29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
270
[M] A BUILDER'S PLATING MODEL FOR A COASTER, GOOLE...
A BUILDER'S PLATING MODEL FOR A COASTER, GOOLE SHIPBUILDING, C.1984
unidentified, the laminated and carved hull finished in white with plating marks -- 50½in. (128.5cm.) diameter.
It has been suggested that an order for this vessel was placed with The Goole Shipbuilding and Repair Company Ltd. at the beginning of 1984. In March/April that year, British Shipbuilders closed the yard and, as actual construction of the vessel had not commenced, the model remained unmarked.
unidentified, the laminated and carved hull finished in white with plating marks -- 50½in. (128.5cm.) diameter.
It has been suggested that an order for this vessel was placed with The Goole Shipbuilding and Repair Company Ltd. at the beginning of 1984. In March/April that year, British Shipbuilders closed the yard and, as actual construction of the vessel had not commenced, the model remained unmarked.
Sold for £124
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A BUILDER'S PLATING MODEL FOR A COASTER, GOOLE SHIPBUILDING, C.1984
unidentified, the laminated and carved hull finished in white with plating marks -- 50½in. (128.5cm.) diameter.
It has been suggested that an order for this vessel was placed with The Goole Shipbuilding and Repair Company Ltd. at the beginning of 1984. In March/April that year, British Shipbuilders closed the yard and, as actual construction of the vessel had not commenced, the model remained unmarked.
unidentified, the laminated and carved hull finished in white with plating marks -- 50½in. (128.5cm.) diameter.
It has been suggested that an order for this vessel was placed with The Goole Shipbuilding and Repair Company Ltd. at the beginning of 1984. In March/April that year, British Shipbuilders closed the yard and, as actual construction of the vessel had not commenced, the model remained unmarked.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
