Captain James Cook Memorabilia
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Lot 830 SESSION 3 (2.30PM TUESDAY 25 JULY) Captain James Cook Memorabilia
Estimate $120
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SOLD $120
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK'S SWORD, a replica of the sword used by Captain Cook being a Small Naval Hanger Sword (1757-1769), issued to commemorate the Bicentenary of Captain James Cook landing in Australia, April 29th 1770, wire bound composite grip and plated crossguard, single edge plated blade marked 'Wilkinson Sword, London', overall 68cm long, display mounted on replica ship board with rope border and with a small brass anchor attached at bottom right of sword handle, the board with wall mounting brackets on back; also a Certificate of authenticity and a history sheet, both framed together under perspex in a heavy timber frame (70x41cm). Some foxing on documents, crossguard of sword loose, otherwise good very fine. (2)
Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia.
No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office.
Ex Wal Shannon Collection.
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