2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
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[Z] AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING SET OF 1:1250 SCALE AMERICAN WW2 RECOGNITION MODELS
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING SET OF 1:1250 SCALE AMERICAN WW2 RECOGNITION MODELS
comprising 26 waterline models in painted alloy by South Salem Studios, mostly contained in original named and dated boxes with original packing, and including four battleships, nine cruisers, six aircraft carriers, six destroyers and a frigate for Axis and Allied powers; together with two pictorial recognition manuals inscribed Restricted War Dept Recognition Manual and with owner's name W.S. Clough, contained in grey painted tin (later) -- 17¾in. (45cm.) wide
Provenance: W.S. Clough, a lieutenant aboard U.S.S. Enterprise, and thence by descent
Sold for £1,860
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING SET OF 1:1250 SCALE AMERICAN WW2 RECOGNITION MODELS
comprising 26 waterline models in painted alloy by South Salem Studios, mostly contained in original named and dated boxes with original packing, and including four battleships, nine cruisers, six aircraft carriers, six destroyers and a frigate for Axis and Allied powers; together with two pictorial recognition manuals inscribed Restricted War Dept Recognition Manual and with owner's name W.S. Clough, contained in grey painted tin (later) -- 17¾in. (45cm.) wide
Provenance: W.S. Clough, a lieutenant aboard U.S.S. Enterprise, and thence by descent
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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