Lot 554
A 19th century burr walnut decanter box, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with engraved...
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Lot 554
A 19th century burr walnut decanter box, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with engraved...
Lot 554
Lot Description
A 19th century burr walnut decanter box, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with engraved circular panel 'E.N.P from the officers of H.M.S Carysfort 23rd August 1885', lifting to reveal a plush lined interior fitted with two clear glass decanters having star cut bases and prism stoppers, 9.75" high x 8.25" wide (24.75cm x 21cm).
Provenance- Edward Noble Price joined the royal Navy as a cadet in 1864 and retired in October 1884 with the rank of Commander. Price served as Lieutenant of The Carysfort during the operations in east Sudan in 1884, mostly based at Suakin. Furthermore briefly acted as Captain of The Carysfort when Captain Stewart was invalid home during the campaign.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Stoppers and collars chipped. Walnut veneers with minor losses top edges.
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