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LOT 434

Lot 434

Scrimshawed Ivory Snooker Cue Ball Inscribed 'The Charlotte Rhodes, Off Krakatoa, East of Java, by John R. Kirkman, Liverpool, 1870'

Scrimshawed Ivory Snooker Cue Ball Inscribed 'The Charlotte Rhodes, Off Krakatoa, East of Java, by John R. Kirkman, Liverpool, 1870'
Lot 434 Details
Scrimshawed Ivory Snooker Cue Ball Inscribed 'The Charlotte Rhodes, Off Krakatoa, East of Java, by John R. Kirkman, Liverpool, 1870'

depicting a fully rigged three masted schooner with red dyed sails off the coast of the volcano, with Victorian silver threepence coin (1855-1870) set into the base
diameter 2.1 in — 5.3 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $900
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Scrimshawed Ivory Snooker Cue Ball Inscribed 'The Charlotte Rhodes, Off Krakatoa, East of Java, by John R. Kirkman, Liverpool, 1870'
  • Scrimshawed Ivory Snooker Cue Ball Inscribed 'The Charlotte Rhodes, Off Krakatoa, East of Java, by John R. Kirkman, Liverpool, 1870'
  • Scrimshawed Ivory Snooker Cue Ball Inscribed 'The Charlotte Rhodes, Off Krakatoa, East of Java, by John R. Kirkman, Liverpool, 1870'

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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