A 1:24 SCALE BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK MODEL FOR THE STEAM TRAWLER CAENEUS, BUILT BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY, FOR THE EQUITABLE STEAM FISHING CO. LTD, GRIMSBY, 1920
carved from ½in. laminated yellow pine with ebonised topsides, lined propeller rudder and deck housing, cutaway masts and funnel, mounted on wooden display board with engraved builder’s plates -- 14 x 50in. (35.5 x 127cm.)
This 339-ton trawler was sold to French owners in 1923 and renamed Petit Poilu; Requisitioned as V.725 by the Kriegsmarine in 1940 she was serving as patrol trawler with the 7th Vorpostenflottille out of Brest when she was bombed and sunk by the Allies whilst steaming off Pauillac, 5th August, 1944.
Condition Report
Hull presents typical minor marks and abrasions commensurate with age. 2 or 3 elements of the deck missing or loose, lining faded, but presents well with a good colour.
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.
A 1:24 SCALE BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK MODEL FOR THE STEAM TRAWLER CAENEUS, BUILT BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY, FOR THE EQUITABLE STEAM FISHING CO. LTD, GRIMSBY, 1920
carved from ½in. laminated yellow pine with ebonised topsides, lined propeller rudder and deck housing, cutaway masts and funnel, mounted on wooden display board with engraved builder’s plates -- 14 x 50in. (35.5 x 127cm.)
This 339-ton trawler was sold to French owners in 1923 and renamed Petit Poilu; Requisitioned as V.725 by the Kriegsmarine in 1940 she was serving as patrol trawler with the 7th Vorpostenflottille out of Brest when she was bombed and sunk by the Allies whilst steaming off Pauillac, 5th August, 1944.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Untiring), 27th Apr, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) 1-123
Mercantile (Steam) 124-166
Naval (Sail) 170-252
Naval (Steam) 255-339
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 340-395
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Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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