27th Oct, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious)
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[M] A FINELY-CARVED EARLY 19TH-CENTURY...
A FINELY-CARVED EARLY 19TH-CENTURY GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SHIP-FORM SNUFF BOX
the hull carved with a figurehead in the form of a double-tailed mermaid, inset gold hinge to lid carved in relief and depicting Hope, with anchor and cherubs -- 3in. (7.5cm.) diameter
the hull carved with a figurehead in the form of a double-tailed mermaid, inset gold hinge to lid carved in relief and depicting Hope, with anchor and cherubs -- 3in. (7.5cm.) diameter
Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINELY-CARVED EARLY 19TH-CENTURY GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SHIP-FORM SNUFF BOX
the hull carved with a figurehead in the form of a double-tailed mermaid, inset gold hinge to lid carved in relief and depicting Hope, with anchor and cherubs -- 3in. (7.5cm.) diameter
the hull carved with a figurehead in the form of a double-tailed mermaid, inset gold hinge to lid carved in relief and depicting Hope, with anchor and cherubs -- 3in. (7.5cm.) diameter
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious), 27th Oct, 2010
