gun tampions

[kevin1947]

opinions please guys on this pair of tampions

[harryamb2]

probably post WW1

[big ned]

HMS Jellicoe was to have been a KGV class battleship but it's name was changed whilst still on the blocks to HMS Anson. It was launched in 1940 and was the only ship in a class of 3 that never fired it's guns in anger. The Wyvern is the correct heraldic symbol for Jellicoe, and the tampions look very similar to ones that were used on the Anson, as can be seen here:

HMS Anson Tampion

And here:

HMS Anson Tampion

And the vessel itself:

HMS Anson (79) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Regards, Ned.

[kevin1947]

cheers ned in theory that should make these pretty rare then ??

[big ned]

cheers ned in theory that should make these pretty rare then ??

Well, assuming they're off her main armament of 10 x 14" guns, then yes. They would have only have cast enough for the job i'd of thought, with perhaps a couple spare. I would think that the small production number probably makes little monetary difference to their worth, so I guess the prices given in the links give a clue to value if buying from a dealer.

[lithgow]

Ned-there were 5 KG Vs built-seems strange that tampions would have been made for a ship so long before completion as to be incorrect in name.

[big ned]

Ned-there were 5 KG Vs built-seems strange that tampions would have been made for a ship so long before completion as to be incorrect in name.

I think the term "so long before completion" is a moot point, who knows when? Don't get me wrong, i'm not entirely sure they're 100% genuine, but they look right compared to others in the links and it's not the sort of thing you see for sale everyday. I see no reason they may not be the real deal as that they could be bogus, but I do like the look of 'em!

The only way to prove it either way is for them to be looked at by someone in the know imo.

Regards, Ned.