In 2005 I was commissioned by the Greenwich Foundation to make a model of Christopher Wren's Painted Hall, showing Lord Nelson lying in state. This is on display in the Painted Hall in Greenwich.

I became very interested in Nelson's extraordinary state funeral, and decided to make a limited edition miniature replica of the magnificent state coffin using oak salvaged from HMS Victory. Each miniature coffin measuring 8cm long is made of Victory oak decorated with fine gold plated emblems and ornaments on a rich black velvet ground. It is presented in an elegant black and gold leather case, lined with cream satin, with a gold inscription inside the lid. Every limited edition coffin is issued with a certificate of provenance, giving the edition number and guaranteeing the origin and authenticity of the Victory oak.

A special In Memoriam booklet has been produced to accompany the coffins. It contains a collection of newspaper reports, eye-witness accounts and contemporary images of Nelson's extraordinary state funeral, and captures the astonishing outpouring of public grief which followed the news of Nelson's victory and death at Trafalgar two hundred years ago.

Click here to see the front page of The Times, 18 January 1806, which contains a full report of the funeral.