5th Nov, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb')
136
[M] AN UNUSUAL SCRIMSHAW DECORATED COW HORN BY CHARLES WOOD, CIRCA 1860
AN UNUSUAL SCRIMSHAW DECORATED COW HORN BY CHARLES WOOD, CIRCA 1860
signed and inscribed by root Engd. with a penknife by C. Wood, and engraved over one side and depicting the Royal Arms countersigned underneath and titled ship profiles for the Great Eastern, the Great Britain, H.M.S. Warrior, a royal steam yacht and four others -- 43½in. (110.5cm.) long
Sold for £3,100
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN UNUSUAL SCRIMSHAW DECORATED COW HORN BY CHARLES WOOD, CIRCA 1860
signed and inscribed by root Engd. with a penknife by C. Wood, and engraved over one side and depicting the Royal Arms countersigned underneath and titled ship profiles for the Great Eastern, the Great Britain, H.M.S. Warrior, a royal steam yacht and four others -- 43½in. (110.5cm.) long
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
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Main view and sale venue:
Olympia Auctions
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Large object view
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London
SW6 2AG
Viewing
Saturday, 2nd November
(12pm-4pm)
Sunday, 3rd November
(12pm-4pm)
Monday, 4th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 5th November
(10am-11am)
