ENGRAVED TURBAN SHELL WITH PORTRAIT OF THE "GREAT EASTERN", ATTRIBUTED TO C.H. WOOD Mid-19th Century
ENGRAVED TURBAN SHELL WITH PORTRAIT OF THE "GREAT EASTERN", ATTRIBUTED TO C.H. WOOD
Mid-19th Century
Depicts a broadside portrait of the British transatlantic steamship Great Eastern. Inscribed in script lettering "The Great Eastern Stm Ship" and "Launched 31st Jany. 1858".
Length approx. 4.5".
Notes:
Charles H. Wood is known for these types of finely engraved nautilus and turban shells, purportedly done with just a pen knife. He was aboard the "Great Eastern" on her maiden voyage from England to New York, during which he produced souvenirs for other passengers. Examples of his work were presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851 at Crystal Palace, London, and the Great International Exhibition of 1862.
The "Great Eastern" was an iron sail, paddle wheel and screw-propelled steamship, by far the largest ship ever built at the time of her 1858 launch. She was a passenger liner between Britain and Australia and North America for several years before being converted to a cable-laying ship, notably laying the first lasting transatlantic telegraph cable in 1866. She ended her career as a floating music hall in Liverpool and was broken up in 1889.
Condition
Unobtrusive chip at spiral end of shell. Light grime.
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ENGRAVED TURBAN SHELL WITH PORTRAIT OF THE "GREAT EASTERN", ATTRIBUTED TO C.H. WOOD
Mid-19th Century
Depicts a broadside portrait of the British transatlantic steamship Great Eastern. Inscribed in script lettering "The Great Eastern Stm Ship" and "Launched 31st Jany. 1858".
Length approx. 4.5".
Notes:
Charles H. Wood is known for these types of finely engraved nautilus and turban shells, purportedly done with just a pen knife. He was aboard the "Great Eastern" on her maiden voyage from England to New York, during which he produced souvenirs for other passengers. Examples of his work were presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851 at Crystal Palace, London, and the Great International Exhibition of 1862.
The "Great Eastern" was an iron sail, paddle wheel and screw-propelled steamship, by far the largest ship ever built at the time of her 1858 launch. She was a passenger liner between Britain and Australia and North America for several years before being converted to a cable-laying ship, notably laying the first lasting transatlantic telegraph cable in 1866. She ended her career as a floating music hall in Liverpool and was broken up in 1889.
Condition
Unobtrusive chip at spiral end of shell. Light grime.
The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.
Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
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$2,000,001.00
23% up to
$8,000,001.00
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$8,000,001.00
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