26th Apr, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter)
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[M] AN IRON HAND GRENADE RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE DUTCH EAST INDIAMAN PRINCESS MARIA, SUNK 1686
AN IRON HAND GRENADE RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE PRINCESS MARIA (EX-PRINSES ROYAAL MARIA), SUNK 1686
cast in two halves with wooden fuse, loosely mounted to wooden display base with legend -- 4in. (10cm.) high; together with an authentication certificate
(2)
Originally launched for the Dutch Republic as Prinses Royaal Maria (38) in 1643, she was captured by the English in June 1652, renamed Princess Maria and wrecked on the Goodwin Sands 8th February 1658.
Sold for £868
Estimated at £100 - £150
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN IRON HAND GRENADE RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE PRINCESS MARIA (EX-PRINSES ROYAAL MARIA), SUNK 1686
cast in two halves with wooden fuse, loosely mounted to wooden display base with legend -- 4in. (10cm.) high; together with an authentication certificate
(2)
Originally launched for the Dutch Republic as Prinses Royaal Maria (38) in 1643, she was captured by the English in June 1652, renamed Princess Maria and wrecked on the Goodwin Sands 8th February 1658.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380
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