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Carved Shell Brunel's SS Great Eastern,c1860
Rare mid 19th century carved Cowrie shell,c1860. These shells were carved and sold to passengers on the SS Great Eastern as souvenirs of their journey. The SS Great Eastern was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and launched in 1858. At the time she was the largest ship ever built and sailed routes to Australia and then North America. She was broken up in 1889.
The shell is carved with information relating to the ship: "A present from the Grt Eastern. Tons... 24000, Length 692ft, breadth 83,Depth 60". Overall condition is good with no obvious defects. An interesting piece of maritime history.
Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.
Size: 10cm long/wide x 5cm tall x 7cm deep.
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Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk, UK
NR28 9JR
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The shell is carved with information relating to the ship: "A present from the Grt Eastern. Tons... 24000, Length 692ft, breadth 83,Depth 60". Overall condition is good with no obvious defects. An interesting piece of maritime history.
Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.
Size: 10cm long/wide x 5cm tall x 7cm deep.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 2/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Price includes FREE UK delivery
Period Early Victorian Antiques
Origin English
Item code as1056a423
Status Sold
£295.00
$368.31
€344.59
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Conversion rates as of 2/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Price includes FREE UK delivery
View all stock from
Curious Antiques
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk, UK
NR28 9JR
Tel : 07795 237189
Non UK callers : +44 7795 237189
Get directions to Curious Antiques
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