Copper Box Commemorating the Foudroyant Ship

An Arts & Crafts copper box commemorating the hallmarked…
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An Arts & Crafts copper box commemorating the hallmarked sterling Foudroyant, the hinged lid embossed with an image of the ship and her dates 1798 and 1897. The ship's name to the front, raised on four splayed copper riveted legs. 26 x 17 x 12 cm. Note: it is recorded that many items were made from materials recovered from the wreck. See: cabinet at Monmouth Museum made of the wreckage of the Foudroyant and containing objects also made from the ship.

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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