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Australian & Historical (#457) Closed

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Lot 18"THE SOMERSETSHIRE" marquetry workbox with ship portrait inlaid on the lid, interior fitted with tray and compartments, circa 1870, The Somersetshire was built by Money Wigram & Sons and launched in 1867 and played a significant role in the story of immigration to Australia travelling from England to the antipodes especially Melbourne for over 30 years and was captained by J.S. Atwood for most of that period. 16cm high, 32cm wide, 25cm deep

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$3,600 (9 bids)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Australian & Historical (#457) Closed

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  • "THE SOMERSETSHIRE" marquetry workbox with ship portrait inlaid on the lid, interior fitted with tray and compartments, circa 1870, The Somersetshire was built by Money Wigram & Sons and launched in 1867 and played a significant role in the story of immig
  • "THE SOMERSETSHIRE" marquetry workbox with ship portrait inlaid on the lid, interior fitted with tray and compartments, circa 1870, The Somersetshire was built by Money Wigram & Sons and launched in 1867 and played a significant role in the story of immig - 2
  • "THE SOMERSETSHIRE" marquetry workbox with ship portrait inlaid on the lid, interior fitted with tray and compartments, circa 1870, The Somersetshire was built by Money Wigram & Sons and launched in 1867 and played a significant role in the story of immig - 3