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An Unusual Bronze Round Commemorative Victories Box of the Duke of Wellington with Discs C.1815
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An Unusual Bronze Round Commemorative Victories Box of the Duke of Wellington with Discs C.1815

19th century
Sold 14 August 2024 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A Duke of Wellington bronze 'Victories' box with round discs inside featuring the individual battles of the Peninsular and French campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars. There are 14 discs, which are two sided). Details of the discs:-

Rolica & Vimiera August 17th & 21st 1808, Corunna January 16th 1809, Oporto May 12th 1809, Talavera July 27th 1809, Buzaco September 27th 1810, Coimbra October 7th 1810, Fuente De Honor May 5th 1811, Almeida May 11th 1811, Albuhera May 16th 1811, Arroyo Del Molino October 28th 1811, Ciudad Rodrigo January 19th 1812, Badajos April 6th 1812, Almaraz May 19th 1812, Salamanca July 22nd 1812, Castalla May 12th 1813, Vittoria June 21st 1813, Pyrenees July 25 - 28th 1813, St. Sebastian September 9th 1813, Biddafsoa October 9th 1813, Pampeluna October 31st 1813, Neive December 9 - 13th 1813, Orthes February 27th 1814, Barrosa March 5 1814, Toulouse April 10th 1814 & Waterloo June 18th 1815.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Bronze Commemorative Victories Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086865
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A Duke of Wellington bronze 'Victories' box with round discs inside featuring the individual battles of the Peninsular and French campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars. There are 14 discs, which are two sided). Details of the discs:-
fig 1. A close-up photograph of a circular bronze box lid featuring a high relief profile portrait and the inscribed text Duke of Wellington.
fig 1. An Unusual Bronze Round Commemorative Victories Box of the Duke of Wellington with Discs C.1815

Rolica & Vimiera August 17th & 21st 1808, Corunna January 16th 1809, Oporto May 12th 1809, Talavera July 27th 1809, Buzaco September 27th 1810, Coimbra October 7th 1810, Fuente De Honor May 5th 1811, Almeida May 11th 1811, Albuhera May 16th 1811, Arroyo Del Molino October 28th 1811, Ciudad Rodrigo January 19th 1812, Badajos April 6th 1812, Almaraz May 19th 1812, Salamanca July 22nd 1812, Castalla May 12th 1813, Vittoria June 21st 1813, Pyrenees July 25 - 28th 1813, St. Sebastian September 9th 1813, Biddafsoa October 9th 1813, Pampeluna October 31st 1813, Neive December 9 - 13th 1813, Orthes February 27th 1814, Barrosa March 5 1814, Toulouse April 10th 1814 & Waterloo June 18th 1815.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Bronze Commemorative Victories Box to the 19th Century.

Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086865
Dealers Internal Ref
BBA
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Archive I A close-up photograph of a circular bronze box lid featuring a high relief profile portrait and the inscribed text Duke of Wellington. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Unusual Bronze Round Commemorative Victories Box of the Duke of Wellington with Discs C.1815

Archive II A close-up photograph of a circular bronze box lid featuring a high relief profile portrait and the inscribed text Duke of Wellington. View II
Archive III A close-up photograph of a circular bronze box lid featuring a high relief profile portrait and the inscribed text Duke of Wellington. View III
Archive IV A close-up photograph of a circular bronze box lid featuring a high relief profile portrait and the inscribed text Duke of Wellington. View IV
Archive V A close-up photograph of a circular bronze box lid featuring a high relief profile portrait and the inscribed text Duke of Wellington. View V
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A close-up photograph of a circular bronze box lid featuring a high relief profile portrait and the inscribed text Duke of Wellington.
An Unusual Bronze Round Commemorative Victories Box of the Duke of Wellington with Discs c.1815
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A close-up photograph of a circular bronze box lid featuring a high relief profile portrait and the inscribed text Duke of Wellington.
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  • ObjectDecorative Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourBronze
  • MotifsRelief profile portrait, Inscribed lettering, Circular moulding
  • SizeW 4.5 cm (2 in)

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Georgian commemorative items frequently celebrated military victories and political figures using finely struck metalwork, relief portraits, and modular nesting discs.

These pieces were typically crafted from cast bronze or brass, often featuring stamped or repousse portrait plaques and internal paper or metal victory discs.

Authentic items display period-appropriate patination, crisp strike details on relief work, hand-finished joints, and historical accuracy in the depicted military engagements.

Position it as a focal point on a study desk, bookshelf, or coffee table tray to add historical depth and intellectual character to a contemporary room.

Maintain the piece in a stable environment away from high humidity, clean only with a soft dry cloth, and avoid chemical polishes that strip historical patination.
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