17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] A well-preserved electric-powered wood and...
A well-preserved electric-powered wood and metal sailing model of a tanker by Bassett-Lowke, circa 1935
with carved hull and hollowed containing electric motor and battery compartment, removable mid-deck and superstructure sections, lined decks with plated fittings, stayed funnel, carved lifeboats, masts with rigging and radio aerial (some detached) and maker's plate, finished in red, black and varnish, and contained within original travel box with lining and ties.
The model 9 x 30in. (23 x 76cm.); the travel box 10¾ x 31¾ x 6¾in. (27.5 x 81 x 17cm.)
with carved hull and hollowed containing electric motor and battery compartment, removable mid-deck and superstructure sections, lined decks with plated fittings, stayed funnel, carved lifeboats, masts with rigging and radio aerial (some detached) and maker's plate, finished in red, black and varnish, and contained within original travel box with lining and ties.
The model 9 x 30in. (23 x 76cm.); the travel box 10¾ x 31¾ x 6¾in. (27.5 x 81 x 17cm.)
Sold for £1,736
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A well-preserved electric-powered wood and metal sailing model of a tanker by Bassett-Lowke, circa 1935
with carved hull and hollowed containing electric motor and battery compartment, removable mid-deck and superstructure sections, lined decks with plated fittings, stayed funnel, carved lifeboats, masts with rigging and radio aerial (some detached) and maker's plate, finished in red, black and varnish, and contained within original travel box with lining and ties.
The model 9 x 30in. (23 x 76cm.); the travel box 10¾ x 31¾ x 6¾in. (27.5 x 81 x 17cm.)
with carved hull and hollowed containing electric motor and battery compartment, removable mid-deck and superstructure sections, lined decks with plated fittings, stayed funnel, carved lifeboats, masts with rigging and radio aerial (some detached) and maker's plate, finished in red, black and varnish, and contained within original travel box with lining and ties.
The model 9 x 30in. (23 x 76cm.); the travel box 10¾ x 31¾ x 6¾in. (27.5 x 81 x 17cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
