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Spring of Whitby, sunk in 1824 off Wabasso, Florida

1496. Lot of iron (1) and cuprous
(6) ship’s fittings, with original Fisher
photo-certificates. 3660 grams total, the
longest piece 18”. Various unidentified fasteners
(including a large strap) plus two pulley-hubs
and one hull-pin, mostly heavily patinated,
the iron piece encrusted. With Fisher photo-
certificates #42610, 44910, 44911 and 44921.
Estimate: $125-$200.

Unidentified mid-1800s wreck off the Dominican Republic

1497. Encrusted clump of 40-50 copper-alloy spoons. 1606 1498. Encrusted clump of about 35 copper-alloy spoons. 935
grams, 8” x 4” x 2”. Massive clump with complete cocooning of tan grams, 8” x 3” x 2-1/4”. Heavily caked with tan encrustation on sides,
encrustation on sides and bottom but top spoon exposed to show the bottom few spoons and top two exposed (one slightly mangled)
a sunflower design on handle, much patination, great display. With and showing a nice patina but no markings. With photo-certificate
photo-certificate #PC00001N from the salvager. Estimate: $400-$600. #PC00001M from the salvager. Estimate: $300-$450.

Unidentified mid-1800s wreck in the English Channel

1499. Lot of 13 small lead seals of the mid-1800s (one possibly earlier). 135 grams total, up to 7/8” in diameter. Thick, uncleaned
and encrusted disks, some with readable lettering and images, unattributable without cleaning. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate:
$70-$100.

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