Small silver "finger" bar (contraband), 570 grams, estimated to be about 90% fine, from the Maravillas (1656), ex-Meylach. 5" x 1-1/2" x 1". Darkly toned and with patches of black encrustation still adhering, devoid of markings but neatly cast in a small but typical "finger" shape, rare and interesting. From the Maravillas (1656), pedigreed to the Marty Meylach collection (our Auction #8, lot #415). Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island
Estimate: $1000-1500