1st May, 2013 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Excellent)
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[M] FREDERICK T. JANE (BRITISH, 1865-1916)<br/>H.M.S....
FREDERICK T. JANE (BRITISH, 1865-1916)
H.M.S. 'Hotspur'
Watercolour heightened with white
Signed 'Fred. T. Jane. 89' (lower left); artist's title inscription and date on reverse, together with retailer's stamp for Clarke and Son, Devonport
7 x 10in. (18 x 25.5cm.)
The ironclad ram-bowed Hotspur was constructed in 1868 to match the French vessels of the same class. Completed in November 1871 by Govan Napier, she displaced 4331 tons and measured 235 x 50 x 10ft. Similar in design to Glatton, although with an additional unarmoured hull structure above the belt, and a fixed armoured gun house with four gun ports instead of a turret, Hotspur was considered too slow and lacking in fire power to be really useful and was relegated to coastal defence. Reconstructed between 1881 and 1883 at Lairds, Hotspur was given a new gun house, a full width box citadel along with steam-assisted steering and torpedo launching gear. Hotspur was sold and broken up in 1904.
H.M.S. 'Hotspur'
Watercolour heightened with white
Signed 'Fred. T. Jane. 89' (lower left); artist's title inscription and date on reverse, together with retailer's stamp for Clarke and Son, Devonport
7 x 10in. (18 x 25.5cm.)
The ironclad ram-bowed Hotspur was constructed in 1868 to match the French vessels of the same class. Completed in November 1871 by Govan Napier, she displaced 4331 tons and measured 235 x 50 x 10ft. Similar in design to Glatton, although with an additional unarmoured hull structure above the belt, and a fixed armoured gun house with four gun ports instead of a turret, Hotspur was considered too slow and lacking in fire power to be really useful and was relegated to coastal defence. Reconstructed between 1881 and 1883 at Lairds, Hotspur was given a new gun house, a full width box citadel along with steam-assisted steering and torpedo launching gear. Hotspur was sold and broken up in 1904.
Sold for £372
Estimated at £200 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
FREDERICK T. JANE (BRITISH, 1865-1916)
H.M.S. 'Hotspur'
Watercolour heightened with white
Signed 'Fred. T. Jane. 89' (lower left); artist's title inscription and date on reverse, together with retailer's stamp for Clarke and Son, Devonport
7 x 10in. (18 x 25.5cm.)
The ironclad ram-bowed Hotspur was constructed in 1868 to match the French vessels of the same class. Completed in November 1871 by Govan Napier, she displaced 4331 tons and measured 235 x 50 x 10ft. Similar in design to Glatton, although with an additional unarmoured hull structure above the belt, and a fixed armoured gun house with four gun ports instead of a turret, Hotspur was considered too slow and lacking in fire power to be really useful and was relegated to coastal defence. Reconstructed between 1881 and 1883 at Lairds, Hotspur was given a new gun house, a full width box citadel along with steam-assisted steering and torpedo launching gear. Hotspur was sold and broken up in 1904.
H.M.S. 'Hotspur'
Watercolour heightened with white
Signed 'Fred. T. Jane. 89' (lower left); artist's title inscription and date on reverse, together with retailer's stamp for Clarke and Son, Devonport
7 x 10in. (18 x 25.5cm.)
The ironclad ram-bowed Hotspur was constructed in 1868 to match the French vessels of the same class. Completed in November 1871 by Govan Napier, she displaced 4331 tons and measured 235 x 50 x 10ft. Similar in design to Glatton, although with an additional unarmoured hull structure above the belt, and a fixed armoured gun house with four gun ports instead of a turret, Hotspur was considered too slow and lacking in fire power to be really useful and was relegated to coastal defence. Reconstructed between 1881 and 1883 at Lairds, Hotspur was given a new gun house, a full width box citadel along with steam-assisted steering and torpedo launching gear. Hotspur was sold and broken up in 1904.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Excellent), 1st May, 2013
