14th Nov, 2023 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (HIGHFLYER)
137
[M] A WOOD SHAVING BOX, REPUTEDLY BELONGING TO CAPTAIN HARDY
A WOOD SHAVING BOX, REPUTEDLY BELONGING TO CAPTAIN HARDY, CIRCA 1800
the box fitted for shaving utensils and mirror (now lacking) with later engraved plaque, now detached, stating ownership by Captain Thomas Masterman Hardy: “and was on board HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar” -- approx: 11 x 9 x 5in. (28 x 23 x 13cm.); together with two shaped black japanned tin boxes for naval bicorn hats, 19th/20th century, one with plaque stating: “W Sherlock Esq. RN” -- 22in. (56cm.) high max.; four oval brass furniture fittings, circa 1810, stamped with an urn inscribed “Trafalgar Sacred to Nelson”; and a modern leather case
(8)
Shaving box: Sotheby's London, 3 May 2000, lot 232.
Sold for £682
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A WOOD SHAVING BOX, REPUTEDLY BELONGING TO CAPTAIN HARDY, CIRCA 1800
the box fitted for shaving utensils and mirror (now lacking) with later engraved plaque, now detached, stating ownership by Captain Thomas Masterman Hardy: “and was on board HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar” -- approx: 11 x 9 x 5in. (28 x 23 x 13cm.); together with two shaped black japanned tin boxes for naval bicorn hats, 19th/20th century, one with plaque stating: “W Sherlock Esq. RN” -- 22in. (56cm.) high max.; four oval brass furniture fittings, circa 1810, stamped with an urn inscribed “Trafalgar Sacred to Nelson”; and a modern leather case
(8)
Shaving box: Sotheby's London, 3 May 2000, lot 232.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (HIGHFLYER), 14th Nov, 2023
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Order of Sale:
Mercantile Sail 1-41
Mercantile Steam 42-103
Naval Sail 104-163
Naval Steam 164-211
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 214-270
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