Antique Royal Doulton stoneware. Designed by Noke and Fenton. NELSON is an amazing Loving Cup both in beauty & size. By every standard, this is definitely a showpiece and. Should be displayed as such. Noke and Harry Fenton, the relief artistry is. Combine that with vivid colors. And exacting detail, and the figures become. Normally, you can’t. Which makes this one a hellava. The loving cup, with its block & tackle handles. Depicts scenes from the Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson on board his flagship, HMS Victory. W/”England Expects” incised underneath. And a longboat rescuing sailors from the. Sea while the battle rages on, with It. Was In Trafalgar Bay incised below. Born at Burnham-Thorpe, Norfolk, while still a boy. He joined the navy as a midshipman on his uncle’s. He proceeded to work his way up through. The ranks, promotion being rapid during the. War against the French. Nelson suffered two disabilities, losing an eye off. Calvi, Corsica in 1794 and an arm at Santa Cruz. Yet this did not prevent him continuing. His outstanding career, and at times he even. Took advantage of his handicaps. Battle of Copenhagen he put the telescope. To his blind eye and, truthfully saying he. Could not see the signal to disengage. From battle, won a famous victory. At Trafalgar he sought to inspire the fleet with. His signal England Expects That Every Man. Will Do His Duty and sailed toward the. French playing “Heart Of Oak” & Rule. Fatally wounded, his last. Words Thank God I have done my. Well illustrates the courage. And dedication of this. A fabulous gift for the “SAILOR” in your life. Even if it happens to be you. OOP = Out Of Production. Item: NELSON LOVING CUP. Country Of Origin: England. Doulton Series: Men Of History. Designers: Charles Noke & Harry Fenton. Handles: Block and Tackle. Backstamp: Royal Doulton / Nelson. Size: 10.5 in H x 10 in W x 6.5 D. Size: 26.7 cm H x 25.4 cm W x 16.5 cm D. Colorway: see Photos (integral part of description). Inscription: “England Expects”; “It Was In Trafalgar Bay”. Edition: Limited to 600 pieces. This is Number 358 (358/600). Box/Docs: No Box / Original Royal Doulton COA. Availability: Rare / Retired / OOP. NO Chips, NO Cracks, NO Restoration. SLIGHT Crazing on Bottom which is. Common for Loving Cups of this era. Seaway China, a major Royal Doulton distributor. & retailer, lists this Royal Doulton NELSON. See Photo # 8. From My Personal Collection. Displayed in SMOKE-FREE, PET-FREE Environment. Photos are of the ACTUAL Loving Cup. Unless otherwise noted, all white spots on photos are. Reflections from camera flash and overhead lighting. This item has been listed for sale on other sites. Therefore, if you like it. Or MAKE AN OFFER. Before it’s gone! To find the least expensive yet highest quality. LoopGraphix is not responsible for service transit. Transit times are provided by the carrier. Exclude weekends & holidays, and may vary. With package origin and destination. Particularly during peak periods. If an item arrives damaged, save the item and. Claim can be filed. If you do not save. NOT honor the claim.
