25th Apr, 2023 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR)
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[M] A FINE 1:48 SCALE BUILDER’S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE 30-KNOT TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER H.M.S. WHITING BUILT IN 1896
A FINE 1:48 SCALE BUILDER’S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE 30-KNOT TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER H.M.S. WHITING BUILT BY PALMER'S YARD, JARROW [1896]
the carved 52in. hull with moulded and brass fittings including twin propellers on A-brackets, rudder and boarding companionways on crane, scored deck with moulded metal and wooden fittings as appropriate including anchors with capstan winches, quick-firing guns, helm, ventilators, stayed funnels with safety valve extension pipes, raised compass binnacle, torpedo tubes on turntables, engine room lights, three fitted boats in davits and other details, mounted on cradle stand within glazed wooden case -- 19½ x 64 x 14½in. (49.5 x 162.5 x 37cm.)
Sold for £4,712
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE 1:48 SCALE BUILDER’S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE 30-KNOT TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER H.M.S. WHITING BUILT BY PALMER'S YARD, JARROW [1896]
the carved 52in. hull with moulded and brass fittings including twin propellers on A-brackets, rudder and boarding companionways on crane, scored deck with moulded metal and wooden fittings as appropriate including anchors with capstan winches, quick-firing guns, helm, ventilators, stayed funnels with safety valve extension pipes, raised compass binnacle, torpedo tubes on turntables, engine room lights, three fitted boats in davits and other details, mounted on cradle stand within glazed wooden case -- 19½ x 64 x 14½in. (49.5 x 162.5 x 37cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR), 25th Apr, 2023
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Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-75
Mercantile (Steam) 76-132
Naval (Sail) 133-237
Naval (Steam) 238-294
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 295-353
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