24th Nov, 2020 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)

 
  Lot 38
 

38

[M] A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CARVED HELMET SHELLS

A PAIR OF CARVED HELMET SHELLS BY CHARLES WOOD, CIRCA 1850

possibly filled horned helmet shells (cassis cornuta), inscribed Prince Alfred Born Aug 6th 1844; and Queen Victoria Born May 24th 1819, inscribed Wood Sculp lower left (Victoria) and Wood (Alfred), each 3¼in. (8cm.) high

(2, a pair)

Sold for £248
Estimated at £80 - £120

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A PAIR OF CARVED HELMET SHELLS BY CHARLES WOOD, CIRCA 1850

possibly filled horned helmet shells (cassis cornuta), inscribed Prince Alfred Born Aug 6th 1844; and Queen Victoria Born May 24th 1819, inscribed Wood Sculp lower left (Victoria) and Wood (Alfred), each 3¼in. (8cm.) high

(2, a pair)

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020

Mercantile : 1-98

Naval : 101-179

Instruments : 181-295

Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)

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