29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] AN R.N.L.I. PRESENTATION MODEL OF THE SAILING...
AN R.N.L.I. PRESENTATION MODEL OF THE SAILING AND PULLING LIFEBOAT MICHAEL HENRY, CIRCA 1876
the hull carved from the solid and finished in R.N.L.I. livery, badge and name, scored fruitwood interior with painted fixtures and some fittings, numbered rowing positions and rudder, mounted on original base with engraved brass plate with dedication from the Jewish Scholars Lifeboat Fund dated 14th May, 1879 (wear, parts missing, arrested old restoration) -- 9 x 28in. (23 x 71cm.) overall
Michael Henry was the editor of the Jewish Chronicle and started the fund for this lifeboat. He died in an accidental fire so the lifeboat was presented in his memory.
the hull carved from the solid and finished in R.N.L.I. livery, badge and name, scored fruitwood interior with painted fixtures and some fittings, numbered rowing positions and rudder, mounted on original base with engraved brass plate with dedication from the Jewish Scholars Lifeboat Fund dated 14th May, 1879 (wear, parts missing, arrested old restoration) -- 9 x 28in. (23 x 71cm.) overall
Michael Henry was the editor of the Jewish Chronicle and started the fund for this lifeboat. He died in an accidental fire so the lifeboat was presented in his memory.
Sold for £682
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN R.N.L.I. PRESENTATION MODEL OF THE SAILING AND PULLING LIFEBOAT MICHAEL HENRY, CIRCA 1876
the hull carved from the solid and finished in R.N.L.I. livery, badge and name, scored fruitwood interior with painted fixtures and some fittings, numbered rowing positions and rudder, mounted on original base with engraved brass plate with dedication from the Jewish Scholars Lifeboat Fund dated 14th May, 1879 (wear, parts missing, arrested old restoration) -- 9 x 28in. (23 x 71cm.) overall
Michael Henry was the editor of the Jewish Chronicle and started the fund for this lifeboat. He died in an accidental fire so the lifeboat was presented in his memory.
the hull carved from the solid and finished in R.N.L.I. livery, badge and name, scored fruitwood interior with painted fixtures and some fittings, numbered rowing positions and rudder, mounted on original base with engraved brass plate with dedication from the Jewish Scholars Lifeboat Fund dated 14th May, 1879 (wear, parts missing, arrested old restoration) -- 9 x 28in. (23 x 71cm.) overall
Michael Henry was the editor of the Jewish Chronicle and started the fund for this lifeboat. He died in an accidental fire so the lifeboat was presented in his memory.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
