12th May, 2015 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Sandwich)
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[M] AN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S WOOL WORK...
AN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S WOOL WORK PICTURE OF H.M.S. CALLIOPE AS A TRAINING SHIP
depicted under sail in a stylised sea with banner title -- 18 x 25in. (46 x 64cm.)
A transitional 'Calypso' class corvette of 1887, the Calliope was the last of its type to be fitted with sails. When her naval career came to an end in 1907 she served as a training ship until 1951 when sold for breaking.
Estimated at £200 - £300
depicted under sail in a stylised sea with banner title -- 18 x 25in. (46 x 64cm.)
A transitional 'Calypso' class corvette of 1887, the Calliope was the last of its type to be fitted with sails. When her naval career came to an end in 1907 she served as a training ship until 1951 when sold for breaking.
AN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S WOOL WORK PICTURE OF H.M.S. CALLIOPE AS A TRAINING SHIP
depicted under sail in a stylised sea with banner title -- 18 x 25in. (46 x 64cm.)
A transitional 'Calypso' class corvette of 1887, the Calliope was the last of its type to be fitted with sails. When her naval career came to an end in 1907 she served as a training ship until 1951 when sold for breaking.
depicted under sail in a stylised sea with banner title -- 18 x 25in. (46 x 64cm.)
A transitional 'Calypso' class corvette of 1887, the Calliope was the last of its type to be fitted with sails. When her naval career came to an end in 1907 she served as a training ship until 1951 when sold for breaking.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Sandwich), 12th May, 2015
