26th Oct, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)
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[M] AN ORIENTAL SILKWORK COMMEMORATING H.M.S....
AN ORIENTAL SILKWORK COMMEMORATING H.M.S. GLORY, CHINA STATION 1900-1904
with finely-realised profile of Glory at anchor in a calm sea on raised oval with international flags flanking, surmounted by the Imperial crown and two stars, title and dates on a green ground -- 23 x 25in. (58.5 x 63.5cm.) framed and glazed
One of six 14,300 ton first class battleships designed to serve on the China station to check the growth of Japanese naval power, Glory was flagship there from 1900-1905 whereupon she returned to home waters. In the Great War she served in the Dardanelles and was broken up in 1922.
with finely-realised profile of Glory at anchor in a calm sea on raised oval with international flags flanking, surmounted by the Imperial crown and two stars, title and dates on a green ground -- 23 x 25in. (58.5 x 63.5cm.) framed and glazed
One of six 14,300 ton first class battleships designed to serve on the China station to check the growth of Japanese naval power, Glory was flagship there from 1900-1905 whereupon she returned to home waters. In the Great War she served in the Dardanelles and was broken up in 1922.
Sold for £992
Estimated at £250 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN ORIENTAL SILKWORK COMMEMORATING H.M.S. GLORY, CHINA STATION 1900-1904
with finely-realised profile of Glory at anchor in a calm sea on raised oval with international flags flanking, surmounted by the Imperial crown and two stars, title and dates on a green ground -- 23 x 25in. (58.5 x 63.5cm.) framed and glazed
One of six 14,300 ton first class battleships designed to serve on the China station to check the growth of Japanese naval power, Glory was flagship there from 1900-1905 whereupon she returned to home waters. In the Great War she served in the Dardanelles and was broken up in 1922.
with finely-realised profile of Glory at anchor in a calm sea on raised oval with international flags flanking, surmounted by the Imperial crown and two stars, title and dates on a green ground -- 23 x 25in. (58.5 x 63.5cm.) framed and glazed
One of six 14,300 ton first class battleships designed to serve on the China station to check the growth of Japanese naval power, Glory was flagship there from 1900-1905 whereupon she returned to home waters. In the Great War she served in the Dardanelles and was broken up in 1922.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable), 26th Oct, 2011
