10th Jul, 2019 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A RARE BELT BUCKLE FOR A LLOYDS PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD
A RARE BELT BUCKLE FOR A LLOYDS PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD, CIRCA 1806
formed of two pieces of gilt-brass cast and chased in low relief, each with rectangular loop with foliate border, the outer decorated with Hercules slaying the Lernean Hydra and holding a Union shield, the lower portion inscribed 'Patriotic Fund 1803'
8.5 cm; 3 3/8 in
Provenance:
The Descendant Family of Captain Peter Rainier.
Literature:
Commander W.E.May, R. N. & P.G.W. Annis, Swords for Sea Service, Portsmouth 1973, p.71.
Charles Messenger, Unbroken Service, The History of the Lloyd's Patriotic Fund 1803-2003, London 2003, p. 119.
The accompanying £100 sword, to Captain Peter Rainer for his gallant conduct in the attack and capture of the Dutch National Frigate Maria of 36 guns and 270 men in Batavia Roads, was sold in these rooms, 14th December 2005, lot 75.
Sold for £1,000
A RARE BELT BUCKLE FOR A LLOYDS PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD, CIRCA 1806
formed of two pieces of gilt-brass cast and chased in low relief, each with rectangular loop with foliate border, the outer decorated with Hercules slaying the Lernean Hydra and holding a Union shield, the lower portion inscribed 'Patriotic Fund 1803'
8.5 cm; 3 3/8 in
Provenance:
The Descendant Family of Captain Peter Rainier.
Literature:
Commander W.E.May, R. N. & P.G.W. Annis, Swords for Sea Service, Portsmouth 1973, p.71.
Charles Messenger, Unbroken Service, The History of the Lloyd's Patriotic Fund 1803-2003, London 2003, p. 119.
The accompanying £100 sword, to Captain Peter Rainer for his gallant conduct in the attack and capture of the Dutch National Frigate Maria of 36 guns and 270 men in Batavia Roads, was sold in these rooms, 14th December 2005, lot 75.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 10th Jul, 2019
