1st Nov, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)
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[M] A GOLD SOVEREIGN RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE P&O LINER EGYPT
A GOLD SOVEREIGN RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE P&O LINER EGYPT
minted 1861 and contained in plush-lined box with certificate dated 30th June 1932 -- 8g; together with a ladle by Elkington Plate from the P&O liner Medina
(2)
One of five sisters built by P&O for the Indian and Australian service (the others being India, China, Arabia and Persia) they were the largest additions yet made when completed in 1897. Surviving the Great War (unlike Persia, India and Arabia who were all torpedoed) she was unfortunate in colliding in fog with the French ship Seine off Ushant. She sank on 20th May, 1922, in 20 minutes with the loss of eighty-six souls and bullion then valued at £1,054,000 (about £22 million today). By 1935 most of this had been salvaged by the Italian salvage vessel Artiglio.
Sold for £682
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A GOLD SOVEREIGN RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE P&O LINER EGYPT
minted 1861 and contained in plush-lined box with certificate dated 30th June 1932 -- 8g; together with a ladle by Elkington Plate from the P&O liner Medina
(2)
One of five sisters built by P&O for the Indian and Australian service (the others being India, China, Arabia and Persia) they were the largest additions yet made when completed in 1897. Surviving the Great War (unlike Persia, India and Arabia who were all torpedoed) she was unfortunate in colliding in fog with the French ship Seine off Ushant. She sank on 20th May, 1922, in 20 minutes with the loss of eighty-six souls and bullion then valued at £1,054,000 (about £22 million today). By 1935 most of this had been salvaged by the Italian salvage vessel Artiglio.
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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