Small chest made of wood from Jan van Speijk’s gunboat c. 1831 - 1832
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This small wooden chest, crafted by J.H. Cuperus, is a historical artifact made from the wood of Jan van Speijk's gunboat. Constructed around 1831-1832, the chest is a tangible reminder of the Dutch naval hero and his sacrifice during the Belgian Revolution. The chest's simple yet sturdy design, with its brass keyhole, reflects the era's practicality and reverence for naval history. It serves as a poignant memento of a significant historical event and a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the period.
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According to an accompanying certificate, this chest originally contained ‘remains of Van Speijk’. Like the adjacent snuffbox, it is reputedly made of fragments of wood from the gunboat, while the rings and the nutcracker are of iron recovered from the vessel. Many objects of this kind were awarded as prizes in a national lottery whose proceeds financed the construction of the Van Speijk lighthouse at Egmond aan Zee.
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