Lot 1558
Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Scrimshaw powder horn, circa 1851, deeply engraved to one side 'Rule Britannia', a sailor in uniform holding a British ensign, 'Souvenir' 'Memento Mori' 'Tempus Fugit' 'November 1851' 'Mr Donell', beneath a large British warship under sail, (400mm long), suspended for mounting. Extremely fine with very high quality engraving, scarce.
- Estimate
- $2,000
- Result Status
- Passed in