24th Nov, 2020 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)

 
  Lot 37
 

37

[M] A SCRIMSHAW DECORATED POLISHED HELMET SHELL

A SCRIMSHAW DECORATED POLISHED HELMET SHELL

probably a clench's helmet shell (cassis madagascariensis), inscribed with three anchors, a narwhal, a profile of a whaling ship inscribed Mary 1891 -- 10½in. (27cm.) wide

Sold for £236
Estimated at £150 - £250

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A SCRIMSHAW DECORATED POLISHED HELMET SHELL

probably a clench's helmet shell (cassis madagascariensis), inscribed with three anchors, a narwhal, a profile of a whaling ship inscribed Mary 1891 -- 10½in. (27cm.) wide

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020

Mercantile : 1-98

Naval : 101-179

Instruments : 181-295

Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)

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