11th Nov, 2025 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (TARTAR)
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[M] A RARE INTERCOM TELEPHONE FROM THE H.M. ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA, CIRCA 1954
A RARE INTERCOM TELEPHONE FROM THE H.M. ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA, CIRCA 1954
the maple-veneered body with dial for extension '443', six coloured intercom switches for direct lines including HM CLERKS OFFICE; YEOMAN; MASTER OF HOUSEHOLD; and ROYAL SERVERY, ebonised plastic handset with curled cable and thick main connection cable -- 11in. (28cm.) wide
This model was used throughout the yacht in two colours - Her late Majesty preferred this lighter maple colour, while the late H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh inclined towards a darker hue. Thus, this example comes from the late Queen's household aboard, and examples may be seen in the Officers' Wardroom and cabins as allocated. In keeping with all the Royal Palaces - where similar models were used - the communication infrastructure was rarely updated and this was in use from Britannia's acceptance in 1954 until her decommissioning in 1997.
Sold for £992
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE INTERCOM TELEPHONE FROM THE H.M. ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA, CIRCA 1954
the maple-veneered body with dial for extension '443', six coloured intercom switches for direct lines including HM CLERKS OFFICE; YEOMAN; MASTER OF HOUSEHOLD; and ROYAL SERVERY, ebonised plastic handset with curled cable and thick main connection cable -- 11in. (28cm.) wide
This model was used throughout the yacht in two colours - Her late Majesty preferred this lighter maple colour, while the late H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh inclined towards a darker hue. Thus, this example comes from the late Queen's household aboard, and examples may be seen in the Officers' Wardroom and cabins as allocated. In keeping with all the Royal Palaces - where similar models were used - the communication infrastructure was rarely updated and this was in use from Britannia's acceptance in 1954 until her decommissioning in 1997.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (TARTAR), 11th Nov, 2025
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Order of Sale:
Mercantile Sail 1-76
Mercantile Steam 79-147
Naval Sail 149-213
Naval Steam 214-290
Navigation & Instruments 295-360
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Viewing
Monday-Friday, 28th October – 10th November, 10am-5pm
Weekend viewing: 8th and 9th November, 12pm-4pm
Viewing at:
300 Munster Road
Fulham
London
SW6 6BH
