A BUILDER'S MIRROR-BACKED HALF-MODEL FOR THE STEEL SCHOONER-RIGGED STEAM YACHT VENETIA, BUILT BY HAWTHORNE & CO. TO DESIGNS BY COX & KING, 1903
the laminated and carved hull with glazed portholes, silvered fittings including anchor with studded cable and winch, deck lights, companionways, masts, binnacle, superstructure with over bridge with binnacle, helm, telegraph, ventilators, cutaway funnel, aft helm and binnacle, capstan and other details, mounted on a front-silvered mirror within glazed wooden case with details plate, overall measurements -- 27½ x 74½in. (70 x 189.5cm.)

Owned by several well-known yachtsmen over the years, Venetia served out of Gibraltar during World War I where, with the assistance of the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey vessel Surveyor, she was credited with damaging U-39 so severely, the submarine was forced to seek internship with Spain. Her later years were spent in Canada on the Great Lakes, and she disappeared from Lloyds' List in 1968.

Condition Report
Recently professionally cleaned and restored with new mirrors and mahogany case, model is in excellent overall condition.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.