THE BELL FROM THE WELSH COASTER URANIA OF ABERAYRON, 1857
the front with name cast in relief, moulded rim and shoulder, the top with suspension loop and bolts for iron clapper staple complete with iron clapper – 8 x 8in. (20 x 20cm.)
Urania of Aberayron was a 108 ton schooner built and owned by a Capt. Williams whose principal run was to and from Cardiff. By 1874/5 she was owned by Jones & Co. under the command of Master Jenkins and intriguingly was registered at 98 tons suggesting she had lost 10 tons in a refit. Thereafter she disappears from the records.
Sold for £372
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
THE BELL FROM THE WELSH COASTER URANIA OF ABERAYRON, 1857
the front with name cast in relief, moulded rim and shoulder, the top with suspension loop and bolts for iron clapper staple complete with iron clapper – 8 x 8in. (20 x 20cm.)
Urania of Aberayron was a 108 ton schooner built and owned by a Capt. Williams whose principal run was to and from Cardiff. By 1874/5 she was owned by Jones & Co. under the command of Master Jenkins and intriguingly was registered at 98 tons suggesting she had lost 10 tons in a refit. Thereafter she disappears from the records.
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))