A LARGE-SIZED MID-19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW WORKED NAUTILUS SHELL BY C.H. WOOD
incised overall with designs and captions, including Brunel's steamships Great Britain and Great Eastern, the Royal Arms, a short nautical rhyme and the Prince of Wales's feathers, and also 'engraved with a common penknife by C Wood', 6in. (15.5cm) high, undated but circa 1860, a good example, with well-blacked decoration
C.H. Wood specialised in producing worked nautilus shells, usually claiming, as with this example, that each was executed with only a simple penknife.
Sold for £13,640
Estimated at £500 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Fine condition throughout with no evidence of cracks, damage or repairs.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
A LARGE-SIZED MID-19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW WORKED NAUTILUS SHELL BY C.H. WOOD
incised overall with designs and captions, including Brunel's steamships Great Britain and Great Eastern, the Royal Arms, a short nautical rhyme and the Prince of Wales's feathers, and also 'engraved with a common penknife by C Wood', 6in. (15.5cm) high, undated but circa 1860, a good example, with well-blacked decoration
C.H. Wood specialised in producing worked nautilus shells, usually claiming, as with this example, that each was executed with only a simple penknife.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (ZEEBRUGGE), 23rd Apr, 2024
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Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Saleroom notice here
Order of Sale:
Mercantile Sail 1-47
Mercantile Steam 50-113
Naval Sail 115-181
Naval Steam 186-265
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 269-301
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Shippers
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Viewing
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Viewing at:
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