CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, plaster casting of facing bust of Captain Cook on a leather-like background with rope border, at the base is the name, 'James Cook R.N.', the whole item is made of plaster (14x17.5cm), with a plain reverse and this fitted with a wire hangar, the plaster has been painted with appropriate colours for the items depicted and Cook's image is in golden and dark textures. Several chips in plaster, otherwise fine, makes for an interesting restoration project.
Ex Dr W.J.D.Mira Collection.