Lot 677
Relics Recovered from the Treasure Ship Nuestra Señora de Atocha. A grouping of 13 historic artifacts as found by Mel Fisher: A grouping containing items used in the everyday activities of life such as sharpening swords and knives of the soldiers and sailors sent to conquer and plunder the New World.
The rarest and most important item is a large stone grind wheel (one-half) encrusted with marine life. Also included is a bronze crucifix; an ornate belt buckle; a large spoon and part of a small spoon; a white clay tobacco pipe, a partial Spanish -piece-of-eight; etc. Several pieces encrusted with marine life from over 300 year rest on the seabed off of Florida. Lot of 13 items.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
From the Nuestra Señora de Atocha found by treasure hunter Mel Fisher in 1985 off the Florida coast.
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| Realized $418 |
