27th Oct, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious)
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[M] AN UNUSUAL 18TH-CENTURY SAILORWORK GOURD...
AN UNUSUAL 18TH-CENTURY SAILORWORK GOURD POWDER FLASK FROM THE FRIGATE ALARM
incised and inscribed overall with a view of a fortified British garrison with the vessel moored nearby, with other buildings and housing, the base depicting a mermaid holding a mirror and inscribed JAMES SCOTT ALARM FRIGATE MASTER AT ARMS 1775, top with perforated brass nozzle -- 7in. (18cm.) high
incised and inscribed overall with a view of a fortified British garrison with the vessel moored nearby, with other buildings and housing, the base depicting a mermaid holding a mirror and inscribed JAMES SCOTT ALARM FRIGATE MASTER AT ARMS 1775, top with perforated brass nozzle -- 7in. (18cm.) high
Sold for £1,488
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN UNUSUAL 18TH-CENTURY SAILORWORK GOURD POWDER FLASK FROM THE FRIGATE ALARM
incised and inscribed overall with a view of a fortified British garrison with the vessel moored nearby, with other buildings and housing, the base depicting a mermaid holding a mirror and inscribed JAMES SCOTT ALARM FRIGATE MASTER AT ARMS 1775, top with perforated brass nozzle -- 7in. (18cm.) high
incised and inscribed overall with a view of a fortified British garrison with the vessel moored nearby, with other buildings and housing, the base depicting a mermaid holding a mirror and inscribed JAMES SCOTT ALARM FRIGATE MASTER AT ARMS 1775, top with perforated brass nozzle -- 7in. (18cm.) high
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious), 27th Oct, 2010
