Stern Board

Description:
The stern board was part of a 19th century British warship. The woodent stern board is carved on right and left sides with a cannon, cannon balls, and bayonet. In the center is the UK coat of arms from 1837-present. The coat of arms is divided into quadrants, showing a single lion on the top right quadrant, a harp on the bottom left, three lions on the bottom right and two lions on the top left.
Additional Information: sculpture; coat of arms; cannon; bayonet; The back of the wood carving may have a plastic or metallic tab depicting the department property number DNR 50843
Category Sculpture
Reference Number 00566
Materials Wood carving
Measurements 105 x 19 in
Time Period 19th Century



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