A 1:36 SCALE BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK MODEL FOR THE THREE-MASTED SHIP GRATITUDE, 1876
the 60in. hull carved from ½in. laminated yellow pine, ebonised topsides with stringing, three cutaway masts mounted on shaped display board with painted nameplate -- 21 x 74in. (53.5 x 188cm.)
The wooden barque Gratitude was built and owned by J. & W.B. Harvey of Littlehampton, West Sussex, in 1876. Registered in Liverpool at 555 tons gross (544 net), she was 149 feet long with a 30 foot beam and was rated A1 by Lloyd’s surveyors. Still owned by Harvey in 1882, she disappears from record soon after, almost certainly sold and then renamed.
Sold for £620
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Old wear. Lamination crack through the rudder. Ebonised topside rubbed at stern. Overall marks, abrasions and wear.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
A 1:36 SCALE BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK MODEL FOR THE THREE-MASTED SHIP GRATITUDE, 1876
the 60in. hull carved from ½in. laminated yellow pine, ebonised topsides with stringing, three cutaway masts mounted on shaped display board with painted nameplate -- 21 x 74in. (53.5 x 188cm.)
The wooden barque Gratitude was built and owned by J. & W.B. Harvey of Littlehampton, West Sussex, in 1876. Registered in Liverpool at 555 tons gross (544 net), she was 149 feet long with a 30 foot beam and was rated A1 by Lloyd’s surveyors. Still owned by Harvey in 1882, she disappears from record soon after, almost certainly sold and then renamed.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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