2nd Nov, 2021 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)

 
  Lot 25
 

25

[M] A WELL-PRESENTED SAILOR-MADE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH LIGHTSHIP SELKER, CIRCA 1890

A WELL-PRESENTED SAILOR-MADE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH LIGHTSHIP SELKER, CIRCA 1890

the 11in. hull carved from the solid, finished in red with vessel's name in white, scored wooden deck with simple fittings including tiller, ventilators, fitted boats in wire davits, deckhouse, winch etc., the red-painted mast with lamp, standing and running rigging and Trinity House flag, mounted on a polychrome painted sea in glazed case, overall measurements -– 19 x 22 x 13in. (48.5 x 56 x 33cm.)

Sold for £521
Estimated at £300 - £400

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A WELL-PRESENTED SAILOR-MADE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH LIGHTSHIP SELKER, CIRCA 1890

the 11in. hull carved from the solid, finished in red with vessel's name in white, scored wooden deck with simple fittings including tiller, ventilators, fitted boats in wire davits, deckhouse, winch etc., the red-painted mast with lamp, standing and running rigging and Trinity House flag, mounted on a polychrome painted sea in glazed case, overall measurements -– 19 x 22 x 13in. (48.5 x 56 x 33cm.)

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021

Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392 

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