22nd Oct, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association)
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[M] A FINE BUILDER'S MODEL OF THE CARGO SHIP...
A FINE BUILDER'S MODEL OF THE CARGO SHIP TAUNTON, BUILT BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & Co. Ltd., STOCKTON ON TEES, FOR H. HARRISON (SHIPPING) Ltd., LONDON, 1924
The hull finished in pink and black with lined white superstructure and hatch covers with silvered fittings, mounted on four gilt-brass columns within original glazed mahogany case with ivorine plates; together with associated period stand.
The model - 19 x 41½ x 12½in. (48.5 x 105.5 x 32cm.); the stand - 36 x 44 x 17in. (91.5 x 112 x 43cm.)
Measuring 254' with a 36'9" beam and 17'0½" draft, Taunton was powered by a set of triple expansion engines made for her by the N.E. Marine Engine Co. Sold to the Waterloo Shipping Co. Ltd in 1933 and renamed Eastwood, she remained with this company until 1956 when she was bought by the Greek shipping company John S. Latsis and briefly named Andrew before changing to the Andreas Tsavliris, a name she retained until she was sold for breaking in Italy in December 1960.
The hull finished in pink and black with lined white superstructure and hatch covers with silvered fittings, mounted on four gilt-brass columns within original glazed mahogany case with ivorine plates; together with associated period stand.
The model - 19 x 41½ x 12½in. (48.5 x 105.5 x 32cm.); the stand - 36 x 44 x 17in. (91.5 x 112 x 43cm.)
Measuring 254' with a 36'9" beam and 17'0½" draft, Taunton was powered by a set of triple expansion engines made for her by the N.E. Marine Engine Co. Sold to the Waterloo Shipping Co. Ltd in 1933 and renamed Eastwood, she remained with this company until 1956 when she was bought by the Greek shipping company John S. Latsis and briefly named Andrew before changing to the Andreas Tsavliris, a name she retained until she was sold for breaking in Italy in December 1960.
Sold for £11,160
Estimated at £10,000 - £12,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE BUILDER'S MODEL OF THE CARGO SHIP TAUNTON, BUILT BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & Co. Ltd., STOCKTON ON TEES, FOR H. HARRISON (SHIPPING) Ltd., LONDON, 1924
The hull finished in pink and black with lined white superstructure and hatch covers with silvered fittings, mounted on four gilt-brass columns within original glazed mahogany case with ivorine plates; together with associated period stand.
The model - 19 x 41½ x 12½in. (48.5 x 105.5 x 32cm.); the stand - 36 x 44 x 17in. (91.5 x 112 x 43cm.)
Measuring 254' with a 36'9" beam and 17'0½" draft, Taunton was powered by a set of triple expansion engines made for her by the N.E. Marine Engine Co. Sold to the Waterloo Shipping Co. Ltd in 1933 and renamed Eastwood, she remained with this company until 1956 when she was bought by the Greek shipping company John S. Latsis and briefly named Andrew before changing to the Andreas Tsavliris, a name she retained until she was sold for breaking in Italy in December 1960.
The hull finished in pink and black with lined white superstructure and hatch covers with silvered fittings, mounted on four gilt-brass columns within original glazed mahogany case with ivorine plates; together with associated period stand.
The model - 19 x 41½ x 12½in. (48.5 x 105.5 x 32cm.); the stand - 36 x 44 x 17in. (91.5 x 112 x 43cm.)
Measuring 254' with a 36'9" beam and 17'0½" draft, Taunton was powered by a set of triple expansion engines made for her by the N.E. Marine Engine Co. Sold to the Waterloo Shipping Co. Ltd in 1933 and renamed Eastwood, she remained with this company until 1956 when she was bought by the Greek shipping company John S. Latsis and briefly named Andrew before changing to the Andreas Tsavliris, a name she retained until she was sold for breaking in Italy in December 1960.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association), 22nd Oct, 2008
