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Freedom box
James Morisset, 1797

© Portsmouth City Museums and Record Service
Presented to acknowledge Captain Calder's role at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Feb 1797 where he was Captain of the Flag Ship 'Victory'. The enamel on the cover shows the defeat of the Spanish fleet; the engraving on the bottom depicts the flagship of Admiral Jervis.
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Title of artwork, date
Freedom box, 1797
Date supported
1977
Medium and material
Gold & enamel
Dimensions
3 x 11 x 7 cm
Grant
3250
Total cost
24500
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