Mr Quaritch is offering three items for sale.
The first one is a violin and a bow made out of a tucker box in Melbourne. The author says it was exhibited in the 'Colonial and Inventions Exhibition'
The second object is a shark bone sword similar to a sword in the Pitt Rivers Museum. Quaritch includes a sketch of the sword.
The third object is a fishing net frame. There is a sketch of this item as well.
In total, the author offers the three articles for £2.16.
Letter advertising a violin, a sword, and a fishing net frame for sale
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