Lot 3570
Sale 123 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Scrimshaw, mid-19th century, engraved with an image of the ship 'Vernon' under full sail, engraved beneath - Vernon Frigate, (160mm long). Very fine with attractive old patina.
HMS Vernon was a 50-gun fourth rate launched in 1832. The `Vernon' was built at Woolwich Dockyard and measured 176 feet in length by 44 feet in the beam and a tonnage of 1511. She was the first large ship designed by William Symonds in 1831.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,100