2nd May, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')
186
[M] AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING SNUFF BOX MADE...
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING SNUFF BOX MADE FROM COPPER RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE NORFOLK CUSTOMS CUTTER RANGER, CIRCA 1822
inscribed overall with depictions of the craft, full provenance and circumstances of the loss and the names of the seven survivors -- 3in (7.5cm.) wide
The revenue cutter Ranger foundered off Great Yarmouth with the loss of her commander John Sayer and 29 crew on 13th October 1822. Despite being in full view of the village of Happisburg, Norfolk, no rescue was attempted and only seven men survived having made it ashore in the ship's boat using the one remaining oar. The box is made from copper sheathing recovered from the wreck of the cutter.
inscribed overall with depictions of the craft, full provenance and circumstances of the loss and the names of the seven survivors -- 3in (7.5cm.) wide
The revenue cutter Ranger foundered off Great Yarmouth with the loss of her commander John Sayer and 29 crew on 13th October 1822. Despite being in full view of the village of Happisburg, Norfolk, no rescue was attempted and only seven men survived having made it ashore in the ship's boat using the one remaining oar. The box is made from copper sheathing recovered from the wreck of the cutter.
Sold for £682
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING SNUFF BOX MADE FROM COPPER RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE NORFOLK CUSTOMS CUTTER RANGER, CIRCA 1822
inscribed overall with depictions of the craft, full provenance and circumstances of the loss and the names of the seven survivors -- 3in (7.5cm.) wide
The revenue cutter Ranger foundered off Great Yarmouth with the loss of her commander John Sayer and 29 crew on 13th October 1822. Despite being in full view of the village of Happisburg, Norfolk, no rescue was attempted and only seven men survived having made it ashore in the ship's boat using the one remaining oar. The box is made from copper sheathing recovered from the wreck of the cutter.
inscribed overall with depictions of the craft, full provenance and circumstances of the loss and the names of the seven survivors -- 3in (7.5cm.) wide
The revenue cutter Ranger foundered off Great Yarmouth with the loss of her commander John Sayer and 29 crew on 13th October 1822. Despite being in full view of the village of Happisburg, Norfolk, no rescue was attempted and only seven men survived having made it ashore in the ship's boat using the one remaining oar. The box is made from copper sheathing recovered from the wreck of the cutter.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia'), 2nd May, 2017
