A small lodestone, English, late 17th century,

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A small lodestone, English, late 17th century, the section of magnetite with brass mounts and suspension loop, iron poles, in later tin box with lid inset with a card written in manuscript .....sunk at Spithead 1711. This 1lb weight recovered from the wreck in 1844 now weighs but little more than 1/2 lb, the loadstone 3 x 3 x 1.5cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2in) Footnotes: H.M.S. Edgar was destroyed by an accidental explosion while at Spithead, Hampshire on 15 October while all her commissioned officers were ashore, with heavy loss of life. The wrecked was cleared in May 1844. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A small lodestone, English, late 17th century,

Lot 0020

Estimate £500-£700

Apr 22, 2026, 8:19 AM EDT

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