Antique & Decorative Arts
Wednesday, 4 - Thursday, 12 March 2026
Albatross Egg
Estimate $200 - $400
Realised: $2,600 plus premium
Lot Details
with inscription " Albatross Egg Brought from the Crozet Islands, by the crew of the Norwegian Schooner 'Catherine' wrecked on one of the islands ... The Captain & two of the crew left in one of the whale boats and were picked up and taken to Australia from there they telegraphed to the Cape etc ", signed by members of the crew, together with ostrich egg & Italian transfer decorated terracotta ashtray (a/f, chips) Provenance: Sir Robert (Bob) Jones Estate