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A 'Terra Nova British Antarctic Expedition' carved box, the lid…
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Auckland
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15-Jun-2021
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A 'Terra Nova British Antarctic Expedition' carved box, the lid carved with a penguin standing upon a globe section framed by the words 'Terra Nova British Antarctic Expedition'. 15 x 15 x 6 cm. Together with a note of provenance: 'This box was given to my mother (Mrs P. Geary) by a Mr?. McDonald who went on one of Robert Falcon Scott's expeditions. It was made by some of the explorers on the expedition.' Note: There were two McDonald's on that expedition, one a fireman the other an able seaman.
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Small Wooden Items: Boxes - Writing, Sewing, etc.