29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
263
[M] LIVERPOOL SCHOOL (19TH-CENTURY)<br/><br/>The barques...
TWO MID-20TH-CENTURY 32':1" SCALE WOOD AND METAL WATERLINE MODELS
comprising the Clyde paddle steamer La Marguerite and the four-masted barque Herzogin Cecile, each mounted on a moulded and painted sea-form base within glazed cases, the larger -- 8 x 15½ x 5¾in. (20 x 39.5 x 14.5cm.)
(2)
La Marguerite was built and owned by Fairfield Engineering of Govan, completed in 1894, she was one of the famous Clyde passenger ferries and plied her trade until 1925; Herzogin Cecile was one of the last sailing trading ships to be built and registered, an impressive 3,242 tons. Built by Rickmers of Bremerhaven and completed in 1902 for Norddeutscher Lloyd she survived until broken up in 1936.
comprising the Clyde paddle steamer La Marguerite and the four-masted barque Herzogin Cecile, each mounted on a moulded and painted sea-form base within glazed cases, the larger -- 8 x 15½ x 5¾in. (20 x 39.5 x 14.5cm.)
(2)
La Marguerite was built and owned by Fairfield Engineering of Govan, completed in 1894, she was one of the famous Clyde passenger ferries and plied her trade until 1925; Herzogin Cecile was one of the last sailing trading ships to be built and registered, an impressive 3,242 tons. Built by Rickmers of Bremerhaven and completed in 1902 for Norddeutscher Lloyd she survived until broken up in 1936.
Sold for £558
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
TWO MID-20TH-CENTURY 32':1" SCALE WOOD AND METAL WATERLINE MODELS
comprising the Clyde paddle steamer La Marguerite and the four-masted barque Herzogin Cecile, each mounted on a moulded and painted sea-form base within glazed cases, the larger -- 8 x 15½ x 5¾in. (20 x 39.5 x 14.5cm.)
(2)
La Marguerite was built and owned by Fairfield Engineering of Govan, completed in 1894, she was one of the famous Clyde passenger ferries and plied her trade until 1925; Herzogin Cecile was one of the last sailing trading ships to be built and registered, an impressive 3,242 tons. Built by Rickmers of Bremerhaven and completed in 1902 for Norddeutscher Lloyd she survived until broken up in 1936.
comprising the Clyde paddle steamer La Marguerite and the four-masted barque Herzogin Cecile, each mounted on a moulded and painted sea-form base within glazed cases, the larger -- 8 x 15½ x 5¾in. (20 x 39.5 x 14.5cm.)
(2)
La Marguerite was built and owned by Fairfield Engineering of Govan, completed in 1894, she was one of the famous Clyde passenger ferries and plied her trade until 1925; Herzogin Cecile was one of the last sailing trading ships to be built and registered, an impressive 3,242 tons. Built by Rickmers of Bremerhaven and completed in 1902 for Norddeutscher Lloyd she survived until broken up in 1936.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
