Lot 2800
Spanish Colonies. "1715 Fleet" Treasure Lot: Unusual Wreck Memento. A fascinating survival from the fleet tragedy. The object is a coral and shell concretion around a large steel spike, likely used in the ship's construction. The steel has corroded away, leaving only a thin layer adjoining the coral -- in essence, a concrete "mold" of the now absent spike. Attached to this are three 8 Reales. The "mold" was rebuilt from about 15 pieces, and is complete. A section has been left unglued so that the hollow interior can be examined. Overall length: 7-¼."
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Ex " 1715 Fleet".
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| Realized $403 |
