American & Southern | March 26, 2026
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 184
British Commemorative Engraved HMS Royal George Brass Signal Cannon and HMS Eurydice Carriage
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$1,100
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
top of first reinforce of cannon engraved "Royal George / Sank / 29 August 1782", top of second reinforce engraved "F. Caskell / R. Tudor / H. Rose / L. G. Fullerton", 9 in. long, wooden carriage with metal mounts, brass plate on front of carriage engraved " Eurydice / Lost 24.3.78", 6 in.
Provenance: Irving Spanierman, Hendersonville, North Carolina and Sarasota, Florida
Note. The HMS Royal George was a 100 gun first rate ship, first launched in 1756, it saw service in the Seven Years War and the American Revolutionary War, it sank at Spithead off Portsmouth while performing a "parliamentary heel" so the ship could be serviced, as many as 900 people went down with the ship, around 255 were saved. The HMS Eurydice was a 26 gun frigate launched in 1843, it was caught in a heavy snowstorm of the Isle of Wight and capsized and sank in Sandown Bay in 1878.
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Irving Spanierman, Hendersonville, North Carolina and Sarasota, Florida
overall good condition, handling wear and abrasions to cannon, some discoloration and tarnish, surface wear to carriage with tarnish to metal components and staining Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
