25th Apr, 2012 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)
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[M] R.M.S. CARPATHIA MEDAL, AWARDED FOR THE RESCUE...
in bronze, of irregular shape, by Dieges & Clust of New York, obv. Carpathia amongst icebergs and lifeboats within elaborate border of nautical motifs, rev. "Presented to the Captain, Officers & Crew of R.M.S. Carpathia, in recognition of gallant & heroic services from the survivors of the S.S. Titanic, April 15th 1912" and additionally engraved "J.J.K Q.M.", with usual integral loop for suspension and length of original red ribbon for wearing, some contact wear but in good condition; named examples of this medal (in any metal) are extremely rare
The most recent example with an apparent attribution (although, in fact, unnamed) achieved £5000 (hammer price) in Bonham's Marine Sale on 28th September 2010 (lot 31).
J.J. Kirkpatrick, seemingly known to his fellow crewmen as Benjamin, was born in Liverpool and was only twenty years old when made Quarter Master on Carpathia. It is believed that he was the man 'at the wheel' on the fateful night of the sinking and, under orders from Captain Rostron who, in turn, was being advised by several look-outs, steered the "gallant little Carpathia" through random ice-flows and 'growlers' as she raced headlong through the darkness to reach the disaster scene. It is also recorded that Carpathia's carpenter, David Eaton, prised the nameplate off Titanic's lifeboat no. 4 and subsequently gave it to Kirkpatrick as a memento.
Sold for £4,960
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
some contact wear; good condition
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in bronze, of irregular shape, by Dieges & Clust of New York, obv. Carpathia amongst icebergs and lifeboats within elaborate border of nautical motifs, rev. "Presented to the Captain, Officers & Crew of R.M.S. Carpathia, in recognition of gallant & heroic services from the survivors of the S.S. Titanic, April 15th 1912" and additionally engraved "J.J.K Q.M.", with usual integral loop for suspension and length of original red ribbon for wearing, some contact wear but in good condition; named examples of this medal (in any metal) are extremely rare
The most recent example with an apparent attribution (although, in fact, unnamed) achieved £5000 (hammer price) in Bonham's Marine Sale on 28th September 2010 (lot 31).
J.J. Kirkpatrick, seemingly known to his fellow crewmen as Benjamin, was born in Liverpool and was only twenty years old when made Quarter Master on Carpathia. It is believed that he was the man 'at the wheel' on the fateful night of the sinking and, under orders from Captain Rostron who, in turn, was being advised by several look-outs, steered the "gallant little Carpathia" through random ice-flows and 'growlers' as she raced headlong through the darkness to reach the disaster scene. It is also recorded that Carpathia's carpenter, David Eaton, prised the nameplate off Titanic's lifeboat no. 4 and subsequently gave it to Kirkpatrick as a memento.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac), 25th Apr, 2012
