A 'BARNETT' MODEL MOTOR LIFEBOAT BY BASSETT-LOWKE, CIRCA 1938
the carved wooden hull with lined decks, folding mast and removable mid-section to original electric motor, complete with original transit case, initialled DML -- 26½in. (67.5cm.)
Provenance: From the estate of Mr. D.M. Lumsden and thence by direct descent.
The original cost of this model from the 1938 catalogue was £7.7s
Sold for £1,178
Estimated at £600 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 'BARNETT' MODEL MOTOR LIFEBOAT BY BASSETT-LOWKE, CIRCA 1938
the carved wooden hull with lined decks, folding mast and removable mid-section to original electric motor, complete with original transit case, initialled DML -- 26½in. (67.5cm.)
Provenance: From the estate of Mr. D.M. Lumsden and thence by direct descent.
The original cost of this model from the 1938 catalogue was £7.7s
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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