17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] A fine R.N.L.I. presentation model of the...
A fine R.N.L.I. presentation model of the sailing and pulling lifeboat Husband of Corton, Suffolk, 1869
carved from the solid with grab ropes, fully fitted interior including cross boards, thwarts, oars, masts with sails, anchors, bilge pump, lockers, lifebuoys and other details, painted throughout in RNLI livery of red, white and blue, and mounted on a walnut base with silver plaque dedicated to Mr George Davis, glazed wooden cover, measurements overall
11½ x 33 x 12in. (29 x 84 x 30.5cm.)
carved from the solid with grab ropes, fully fitted interior including cross boards, thwarts, oars, masts with sails, anchors, bilge pump, lockers, lifebuoys and other details, painted throughout in RNLI livery of red, white and blue, and mounted on a walnut base with silver plaque dedicated to Mr George Davis, glazed wooden cover, measurements overall
11½ x 33 x 12in. (29 x 84 x 30.5cm.)
Sold for £4,340
Estimated at £3,500 - £4,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A fine R.N.L.I. presentation model of the sailing and pulling lifeboat Husband of Corton, Suffolk, 1869
carved from the solid with grab ropes, fully fitted interior including cross boards, thwarts, oars, masts with sails, anchors, bilge pump, lockers, lifebuoys and other details, painted throughout in RNLI livery of red, white and blue, and mounted on a walnut base with silver plaque dedicated to Mr George Davis, glazed wooden cover, measurements overall
11½ x 33 x 12in. (29 x 84 x 30.5cm.)
carved from the solid with grab ropes, fully fitted interior including cross boards, thwarts, oars, masts with sails, anchors, bilge pump, lockers, lifebuoys and other details, painted throughout in RNLI livery of red, white and blue, and mounted on a walnut base with silver plaque dedicated to Mr George Davis, glazed wooden cover, measurements overall
11½ x 33 x 12in. (29 x 84 x 30.5cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
