7th Nov, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless')
273
[M] A FINELY MADE 1:48 SCALE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL...
A FINELY MADE 1:48 SCALE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL OF THE 'GADFLY' CLASS FLATIRON GUNBOAT H.M.S. GRIPER [1879]
modelled by G. Cheikhet from his own detailed researches the bespoke fibreglass hull with planked deck and bulwarks, gold-plated armament and fittings including decorated bow and stern, anchors on brackets, a finely-realised 10in. muzzle-loading rifled Armstrong gun mounted in bow, deck rings, winches, coal shute covers, deck lights, capstan, ventilators, helm with heat shield, bilge pump, funnel with whistle, engine room light surrounded by shell cases, companionways, water casks and other details, mounted on two turned gilt pedestals within glazed wooden case, the model -- 13 x 31in. (33. x 79cm.)
Originally developed as coastal defence vessels, flatirons were unusual for the time in having no rigged 'back-up' to their coal-fired engines. Somewhat ungainly in appearance, their sole armament was a single 10in. muzzle-loading rifled gun by Armstrong located in the bow. Whilst they were slow, cumbersome, and not considered a great success, about thirty were made over three decades and they generally ended up in harbour service or as tenders. Griper was one of four in this class built by Pembroke Dockyard, displaced 254 tons, measured 85ft x 26ft and her 2 cylinder reciprocating engine pushed her along at a stately 8½ knots. Sold in 1923 she was renamed Flora before changing hands - and continents in 1933, and spent her remaining years as Afrikander, being broken up at Cape Town in 1951.
modelled by G. Cheikhet from his own detailed researches the bespoke fibreglass hull with planked deck and bulwarks, gold-plated armament and fittings including decorated bow and stern, anchors on brackets, a finely-realised 10in. muzzle-loading rifled Armstrong gun mounted in bow, deck rings, winches, coal shute covers, deck lights, capstan, ventilators, helm with heat shield, bilge pump, funnel with whistle, engine room light surrounded by shell cases, companionways, water casks and other details, mounted on two turned gilt pedestals within glazed wooden case, the model -- 13 x 31in. (33. x 79cm.)
Originally developed as coastal defence vessels, flatirons were unusual for the time in having no rigged 'back-up' to their coal-fired engines. Somewhat ungainly in appearance, their sole armament was a single 10in. muzzle-loading rifled gun by Armstrong located in the bow. Whilst they were slow, cumbersome, and not considered a great success, about thirty were made over three decades and they generally ended up in harbour service or as tenders. Griper was one of four in this class built by Pembroke Dockyard, displaced 254 tons, measured 85ft x 26ft and her 2 cylinder reciprocating engine pushed her along at a stately 8½ knots. Sold in 1923 she was renamed Flora before changing hands - and continents in 1933, and spent her remaining years as Afrikander, being broken up at Cape Town in 1951.
Sold for £5,580
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINELY MADE 1:48 SCALE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL OF THE 'GADFLY' CLASS FLATIRON GUNBOAT H.M.S. GRIPER [1879]
modelled by G. Cheikhet from his own detailed researches the bespoke fibreglass hull with planked deck and bulwarks, gold-plated armament and fittings including decorated bow and stern, anchors on brackets, a finely-realised 10in. muzzle-loading rifled Armstrong gun mounted in bow, deck rings, winches, coal shute covers, deck lights, capstan, ventilators, helm with heat shield, bilge pump, funnel with whistle, engine room light surrounded by shell cases, companionways, water casks and other details, mounted on two turned gilt pedestals within glazed wooden case, the model -- 13 x 31in. (33. x 79cm.)
Originally developed as coastal defence vessels, flatirons were unusual for the time in having no rigged 'back-up' to their coal-fired engines. Somewhat ungainly in appearance, their sole armament was a single 10in. muzzle-loading rifled gun by Armstrong located in the bow. Whilst they were slow, cumbersome, and not considered a great success, about thirty were made over three decades and they generally ended up in harbour service or as tenders. Griper was one of four in this class built by Pembroke Dockyard, displaced 254 tons, measured 85ft x 26ft and her 2 cylinder reciprocating engine pushed her along at a stately 8½ knots. Sold in 1923 she was renamed Flora before changing hands - and continents in 1933, and spent her remaining years as Afrikander, being broken up at Cape Town in 1951.
modelled by G. Cheikhet from his own detailed researches the bespoke fibreglass hull with planked deck and bulwarks, gold-plated armament and fittings including decorated bow and stern, anchors on brackets, a finely-realised 10in. muzzle-loading rifled Armstrong gun mounted in bow, deck rings, winches, coal shute covers, deck lights, capstan, ventilators, helm with heat shield, bilge pump, funnel with whistle, engine room light surrounded by shell cases, companionways, water casks and other details, mounted on two turned gilt pedestals within glazed wooden case, the model -- 13 x 31in. (33. x 79cm.)
Originally developed as coastal defence vessels, flatirons were unusual for the time in having no rigged 'back-up' to their coal-fired engines. Somewhat ungainly in appearance, their sole armament was a single 10in. muzzle-loading rifled gun by Armstrong located in the bow. Whilst they were slow, cumbersome, and not considered a great success, about thirty were made over three decades and they generally ended up in harbour service or as tenders. Griper was one of four in this class built by Pembroke Dockyard, displaced 254 tons, measured 85ft x 26ft and her 2 cylinder reciprocating engine pushed her along at a stately 8½ knots. Sold in 1923 she was renamed Flora before changing hands - and continents in 1933, and spent her remaining years as Afrikander, being broken up at Cape Town in 1951.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless'), 7th Nov, 2017
