Lot Essay
This figurehead was made in the late 19th century for a royal yacht belonging to the Prince of Wales.
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ENGLISH, CIRCA 1895
Details
A CARVED, GILT AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED 'PRINCE OF WALES' SHIP'S FIGUREHEAD
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1895
48 in. high, 14 in. wide, 16 ¼ in. deep
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1895
48 in. high, 14 in. wide, 16 ¼ in. deep
Provenance
Hyland-Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, 2000
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