RARE AND EXQUISITE LLOYD’S PATRIOTIC FUND PRESENTATION LIDDED SILVER TROPHY FOR BRITISH NAVAL ACTION AT MARTINIQUE 1804.

This silver trophy about 13″ tall, 10-1/2″ wide and weighs just over 60oz, is quite rare. It was awarded to mid-shipman (later Lieutenant)John S. Tracey of the Royal Navy for heroic actions in the capture of the French corvette Curieux, inscription on 2″ round plaque with sea serpent border reads, “FROM THE PATRIOTIC FUND AT LLOYDS TO MR JOHN S TRACEY WHO ON THE 4TH FEB’ 1804 WHEN SECRETARY TO COMMODORE HOOD IN HMS CENTAUR AIDED IN CUTTING OUT THE BOALS OF THAT SHIP THE FRENCH CORVETTE CURIEUX FROM UNDER THE GUNS OF FORT EDWARD IN THE HARBOUR OF FORT ROYAL MARTINIQUE AS RECORDED IN THE LONDON GAZETTE OF THE 1ST MAY.” On Feb. 4,1804, HMS Centaur sent four boats and 72 men under Lt. Robert Carthew Reynolds to cut her out at Fort Royal harbour, Martinique. The British suffered nine wounded, two of whom, including Reynolds, later died. The French suffered 10 dead & 30 wounded, many mortally. Cordier, wounded, fell into a boat and escaped. The British sent Curieux under a flag of truce to Fort Royal to hand the wounded over to their countrymen. John Tracey was one of the 64 men of whom only 3 were sighted for gallantry in securing the lines under enemy fire and great risk. Lloyds Patriotic Fund also presented two swords of 50 Guinea value to Capt. Reynolds (posthumous) and Lt. Bettesworth. This fabulous piece of presentation silver was made by Philip Rundell & John Bridge, Royal silversmiths for King George III and marked along with standard British hallmarks including makers mark of Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith and date letter for 1804 and stamped along base ring “RUNDELL BRIDGE ET RUNDELL AURIFICES REGIS ET PRINCIPIS WALLIAE LONDENI FECERUNT”. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall with old polish inscription in 13 lines is easily discernible opposite inscription plaque is about a 3″ medallion in relief of fluted anchor and rope over oak branch with acorns. This medallion is framed with two intertwined sea serpents like around presentation. Handles terminate in raised relief faces surrounded by grapes & grape leaves. Lid & top are decorated with relief floral & berries with a floral finial . 4-55554 JS (50,000-75,000) – Lot 1376

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1376	$40,250.00	RARE AND EXQUISITE LLOYD’S PATRIOTIC FUND PRESENTATION LIDDED SILVER TROPHY FOR BRITISH NAVAL ACTION AT MARTINIQUE 1804. This silver trophy about 13″ tall, 10-1/2″ wide and weighs just over 60oz, is quite rare. It was awarded to mid-shipman (later Lieutenant)John S. Tracey of the Royal Navy for heroic actions in the capture of the French corvette Curieux, inscription on 2″ round plaque with sea serpent border reads, “FROM THE PATRIOTIC FUND AT LLOYDS TO MR JOHN S TRACEY WHO ON THE 4TH FEB’ 1804 WHEN SECRETARY TO COMMODORE HOOD IN HMS CENTAUR AIDED IN CUTTING OUT THE BOALS OF THAT SHIP THE FRENCH CORVETTE CURIEUX FROM UNDER THE GUNS OF FORT EDWARD IN THE HARBOUR OF FORT ROYAL MARTINIQUE AS RECORDED IN THE LONDON GAZETTE OF THE 1ST MAY.” On Feb. 4,1804, HMS Centaur sent four boats and 72 men under Lt. Robert Carthew Reynolds to cut her out at Fort Royal harbour, Martinique. The British suffered nine wounded, two of whom, including Reynolds, later died. The French suffered 10 dead & 30 wounded, many mortally. Cordier, wounded, fell into a boat and escaped. The British sent Curieux under a flag of truce to Fort Royal to hand the wounded over to their countrymen. John Tracey was one of the 64 men of whom only 3 were sighted for gallantry in securing the lines under enemy fire and great risk. Lloyds Patriotic Fund also presented two swords of 50 Guinea value to Capt. Reynolds (posthumous) and Lt. Bettesworth. This fabulous piece of presentation silver was made by Philip Rundell & John Bridge, Royal silversmiths for King George III and marked along with standard British hallmarks including makers mark of Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith and date letter for 1804 and stamped along base ring “RUNDELL BRIDGE ET RUNDELL AURIFICES REGIS ET PRINCIPIS WALLIAE LONDENI FECERUNT”. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall with old polish inscription in 13 lines is easily discernible opposite inscription plaque is about a 3″ medallion in relief of fluted anchor and rope over oak branch with acorns. This medallion is framed with two intertwined sea serpents like around presentation. Handles terminate in raised relief faces surrounded by grapes & grape leaves. Lid & top are decorated with relief floral & berries with a floral finial . 4-55554 JS (50,000-75,000) – Lot 1376 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE AND EXQUISITE LLOYD’S PATRIOTIC FUND PRESENTATION LIDDED SILVER TROPHY FOR BRITISH NAVAL ACTION AT MARTINIQUE 1804.