28th Apr, 2010 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)

 
  Lot 9
 

9

[M] WILLIAM FREDERICK MITCHELL (1845-1914)<br/>The...

WILLIAM FREDERICK MITCHELL (1845-1914)
The First Class Protected Cruiser H.M.S. "Terrible" underway
Signed 'W Fred Mitchell 1902' (lower right) and numbered '2113' (lower left)
Watercolour heightened with white
4 x 5in. (10 x 12.7cm.)

Laid down by Thomson's of Clydebank in 1894, Terrible and her Vickers-built sister Powerful were the Royal Navy's first four-funnelled ships. Good seaboats and capable of long periods at high speed they survived a long time and Terrible was not broken until 1932, with her sister three years earlier. Their early careers were spent on the China station and they are most commonly associated with the landing of the naval brigades at the relief of Ladysmith during the Boer War.

Sold for £595
Estimated at £150 - £250

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Fine overall condition.

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.

 
WILLIAM FREDERICK MITCHELL (1845-1914)
The First Class Protected Cruiser H.M.S. "Terrible" underway
Signed 'W Fred Mitchell 1902' (lower right) and numbered '2113' (lower left)
Watercolour heightened with white
4 x 5in. (10 x 12.7cm.)

Laid down by Thomson's of Clydebank in 1894, Terrible and her Vickers-built sister Powerful were the Royal Navy's first four-funnelled ships. Good seaboats and capable of long periods at high speed they survived a long time and Terrible was not broken until 1932, with her sister three years earlier. Their early careers were spent on the China station and they are most commonly associated with the landing of the naval brigades at the relief of Ladysmith during the Boer War.
File Upload

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.