14th Nov, 2023 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (HIGHFLYER)
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[M] A 1:48 SCALE "DAZZLE" MODEL OF THE R.M.S. OLYMPIC AS FITTED FOR TROOP TRANSPORT IN THE GREAT WAR
A 1:48 SCALE "DAZZLE" MODEL OF THE R.M.S. OLYMPIC AS FITTED FOR TROOP TRANSPORT IN THE GREAT WAR
the 50in. laminated and carved hull with simulated plating and finished in dazzle camouflage with 'rust' and wear, brass propellers and rudder, lined paper deck with detailed fittings including deck rails with life buoys, spare anchors, bow crane, anchor chains and capstans, companionways, covered hatches, quick-firing guns, superstructure with bridge with binnacle and telegraphs fitted lifeboats in davits, stayed funnels with ladders, safety valve extension pipe and hooter, engine room lights and other details, mast with standing and running rigging and radio aerial, the foremast with crows nest and bell; mounted on stepped base in glazed wooden case -- 23 x 60½ x 14in. (58.5 x 153.5 x 35.5cm)
Sold for £3,100
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 1:48 SCALE "DAZZLE" MODEL OF THE R.M.S. OLYMPIC AS FITTED FOR TROOP TRANSPORT IN THE GREAT WAR
the 50in. laminated and carved hull with simulated plating and finished in dazzle camouflage with 'rust' and wear, brass propellers and rudder, lined paper deck with detailed fittings including deck rails with life buoys, spare anchors, bow crane, anchor chains and capstans, companionways, covered hatches, quick-firing guns, superstructure with bridge with binnacle and telegraphs fitted lifeboats in davits, stayed funnels with ladders, safety valve extension pipe and hooter, engine room lights and other details, mast with standing and running rigging and radio aerial, the foremast with crows nest and bell; mounted on stepped base in glazed wooden case -- 23 x 60½ x 14in. (58.5 x 153.5 x 35.5cm)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (HIGHFLYER), 14th Nov, 2023
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Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Saleroom notice here
PRICE LIST WITH BUYERS PREMIUM HERE
HAMMER PRICE LIST HERE
Order of Sale:
Mercantile Sail 1-41
Mercantile Steam 42-103
Naval Sail 104-163
Naval Steam 164-211
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 214-270
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