United Kingdom. A Section of Copper Cladding from H.M.S. Victory certificate_of_authenticity With the passing of time

With the passing of time

inscribed “October 1st

The five survivors

extensive repair evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides

measuring 78 mm (w) x 139 mm (l)

United Kingdom. A Section of Copper Cladding from H.M.S. Victory certificate_of_authenticity With the passing of timeA section of copper featuring green tarnishing and multiple period puncture holes from having been affixed to Victory's hull, measuring 19 cm x 13 cm, 160 grams; accompanied by Certificate of Provenance Save the Victory Fund (1938) Footnote: Copper of the underwater hull of a ship had been first used on HMS Alarm in 1761 to prevent attack of the wooden hull by the Teredo worm in tropical waters. The copper sheets were a nominal 4ft (1220mm) long by 14