29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A FINELY MADE 1:12 SCALE MAHOGANY AND BRASS...
A FINELY MADE 1:12 SCALE MAHOGANY AND BRASS MODEL OF THE AMERICAN RACING SPEEDBOAT BABY BOOTLEGGER (1924)
modelled by K. Hoffman with framed, planked and pinned hull with polished brass fittings and leather-trimmed cockpit, mounted on wooden cradle -- 5 x 28in. (12.5 x 71cm.) Display base and legend
Powered by a V8 Hispano-Suiza 240hp engine, Baby Bootlegger achieved a top speed of 60mph and won the Gold Challenge Cup in 1924 and 1925.
modelled by K. Hoffman with framed, planked and pinned hull with polished brass fittings and leather-trimmed cockpit, mounted on wooden cradle -- 5 x 28in. (12.5 x 71cm.) Display base and legend
Powered by a V8 Hispano-Suiza 240hp engine, Baby Bootlegger achieved a top speed of 60mph and won the Gold Challenge Cup in 1924 and 1925.
Sold for £310
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINELY MADE 1:12 SCALE MAHOGANY AND BRASS MODEL OF THE AMERICAN RACING SPEEDBOAT BABY BOOTLEGGER (1924)
modelled by K. Hoffman with framed, planked and pinned hull with polished brass fittings and leather-trimmed cockpit, mounted on wooden cradle -- 5 x 28in. (12.5 x 71cm.) Display base and legend
Powered by a V8 Hispano-Suiza 240hp engine, Baby Bootlegger achieved a top speed of 60mph and won the Gold Challenge Cup in 1924 and 1925.
modelled by K. Hoffman with framed, planked and pinned hull with polished brass fittings and leather-trimmed cockpit, mounted on wooden cradle -- 5 x 28in. (12.5 x 71cm.) Display base and legend
Powered by a V8 Hispano-Suiza 240hp engine, Baby Bootlegger achieved a top speed of 60mph and won the Gold Challenge Cup in 1924 and 1925.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
