A FINE TURRET-DECK BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE S.S. ATLAND, BUILT FOR BROSTRÖMS A/B BY WILLIAM DOXFORD & CO. LTD., 1910
the laminated and carved hull finished in red and black with lacquered and lined decking replete with detailed gold-plated fittings as appropriate, masts with derricks, lined wooden superstructure with open over bridge, liveried funnel, fitted boats in davits and much other fine detailing, contained in original light oak display case with twin ivorine plates. Cased measurements -- 18¼ x 59½ x 11½in. (46.5 x 151 x 29cm.)

Provenance: With Broströms, Sweden, until recently de-accessed.

A large vessel of over 5,200 tons, the Atland was on passage to London from Pepel carrying ore when she collided with the S.S. Carso on March 25th, 1943 and sank with the loss of nineteen lives. The Carso (a captured Italian cargo ship of 1922) went on to achieve fame of a sort by being scuttled on the 9th June, 1944 to form part of the Mulberry Harbour used by the Allies for the Normandy Landings, and was eventually broken up in 1947.

This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road.

End of Sale.

The next sale will be held on 30th October, 2014 closing for entries 1st September 2014.

Condition Report
Excellent original condition throughout.

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