17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] The eight spoke teak helm from the historic...
The eight spoke teak helm from the historic barge yacht Thoma II of Maldon
with polished brass rim inscribed with red-filled lettering THÔMA II MALDON
42in. (107cm.) diameter
Built in 1909 by Howards of Maldon as a barge yacht, at 100ft length overall and with an 18ft 6in beam, she was larger than an ordinary spritsail and drew 4ft 6in with lee-boards raised. Reputedly at Dunkirk, she was later re-named Countesa d'Azur; Lady Penelope of Beauport, with her last recorded name being Moon Maiden and was known to be still working in 1994 near Turkey.
Estimated at £600 - £800
with polished brass rim inscribed with red-filled lettering THÔMA II MALDON
42in. (107cm.) diameter
Built in 1909 by Howards of Maldon as a barge yacht, at 100ft length overall and with an 18ft 6in beam, she was larger than an ordinary spritsail and drew 4ft 6in with lee-boards raised. Reputedly at Dunkirk, she was later re-named Countesa d'Azur; Lady Penelope of Beauport, with her last recorded name being Moon Maiden and was known to be still working in 1994 near Turkey.
The eight spoke teak helm from the historic barge yacht Thoma II of Maldon
with polished brass rim inscribed with red-filled lettering THÔMA II MALDON
42in. (107cm.) diameter
Built in 1909 by Howards of Maldon as a barge yacht, at 100ft length overall and with an 18ft 6in beam, she was larger than an ordinary spritsail and drew 4ft 6in with lee-boards raised. Reputedly at Dunkirk, she was later re-named Countesa d'Azur; Lady Penelope of Beauport, with her last recorded name being Moon Maiden and was known to be still working in 1994 near Turkey.
with polished brass rim inscribed with red-filled lettering THÔMA II MALDON
42in. (107cm.) diameter
Built in 1909 by Howards of Maldon as a barge yacht, at 100ft length overall and with an 18ft 6in beam, she was larger than an ordinary spritsail and drew 4ft 6in with lee-boards raised. Reputedly at Dunkirk, she was later re-named Countesa d'Azur; Lady Penelope of Beauport, with her last recorded name being Moon Maiden and was known to be still working in 1994 near Turkey.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
