31st Oct, 2012 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Cochrane)

 
  Lot 255
 

255

[M] Various Properties<br/><br/>A 19TH-CENTURY WOOD AND...

Various Properties

A 19TH-CENTURY WOOD AND METAL MODEL OF A 12-GUN CUTTER
with planked and pinned hull with lead-weighted keel, scored deck with details including working mahogany anchor, winch, deck hatches, gratings, deck light, guns and carriages and tillers, with single gaff, rigged raked mast with suit of stitched linen sails, standing and running rigging -- overall measurements 53 x 52ins. (134.5 x 132cm.); stand

It has been suggested that this model may in fact be a small dockyard-pattern model which was converted with a lead keel in the latter part of the 19th-Century.

Sold for £2,480
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Restoration/conservation. Guns, sails, anchor, possibly mast and rigging later. Presents well and is in good overall condition.

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.

 
Various Properties

A 19TH-CENTURY WOOD AND METAL MODEL OF A 12-GUN CUTTER
with planked and pinned hull with lead-weighted keel, scored deck with details including working mahogany anchor, winch, deck hatches, gratings, deck light, guns and carriages and tillers, with single gaff, rigged raked mast with suit of stitched linen sails, standing and running rigging -- overall measurements 53 x 52ins. (134.5 x 132cm.); stand

It has been suggested that this model may in fact be a small dockyard-pattern model which was converted with a lead keel in the latter part of the 19th-Century.
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