A RARE AND FINELY CONSTRUCTED BUILDER'S PRESENTATION MODEL OF OXFORD'S 1865 VICTORIOUS ROWING EIGHT, CONSTRUCTED BY J. & S. SALTER BUILDERS, OXFORD
the framed, planked and pinned hull constructed as in working practice with metal A-frame rowlocks, seats, foot rests with leather strapping, tiller with yoke and wire steering, and silver builder's plate located in bow inscribed as per title, mounted on chock supports with swivel arm securing to plush lined display base with four finely constructed blades mounted in pairs at each end and mounted on plush-lined display base with with bow-top glazed cover – 5¼ x 63½ (13.5 x 161.5cm.)
Provenance: Allan Morrison (1865 Captain), and thence by descent.
Sold for £5,208
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE AND FINELY CONSTRUCTED BUILDER'S PRESENTATION MODEL OF OXFORD'S 1865 VICTORIOUS ROWING EIGHT, CONSTRUCTED BY J. & S. SALTER BUILDERS, OXFORD
the framed, planked and pinned hull constructed as in working practice with metal A-frame rowlocks, seats, foot rests with leather strapping, tiller with yoke and wire steering, and silver builder's plate located in bow inscribed as per title, mounted on chock supports with swivel arm securing to plush lined display base with four finely constructed blades mounted in pairs at each end and mounted on plush-lined display base with with bow-top glazed cover – 5¼ x 63½ (13.5 x 161.5cm.)
Provenance: Allan Morrison (1865 Captain), and thence by descent.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))