Original British 1797-Dated Napoleonic Naval Officer’s Presentation Personal Effects Box Inscribed to William Fitzwilliam Owen with Flintlock Pistol and Numerous Personalized Accessories Uniforms During the Gothic Revival of

During the Gothic Revival of the second half of the 19th Century the demand for original antique weapons exceeded the supply

most likely when it was reworked with a new belt loop

- Small sticker of Eagle in front of flag and V for Victory

Blade Length: Approximately 29 1/2"

with most of the wear on the barrel and cylinder

Original British 1797-Dated Napoleonic Naval Officer’s Presentation Personal Effects Box Inscribed to William Fitzwilliam Owen with Flintlock Pistol and Numerous Personalized Accessories Uniforms During the Gothic Revival ofOriginal Item. One of a Kind Set. This is an outstanding vanity box presented on the lid to Lieutenant William Owen by his father in August of 1797, with several personal effects including two monogrammed items and a hidden compartment underneath with a flintlock box pistol, miniature powder flask, and bullet mold. We have identified the set to Vice Admiral William Fitzwilliam Owen (17 September 1774 3 November 1857), a well known British naval