Lot #501 - An impressive whaler’s knife with tortoise shell, mother of pearl & marine ivory handle
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historial
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Sale Date:09 Nov 2015 ~ Session 1: 10.30am (Lots 501 - 815)
09 Nov 2015 ~ Session 2: 2pm (Lots 816 - 1105) -
Lot #:501
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Lot Description:An impressive whaler’s knife with tortoise shell, mother of pearl & marine ivory handle
engraved with a kangaroo on one side & a British lion on the other, housed in leather sheath. Early 19th Century.
46.5cm -
Notes:♦ This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to export or import restrictions. The absence of this symbol is not a guarantee that export or import restrictions will not apply. Please visit www.cites.org for further information.
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Estimate:A$1,000 - 2,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.