A FINE BUILDER'S MIRROR-BACK MODEL FOR THE S.S. CHATWOOD BUILT FOR WM FRANCE, FENWICK & CO. LTD BY S.P. AUSTIN & SON LTD, SUNDERLAND, 1929

the laminated and carved hull finished in pink below the waterline and ebonised above with Plimsoll marks inscribed Chatwood over, white line decks and hatch covers, with gold plated fittings as appropriate, cutaway funnel and masts, mounted on original front-silvered mirror, with ivorine builder's plate on wooden section top-middle, contained within original glazed case with top glass and end panels and finial, overall measurements -- 14 x 39½ x 6in. (35.5 x 101.5 x 15cm.) together with a contemporary 10 x 14in. black and white photograph of the vessel underway

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Chatwood (3950 tons) was en route between the Tyne and London with a cargo of coal when she struck a mine off the East Dudgeon Buoy (North Norfolk) on 23rd April 1942 and sank, her crew of 24 including three gunners were all saved.

Condition Report

Fine overall condition, modest yellowing to mirror with wear to top right margin and extreme left margins.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.