FOLLOWER OF WILLIAM CLARK OF GREENOCK, 19TH CENTURY
The P.S. 'Marquis of Bute'
Oil on canvas laid down on board
15½ x 30¾in. (39.5 x 78cm.)

Built by Barclay, Curle & Co. of Whiteinch in 1868, the Marquis of Bute was a finely proportioned passenger steamer typical of the many which competed for commuter and pleasure traffic around Glasgow. Registered at 173 tons she was 196.6 feet in length and was powered by a single diagonal engine of 85h.p. Owned and run by A. & T. McLean, she entered service on the Glasgow-Rothesay run where she remained until 1889. Sold several times after this date, she ran railway connected services between Princes Pier and Fairlie for the Glasgow & South Western Railway 1891-1904 during which she had an aft deck saloon added. Thereafter she was used for excursions from Preston and was finally broken up in 1908 after forty years' service.

Condition Report
blistering top right, needs a clean,

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.