3rd Nov, 2015 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Encounter')
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[M] A FINELY CARVED EARLY 19TH-CENTURY 'BUGBEAR'...
A FINELY CARVED EARLY 19TH-CENTURY 'BUGBEAR' COCONUT FLASK,
carved in the round with roundals comprising Britannia, a swag of musical instruments, (?) a French cockerel and serpent, the end with typical yawing bearded face with glass eyes, -- 5in. (12.5cm.) high; together with a small coconut inscribed to Rosa de Roboletto decorated with patriotic motifs
(2)
carved in the round with roundals comprising Britannia, a swag of musical instruments, (?) a French cockerel and serpent, the end with typical yawing bearded face with glass eyes, -- 5in. (12.5cm.) high; together with a small coconut inscribed to Rosa de Roboletto decorated with patriotic motifs
(2)
Sold for £558
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINELY CARVED EARLY 19TH-CENTURY 'BUGBEAR' COCONUT FLASK,
carved in the round with roundals comprising Britannia, a swag of musical instruments, (?) a French cockerel and serpent, the end with typical yawing bearded face with glass eyes, -- 5in. (12.5cm.) high; together with a small coconut inscribed to Rosa de Roboletto decorated with patriotic motifs
(2)
carved in the round with roundals comprising Britannia, a swag of musical instruments, (?) a French cockerel and serpent, the end with typical yawing bearded face with glass eyes, -- 5in. (12.5cm.) high; together with a small coconut inscribed to Rosa de Roboletto decorated with patriotic motifs
(2)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Encounter'), 3rd Nov, 2015
