A PRESENTATION LIFESAVING SILVER SALVER, CIRCA 1877
chased, pierced and inscribed to the centre Presented by the British Government to Captain K.A. Holmstrom of the barque Astrea of Lovisa in acknowledgement of his humanity and kindness to the shipwrecked crew of the Maggie of Swansea abandoned in the Bay of Biscay on 15th October 1877, the reverse with London hallmarks for 1876/77 --10in. (25.5cm.) diam.
Provenance: From the estate of Lt. Col. Ragnar Nordström (1894-1982), shipowner and industrialist located in Lovisa (Loviisa), Finland.
Sold for £397
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A PRESENTATION LIFESAVING SILVER SALVER, CIRCA 1877
chased, pierced and inscribed to the centre Presented by the British Government to Captain K.A. Holmstrom of the barque Astrea of Lovisa in acknowledgement of his humanity and kindness to the shipwrecked crew of the Maggie of Swansea abandoned in the Bay of Biscay on 15th October 1877, the reverse with London hallmarks for 1876/77 --10in. (25.5cm.) diam.
Provenance: From the estate of Lt. Col. Ragnar Nordström (1894-1982), shipowner and industrialist located in Lovisa (Loviisa), Finland.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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