10th May, 2023 10:00

TWO DAY: Military & Collectables Auction

 
  Lot 23
 

23

An early 20th Century novelty "Wonderful Rice"

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150


 
An early 20th Century novelty "Wonderful Rice", from the museum at Darulfalah - Delhi, the grain of rice numbered 29564, with the following script "May almighty God grant long, happy & prosperous life to: W. Dougall Esquire, Instructor, Bengal Flying Club, Dum Dum, Calcutta", contained in an ornate velvet fitted case with card box, chrome rice holder, bakelite eyepiece, lock and key, 15cm x 9cm x 6cm tall