21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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[M] A GOODALLS CORNER CHAIR MADE FROM THE TIMBER...
A GOODALLS CORNER CHAIR MADE FROM THE TIMBER OF H.M.S. FOUDROYANT
with carved and moulded top rail and arm supports inscribed FOUDROYANT / LAUNCHED 1798 / WRECKED 1897, with crossed stretchers and plush seat (later) - 31½ x 24in. (80 x 61cm.)
Goodalls, the firm that bought the wreck to produce commemorative items from its oak and copper, issued a catalogue of designs, many of which were produced to order and not made speculatively. A similar chair to the one offered is listed as No.1 and described This Chair once belonged to Lord Nelson's Father. Price of reproduction in 'Foudroyant' Oak, £10.18s.6d.
with carved and moulded top rail and arm supports inscribed FOUDROYANT / LAUNCHED 1798 / WRECKED 1897, with crossed stretchers and plush seat (later) - 31½ x 24in. (80 x 61cm.)
Goodalls, the firm that bought the wreck to produce commemorative items from its oak and copper, issued a catalogue of designs, many of which were produced to order and not made speculatively. A similar chair to the one offered is listed as No.1 and described This Chair once belonged to Lord Nelson's Father. Price of reproduction in 'Foudroyant' Oak, £10.18s.6d.
Sold for £1,116
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A GOODALLS CORNER CHAIR MADE FROM THE TIMBER OF H.M.S. FOUDROYANT
with carved and moulded top rail and arm supports inscribed FOUDROYANT / LAUNCHED 1798 / WRECKED 1897, with crossed stretchers and plush seat (later) - 31½ x 24in. (80 x 61cm.)
Goodalls, the firm that bought the wreck to produce commemorative items from its oak and copper, issued a catalogue of designs, many of which were produced to order and not made speculatively. A similar chair to the one offered is listed as No.1 and described This Chair once belonged to Lord Nelson's Father. Price of reproduction in 'Foudroyant' Oak, £10.18s.6d.
with carved and moulded top rail and arm supports inscribed FOUDROYANT / LAUNCHED 1798 / WRECKED 1897, with crossed stretchers and plush seat (later) - 31½ x 24in. (80 x 61cm.)
Goodalls, the firm that bought the wreck to produce commemorative items from its oak and copper, issued a catalogue of designs, many of which were produced to order and not made speculatively. A similar chair to the one offered is listed as No.1 and described This Chair once belonged to Lord Nelson's Father. Price of reproduction in 'Foudroyant' Oak, £10.18s.6d.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
