€450 - €650
Relics from the Royal George
Naval Interest: Durham (Admiral Sir C.P.H.) A Narrative of the Loss of the Royal George at Spithead, August 1782..., 12mo, Portsea S. Horsey) c. 1844, Seventh Edn., frontis (with loss), bound in the wood from the wreck of the Royal George; together with a pair of brass Desk Cannons on wooden stands made also from the wreck of the Royal George, each inscribed 'Relic of Royal George, Sunk 1782, raised 1840' as a collection, w.a.f. (3)
Each cannon 19cm long with 2cm diameter.
Each cannon stand 12cm long and height at highest 7cm and 2cm at lowest. Book measures 11cm x 7cm x 2.5cm.
Each cannon weighs 445g and 555g with stand.
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Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
25% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
28.075% inc VAT*