A DOUBLE SHEATHED BLOCK FROM H.M.S. REVENGE, 1778
with lignum vitae spools with wooden axle within block stamped to one side REVENGE 1778 with shaped locations and secured with large steel nails – 15 x 6½ x 8½in. (38 x 16.5 x 22cm.)
H.M.S. Revenge was a Third Rate launched at Deptford 1742, saw service at the Battles of Minorca and Quiberon Bay along with several smaller actions, surveyed 1777 she became a Church Ship at Chatham and was broken up ten years later.
Sold for £397
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Both spools running freely, old wear commensurate with age and provenance.
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A DOUBLE SHEATHED BLOCK FROM H.M.S. REVENGE, 1778
with lignum vitae spools with wooden axle within block stamped to one side REVENGE 1778 with shaped locations and secured with large steel nails – 15 x 6½ x 8½in. (38 x 16.5 x 22cm.)
H.M.S. Revenge was a Third Rate launched at Deptford 1742, saw service at the Battles of Minorca and Quiberon Bay along with several smaller actions, surveyed 1777 she became a Church Ship at Chatham and was broken up ten years later.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380
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