A rare scrimshaw decorated horn
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Description
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn, engraved over one side with the Royal Arms countersigned and titled ship profiles for the Great Eastern, the Great Britain, H.M.S. Warrior, a royal steam yacht and four others. Signed and inscribed by the base, Engd. With a penknife by C. Wood. English, c 1860.
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More Information
Period: 19th Century Creation Date: C.1860 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 338220 -
Dimensions
Open W. 43.5 in; Open W. 110.49 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art