29th Apr, 2009 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)

 
Lot 274
 

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[M] A MIRROR-BACKED BUILDER'S HALF MODEL OF THE...

A MIRROR-BACKED BUILDER'S HALF MODEL OF THE S.S. ELLERAY, BUILT BY BLYTHE SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. NORTHUMERLAND, FOR THE ELLERAY S.S. CO. LTD. 1905
with carved and painted hull, lined and lacquered decks complete with superstructure as appropriate, silvered and gilt fittings, mounted on original front-silvered mirror in mahogany case with bow and stern view mirrors and builder's plate -- 12½ x 56¼ x 7in. (32 x 143 x 18cm.) overall
The general purpose cargo ship Elleray registered 1,201 tons, was listed as missing on a voyage between Hartlepool and London on 3rd January, 1922.

Sold for £1,860
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
A MIRROR-BACKED BUILDER'S HALF MODEL OF THE S.S. ELLERAY, BUILT BY BLYTHE SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. NORTHUMERLAND, FOR THE ELLERAY S.S. CO. LTD. 1905
with carved and painted hull, lined and lacquered decks complete with superstructure as appropriate, silvered and gilt fittings, mounted on original front-silvered mirror in mahogany case with bow and stern view mirrors and builder's plate -- 12½ x 56¼ x 7in. (32 x 143 x 18cm.) overall
The general purpose cargo ship Elleray registered 1,201 tons, was listed as missing on a voyage between Hartlepool and London on 3rd January, 1922.
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