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Plague of WWI Destroyer Hms Tartar
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Plague of WWI Destroyer Hms Tartar

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century wall mounted plaque with a copper outline of the Royal Navy Tribal-class destroyer HMS Tartar.

Mounted on an ebonised backboard with plaque: HMS TARTAR 1906

Width: 63 cm.

Height: 25 cm.

HMS Tartar was a Tribal-class destroyer of the Royal Navy built by John I. Thornycroft & Co, Woolston, Southampton.

Laid down on the 13th of November 1905, and launched on the 25th of June 1907.

Tartar was 274 feet 3 inches (83.59 m) long, with six Thornycroft boilers which fed steam to turbines driving three propeller shafts. During the final sea trial on the 16th of December reached a speed of 37.037 knots (68.593 km/h; 42.621 mph), a speed record.

During the First World War, she served in the North Sea and the English Channel with the 6th Destroyer Flotilla.

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Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Naval Ship Plaque to the Edwardian era.

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Description
Early 20th century wall mounted plaque with a copper outline of the Royal Navy Tribal-class destroyer HMS Tartar.

Mounted on an ebonised backboard with plaque: HMS TARTAR 1906

Width: 63 cm.

Height: 25 cm.

fig 1. A rectangular black lacquered wooden plaque displaying a copper cutout profile of HMS Tartar 1906 with a small brass title tag below.
fig 1. Plague of WWI Destroyer Hms Tartar

HMS Tartar was a Tribal-class destroyer of the Royal Navy built by John I. Thornycroft & Co, Woolston, Southampton.

Laid down on the 13th of November 1905, and launched on the 25th of June 1907.

Tartar was 274 feet 3 inches (83.59 m) long, with six Thornycroft boilers which fed steam to turbines driving three propeller shafts. During the final sea trial on the 16th of December reached a speed of 37.037 knots (68.593 km/h; 42.621 mph), a speed record.

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During the First World War, she served in the North Sea and the English Channel with the 6th Destroyer Flotilla.
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Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Naval Ship Plaque to the Edwardian era.

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Archive I A rectangular black lacquered wooden plaque displaying a copper cutout profile of HMS Tartar 1906 with a small brass title tag below.

Plague of WWI Destroyer Hms Tartar

Archive II A rectangular black lacquered wooden plaque displaying a copper cutout profile of HMS Tartar 1906 with a small brass title tag below. View II
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Archive VI A rectangular black lacquered wooden plaque displaying a copper cutout profile of HMS Tartar 1906 with a small brass title tag below. View VI
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A rectangular black lacquered wooden plaque displaying a copper cutout profile of HMS Tartar 1906 with a small brass title tag below.
Plague of WWI destroyer HMS Tartar
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A rectangular black lacquered wooden plaque displaying a copper cutout profile of HMS Tartar 1906 with a small brass title tag below.
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  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWood, Copper, Brass
  • ColourBlack, Copper
  • MotifsShip silhouette, Ebonised board, Engraved brass tag, Copper relief

This early 20th century Edwardian wall plaque depicts the Royal Navy Tribal-class destroyer HMS Tartar in copper relief against an ebonised rectangular wooden backboard. Two thin brass masts rise from the hull profile, while a small engraved brass title tag sits below bearing the inscription HMS TARTAR 1906. Brass screw fixings secure the metalwork to the lacquered black surface, and two mounting loops project from the vertical sides of the frame. The board measures 63 cm in width by 25 cm in height. Suitable for a gentleman's library, study or hallway, this maritime wall hanging mounts securely onto a vertical wall space. It brings naval history into a home interior, pairing well with traditional bookshelves or panelled walls. The dark polished finish and metallic details provide a decorative focal point for collectors of naval memorabilia and First World War artifacts.

FAQs

Naval commemorative plaques are decorative wall-mounted items featuring ship silhouettes or crests, historically produced to mark the service, launch, or decommission of military vessels.

Antique maritime plaques are commonly constructed using ebonised or polished timber bases mounted with copper, brass, or bronze metal cutouts depicting ship profiles or crests.

Authentic early 20th-century plaques often feature period-appropriate metal oxidisation, hand-riveted or screw-mounted metal elements, etched or stamped brass nameplates, and signs of aged wood construction.

A naval plaque can be displayed on a dark bookshelf, styled above a study desk, or incorporated into a gallery wall dedicated to historical artifacts and maps.

Clean the wooden backing with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, while dusting the metal silhouette gently to preserve natural patina and oxidisation.
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