Late 18th–Early 19th-Century Carved English Oak Naval Acanthus Frieze, c.1790–1810A substantial carved fragment in English oak, originally taken from a British naval warship during the period c. 17901810. The deep, rhythmic carving presents a bold repeat of stylised acanthus leaves, the classical motif widely used across the decorative upperworks of Royal Navy vessels in the years surrounding the Battle of Trafalgar. Acanthus ornament was the standard language of carved naval decoration in this era, appearing on stern fascias,