A 1:32 SCALE BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE RACING AND CRUISING YACHT MARY BOWER BUILT BY SOLENT SHIPYARD LTD., BURSLEDON BRIDGE, 1939
the 17in. laminated and carved hull with single three-bladed propeller on port side, lined and lacquered deck with silvered and wooden fittings as appropriate, including deck rails, cleats, mirrored deck lights, ventilators, spare booms, range finder, cock-pit with bench seats, binnacle and tiller, mast with boom, spreaders and wire rigging with pulleys, and other details, mounted within original glazed wooden case with nameplate, overall measurements -- 33 x 26 x 13in. (84 x 66 x 33cm.)
Designed by Robert Clark and Built at Solent Shipyard Ltd, Burlesdon Bridge in 1939, for Major Robert Bryson, the Mary Bower was an auxiliary cruising and racing yacht. Built of wood, she displaced twenty tons, she was 41½ft long with an 11ft beam and draught of 7⅞ft, rigged as a cutter with sails by Ratsey and fitted with a petrol motor by Gray. She enjoyed one brief season before War was declared and she was laid up for the duration. In 1947 she was sold to A.F. Ashley, one of her pre-War crew, but he sold her eighteen months later. By 1957 she was owned and moored in Vancouver and was latterly bought by a chartering company that ran her until 1976 when she disappears from the register.
Sold for £3,472
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Fine overall condition. The case with spotting to glass.
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.
A 1:32 SCALE BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE RACING AND CRUISING YACHT MARY BOWER BUILT BY SOLENT SHIPYARD LTD., BURSLEDON BRIDGE, 1939
the 17in. laminated and carved hull with single three-bladed propeller on port side, lined and lacquered deck with silvered and wooden fittings as appropriate, including deck rails, cleats, mirrored deck lights, ventilators, spare booms, range finder, cock-pit with bench seats, binnacle and tiller, mast with boom, spreaders and wire rigging with pulleys, and other details, mounted within original glazed wooden case with nameplate, overall measurements -- 33 x 26 x 13in. (84 x 66 x 33cm.)
Designed by Robert Clark and Built at Solent Shipyard Ltd, Burlesdon Bridge in 1939, for Major Robert Bryson, the Mary Bower was an auxiliary cruising and racing yacht. Built of wood, she displaced twenty tons, she was 41½ft long with an 11ft beam and draught of 7⅞ft, rigged as a cutter with sails by Ratsey and fitted with a petrol motor by Gray. She enjoyed one brief season before War was declared and she was laid up for the duration. In 1947 she was sold to A.F. Ashley, one of her pre-War crew, but he sold her eighteen months later. By 1957 she was owned and moored in Vancouver and was latterly bought by a chartering company that ran her until 1976 when she disappears from the register.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR), 25th Apr, 2023
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Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-75
Mercantile (Steam) 76-132
Naval (Sail) 133-237
Naval (Steam) 238-294
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 295-353
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