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HMS IRON DUKE 1916 British Navy Jutland WWI Trench Arts & Crafts ship bookends

$ 124.08

Availability: 71 in stock
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Region of Origin: Great Britain
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: Excellent original condition.

    Description

    Here is a rare pair of carved teak bookends in the form of two sailing ships, made from wood salvaged from the
    HMS Iron Duke
    , Royal Navy Admiral Jellicoe's flagship at the Battle of Jutland during WWI in 1916.  They are beautifully carved in the Arts & Crafts tradition and have a small brass plaque describing origin to front.  Base is 7 x 19.5" and the ships stand 11" tall.  Original finish, superb condition.