[M] A BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL BY NORMAN HILL FOR THE S.S. 'SINNINGTON COURT', ORIGINALLY BUILT BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO. FOR THE UNITED BRITISH SS. CO., 1928

A BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL BY NORMAN HILL FOR THE S.S. SINNINGTON COURT, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO. FOR THE UNITED BRITISH S.S. CO., 1928

with 52in. carved hull finished with red below the waterline, ebonised topsides, lined yellow and planked decks replete with detailed metal and wood fittings as appropriate with some elements plated in gilt, mounted on four gilt supports within glazed wooden case with builder's-style plates -- 25½ x 60½ x 16½in. (65 x 154 x 42cm.) overall

A large vessel of nearly 7000 tons, Sinnington Court was owned by the Court Line for ten years from 1936 before reverting to her original owners. Sold to Japanese owners in 1951, by 1955 she was trading as the Fukuzan Maru. On 26th October 1961 she foundered in a hurricane sixty miles north of Saipan on a voyage from Townsville to Yokohama carrying copper ore. Understood to have been privately commissioned in the 1970's, Norman Hill mainly produced models for the Admiralty.

Condition Report

Overall restortion, later plates and case.

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.