2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
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[M] THE SHIP'S BELL FROM THE MARINE SOCIETY TRAINING SHIP EARL OF ROMNEY EX-ECHO-87
THE SHIP'S BELL FROM THE MARINE SOCIETY TRAINING SHIP EARL OF ROMNEY (1985) EX-H.M.S. ECHO (1958)
cast in brass, the crown stamped Lea Otley No.31, black-filled name to front, complete with clapper, mounted on a brass bracket, the bell -- 10½in. (26.5cm.) high
Provenance: The Marine Society & Sea Cadets
A 120-ton survey and research vessel, Echo was built at S.J. White's yard on the Isle of Wight; sold from service in 1985 she was one of two then acquired by the Marine Society for use as a cadet training ship until 1995.
Sold for £521
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
THE SHIP'S BELL FROM THE MARINE SOCIETY TRAINING SHIP EARL OF ROMNEY (1985) EX-H.M.S. ECHO (1958)
cast in brass, the crown stamped Lea Otley No.31, black-filled name to front, complete with clapper, mounted on a brass bracket, the bell -- 10½in. (26.5cm.) high
Provenance: The Marine Society & Sea Cadets
A 120-ton survey and research vessel, Echo was built at S.J. White's yard on the Isle of Wight; sold from service in 1985 she was one of two then acquired by the Marine Society for use as a cadet training ship until 1995.
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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