AN ARCHIVE OF BLACK AND WHITE AND SEPIA PHOTOGRAPHS, AND EPHEMERA CONNECTED TO CAPTAIN R.T. DIXON, APPROXIMATELY 1905-27
approximately sixty-five yachting related images bound between quarter calf, green cloth covers; a folder of approximately ten 9 x 11in. yachting photographs by West and Son for the Isle of Wight, Beken and Son and Kirk of Cowes etc., a copy of The Yachtsman, an album of collotype images appearing to show scenes from Cowes Week, a copy of Yacht Architecture Volume Two by Dixon Kemp for 1897 (disbound) and three test logs kept by Dixon for yachting trials and dated 1932-3; 1934-5-6; 1937-8-9, together with a lever arch folder of research into Kemp's career
(a lot)

Capt. Richard Travers Dixon (1866-1949) left the army in the late 1890s and is understood to have taken up professional yacht helming for the rest of his life. He participated in the 1908 Olympics at which he won a gold medal for his part in the team winning the 7 metre class racing.

For the builder's half model of Lady Maud owned by Kemp, please see lot 309.

Condition Report
Mixed condition throughout.

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.