24th Nov, 2020 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)

 
Lot 77
 

77

[M] A BUILDER’S MODEL FOR THE CARGO SHIP S.S. EGHAM BUILT BY CRICHTON’S, SALTNEY FOR J. HARRISON LTD, LONDON, 1920

A BUILDER’S MODEL FOR THE CARGO SHIP S.S. EGHAM BUILT BY CRICHTON’S, SALTNEY, FOR J. HARRISON LTD, LONDON, 1920

the laminated and carved 35in. hull finished in red below the waterline with black topsides, grey painted decks with lined boxwood decks, hatch covers and housing, gold-plated fittings as appropriate including anchor winch, ventilators, binnacle telegraph etc., stayed funnel with safety valve extension pipe and hooter, masts with derricks and standing rigging, three fitted boats in davits, gratings and other details, mounted on later display base with nameplate, loosely contained within glass case with low wooden stand, overall -- 24½ x 45 x 11in. (62 x 114 x 28cm.)

A general cargo ship of 453 tons, she was renamed Conifer in 1923 and in 1932 was owned by the General SN Co. On January 15th, 1939, whilst in passage between London and Dunkerque with a general cargo, she sank after a collision in bad weather with Italian steamer Monte Santo 6½ miles northwest from the Sandettie Lightvessel in 30 feet of water. All her crew were saved and it's possible she was raised and scrapped at a later date.

Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £600 - £800

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Hull repainted and remounted, restoration to fittings including lifeboats and some clumsy rerigging, lacking original builder’s plate. A project.

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.

 

A BUILDER’S MODEL FOR THE CARGO SHIP S.S. EGHAM BUILT BY CRICHTON’S, SALTNEY, FOR J. HARRISON LTD, LONDON, 1920

the laminated and carved 35in. hull finished in red below the waterline with black topsides, grey painted decks with lined boxwood decks, hatch covers and housing, gold-plated fittings as appropriate including anchor winch, ventilators, binnacle telegraph etc., stayed funnel with safety valve extension pipe and hooter, masts with derricks and standing rigging, three fitted boats in davits, gratings and other details, mounted on later display base with nameplate, loosely contained within glass case with low wooden stand, overall -- 24½ x 45 x 11in. (62 x 114 x 28cm.)

A general cargo ship of 453 tons, she was renamed Conifer in 1923 and in 1932 was owned by the General SN Co. On January 15th, 1939, whilst in passage between London and Dunkerque with a general cargo, she sank after a collision in bad weather with Italian steamer Monte Santo 6½ miles northwest from the Sandettie Lightvessel in 30 feet of water. All her crew were saved and it's possible she was raised and scrapped at a later date.

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020

Mercantile : 1-98

Naval : 101-179

Instruments : 181-295

Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)

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