Grace Darling Object

[lett00]

Hi,
My brother-in-law found this object and he seems to think it may be of some value...?
I would like to know if anyone could possibly share knowledge about this object and what was its purpose. We know about the history of a lady called Grace Darling, but what is the significance of this object bearing her name?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
M :-)

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[PBK]

What is the size of the item? I wonder if it might be the title plate from a frame of one of the many paintings or prints of Grace Darling. These were fairly popular in the late Victorian era. An example appears below.

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[Bigcypresshunter]

How large is it?

http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Grace_Darling

The Darlings had seven portraits painted of themselves and were unable to comply to the number of further requests. Before long depictions of Darlings heroic act began appearing on trinkets, tea-caddies, plates, postcards, and chocolate boxes. These items sent her story even farther and new admirers were created around the country.

A lifeboat with her name was presented to Holy Island. One of the series of Victorian paintings by William Bell Scott at Wallington Hall in Northumberland depicts her rescue.

At Bamburgh there is a museum dedicated to her achievements and the seafaring life of the region.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution Mersey class lifeboat at Seahouses bears the name Grace Darling.

 

[72cheyenne]

It is very possibly the name plate off of a lifeboat. Here is a pic of the original "Grace Darling".

 

[IronSpike]

I'm thinking same as 72cheyene that it's a boat sign. Size would be helpful It appear to have been bolted and therefore assuming the larger size Cool find

 

[diggummup]

Does anybody notice the holes are square?

 

[diggummup]

What is the size of the item? I wonder if it might be the title plate from a frame of one of the many paintings or prints of Grace Darling. These were fairly popular in the late Victorian era. An example appears below.

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I'm gonna go with you on this one. The object looks to be either copper or brass. Would they use that medium on a boat? This is not my field.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It does look saltwater corroded but notice the title plates (like PBK mentioned)under Cheyennes pictures. Size of those square shanked tacks/nails would help.

 

[72cheyenne]

Here's another guess. Could it be off of a 1880's carriage? http://www.offbeattravel.com/carriage.html

 

[CRUSADER]

Welcome Fellow UKer

I like the picture idea, although it might be a problem for a full ID, as she was very popular, & many adhoc items could have been knocked up in her memory for all sorts of reasons.

 

[ivan salis]

quite a gal . -- as a old salt would say --pity she died so young and unmarried.

 

[lett00]

Hello everyone,
Thanks for your quick responses. The information you have provided so far is great and I will be passing these on to my brother-in-law.
As for the size of this object, which many of you are suggesting is a nameplate, it is approximately 50cm long (20in) and 14cm wide (5.5in).
I believe it is made of either copper or brass, and yes there is some green coloured corrosion.
I will ask my brother-in-law for some more details about those square bolt holes that we can see.
Thanks once again,
M :-)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Hello everyone,
Thanks for your quick responses. The information you have provided so far is great and I will be passing these on to my brother-in-law.
As for the size of this object, which many of you are suggesting is a nameplate, it is approximately 50cm long (20in) and 14cm wide (5.5in).
I believe it is made of either copper or brass, and yes there is some green coloured corrosion.
I will ask my brother-in-law for some more details about those square bolt holes that we can see.
Thanks once again,
M :-)

Im changing my thoughts now that I know the size. Forget about a picture title. Five inches wide is HUGE. I think it is too large for a picture and I now think it was from a carriage or boat. The square holes are from old nails.

Can you measure the nail holes?
Something in the picture for size comparison would help us visualize better.

Where was it found? This may also help us.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I'm thinking same as 72cheyene that it's a boat sign. Size would be helpful It appear to have been bolted and therefore assuming the larger size Cool find

Im changing my mind again. The square holes may be from bolts.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Grace Darling Museum



We are keen to know about any Grace Darling items in private hands that owners would allow us to see for study purposes. The museum would like to strengthen its collection so if you have a relevant item you would consider loaning or donating to us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Telephone

01668 214 910

Fax

01668 214 912

 

[lett00]

The bolt holes are approximately 6mm square.
My brother-in-law says he found the nameplate in the old toilet shed in his garden!!!

He has been in contact with the Grace Darling Museum and they too believe it may be from a carriage or boat. Thanks to everyone who helped identify this object.

Would anyone care to estimate a value for this nameplate? Is this type of thing likely to be of interest to collectors?

M x