Nick Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 Oh for a a spare £15,000 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8297418.stm
Harrier Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 I would think that's a bit on the low side if it really is the only one.
Mervyn Mitton Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 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.
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 If it's pedigree can be authenticated, then there is no question that it should have been offered to the Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Hi, They are free to bid I guess... but how to prove what it supposedly is?
Mervyn Mitton Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Always difficult Chris. I suppose family history and a link to H.M.S. Spartiate would be a start. Style of workmanship and even carbon dating (does this work for a 200 year old period ?) - I suppose at the end of the day it's down to 'the experts'
Nick Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 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:
Alex K Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 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
Alex K Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 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
Harrier Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I would think that's a bit on the low side if it really is the only one. I think I was too conservative with the "bit on the low side" language... :blush:
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