2nd Nov, 2021 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)

 
Lot 323
 

323

[M] A WELL-PRESENTED AND DETAILED 1:192 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE 'DIDO' CLASS LIGHT CRUISER H.M.S. CLEOPATRA, AS DEPICTED IN 1940

A WELL-PRESENTED AND DETAILED 1:192 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE 'DIDO' CLASS LIGHT CRUISER H.M.S. CLEOPATRA, AS DEPICTED IN 1940
modelled by E. Dyke, the 30in. laminated and carved hull plated in card with shaded reduction, detailed deck fittings as appropriate and including the open bridge with officers and crew, tripod masts with comms services and lanyard, funnels with pipework and wire tops, fitted boats in davits, searchlights and other fine detailing, main and secondary armaments and superstructure as appropriate; depicted underway on a calm sea display base, with Plexiglass cover, measurements overall -- 9½ x 38 x 10½in. (24 x 96.5 x 27cm.)

Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £800 - £1,000

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Good overall condition, some lanyards a little loose.

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A WELL-PRESENTED AND DETAILED 1:192 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE 'DIDO' CLASS LIGHT CRUISER H.M.S. CLEOPATRA, AS DEPICTED IN 1940
modelled by E. Dyke, the 30in. laminated and carved hull plated in card with shaded reduction, detailed deck fittings as appropriate and including the open bridge with officers and crew, tripod masts with comms services and lanyard, funnels with pipework and wire tops, fitted boats in davits, searchlights and other fine detailing, main and secondary armaments and superstructure as appropriate; depicted underway on a calm sea display base, with Plexiglass cover, measurements overall -- 9½ x 38 x 10½in. (24 x 96.5 x 27cm.)

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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