Lot #194 - ERNEST SHACKLETON (Nimrod Expedition 1907): An important Polar Exploration sterling silver presentation desk set
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historical
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Sale Date:06 Nov 2014 ~ 1pm
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Lot #:194
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Lot Description:ERNEST SHACKLETON (Nimrod Expedition 1907): An important Polar Exploration sterling silver presentation desk set
engraved 'Rare Basalt with Olivine Crystal from Slopes of Mt Erebus, Antarctica. W.Knightsmith, from E.H.Shackleton as a slight token of appreciation 24th Sept, 1909'. Adorned with 2 mineral specimens collected by Shackletons team on the first successful ascent of Mt Erebus. References to the collection of the minerals were made by Edgeworth David in his article 'Aurora Australis' in which he describes discovering fresh volcanic rock around 5,630 feet. Sterling silver by Hunt & Roskell Ltd., circa 1909. -
Estimate:A$20,000 - 25,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
