Ballantynes Royal Navy, Seagoing Ship's Captain 1805, Painted Statuette

Captain, John Taylor, depicted in this figurine, was a typical sea-going Captain of the era. He had achieved the rank of Captain just before his 30th birthday and the Hebe was his first command. At 34 he was rewarded his second epaulette denoting three years in post as Captain. He was very aware that when at sea, he more fortunate than many of his fellow officers. There was always a surplus of officers for ships and it is estimated that at the end of the Napoleonic War there were approximately 500 commissioned captains waiting for a sea posting; many officers, after being commissioned, were put on the 'half pay list' and remained there for the rest of their lives.

This statuette makes a lovely retirement presentation or farewell gift to serving and ex members of the Royal Navy.

This figurine is supplied on a thin 'Collectors' base as standard. If you would like it mounted on a deeper 'Presentation' style base please choose this option.

If required, a brass engraving plate can be added to the base with an inscription of your choice for a small extra charge.