AN ATTRACTIVE SCRIMSHAW DECORATED HORN CORDIAL CUP, CIRCA 1872
depicting a finely observed ship in full sail on a calm sea framed with a laurel wreath, inscribed to the reverse Success to the Ship SCOTTISH MAID, Aberdeen 1872, mounted on pedestal foot -- 4½in. (11.5cm.); together with a sailorwork treen valentine gift comprising a double-sided book-form wooden box with carved sliding panels and inset glass 'spine' -- 3½in. (9cm.) high
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Sold for £310
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN ATTRACTIVE SCRIMSHAW DECORATED HORN CORDIAL CUP, CIRCA 1872
depicting a finely observed ship in full sail on a calm sea framed with a laurel wreath, inscribed to the reverse Success to the Ship SCOTTISH MAID, Aberdeen 1872, mounted on pedestal foot -- 4½in. (11.5cm.); together with a sailorwork treen valentine gift comprising a double-sided book-form wooden box with carved sliding panels and inset glass 'spine' -- 3½in. (9cm.) high
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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))