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. One of a pair of shoe buckles (JEW0007-0008) with a plain silver frame. The buckle has an iron chape with pitchfork prongs on an iron crossbar and a two-pronged iron roller. The inside of the buckle is inscribed with the words 'Victory over the Fre
1782
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. One of a pair of shoe buckles (JEW0007-0008) with a plain silver frame. The buckle has an iron chape with pitchfork prongs on an iron crossbar and a two-pronged iron roller. The inside of the buckle is inscribed with the words 'Victory over the Fre
1782
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. Anchor shaped gold brooch. The brooch has a pin attachment at the back and a suspension ring at the top. The front of the anchor stock is inscribed with the name 'Earl Howe', while the back is inscribed 'June 1st 1794'.
1794
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. Badge commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794. A gold badge in the form of a flat gold ring with a foul anchor suspended within it. Obverse inscription, on anchor stock: ‘EARL HOWE’. On arms of anchor: ‘QUEEN CHARL
1794
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. Green velvet-covered presentation box with a glazed lid and back, designed to hold a medal and chain.
1794
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. Miniature gold alloy foul anchor with a suspension ring. Cut from piece of sheet metal, the details of the rope have been engraved on the front of the item. It is inscribed ‘Earl Howe’ on the stock and ‘June 1, 1794’ across the
1794
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. A circular perforated gold badge in the form of a foul anchor within a ring surrounded by naval trophies. 'EARL HOWE' is inscribed above. From a second ring let into the stock of the anchor, are hung an inner ring and a flower. A loop for susp
1796
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. Gold fob seal set with a crystal intaglio. The intaglio is decorated with a depiction of the arms of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in use between 1797-1798. The seal is contained within a red leather jeweller's case.
1797
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. Oval cameo contained within a gilt metal setting. The setting comes complete with a pin attachment at the back. The cameo depicts a figure wearing a helmet. Inscribed on the back of the brooch is the name and date 'Emma Hamilton 1797', which p
probably 1797
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Badge commemorating the Battle of Camperdown and Admiral of the Fleet, Adam Duncan (1731-1804). Badge commemorating the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 and Admiral of the Fleet, Adam Duncan (1731-1804). A uniface badge in the form of a foul anchor. Inscriptio
about 1797
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. Gold alloy mourning ring commemorating Captain George Blagdon Westcott (1745-1798), who was killed at the Battle of the Nile. The bezel of the ring is decorated with an anchor made up of brilliants, which is set on a background of woven blond hair, and
1798
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. Gold alloy pendant, shaped like a foul anchor complete with chain. The pendant is inscribed with the words 'Admiral Nelson and the British Tars Relieve the World at the Mouth of the Nile 1st August 1798'.
1798
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. The locket contains a painted ivory plaque depicting an oval shield, a trophy of arms and flags behind it, under glass with a blue- and gold-scalloped border. On the shield is the inscription: ‘NELSONS VICTORY’. A silver-gilt plaque on the b
1798
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Badge commemorating the Battle of the Nile, 1798. Badge commemorating the Battle of the Nile, 1798, in the shape of a foul anchor within a circle. An inscription is engraved on the latter - above: 'ADMIRAL NELSON', below: 'THE BRITISH TARS
1798
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. Silver desk seal with an ivory handle. The seal is decorated with a depiction of the arms of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in use between 1798-1801, and a baron's coronet. It is said that Nelson used the seal at the Battle of Copenhagen o
1800
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. Small rectangular gold brooch, fitted with a small suspension ring. A lock of plaited hair is contained within the centre of the brooch and is surrounded by a border of pink paste. The back of the brooch is inscribed 'E.L.H. from H.N. 1801'.
probably 1801
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. One of a pair of silver shoe buckles (JEW0011-0012) decorated with paste stones. The buckle also has a steel chape and roller. The back of the buckle is engraved with two coronets and bears the inscription 'To Admiral Viscount Nelson from St. Vince
1803
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. One of a pair of silver shoe buckles (JEW0011-0012) decorated with paste stones. The buckle also has a steel chape and roller. The back of the buckle is engraved with two coronets and bears the inscription 'To Admiral Viscount Nelson from St. Vince
1803
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. Gold mourning ring commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), which belonged to Thomas Bolton, 2nd Earl Nelson. The bezel of the ring is decorated in red and white enamel with the letters 'N' and 'B', below two coronets a
1805
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. Gold mourning ring commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The bezel of the ring is decorated in red and white enamel with the letters 'N' and 'B', below two coronets and the name 'TRAFALGAR' executed on a bl
1805
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. Gold mourning ring commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The bezel of the ring is decorated in red and white enamel with the letters 'N' and 'B', below two coronets and the name 'TRAFALGAR' executed on a bl
1805
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. Oval black glass cameo mounted on the head of a metal scarf pin. The scarf pin has a partly twisted stem, while the cameo has a setting in the form of a twisted rope border. The cameo is decorated with a profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio N
1805
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. Pendant commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. An anchor pendant. Obverse: Inscribed 'TRAFALGAR' on shank; on stock 'LORD NELSON'. Reverse: Inscribed 'TRAFALGAR' on shank; on stock '21st Octr 1805'. Fitted w
1805
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. Round white vitreous paste cameo on a fawn background. The cameo is decorated with a portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805).
1805
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. Dark green glass cameo contained within a gold brooch setting, which is surrounded by a wreath motif. The setting comes complete with a pin attachment on the back and a suspension ring at the top. The cameo is decorated with an oval profile portrait dep
1806
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. Gold mourning ring commemorating James Ward. The bezel of the ring contains a lock of hair, which is set under a crystal and is surrounded with faceted black semi-precious stones, which are probably garnets. The hoop is decorated with black enamel with
1806
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. Oval, black glass cameo contained within a gold alloy brooch setting. The cameo is decorated with a profile portrait of an unknown female executed in white vitreous paste. The initials 'WB' are inscribed on the shoulders of the cameo portrait.
1807
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. Length of white metal chain with two watch keys, a fob and a clip associated with watch JEW0250.

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. Pocket watch in silver pair case (composite). Thirty hour duration, single train, gilt metal four pillar fusee movement with verge escapement. Brass balance with steel flat spiral balance spring. Pierced and engraved balance bridge. Silver regulating d
1807-08 (outer case)
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. Gold mourning ring commemorating Thomas Wells (died 1811). It is presumed the deceased is a relation of Commander Thomas Wells (died 1825) as the ring entered the collection through a donor with family connections to Commander Wells. The centre of the
1811
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. Small rectangular 18ct gold locket decorated with a raised urn design set within a frame of leaves. Three short chains attached to a central ring suspend the locket. The locket opens on a hinge to reveal a cavity. The locket is inscribed with the words
1812
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. Gold double-link chain, of the fetter type (with long flattened links). On an attached label: 'Gold Chain presented to our Father the late Commander Richard Gunning Jeffreys Royal Navy, when serving as Midshipman on board H.M.S. "Undaunted&quo
1814
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. Gold mourning ring commemorating John Malcolm Stevens (died 1817). White enamel is applied around the bezel of the ring inscribed onto which and executed in gold are the words 'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ' and 'OB 8 JULY 1817 AET 20'. T
1817
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. Plain gold wedding ring which belonged to Horatia Nelson-Ward (1801-1881), Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson's (1758-1805) daughter. The ring is made of a narrow strip of gold bent around to form a roughly circular form. The ends are not soldered. Near o
1821
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. Silver 'Masonic' badge made in the form of an eight-pointed star, the badge comes complete with a suspension ring. The centre of the badge is decorated with a gilt profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), executed on
1831
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. 18ct gold mourning ring commemorating Maria Ward (died 1850). The bezel of the ring is set with a cameo which is decorated with a depiction of an urn beneath a weeping willow tree. The back of the bezel contains a lock of plaited hair, which is set unde
1850
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. Double-sided circular gilt locket. On one side a sepia photograph of engineer Mr Albert Norris, and on the other a section of the Atlantic cable layed by the 'Great Eastern' in 1866. Set as a brooch in an outer gilt frame with a pin and safety
circa 1866
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. Silver brooch made from three overlapping South African coins. The larger coin in the centre of the brooch is decorated with an oak leaf motif that encircles the inscription 'Z.A.R.1895-6'. The two smaller coins on either side of the central c

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. Flat, gilt metal diamond-shaped pendant. The front of the pendant is decorated with a portrait depicting Queen Victoria, along with the inscription 'DIAMOND JUBILEE VRI 1837-1897'. The back of the pendant is decorated with the coat of arms of
1897
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. Silver bar type brooch, made in the form of a foul anchor with heart-shaped flukes. The brooch is decorated with appliquéd flowers and a gold bluebird.
1903
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. Copper brooch made in the shape of 'HMS Victory'. The back of the brooch is engraved with the words 'CENTENARY MEMENTO OF THE DEATH OF NELSON 1805, OCT 21ST 1905. CONTAINING COPPER FROM H.M.S. VICTORY THE GIFT OF THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALT
1905
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. Circular medallion attached to a gilt pocket watch chain. On one side of the medallion is a photograph of a ship with a flag at her stern. Underneath the water is written 'H.M.S. VICTORY'. On the reverse of the medallion is a photographic repr
probably 1905
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. Silver lapel badge with a galley in relief in the centre surrounded by the inscription on blue enamel 'R.M.S. DUNOTTAR CASTLE'. The reverse is stamped with Birmingham hall marks. 'Dunottar Castle' belonged to the Castle Line and was
1909
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. Enamelled metal badge surmounted by a gold-coloured crown. The centre of the badge is decorated with a depiction of the house flag of the Yeoward Line, Liverpool. The flag motif is surrounded by a blue belt and buckle motif, which is inscribed with the
1928
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. Enamelled metal badge decorated in blue and silver enamel with a depiction of waves, anchors and a medieval ship. The badge is inscribed with the words 'Greenwich Night Pageant June 1933'. The badge has a pin on the back.
1933
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. Cuff links, one broken. The complete one with enamelled ship’s badge, a gold eagle on a blue background. ‘HMS REPULSE’ on ribbon below. This badge was worn unofficially before being granted sealed pattern status just before the ship s
circa 1941
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. Icelandic coins made into a brooch with a safety chain. Centre coin has the reverse smoothed and engraved ‘Ada Iceland 1941’. Obverse: of coins on either side, ‘CX’ ‘ISLAND KONINGUR 1939.’ And ‘CX’ ‘
circa 1941
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. Icelandic coins made into a brooch with a safety chain. Centre coin has the reverse smoothed and engraved ‘Elsie Iceland 1941’. Obverse: of coins on either side, ‘CX’ ‘ISLAND KONINGUR 1939.’ Reverse: ‘ISLAND EYR
circa 1941
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. Lapel pin made of metal. Embossed on a circular badge is a foul anchor within a wreath and enamelled King’s crown on top. Enamelled blue ribbon below the anchor with ‘ROYAL NAVY’ on it. The pin is straight
circa 1941
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. Royal Navy tie-pin that has a foul anchor and above it is a King’s crown enamelled in red. On the blue enamelled ribbon below the anchor reads: ‘ROYAL NAVY’. The back of the pin is marked: ‘SILVER’.
circa 1940
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. Tie pin that is decorated with the ship's badge of HMS 'Repulse', which is a gold hawk on a blue background. The pin is made of metal and is enamelled.
circa 1941
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. Red wax seal impression, mounted on card. The seal impression was taken from the personal seal of the Dutch Admiral, Michel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676).
1957
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Lapel badge of the International Congress of the History of the Discoveries, Lisbon, 1960. Lapel badge of the International Congress of the History of the Discoveries, Lisbon, 1960. Square badge mounted on a rectangular base pierced for a member's na
1960
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. Gold-coloured metal badge, the badge comes complete with a pin attachment. The badge is decorated with a depiction of the cruiser 'Aurora' in silhouette and executed in red.
1968
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. London 2012 Greenwich badge, featuring the Olympics '2012' logo in turquoise, inscribed 'london'. On an irregular orange shape is inscribed 'Greenwich', a third silver shape has an image of Royal Observatory, Greenwich in r
2010
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. Silver-coloured lapel pin. Moulded with a lion's head, below: 'TEAM GB'. Below, this the Olympic rings, with: 'London 2012' across the base. Reverse; Inscribed: 'BETTER NEVER STOPS'. Secured by a separate clip on the r
2012
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