Shadow Box Model Display of 'The Victory'. Titled "The Victory 1765", signed by artist.
Wall mounted shadow box display of the 18th century British naval warship The Victory, with windows displaying modeled dioramas of various cross sections of the ship as seen from the front and sides, rough sketch of the ship's bow.
Size: 25 1/2 x 18 3/4 x 4 in.
The Victory, active in the 1760s, was a British naval vessel that served during a period of expanding maritime power and colonial engagement. As a warship of the Royal Navy, she would have been involved in patrolling trade routes, protecting merchant convoys, and participating in conflicts or show-of-force missions that reflected Britain’s growing naval dominance. Ships like the Victory were typically armed with multiple cannons, constructed of robust oak, and manned by crews trained for both combat and long voyages. While not to be confused with the later famous HMS Victory of Trafalgar fame, this earlier Victory exemplifies mid-18th-century naval design and the strategic importance of naval power in global trade, defense, and imperial expansion during that era.
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