25th Apr, 2012 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)

 
  Lot 127
 

127

[M] [R.M.S. TITANIC]: A COLLECTION OF DOCKYARD...

[R.M.S. TITANIC]: A COLLECTION OF DOCKYARD ARCHITECTS' PLANS BY HARLAND AND WOLFF, CIRCA 1908
pertaining to the dockyard extension plans to accommodate the building of the Olympic and Titanic, including PLAN SHOWING CENTRE LINES OF NEW SLIPS; SECTIONS OF NEW SLIPS SHOWING THICKNESS OF CONCRETE X 3; ADDITIONAL PILING AND COFFER DAM NO 4 SLIP AND CONCRETE AND BANKING AT SIDE OF SLIP (1901); REINFORCED CONCRETE EXTENSION TO NOS 1 & 2 SLIPS / OUTLINE OF GENERAL ARRANGEMENT, ink on linen, inscribed with titles, with scales mostly set at 1:48 and dated in part for June 1908, various sizes, the largest -- 39 x 106in. (99 x 269.4cm.)
(7)

Provenance: These plans were discovered in the attic of a terrace house in Belfast by the vendor's father when he acquired the house in the 1970s


Sold for £868
Estimated at £400 - £600

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Variable condition, mostly reasonable but with tears, ragged edges and time-staining in part

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.

 
[R.M.S. TITANIC]: A COLLECTION OF DOCKYARD ARCHITECTS' PLANS BY HARLAND AND WOLFF, CIRCA 1908
pertaining to the dockyard extension plans to accommodate the building of the Olympic and Titanic, including PLAN SHOWING CENTRE LINES OF NEW SLIPS; SECTIONS OF NEW SLIPS SHOWING THICKNESS OF CONCRETE X 3; ADDITIONAL PILING AND COFFER DAM NO 4 SLIP AND CONCRETE AND BANKING AT SIDE OF SLIP (1901); REINFORCED CONCRETE EXTENSION TO NOS 1 & 2 SLIPS / OUTLINE OF GENERAL ARRANGEMENT, ink on linen, inscribed with titles, with scales mostly set at 1:48 and dated in part for June 1908, various sizes, the largest -- 39 x 106in. (99 x 269.4cm.)
(7)

Provenance: These plans were discovered in the attic of a terrace house in Belfast by the vendor's father when he acquired the house in the 1970s


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