26th Apr, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter)
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[Z] THE BUILDER'S PLATE FOR H.M.SUBMARINE DREADNOUGHT. 1959
THE BUILDER'S PLATE FOR H.M.SUBMARINE DREADNOUGHT, 1959
inscribed on polished brass plate H.M.S. DREADNOUGHT (S101) / ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINE / BUILT BY / VICKERS ARMSTRONGS / BARROW-IN-FURNESS / LAID DOWN - 12/6/59 / COMMISSIONED - 17TH APRIL 1963, the corners with securing holes -- 6 x 8in. (15 x 20cm.)
The seventh H.M.S. Dreadnought was the United Kingdom's first nuclear-powered submarine, built by Vickers Armstrongs at Barrow-in-Furness and launched by Queen Elizabeth II on Trafalgar Day 1960, being commissioned into service in April 1963. Powered by a S5W reactor, a design made available as a direct result of the 1958 US–UK Mutual Defence Agreement, she was decommissioned in 1980.
Sold for £558
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Small dent from behind to middle top. corners slightly depressed around securing holes.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
THE BUILDER'S PLATE FOR H.M.SUBMARINE DREADNOUGHT, 1959
inscribed on polished brass plate H.M.S. DREADNOUGHT (S101) / ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINE / BUILT BY / VICKERS ARMSTRONGS / BARROW-IN-FURNESS / LAID DOWN - 12/6/59 / COMMISSIONED - 17TH APRIL 1963, the corners with securing holes -- 6 x 8in. (15 x 20cm.)
The seventh H.M.S. Dreadnought was the United Kingdom's first nuclear-powered submarine, built by Vickers Armstrongs at Barrow-in-Furness and launched by Queen Elizabeth II on Trafalgar Day 1960, being commissioned into service in April 1963. Powered by a S5W reactor, a design made available as a direct result of the 1958 US–UK Mutual Defence Agreement, she was decommissioned in 1980.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380
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