2nd Nov, 2021 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)

 
  Lot 93
 

93

[Z] A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN SILVER NAPKIN RINGS FROM THE STEAM YACHT LATHARNA

A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN SILVER NAPKIN RINGS FROM THE STEAM YACHT LATHARNA

mark of James Jay, London 1897, each plain with ropework borders and engraved with the burgees of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club and Royal Northern Yacht Club above LATHARNA, additionally numbered as part of a set, each -- 1¾in. (4.5cm.) diam

Latharna was a 170-foot steel screw steam yacht built at Troon in 1897 for Sir Hugh Smiley, Bt (1841-1909). Renamed Maroon in 1902.

Sold for £744
Estimated at £400 - £600

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Good condition, clean marks and crisp engraving

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A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN SILVER NAPKIN RINGS FROM THE STEAM YACHT LATHARNA

mark of James Jay, London 1897, each plain with ropework borders and engraved with the burgees of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club and Royal Northern Yacht Club above LATHARNA, additionally numbered as part of a set, each -- 1¾in. (4.5cm.) diam

Latharna was a 170-foot steel screw steam yacht built at Troon in 1897 for Sir Hugh Smiley, Bt (1841-1909). Renamed Maroon in 1902.

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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