2nd May, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')
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[M] AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING LONDON WATERMAN'S...
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING LONDON WATERMAN'S TOBACCO BOX, CIRCA 1748
inscribed and decorated in both sides John Young / Waterman at Ye Falcon / 1748 -- 4¾in. (12cm.) wide
At this date London watermen were commonly used to traverse the river and a number of historic water stairs were recorded including the Falcon, all of which gradually became obsolete as more bridges were built.
inscribed and decorated in both sides John Young / Waterman at Ye Falcon / 1748 -- 4¾in. (12cm.) wide
At this date London watermen were commonly used to traverse the river and a number of historic water stairs were recorded including the Falcon, all of which gradually became obsolete as more bridges were built.
Sold for £521
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING LONDON WATERMAN'S TOBACCO BOX, CIRCA 1748
inscribed and decorated in both sides John Young / Waterman at Ye Falcon / 1748 -- 4¾in. (12cm.) wide
At this date London watermen were commonly used to traverse the river and a number of historic water stairs were recorded including the Falcon, all of which gradually became obsolete as more bridges were built.
inscribed and decorated in both sides John Young / Waterman at Ye Falcon / 1748 -- 4¾in. (12cm.) wide
At this date London watermen were commonly used to traverse the river and a number of historic water stairs were recorded including the Falcon, all of which gradually became obsolete as more bridges were built.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia'), 2nd May, 2017
