HMS Blake

Model of 'HMS Blake' entirely made in lampworked coloured Bristol glass. The model inside a mahogany glazed case, with ormulu feet. Inscribed on a plaque on the front of the case: 'H.M.S.BLAKE THIS MODEL IN BRISTOL GLASS WAS PRESENTED TO ADMIRAL CODRINGTON WHO FOUGHT WITH NELSON AT TRAFALGAR IT REPRESENTS THE FLAGSHIP'.

Object Details

ID: GGG0542
Type: Ship model
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Blake (1808)
Date made: Mid 19th century
People: Codrington, Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Box: 382 x 360 x 161 mm