20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A LAUNCHING MALLET FOR THE S.S. ETHEL...
A LAUNCHING MALLET FOR THE S.S. ETHEL GWENDOLINE, 1883
carved with roses and foliage, the mallet with silver cuff engraved S.S. Ethel Gwendoline / Built By The Usk Shipbuilding Co. Ltd / 16 Novr. 1883, contained in fitted plush-lined box with plaque engraved Presented to Miss Ethel Gwendoline Oliver Nov 16th 1883 -- 11½in. (29cm.) diameter
A cargo ship of 244 tons, the Ethel Gwendoline foundered off Rattray Head 21 March 1890.
carved with roses and foliage, the mallet with silver cuff engraved S.S. Ethel Gwendoline / Built By The Usk Shipbuilding Co. Ltd / 16 Novr. 1883, contained in fitted plush-lined box with plaque engraved Presented to Miss Ethel Gwendoline Oliver Nov 16th 1883 -- 11½in. (29cm.) diameter
A cargo ship of 244 tons, the Ethel Gwendoline foundered off Rattray Head 21 March 1890.
Sold for £310
Estimated at £300 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A LAUNCHING MALLET FOR THE S.S. ETHEL GWENDOLINE, 1883
carved with roses and foliage, the mallet with silver cuff engraved S.S. Ethel Gwendoline / Built By The Usk Shipbuilding Co. Ltd / 16 Novr. 1883, contained in fitted plush-lined box with plaque engraved Presented to Miss Ethel Gwendoline Oliver Nov 16th 1883 -- 11½in. (29cm.) diameter
A cargo ship of 244 tons, the Ethel Gwendoline foundered off Rattray Head 21 March 1890.
carved with roses and foliage, the mallet with silver cuff engraved S.S. Ethel Gwendoline / Built By The Usk Shipbuilding Co. Ltd / 16 Novr. 1883, contained in fitted plush-lined box with plaque engraved Presented to Miss Ethel Gwendoline Oliver Nov 16th 1883 -- 11½in. (29cm.) diameter
A cargo ship of 244 tons, the Ethel Gwendoline foundered off Rattray Head 21 March 1890.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
