SIR JAMES CLARK ROSS: A RARE PLATE FROM HIS PRIVATE SERVICE COMMEMORATING THE DISCOVERY OF MAGNETIC NORTH, 1ST JUNE, 1831
the rim with cartouche incorporating the family 'fox's head erased' crest next to a dip circle and union flag inscribed in gilt 1st June 1831, arsenic green field with gilt pie crust border, the reverse with maker's green transfer for Copeland & Garrett late Spode -- 9¼in. (23.5cm.) diameter
Sold for £3,968
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
SIR JAMES CLARK ROSS: A RARE PLATE FROM HIS PRIVATE SERVICE COMMEMORATING THE DISCOVERY OF MAGNETIC NORTH, 1ST JUNE, 1831
the rim with cartouche incorporating the family 'fox's head erased' crest next to a dip circle and union flag inscribed in gilt 1st June 1831, arsenic green field with gilt pie crust border, the reverse with maker's green transfer for Copeland & Garrett late Spode -- 9¼in. (23.5cm.) diameter
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))