7th Nov, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless')
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[M] AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW DECORATED...
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW DECORATED POWDER HORN
decorated in the round and depicting a man o' war and floral and fauna including a serpent, grouse, scorpion, alligator and a palm tree, inscribed in laurel cartouche R. CLACK R A terminating in a wooden spout with plug (old wear) -- 17in. (43cm.) overall
decorated in the round and depicting a man o' war and floral and fauna including a serpent, grouse, scorpion, alligator and a palm tree, inscribed in laurel cartouche R. CLACK R A terminating in a wooden spout with plug (old wear) -- 17in. (43cm.) overall
Sold for £521
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW DECORATED POWDER HORN
decorated in the round and depicting a man o' war and floral and fauna including a serpent, grouse, scorpion, alligator and a palm tree, inscribed in laurel cartouche R. CLACK R A terminating in a wooden spout with plug (old wear) -- 17in. (43cm.) overall
decorated in the round and depicting a man o' war and floral and fauna including a serpent, grouse, scorpion, alligator and a palm tree, inscribed in laurel cartouche R. CLACK R A terminating in a wooden spout with plug (old wear) -- 17in. (43cm.) overall
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless'), 7th Nov, 2017
