20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] AN ATTRACTIVE 19TH-CENTURY WALRUS IVORY...
AN ATTRACTIVE 19TH-CENTURY WALRUS IVORY KNIFE
the 4in. steel blade with indistinct maker's marks, carved fluted handle terminating with foliage and a finely detailed lion, the sheath fluted to match and incised with scratched date "1883" -- 9½in. (24cm.) overall
the 4in. steel blade with indistinct maker's marks, carved fluted handle terminating with foliage and a finely detailed lion, the sheath fluted to match and incised with scratched date "1883" -- 9½in. (24cm.) overall
Sold for £1,612
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN ATTRACTIVE 19TH-CENTURY WALRUS IVORY KNIFE
the 4in. steel blade with indistinct maker's marks, carved fluted handle terminating with foliage and a finely detailed lion, the sheath fluted to match and incised with scratched date "1883" -- 9½in. (24cm.) overall
the 4in. steel blade with indistinct maker's marks, carved fluted handle terminating with foliage and a finely detailed lion, the sheath fluted to match and incised with scratched date "1883" -- 9½in. (24cm.) overall
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
