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Carved Shell Brunel's SS Great Eastern,c1860

Name: Carved Shell Brunel's SS Great Eastern,c1860
SKU: as1056a423
Price: 295.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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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.

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Size: 10cm long/wide x 5cm tall x 7cm deep.

Price

£~~295.00~~

$~~394.33~~ USA

€~~350.40~~

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Category Natural History Period Early Victorian Antiques Origin English Item code as1056a423 Status Sold

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