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    Nick

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    If it's pedigree can be authenticated, then there is no question that it should have been offered to the Maritime Museum in Greenwich. They would have paid for it - but it should not leave the Country. Most of Admiral Nelson's possessions are already there - including the coat he was wearing when he was shot - you can see the bullet holes and stains. Thanks for posting this Nick.

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    Wow did you see what this fetched at auction today (Trafalgar day) ?

    Are you sitting down.... it was estimated to sell for £15,000 ($24,900)

    It sold for £384,000 ($637,440) !!!!!! :speechless1:

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    Hi given it's authenticity and provenance, it seems a very reasonable price in the end for such a piece of history. The only point in question now is will it now disappear into a private collection never to be seen again as have many other historically important items??. I would hope not, but as a private Buyer I suspect so unfortunately

    regards

    Alex K

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    If it's pedigree can be authenticated, then there is no question that it should have been offered to the  Maritime Museum in Greenwich.  They would have paid for it - but it should not leave the Country.  Most of Admiral Nelson's possessions are already there - including the coat he was wearing when he was shot  -  you can see the bullet holes and stains.  Thanks for posting this Nick.

    Yes been there and seen his coat bullet holes et al, unusually a very moving and sobering moment to see the actual moment history was made.

    regards

    Alex k

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