2nd Nov, 2021 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)

 
Lot 202
 

202

[M] A SCRIMSHAW DECORATED NAUTILUS SHELL

A SCRIMSHAW DECORATED NAUTILUS SHELL

incised with three warships at anchor, with cartouche inscribed Samuel Chance 1848 with rope design to spiral ridge -- 5in. (12.5cm.) wide

Sold for £496
Estimated at £200 - £300

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A SCRIMSHAW DECORATED NAUTILUS SHELL

incised with three warships at anchor, with cartouche inscribed Samuel Chance 1848 with rope design to spiral ridge -- 5in. (12.5cm.) wide

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021

Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392 

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