A 19TH-CENTURY NAVAL ARCHITECT'S DRAWING BOX
the top trays for watercolour cakes, pens/pencils, lidded compartments with ceramic watercolour dishes, spare watercolour cakes; compartments under trays with numerous paper shapes for naval application - whaler's, guns, anchors etc., the lower compartment with wooden shapes, each stamped for 'W.T. Norris', one inscribed H.M.S. Edinburgh, the lid with Inman Line label applied internally -- 5¼ x 13in. (13 x 33cm.)

The preponderance of shapes connected to the Royal Navy suggests, despite the Inman Line label, this was mostly used in designs for the RN Ships. H.M.S. Edinburgh was a 'Colossus' Class battleship built at Portsmouth in 1882 and sold in 1910.

Condition Report
Good condition overall; trays have lost their ribbon grips.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.