of Lord Nelson from the Admiralty to St Paul's. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson's funeral car, in the Painted Hall at Greenwich, inscribed below 'A Corre
1 February 1806
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A Tribute of Gratitude to British Valour and Intrepidity commemorating the glorious services of Admiral Lord Nelson who fell gloriously fighting for his Country Oct 21 1805. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument with an oval portrait of N
1 Feb 1806
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A Tribute of Gratitude to British Valour and Intrepidity commemorating the glorious services of Admiral Lord Nelson who fell gloriously fighting for his Country Oct 21 1805. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument with an oval portrait of N
1 Feb 1806
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A Tribute of Gratitude to British Valour and Intrepidity. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument with an oval portrait of Nelson on the front, flanked by flags and other trophies. Two weeping cherubs and a figure representing Hope are plac
1 Feb 1806
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Lord Nelson Lying in State. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Lord Nelson lying in state in the Painted Hall, Greenwich. On the third day the pall was removed and three rather than two attendants stood each side of the coffin. The picture shows
24 February 1806
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A Correct Representation of the Funeral Barge which conveyed the Body of the Late Lord Nelson from Greenwich to Whitehall Jany. 8th. 1806.. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson's funeral barge, shown on the Thames, flying the Royal Stan
1 March 1806
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This Monumental Tribute of Respect to the Memory of Ad. Ld. NELSON, who in the moment of Victory gloriously fell fighting for his country is Dedicated to the Navy of Great Britain. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument surmounted by a pyr
1 March 1806
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The Magnificent Funeral Car Which was Built for the purpose of conveying the Remains of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson to St Pauls. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson's funeral car. Nelson's motto is inscribed on the canopy 'PALMA
10 March 1806
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The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson, falling in the Arms of Victory. Picture transfer-printed on glass. Nelson shown wounded on the on a ships deck, supported by the figure of Victory who holds a laurel wreath above his head. An officer with a drawn sword to th
11 Mar 1806
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. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting the body of Nelson lying in state. Inscribed below: 'Representation of the BODY of the Late Illustrious ADMIRAL LORD NELSON lying in STATE in the Painted Hall of Greenwich Hospital'. Mounted in a bla
14 Mar 1806
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Neptune drawn by Sea Horses, and preceded by Tritons bearing Emblematic Devices supporting his favourite son Admiral Lord Nelson in his Last Moments. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting the dying Nelson supported by Neptune in his sea car. To the
14 March 1806
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A Correct Representation of the Funeral Barge which conveyed the Body of the Late Lord Nelson from Greenwich to Whitehall Jany. 8th. 1806. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson's funeral barge, shown on the Thames, flying the Royal Stand
15 Mar 1806
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Admiral Lord Nelson who Gloriously fell fighting for his country. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting a monument with a pyramid above. The tomb chest which forms the lower part is decorated with an oval portrait of Nelson, with ensigns and a ship&
2 Jun 1806
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A Correct Representation of the Funeral Car now Exhibiting in the Painted Chamber Greenwich Hospital. Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson's funeral car. Inscribed round the top: 'TRAFALGAR PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT' and on the
Nov 1806
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. Decanter.
1807
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. Stopper
1807
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. Water jug with ribbed swan-neck handle, engraved with a merchant ship under sail under the lip. Inscribed: 'Success to the John Bull' and 'Willm Vinrace October 24 1807'.
1807
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. A rummer with a bell-shaped bowl with wide fluting, a faceted inverted balluster stem and a solid conical foot. It is engraved with a depiction of a paddle steamer and two small boats with the initials 'JB'.
1840
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. Rummer with a bucket bowl and a doubly-cushioned, hollow knop stem. This contains two silver groats of 1836 - the year when the denomination was first revived. The rummer has a folded foot. The bowl is inscribed: 'S.B. Dunn 1856' and depicts
1856
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. Rummer with a bucket bowl and knopped stem. The bowl is engraved with a west view of the old Sunderland bridge with a steam vessel passing underneath, inscribed: 'Sunderland Bridge'. On the other side, the inscription: 'George Haig 1859&#
1859
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. White glass rolling pin painted in red, green and gold. A centre panel is inscribed: 'A Present from / your Brother / 1859'. On either side, two views of the same schooner-rigged vessel, each with the name 'CHARLES WESLEY' below, one
1859
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. A rummer with a u-shaped bowl, annulated hollow dumbbell knop stem, domed and folded foot with a pontil mark. It is wheel-engraved with a warship proceeding left to right inscribed: 'H.M.S. CULLODEN' and a three-quarter length figure, facing l
1860
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. Mug, decorated with a gilt, red and green enamelled inscription: 'S.E. Dunn 1863'
1863
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. Rummer with a u-shaped bowl, plain stem and plain conical foot. It is wheel-engraved with a gaff-rigged cutter. A diamond point inscription: 'Welfare Thomas & Jane Hatton, Ramsgate 1864' is surrounded by a wreath of palm branches and bunch
1864
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. Heavy cut glass tumbler from the RY Osborne 1870. Fluted sides, a star cut in the base. The tumbler is engraved with fouled anchor badge, the Prince of Wales feathers above. 'ROYAL YACHT OSBORNE' on a garter round the anchor.
1870
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. A clear glass, straight sided bottle, containing dark rum, corked and sealed. A label is pasted diagonally across the bottle: 'Splice the mainbrace issued to every officer and man of the fleet at Spithead on Jubilee day 1897.' Issued to Capt.
1897
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. Tumbler, part of the equipment of the British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901, from the expedition supply ship SY 'Morning'. A plain glass tumbler engraved with the expedition badge -a penguin on an ice flow facing the rising sun, surround
1901
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. Jam dish and cover, with polygonal faceted bowl and lid, collared stem and foot with rosette cut underneath. The royal monogram 'VR' and crown engraved on the side. The lid has a hole for the spoon and the finial is also facetted.
befoe 1901
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. Liqueur glass with a plain stem and foot made for HMS 'Agincourt' 1913 when under construction as 'Sultan Osman I'. The crest of the sultan is engraved on the side.
1914
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. One of a pair of small handled glasses ex HMS 'Agincourt' 1913. She was appropriated for the Royal Navy when under construction as 'Sultan Osman I'. The crest of the sultan is engraved on the side.
1914
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. One of a pair of small handled glasses ex HMS 'Agincourt' 1913. She was appropriated for the Royal Navy when under construction for Turkey, as 'Sultan Osman I'. The crest of the sultan is engraved on the side.
1914
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Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Faith. Stained glass window from the Baltic Exchange building, known as one of the Virtue windows. This was one of the most severely damaged of the virtue windows, and depicts the virtue of faith, representing
1922
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Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Fortitude. Stained glass window from the Baltic Exchange building, known as one of the Virtue windows. The virtue of Fortitude represents strength and courage in times of trouble. Here, a cherub presents Fortit
1922
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Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Hope. Stained glass window from the Baltic Exchange building, known as one of the Virtue windows. This window shows the virtue of Hope which represents aspirations of happiness. Hope may also refer to the desir
1922
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Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Justice. Stained glass window from the Baltic Exchange building, known as one of the Virtue windows. This was the central window in the war memorial at the Baltic Exchange. In Justice's right hand she hold
1922
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Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Truth. Stained glass window from the Baltic Exchange building, known as one of the Virtue windows. Truth represents honesty when dealing with others. Truth was an important virtue to Roman citizens. Interesting
1922
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Launching bottle. Green glass bottle (broken), covered with rope work and tied with red and blue ribbons. In glass-topped wooden box with the lid secured by brass screws. On a brass plate on the side of the box: 'CHRISTENING BOTTLE S.S. "OCEAN S
1942
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. Moulded glass pint beer mug, with fluted sides and engraved incription. Inscribed: 'This tankard bears the signatures of the captains of the tall ships in the Torbay to Lisbon race July 1956. The letter before the ship's name gives key to capt
1956
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. Paperweight made of two pieces of glass sandwiched together. The top section has a mirror back with the badge of Indian naval ship "MYSORE". The item has a green fabric back. The item was made as a gift, issued when HMS 'Nigeria' 193
1957
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. Large wine glass with an air-spiral stem, the bowl stipple-engraved with three vessels under sail: a brig, a brigantine, and a three-masted barque. Engraved around the rim: 'I SAW THREE SHIPS COME SAILING BY'. Signed at the base of the bowl: &
1971
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. Decanter stopper for GGG0295.2. Cylindrical with a flat glass tapered block.
1975
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. Decanter.
1975
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. Wine glass commemorating the J-class yacht 'Velsheda' 1933. A cut glass wine glass with a facetted stem, diamond-cut conical bowl and petal-cut foot. It is engraved with a depiction of the yacht under sail, above: 'VELSHEDA', below:
1983
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. Crystal paperweight for event celebrating 250 years of Lloyds Register of Shipping. Held within presentation box and bag. Glass paperweight with a transparent figure group in the centre after the bronze and marble sculpture 1901 by Frank Lynn Jenkins (1
2010
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