1st Nov, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)
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[M] A FINE 1:48 SCALE MODEL OF THE LEON [1880]
A FINE 1:48 SCALE MODEL OF THE LEON [1880]
modelled by D.J. Harris from Underhill plans, with 27in. hull finely planked and pinned, carved decoration to head and stern, planked deck with fittings including metal anchors on catheads with chains and winch, capstan, deck house with boat and stove pipe over, companionways, covered hatches, bilge pump, saloon with light, twelve-spoke wooden helm, masts with standing and running rigging, yards with footropes, wooden blocks, bowsprit with chains and dolphin striker, mounted on two wooden supports within Plexiglass wooden display case with brass nameplate and photograph of the vessel underway. Overall measurements -- 35 x 45 x 18in. (89 x 114 x 46cm.)
Sold for £1,488
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE 1:48 SCALE MODEL OF THE LEON [1880]
modelled by D.J. Harris from Underhill plans, with 27in. hull finely planked and pinned, carved decoration to head and stern, planked deck with fittings including metal anchors on catheads with chains and winch, capstan, deck house with boat and stove pipe over, companionways, covered hatches, bilge pump, saloon with light, twelve-spoke wooden helm, masts with standing and running rigging, yards with footropes, wooden blocks, bowsprit with chains and dolphin striker, mounted on two wooden supports within Plexiglass wooden display case with brass nameplate and photograph of the vessel underway. Overall measurements -- 35 x 45 x 18in. (89 x 114 x 46cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-57B
Mercantile (Steam) 58-112
Naval (Sail) 115-202
Naval (Steam) 205-319
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 325-353
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Shippers
Pack & Send (Spitalfields branch) / spitalfields@packsend.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0)20 7078 9860
Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611
Alban Shipping / info@albanshipping.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0) 1582 493099
Simon Jones Superfreight / info@superfreight.co.uk / +44 (0)20 7924 3933
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