Exploration Related Artefacts
With perhaps two of the World's best known explorers setting off from the South
West of England, it is no wonder that Polar Exploration has become extremely
popular with collectors in the past few years. Both Sir Walter Scott and
Sir Ernest Shackleton have strong connections to the region and artefacts
connected to them are still to be found.
A close-up of the motif displayed on a British Arctic Expedition 1875 earthenware
dinner plate.
An autograph album signed by Edward Adrian Wilson and several other crew
members of the British Antarctic Expedition aboard the Terra Nova 1910-1913,
sold for £3,500.
A British Antarctic Expedition 1921 'The Quest' handpainted dockyard sign with signature
EA Shackleton, sold for £1,800 at auction.
A handpainted dockyard sign signed by Sir Ernest Shackleton, fetched
£1,800 in the same sale. The epic feats of endurance that both Shackleton and Scott
achieved and eventually lost their lives attempting are still as inspiring and emotive
today as ever.
During the 19th century many expeditions to the poles were attempted, only to have
been defeated by the severe weather and pack ice. Records of these journeys are
extremely rare and, therefore, sought after at auction. One of the more unusual
items of exploration to emerge has been a small collection 19th century magic lantern
slides with handpainted Polar landscapes.
Specialists
Organisations Related to Exploration
Historic Figures Related to Exploration