AN UNOFFICIAL-PATTERN TOMPION PLATE OR BADGE FROM THE TORPEDO BOAT DEPOT SHIP H.M.S. VULCAN (1889)
heavily cast in brass and depicting a front-facing Vulcan holding an astrolabe and hammer -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter; together with boat badges from H.M.S. Coventry (1916); and H.M.S. Frobisher (1915)
(3)
Vulcan was a most unusual vessel, built along the lines of a cruiser, she was distinguished by a pair of massive cranes behind her second funnel which were used to lift a suite of torpedo boat destroyers in and out of the water. In 1915 she became a submarine depot ship and by 1931 a training hulk, renamed Defiance III. She was broken up in 1955.
Sold for £347
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Fine overall condition.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
AN UNOFFICIAL-PATTERN TOMPION PLATE OR BADGE FROM THE TORPEDO BOAT DEPOT SHIP H.M.S. VULCAN (1889)
heavily cast in brass and depicting a front-facing Vulcan holding an astrolabe and hammer -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter; together with boat badges from H.M.S. Coventry (1916); and H.M.S. Frobisher (1915)
(3)
Vulcan was a most unusual vessel, built along the lines of a cruiser, she was distinguished by a pair of massive cranes behind her second funnel which were used to lift a suite of torpedo boat destroyers in and out of the water. In 1915 she became a submarine depot ship and by 1931 a training hulk, renamed Defiance III. She was broken up in 1955.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-57B
Mercantile (Steam) 58-112
Naval (Sail) 115-202
Naval (Steam) 205-319
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 325-353
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Shippers
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Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611
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Simon Jones Superfreight / info@superfreight.co.uk / +44 (0)20 7924 3933
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