14th Nov, 2023 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (HIGHFLYER)
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[M] A BOARDROOM MODEL OF THE SURVEY VESSEL BON ESPRIT, 1963
A BOARDROOM MODEL OF THE SURVEY VESSEL BON ESPRIT, 1963
a 35in. carved hull painted black to the waterline and red below, with a single brass propeller, white gunwale and superstructure, with large aft deck fitted with trawling gear and derricks, superstructure with painted funnel and inflatable ship’s boat, mounted on brass posts in a glazed display case -- 19 x 39 x 10in. (48 x 99 x 25.5cm.) overall
McKee Shipping Ltd.
Originally constructed in Wismar for the German High Seas Fishery Survey and named ERNST HAECKEL, she was purchased and renamed by McKee Shipping Ltd. of Great Yarmouth in 1983, who commissioned this model for their offices.
Sold for £1,054
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A BOARDROOM MODEL OF THE SURVEY VESSEL BON ESPRIT, 1963
a 35in. carved hull painted black to the waterline and red below, with a single brass propeller, white gunwale and superstructure, with large aft deck fitted with trawling gear and derricks, superstructure with painted funnel and inflatable ship’s boat, mounted on brass posts in a glazed display case -- 19 x 39 x 10in. (48 x 99 x 25.5cm.) overall
McKee Shipping Ltd.
Originally constructed in Wismar for the German High Seas Fishery Survey and named ERNST HAECKEL, she was purchased and renamed by McKee Shipping Ltd. of Great Yarmouth in 1983, who commissioned this model for their offices.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (HIGHFLYER), 14th Nov, 2023
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Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Saleroom notice here
PRICE LIST WITH BUYERS PREMIUM HERE
HAMMER PRICE LIST HERE
Order of Sale:
Mercantile Sail 1-41
Mercantile Steam 42-103
Naval Sail 104-163
Naval Steam 164-211
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 214-270
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We regret we are unable to offer telephone bidding for this sale
Shippers
Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611
Alban Shipping / info@albanshipping.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0) 1582 493099
Viewing
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