Ø A SILVER MOUNTED IVORY AND ENAMEL LAUNCHING HATCHET FOR THE S.S. PENTWYN, 1910
the tapering handle with engraved collars and axe head hallmarked for Birmingham 1909-10, engraved S.S. PENTWYN". / LAUNCHED 11TH MARCH, 1910. with enamel house flag and cypher for 'CHD' either side, contained in plush lined leather case of issue by R.L. Rennison, Sunderland, cased measurement -- 11¾in. (30cm.) wide
Built by J.L. Thompson of Sunderland for the Pentwyn SS Co., she was a general purpose cargo ship of a little over 3,500 tons. On 30th September 1918 she steamed from Cape Verde as part of convoy HD52 but, just as she was closing Liverpool, she was picked off by U-90 and sank with the loss of one life.
Sold for £1,054
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A SILVER MOUNTED IVORY AND ENAMEL LAUNCHING HATCHET FOR THE S.S. PENTWYN, 1910
the tapering handle with engraved collars and axe head hallmarked for Birmingham 1909-10, engraved S.S. PENTWYN". / LAUNCHED 11TH MARCH, 1910. with enamel house flag and cypher for 'CHD' either side, contained in plush lined leather case of issue by R.L. Rennison, Sunderland, cased measurement -- 11¾in. (30cm.) wide
Built by J.L. Thompson of Sunderland for the Pentwyn SS Co., she was a general purpose cargo ship of a little over 3,500 tons. On 30th September 1918 she steamed from Cape Verde as part of convoy HD52 but, just as she was closing Liverpool, she was picked off by U-90 and sank with the loss of one life.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))