royal navy

Since 2002, I've managed the sale of ten out of the twelve highest priced artefacts belonging to Nelson including the undisclosed record price for his gold pocket watch. Here are some highlights of those and other memorable sales and exhibitions I've been involved with.

Hat Cockade Worn by Sir Philip Broke in the action with the Chesapeake June 1st 1813 »

Plain circular wooden box containing a black Royal Navy cockade waterproofed for sea service, box with applied plaque inscribed: “Cockade Worn by SIR PHILIP BROKE In the action with the CHESAPEAKE June 1st 1813″ Diameter of box: 100 mm / 3 7/8 inches Height of box approx: 25 mm / 1 inch Diameter of cockade approx:  80 […]

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