17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] An historically interesting silver...
An historically interesting silver presentation silver salver, signed by the Admiral, Captain and Officers of the famed Battlecruiser H.M.S. Hood
with pie-crust rim decorated with Celtic pattern, inscribed to the centre: LIEUTENANT R.J. ROBERTSON, ROYAL NAVY / FROM / ADMIRAL, CAPTAIN AND OFFICERS / H.M.S. "HOOD" / 27th JULY 1934 and engraved with approximately forty signatures, the reverse with three pad feet and hallmarks for Brook & Sons, Sheffield, 1933, contained within a fitted plush-lined leather case, and copies of letters sent by Robertson from Hood
The salver 12¼in. (31cm.)
with pie-crust rim decorated with Celtic pattern, inscribed to the centre: LIEUTENANT R.J. ROBERTSON, ROYAL NAVY / FROM / ADMIRAL, CAPTAIN AND OFFICERS / H.M.S. "HOOD" / 27th JULY 1934 and engraved with approximately forty signatures, the reverse with three pad feet and hallmarks for Brook & Sons, Sheffield, 1933, contained within a fitted plush-lined leather case, and copies of letters sent by Robertson from Hood
The salver 12¼in. (31cm.)
Sold for £1,984
Estimated at £800 - £1,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
An historically interesting silver presentation silver salver, signed by the Admiral, Captain and Officers of the famed Battlecruiser H.M.S. Hood
with pie-crust rim decorated with Celtic pattern, inscribed to the centre: LIEUTENANT R.J. ROBERTSON, ROYAL NAVY / FROM / ADMIRAL, CAPTAIN AND OFFICERS / H.M.S. "HOOD" / 27th JULY 1934 and engraved with approximately forty signatures, the reverse with three pad feet and hallmarks for Brook & Sons, Sheffield, 1933, contained within a fitted plush-lined leather case, and copies of letters sent by Robertson from Hood
The salver 12¼in. (31cm.)
with pie-crust rim decorated with Celtic pattern, inscribed to the centre: LIEUTENANT R.J. ROBERTSON, ROYAL NAVY / FROM / ADMIRAL, CAPTAIN AND OFFICERS / H.M.S. "HOOD" / 27th JULY 1934 and engraved with approximately forty signatures, the reverse with three pad feet and hallmarks for Brook & Sons, Sheffield, 1933, contained within a fitted plush-lined leather case, and copies of letters sent by Robertson from Hood
The salver 12¼in. (31cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
