Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Screw Clamp Mutton Bone Holder marked to H.M.S. ACHERON - Captured by France in 1805 U.S. Grenades but functionally identical

but functionally identical

where the stock is worn down well below the level of the butt plate

high-pile black velvet

From the time of its creation until the end of World War II

SHOE / 1943 under one of the flaps

Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Screw Clamp Mutton Bone Holder marked to H.M.S. ACHERON - Captured by France in 1805 U.S. Grenades but functionally identicalOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice silver plated brass Mutton Bone Holder, used to secure the joint when being carved, perhaps by the Ship's Captain at an Officer's dinner. Measuring 5" tall, once in place these gave great purchase to the carver. It is marked on the side with a naval Fouled Anchor under Acheron, and is textured overall to aid in holding it securely. The handle for the screw clamp looks to have maker or hall markings,