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Exceptional European desk set with nautical theme, dated 7/26/1889, center of pierced German nickel

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Exceptional European desk set with nautical theme, dated 7/26/1889, center of pierced German nickel
HELD AT THE Dakota Plains Auctions
809 W. Main St.
Lead, SD.
Exceptional European desk set with nautical theme, dated 7/26/1889, center of pierced German nickel silhouette with pen tray, cigar snuffer and inkwell, both removable, flanking ships anchors on left and right side, center cannon on trunion made from shetheme, dated 7/26/1889, center of pierced German nickel silhouette with pen tray, cigar snuffer and inkwell, both removable, flanking ships anchors on left and right side, center cannon on trunion made fromshell casing, left side lead bullet cigar cutter decorated and banded in copper, right side bullet with removable top for matches. The facing front side of silhouette is inscribed as are both tops of snuffer andinkwell all mounted on 20" walnut base. Most certainly a presentation to higher ranking officer with inscription needing deciphered. Est. 1500-2400