OF NELSON/HARDY INTEREST; A GOLD AND ENAMEL PENDANT VINAIGRETTE IN THE FORM OF A SAILOR'S SENNIT HAT

unmarked, the tally inscribed Danae, with hinged cover inscribed H.L.M from M.M. 6. Jan^y. 1868 opening to sponge compartment with deck grating grille -- 1in. (2.5cm.) diam

This was presented by Captain Malcolm Murry-MacGregor to his wife Helen Laura before he set out on the maiden voyage of the sloop Danae to South Africa. Capt. Murray-MacGregor was the grandson of Captain Hardy and it can be no coincidence that the date of presentation coincides with that of Lord Nelson's funeral.

Condition Report

Fine condition overall; lacks sponge.

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