$338
Relics of the Soviet Navy Cruiser Aurora, c. 1903, a bosun's whistle and chain, an aluminum bowl, soupspoon, teaspoon, and fork, and an enamelware creamer, sugar, and tea mug, with provenance note from Boat Base Monterey. Provenance: Boat Base Monterey Museum to Rodney Hilton Brown Collection; The War Museum. Note: The cruiser Aurora fired the first shot from her forecastle gun that signaled the start of the assault on the Czar's winter palace at the start of the Russian Revolution in 1917. Estimate $500-700 Some wear from use but in good condition. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-04
