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Commemorative Tankard "Victory over the Armada" – David Cornell – Franklin Mint – 1988 Magnificent pewter tankard created in 1988 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the English fleet's victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588. Made after a design by sculptor David Cornell, member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors, this piece was issued by Le Médaillier Franklin under licence from the National Maritime Museum of London. Inspired by Elizabethan-era tankards, it features a rich historical bas-relief decoration: The English fleet and the ship Revenge The famous naval battle of Gravelines (1588) A sculpted handle depicting a mythological mermaid The portrait of Sir Francis Drake accompanied by his motto "Sic parvis magna" Specifications: Publisher: Le Médaillier Franklin / Franklin Mint Artist: David Cornell Institution: National Maritime Museum Year: 1988 Material: Fine pewter, cast and hand-polished Marking: FM 1988 with a relief anchor under the base Condition: Good overall condition. The reliefs and carved details are clearly visible. Some traces of use related to age. Please carefully review the photographs. Careful shipping, professional packaging and tracked dispatch. Happy bidding on Catawiki !!! ZélioCambra

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