Lot 7 · Sotheby's L05132
the malacca cane, set with gold and diamonds, presented to lord nelson by the inhabitants of the greek island of zante following his victory over the french fleet at the battle of the nile, circa 1799
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- Estimate
- £80,000–£120,000 hammer ≈ $140,988–$211,483
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Sotheby's L05132 · 5 October 2005
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3302672
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Greek School, the malacca cane, set with gold and diamonds, presented to lord nelson by the inhabitants of the greek island of zante following his victory over the french fleet at the battle of the nile, circa 1799. Sotheby's, 5 Oct 2005, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3302672.
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Greek School, the malacca cane, set with gold and diamonds, presented to lord nelson by the inhabitants of the greek island of zante following his victory over the french fleet at the battle of the nile, circa 1799. Sotheby's, 5 Oct 2005, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3302672.
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From the same sale Sotheby's L05132 · Oct 2005
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| A silver combined knife and fork, circa 1801 | — | £25,000–£35,000 | |
| The Battle of St. Kitts | English School | £1,500–£2,000 | |
| Portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson | Richard Bowyer | £6,000–£8,000 | |
| Baron Nelson of the Nile | The Palermo Artist | £1,000–£2,000 | |
| Greenwich Pensioners commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar | Burnet, John. 1784-1868. | £500–£700 | |
| The death of Nelson | P.r.a. Benjamin West | £500–£700 |
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