25th Apr, 2023 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR)
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[M] A LAUNCHING MALLET FOR S.S. 'SORATA', 1872
A LAUNCHING MALLET FOR S.S. 'SORATA' BUILT BY JOHN ELDER & CO. FOR THE PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, 1872
the mallet carved in boxwood with name and date of launch, with gilt brass reinforcing rings, contained in fitted plush lined box with engraved silver plate to lid -- 13½in. (34cm.) wide; together with a waterline model of Sorata underway with company colours flying, contained in a bottle mounted on a stand -- 12in. (30.5cm) wide
(2)
Registered at 4,012 tons and measuring 401.3ft with a 42½ft beam, this passenger / cargo ship was broken up at Tranmere in November 1895.
Sold for £595
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A LAUNCHING MALLET FOR S.S. 'SORATA' BUILT BY JOHN ELDER & CO. FOR THE PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, 1872
the mallet carved in boxwood with name and date of launch, with gilt brass reinforcing rings, contained in fitted plush lined box with engraved silver plate to lid -- 13½in. (34cm.) wide; together with a waterline model of Sorata underway with company colours flying, contained in a bottle mounted on a stand -- 12in. (30.5cm) wide
(2)
Registered at 4,012 tons and measuring 401.3ft with a 42½ft beam, this passenger / cargo ship was broken up at Tranmere in November 1895.
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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