17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] A burr walnut and teak lounge table from...
A burr walnut and teak lounge table from R.M.S. Queen Mary by G.T. Rackstraw Ltd, circa 1936
with removable top with stretchers under with maker's ivorine location plate, nickel-plated brass topped lower stretchers to deck securing point, terminating in nickel-plated feet
29 x 27½ x 27½in. (73.4 x 70 x 70cm.)
Manufactured for the 2nd Class passenger lounge, the table was stored in Australia whilst Queen Mary completed her wartime troop carrier duties. After the War, it was returned to the manufacturers for refurbishment with the label updated from 2nd Class to the friendlier "Cabin" Class. It was removed from the ship in 1966 when the room's final refit was "Flamenco" themed and stored in Southampton. The tables were eventually sold as surplus. Originally the table would have sported a Formica covering.
with removable top with stretchers under with maker's ivorine location plate, nickel-plated brass topped lower stretchers to deck securing point, terminating in nickel-plated feet
29 x 27½ x 27½in. (73.4 x 70 x 70cm.)
Manufactured for the 2nd Class passenger lounge, the table was stored in Australia whilst Queen Mary completed her wartime troop carrier duties. After the War, it was returned to the manufacturers for refurbishment with the label updated from 2nd Class to the friendlier "Cabin" Class. It was removed from the ship in 1966 when the room's final refit was "Flamenco" themed and stored in Southampton. The tables were eventually sold as surplus. Originally the table would have sported a Formica covering.
Sold for £4,712
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A burr walnut and teak lounge table from R.M.S. Queen Mary by G.T. Rackstraw Ltd, circa 1936
with removable top with stretchers under with maker's ivorine location plate, nickel-plated brass topped lower stretchers to deck securing point, terminating in nickel-plated feet
29 x 27½ x 27½in. (73.4 x 70 x 70cm.)
Manufactured for the 2nd Class passenger lounge, the table was stored in Australia whilst Queen Mary completed her wartime troop carrier duties. After the War, it was returned to the manufacturers for refurbishment with the label updated from 2nd Class to the friendlier "Cabin" Class. It was removed from the ship in 1966 when the room's final refit was "Flamenco" themed and stored in Southampton. The tables were eventually sold as surplus. Originally the table would have sported a Formica covering.
with removable top with stretchers under with maker's ivorine location plate, nickel-plated brass topped lower stretchers to deck securing point, terminating in nickel-plated feet
29 x 27½ x 27½in. (73.4 x 70 x 70cm.)
Manufactured for the 2nd Class passenger lounge, the table was stored in Australia whilst Queen Mary completed her wartime troop carrier duties. After the War, it was returned to the manufacturers for refurbishment with the label updated from 2nd Class to the friendlier "Cabin" Class. It was removed from the ship in 1966 when the room's final refit was "Flamenco" themed and stored in Southampton. The tables were eventually sold as surplus. Originally the table would have sported a Formica covering.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
