A FINE AND DETAILED 1:120 SCALE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE R.M.S. LUSITANIA BUILT BY JOHN BROWN & CO. LTD FOR CUNARD, 1906
the laminated and carved hull with brass portholes, four propellors, painted scored wooden decks, anchors with chains and capstans and polished brass and painted fittings as appropriate including bitts, deck lights, deck rails, superstructure with bridge with binnacle over, flat-top ventilators, stayed funnels with safety valve extension pipes, water tanks, saloon lights, companionways, cranes, twin-racked masts with derricks and davits, standing and running rigging, radio aerial, 16 covered lifeboats in davits and other details, mounted on four turned brass supports to a display board with legend -- 24 x 72in. (61 x 183cm.)
Sold for £19,840
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE AND DETAILED 1:120 SCALE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE R.M.S. LUSITANIA BUILT BY JOHN BROWN & CO. LTD FOR CUNARD, 1906
the laminated and carved hull with brass portholes, four propellors, painted scored wooden decks, anchors with chains and capstans and polished brass and painted fittings as appropriate including bitts, deck lights, deck rails, superstructure with bridge with binnacle over, flat-top ventilators, stayed funnels with safety valve extension pipes, water tanks, saloon lights, companionways, cranes, twin-racked masts with derricks and davits, standing and running rigging, radio aerial, 16 covered lifeboats in davits and other details, mounted on four turned brass supports to a display board with legend -- 24 x 72in. (61 x 183cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380
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