A FINELY CAST BRONZE BADGE FOR H.M.S. SUSSEX R.N.V.R.
depicting the Brighton & Hove armed carrick flanked by R.N.V.R. named Sussex over with Admiralty dolphins and fouled anchor emblems enclosing the ship's name to top -- 32in. (81.5cm.) high; 20½in. (52cm.) wide
H.M.S. Sussex was a shore establishment which closed in 1994. This is thought to have come from one of the gates.
Sold for £434
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINELY CAST BRONZE BADGE FOR H.M.S. SUSSEX R.N.V.R.
depicting the Brighton & Hove armed carrick flanked by R.N.V.R. named Sussex over with Admiralty dolphins and fouled anchor emblems enclosing the ship's name to top -- 32in. (81.5cm.) high; 20½in. (52cm.) wide
H.M.S. Sussex was a shore establishment which closed in 1994. This is thought to have come from one of the gates.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))