29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A BOARDROOM-TYPE MODEL OF THE R.M.S. ORION,...
A BOARDROOM-TYPE MODEL OF THE R.M.S. ORION, BUILT BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG LTD. FOR THE ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATON COMPANY (1934)
the laminated carved hull finished in company colours and with lined paper decks complete with fittings as appropriate, mounted on two nickel-plated columns on fruitwood veneered base within metal-bound glazed case with ivorine plates for each side (old restoration and repairs overall) -- 16½ x 48¼ x 11½in. (42 x 122.5 x 29cm.) overall
the laminated carved hull finished in company colours and with lined paper decks complete with fittings as appropriate, mounted on two nickel-plated columns on fruitwood veneered base within metal-bound glazed case with ivorine plates for each side (old restoration and repairs overall) -- 16½ x 48¼ x 11½in. (42 x 122.5 x 29cm.) overall
Sold for £3,224
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A BOARDROOM-TYPE MODEL OF THE R.M.S. ORION, BUILT BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG LTD. FOR THE ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATON COMPANY (1934)
the laminated carved hull finished in company colours and with lined paper decks complete with fittings as appropriate, mounted on two nickel-plated columns on fruitwood veneered base within metal-bound glazed case with ivorine plates for each side (old restoration and repairs overall) -- 16½ x 48¼ x 11½in. (42 x 122.5 x 29cm.) overall
the laminated carved hull finished in company colours and with lined paper decks complete with fittings as appropriate, mounted on two nickel-plated columns on fruitwood veneered base within metal-bound glazed case with ivorine plates for each side (old restoration and repairs overall) -- 16½ x 48¼ x 11½in. (42 x 122.5 x 29cm.) overall
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
