During the Napoleonic wars, there were a number of gun brigs commissioned in the British Navy. The last vessel bearing the name before the introduction of steam was lost in 1811. This little tooth illustrates this vessel.
Shows the brig under sail and inscribed in a semi circle, H.M. BRIG-OF-WAR STAUNCH.
On verso, a British seaman standing before the Union Jack.
Probably engraved while the ship was extant or shortly after.. C1820.
Height. 77 mm. (3 inches).