Lot 29 , A collection of twenty one Pitcairn Islands souvenir carved hardwood models, diorama 15in.

A collection of twenty one Pitcairn Islands souvenir carved hardwood models, including an HMS Bounty coconut ship diorama, three pipe stands, various other fish, birds and turtles, many inscribed with the carver's name, many believed to be descendants of Fletcher Christian, together with various books and ephemera relating to Pitcairn Island, diorama 15in.
Estimate £600-800

The various fish and whale plaques have losses to a fin and their teeth, both bird figures have glue repairs to the wings, the fish on stand and the two headed bowl are unmarked and have a rough varnish finish. The Gifford Christian bowl has a later? mdf base and may be lacking basket handle.


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Sold for £600