2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
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[M] AN UNOFFICIAL PATTERN BOAT BADGE FROM THE DESTROYER H.M.S. AMBUSCADE, 1913
AN UNOFFICIAL PATTERN BOAT BADGE FROM THE DESTROYER H.M.S. AMBUSCADE, 1913
cast in brass with relief depiction of a flintlock pistol, with ebonised field and rope shield border, the reverse inscribed AMBUSCADE with a mounting plate attached -- 5½in. (14cm.) high
A 935 ton 'Acasta' Class destroyer launched at John Browns Yard in 1913, Ambuscade served at the Battle of Jutland with the 4th Destroyer Flotilla supporting the Grand Fleet in which she took part in several attacks with the escaping German Fleet; latterly on the Dover Patrol, she was broken up in 1921.
Sold for £223
Estimated at £100 - £150
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN UNOFFICIAL PATTERN BOAT BADGE FROM THE DESTROYER H.M.S. AMBUSCADE, 1913
cast in brass with relief depiction of a flintlock pistol, with ebonised field and rope shield border, the reverse inscribed AMBUSCADE with a mounting plate attached -- 5½in. (14cm.) high
A 935 ton 'Acasta' Class destroyer launched at John Browns Yard in 1913, Ambuscade served at the Battle of Jutland with the 4th Destroyer Flotilla supporting the Grand Fleet in which she took part in several attacks with the escaping German Fleet; latterly on the Dover Patrol, she was broken up in 1921.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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