2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
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[M] A SAILOR'S WATERLINE MODEL OF A PASSENGER PADDLE STEAMER, CIRCA 1890
A SAILOR'S WATERLINE MODEL OF A PASSENGER PADDLE STEAMER, CIRCA 1890
the carved 11in. hull finished in polychrome, varnished deck with simple deck fittings, raked funnel with cotton wool 'smoke' raked masts with yards, rigging and Scottish flags, set in a choppy moulded and painted sea with pilot cutter off port bow, ebonised glazed case with finials and porcelain bun feet -- 18 x 22 x 11in. (46 x 56 x 28cm.)
Provenance: From the collection of Frank Carr (1903-1991), Director of the National Maritime Museum 1947-1966.
Sold for £273
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A SAILOR'S WATERLINE MODEL OF A PASSENGER PADDLE STEAMER, CIRCA 1890
the carved 11in. hull finished in polychrome, varnished deck with simple deck fittings, raked funnel with cotton wool 'smoke' raked masts with yards, rigging and Scottish flags, set in a choppy moulded and painted sea with pilot cutter off port bow, ebonised glazed case with finials and porcelain bun feet -- 18 x 22 x 11in. (46 x 56 x 28cm.)
Provenance: From the collection of Frank Carr (1903-1991), Director of the National Maritime Museum 1947-1966.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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