29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
219
[M] Bernard Finegan Gribble (British, 1873 - 1962)...
Bernard Finegan Gribble (British, 1873 - 1962)
The Chilean "Serrano Class" Destroyer Serrano at sea
Signed 'B Gribble' (lower left) and inscribed on verso
Oil on board
15 x 20in. (38 x 51cm.)
Designed by Thornycroft for the wide range of climates experience in South America, six were built in total, the Serrano entering service in September 1928, the others in 1929. Displacing 1,430 fully loaded and measuring 300 feet overall, with a 29 foot beam and 12ft 8in draught, they were powered by Parsons geared turbines from three Thornycroft boilers developing 28,000 horse power to give an impressive 35 knots, exceeding the contract speed. Discarded from 1957, Seranno was one of the last to go in 1967.
The Chilean "Serrano Class" Destroyer Serrano at sea
Signed 'B Gribble' (lower left) and inscribed on verso
Oil on board
15 x 20in. (38 x 51cm.)
Designed by Thornycroft for the wide range of climates experience in South America, six were built in total, the Serrano entering service in September 1928, the others in 1929. Displacing 1,430 fully loaded and measuring 300 feet overall, with a 29 foot beam and 12ft 8in draught, they were powered by Parsons geared turbines from three Thornycroft boilers developing 28,000 horse power to give an impressive 35 knots, exceeding the contract speed. Discarded from 1957, Seranno was one of the last to go in 1967.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Bernard Finegan Gribble (British, 1873 - 1962)
The Chilean "Serrano Class" Destroyer Serrano at sea
Signed 'B Gribble' (lower left) and inscribed on verso
Oil on board
15 x 20in. (38 x 51cm.)
Designed by Thornycroft for the wide range of climates experience in South America, six were built in total, the Serrano entering service in September 1928, the others in 1929. Displacing 1,430 fully loaded and measuring 300 feet overall, with a 29 foot beam and 12ft 8in draught, they were powered by Parsons geared turbines from three Thornycroft boilers developing 28,000 horse power to give an impressive 35 knots, exceeding the contract speed. Discarded from 1957, Seranno was one of the last to go in 1967.
The Chilean "Serrano Class" Destroyer Serrano at sea
Signed 'B Gribble' (lower left) and inscribed on verso
Oil on board
15 x 20in. (38 x 51cm.)
Designed by Thornycroft for the wide range of climates experience in South America, six were built in total, the Serrano entering service in September 1928, the others in 1929. Displacing 1,430 fully loaded and measuring 300 feet overall, with a 29 foot beam and 12ft 8in draught, they were powered by Parsons geared turbines from three Thornycroft boilers developing 28,000 horse power to give an impressive 35 knots, exceeding the contract speed. Discarded from 1957, Seranno was one of the last to go in 1967.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
