12th May, 2015 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Sandwich)

 
  Lot 157
 

157

M A FINE SAILOR'S WOOLWORK OF H.M.S. PRINCE...

A FINE SAILOR'S WOOLWORK OF H.M.S. PRINCE CONSORT
depicted at anchor off a fortified headland, with furled sails and dressed overall, entitled under PRINCE CONSORT with crown over -- 20 x 33in. (51 x 84cm.) Framed and glazed

A 'Caledonia' Class ironclad designed by Isaac Watts in 1861, Prince Consort was named shortly before her namesake's untimely death, and served until 1882.

Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Fine overall condition with strong colours, good rigging and metal anchor chain. One or two loose ends to sea and sky; small repair(?) to mizzen mast standing rigging; one or two visible lines of running rigging loose. Possibly original frame, re-glazed.

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A FINE SAILOR'S WOOLWORK OF H.M.S. PRINCE CONSORT
depicted at anchor off a fortified headland, with furled sails and dressed overall, entitled under PRINCE CONSORT with crown over -- 20 x 33in. (51 x 84cm.) Framed and glazed

A 'Caledonia' Class ironclad designed by Isaac Watts in 1861, Prince Consort was named shortly before her namesake's untimely death, and served until 1882.