Carved Figurehead of Ship H.M.S. "Royal William" 100+ Y/O Ad Trade Card

Description

Carved Figurehead of Ship H.M.S. "Royal William" 100+ Y/O Ad Trade Card
NOTE:
THESE ARE NOT POSTCARDS
THEY ARE TRADE/ADVERTISING CARDS.
THEY ARE MUCH SMALLER THAN A STANDARD POSTCARD
AND
THERE IS ADVERTISING TEXT ON THE BACK!
THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
ORIGINAL 100+ YEAR OLD TRADE - ADVERTISING CARD
CARVED FIGUREHEAD OF H.M.S. " ROYAL WILLIAM"
THE REVERSE SIDE HAS TEXT ABOUT THE COUNTRY ON THE FRONT
SEE IMAGES ABOVE
H.M.S. "Royal William."
Of the numerous effigies of Royal personages which adorned our old battleships,
none could be more appropriate than that of the "Sailor King," William IV.
The first Royal William was launched in Charles ll.'s reign as the Royal Prince.
her name having been changed to the Royal William by order of William
Ill. She fought with distinction at Solebay and at La Hogue.
THE CARD DIMENTIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
NOTE:
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS LARGER THAN THE CARD
TO SHOW THE DETAIL.
THIS CARD IS NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTIONS
IT IS 100+ YEARS OLD
IT IS  NOT PERFECT
THE FRONT AND BACK MAY HAVE:
PAPER LOSS - SMUDGING - ROUNDED CORNERS
SEE IMAGES ABOVE!
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The ship figurehead, which was popular between the 16th and 20th centuries, is a
carved wooden decoration located on the bow of vessels. The ship figureheads were
the highlight of ancient shipbuilding. Built primarily of wood, a figurehead prominently
represented the frontal part of the vessel, contributing to a singular identity to the vessel
itself. The real motive behind the placement of a carved figurehead at the bow of a
vessel remains uncertain. But, it is a confirmed fact that these decorations had been
used historically with a belief that those icons have strong magical or religious
significance.
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