29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A THORNYCROFT BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK PLATING...
A THORNYCROFT BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK PLATING MODEL FOR THE LAUNCH MELITA, BUILT FOR THE GRAND DUKE CYRIL OF RUSSIA, 1913, YARD NUMBER 647
finished in varnish and mounted on an ebonised board for wall hanging -- 56¼ x 8in. (143 x 20cm.) overall
finished in varnish and mounted on an ebonised board for wall hanging -- 56¼ x 8in. (143 x 20cm.) overall
Sold for £992
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A THORNYCROFT BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK PLATING MODEL FOR THE LAUNCH MELITA, BUILT FOR THE GRAND DUKE CYRIL OF RUSSIA, 1913, YARD NUMBER 647
finished in varnish and mounted on an ebonised board for wall hanging -- 56¼ x 8in. (143 x 20cm.) overall
finished in varnish and mounted on an ebonised board for wall hanging -- 56¼ x 8in. (143 x 20cm.) overall
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
