1st Nov, 2022 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)

 
Lot 238
 

238

[M] A DANISH SILVER DRINKING HORN AND COVER PRESENTED TO THE WARDROOM OFFICERS' MESS BY H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES, CIRCA 1891

A DANISH SILVER DRINKING HORN AND COVER PRESENTED TO THE WARDROOM OFFICERS' MESS OF R.Y. OSBORNE BY H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES, CIRCA 1891

engraved with pseudo-Celtic imagery, medallions and zig zag borders, resting on a pair of fowl's feet, the cover with finial formed as a shepherd keeping lookout, inscribed to the front Presented by / H.R.H. the Princess of Wales / to The Wardroom Officers' Mess / Royal Yacht Osborne / Copenhagen 1892 --14 x 11in. (36 x 28cm.); 39.70 oz t

Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth

Sold for £4,960
Estimated at £500 - £800

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A DANISH SILVER DRINKING HORN AND COVER PRESENTED TO THE WARDROOM OFFICERS' MESS OF R.Y. OSBORNE BY H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES, CIRCA 1891

engraved with pseudo-Celtic imagery, medallions and zig zag borders, resting on a pair of fowl's feet, the cover with finial formed as a shepherd keeping lookout, inscribed to the front Presented by / H.R.H. the Princess of Wales / to The Wardroom Officers' Mess / Royal Yacht Osborne / Copenhagen 1892 --14 x 11in. (36 x 28cm.); 39.70 oz t

Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022

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Order of Sale:

Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-57B
Mercantile (Steam) 58-112
Naval (Sail) 115-202
Naval (Steam) 205-319
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 325-353

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