A SIX-SPOKE OAK HELM FOR THE RED CROSS LINE, CIRCA 1883
with brass hub and rim plates, one side polished and inscribed in red-filled lettering RED CROSS. EDWARDS & SYMES, BUILDERS. LONDON. 1883. -- 45in. (114.3cm.)

Edwards & Symes built three small cargo ships in 1883 - Irresistible; Inflexible and El Champiro. The owners for these have yet to be traced to establish which of them sported this lot as her helm.

Condition Report
Good overall condition, red filling has been strengthened.

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