20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A DETAILED STATIC DISPLAY 1:92 SCALE WATERLINE...
A DETAILED STATIC DISPLAY 1:92 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE VALENTINE-CLASS DESTROYER VIRAGO (F76) OF 1943
modelled by E. Dyke in laminated and carved wood with grey hull, green decks with detailed superstructure, armament and fittings, depicted in a dark green sea -- 8¾ x 24½ x 8¾in. (22 x 62 x 22cm.) overall
Built by Swan Hunter in 1943, Virago had an active Wartime career serving in the Arctic, North Cape, Normandy, Malaya and Burma. She was broken up in 1965.
modelled by E. Dyke in laminated and carved wood with grey hull, green decks with detailed superstructure, armament and fittings, depicted in a dark green sea -- 8¾ x 24½ x 8¾in. (22 x 62 x 22cm.) overall
Built by Swan Hunter in 1943, Virago had an active Wartime career serving in the Arctic, North Cape, Normandy, Malaya and Burma. She was broken up in 1965.
Sold for £1,488
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A DETAILED STATIC DISPLAY 1:92 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE VALENTINE-CLASS DESTROYER VIRAGO (F76) OF 1943
modelled by E. Dyke in laminated and carved wood with grey hull, green decks with detailed superstructure, armament and fittings, depicted in a dark green sea -- 8¾ x 24½ x 8¾in. (22 x 62 x 22cm.) overall
Built by Swan Hunter in 1943, Virago had an active Wartime career serving in the Arctic, North Cape, Normandy, Malaya and Burma. She was broken up in 1965.
modelled by E. Dyke in laminated and carved wood with grey hull, green decks with detailed superstructure, armament and fittings, depicted in a dark green sea -- 8¾ x 24½ x 8¾in. (22 x 62 x 22cm.) overall
Built by Swan Hunter in 1943, Virago had an active Wartime career serving in the Arctic, North Cape, Normandy, Malaya and Burma. She was broken up in 1965.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
