Wal Shannon Collection - Other Captain Cook Memorabi

Sale 114    28–31 Mar 2017   Gallery Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

  PrevNext  

This lot is not illustrated.

Lot 1971    SESSION 7 (11.30AM WEDNESDAY 29TH MARCH)    Wal Shannon Collection - Other Captain Cook Memorabili

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au

CAPTAIN JAMES COOK'S SWORD, a replica of the sword used by Captain Cook being a Small Naval Hanger Sword (1757-1769), issued to commemorate the Bicentenary of Captain James Cook landing in Australia, April 29th 1770, wire bound composite grip and plated crossguard, single edge plated blade marked 'Wilkinson Sword, London', overall 68cm long, display mounted on replica ship board with rope border and with a small brass anchor attached at bottom right of sword handle, the board with wall mounting brackets on back; also a Certificate of authenticity and a history sheet, both framed together under perspex in a heavy timber frame (70x41cm). Some foxing on documents, crossguard of sword loose, otherwise good very fine. (2)

Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia.

No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office.

Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.

Quick find

View a lot by number and sale.

Adjacent lots

  • Lot 1969  

    BRONZE BUST OF CAPTAIN COOK, on timber shield (32x37cm; bust 18x25cm); tot wt 7.22kg), with ...

    Estimate $100

  • Lot 1970  

    BRONZE CAST OF CAPTAIN COOK'S SHIP ENDEAVOUR, on timber backing with framed surround (34.5x36cm; casting ...

    Estimate $90

  • Lot 1971   This lot

    CAPTAIN JAMES COOK'S SWORD, a replica of the sword used by Captain Cook being a ...

    Estimate $150

  • Lot 1972  

    CAPTAIN COOK DISCOVERY OF AUSTRALIA BICENTENARY, 1970, Royal Doulton loving cup in basalt (approx 21cm ...

    Estimate $180

  • Lot 1973  

    VISIT OF ENDEAVOUR TO MACKAY, June 1995, limited edition porcelain tankard (12cm high), on bottom ...

    Estimate $100