“A jaw dropping result” – nautilus shell outstrips estimate and sells at £8500

A large scrimshaw-decorated nautilus shell by Charles B Wood sold for an unexpected £8500 at Charles Miller’s latest sale of maritime antiques in London. It sold to a UK private collector.

The subject matter is unusual, including – alongside the Royal Arms, the Arms of the City of London …

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