Dutch Silver Commemorative Tobacco Box: Battle of Doggers Bank
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19th century Dutch silver (934) commemorative tobacco box and cover, of rectangular form, engraved with navel engagement and the labels 'Doggers Bank' and 'Gedaanden 5 Augustus 1781,' the base engraved 'Vivat Zoutman' with central cartouche with flags bearing the names of the Captains involved 'Mulder,' 'Braak,' 'Kingsberge,' 'Benting' 'Dedel,' 'Vanbraam,' 'Staring' and 'Dekker,' the sides decorated with floral and urn motifs, total weight 244gm, 15.5 cm x 7 cm catalogue note: a Dutch squadron under rear Admiral Johann Arnold Zoutman engaged a British squadron of equal strength under vice Admiral Hyde Parker off Doggersbank and a bloody battle ensued. Although technically considered to be a drawn battle, the Dutch claimed victory because the British were first to haul off. Captain Baron Bentick was wounded and died three weeks later of wounds having been promoted to Admiral. Mementos such as boxes and trinkets were issued to all ranks for the battle. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
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