1st Nov, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)
101
[M] THE SHIP’S BELL FROM THE S.S. SEA SERPENT, CIRCA 1898
THE SHIP’S BELL FROM THE S.S. SEA SERPENT, CIRCA 1898
cast in silver bell metal with moulded rim, inscribed as per title to front with large stock piece -- 13 x 11½in. (33 x 29cm.)
Built by A McMillan & Son Dumbarton for C F Leach, London and registered at 902 tons, on the 23rd March 1916 she struck a mine laid off Folkestone Pier and sunk with the loss of fourteen lives including the Master.
Sold for £1,178
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Lacks clapper
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.
THE SHIP’S BELL FROM THE S.S. SEA SERPENT, CIRCA 1898
cast in silver bell metal with moulded rim, inscribed as per title to front with large stock piece -- 13 x 11½in. (33 x 29cm.)
Built by A McMillan & Son Dumbarton for C F Leach, London and registered at 902 tons, on the 23rd March 1916 she struck a mine laid off Folkestone Pier and sunk with the loss of fourteen lives including the Master.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-57B
Mercantile (Steam) 58-112
Naval (Sail) 115-202
Naval (Steam) 205-319
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 325-353
You will not be able to bid in person for this sale, however, there are a number of ways you can still participate:
- Absentee bid – you can place a bid through your account on this website or download a bid form here
- Online via one of the following platforms:
UKAuctioneers: 3% surcharge or a flat-rate fee of £3.95. We will refund the flat-rate fee for successful bidders using the UK Auctioneers service
Invaluable: 5% surcharge
The Saleroom: 5% surcharge
We regret we are unable to offer telephone bidding for this sale
Shippers
Pack & Send (Spitalfields branch) / spitalfields@packsend.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0)20 7078 9860
Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611
Alban Shipping / info@albanshipping.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0) 1582 493099
Simon Jones Superfreight / info@superfreight.co.uk / +44 (0)20 7924 3933
Viewing
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