20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A PRESENTATION PLATED COPPER PICTURE OF THE...
A PRESENTATION PLATED COPPER PICTURE OF THE RUSSIAN ARMOURED CRUISER RURIK (1908)
depicted in three-quarter profile within an ebonised frame -- 20 x 30in. (51 x 76cm.) including frame
The Russian armoured cruiser Rurik was ordered in 1905 to replace the heavy losses incurred in the recent war with Japan. Launched in 1906, she was the last major warship to be constructed abroad. Built by Vickers, she displaced 15,433 tonnes (15,190 tons) and carried 20-4.7in, 8-8in and 4-10in. guns. Her magazines were fitted with rapid flooding equipment and drenching sprays - a feature unique to the Russian navy. Rurik was broken up in 1923.
depicted in three-quarter profile within an ebonised frame -- 20 x 30in. (51 x 76cm.) including frame
The Russian armoured cruiser Rurik was ordered in 1905 to replace the heavy losses incurred in the recent war with Japan. Launched in 1906, she was the last major warship to be constructed abroad. Built by Vickers, she displaced 15,433 tonnes (15,190 tons) and carried 20-4.7in, 8-8in and 4-10in. guns. Her magazines were fitted with rapid flooding equipment and drenching sprays - a feature unique to the Russian navy. Rurik was broken up in 1923.
Sold for £372
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A PRESENTATION PLATED COPPER PICTURE OF THE RUSSIAN ARMOURED CRUISER RURIK (1908)
depicted in three-quarter profile within an ebonised frame -- 20 x 30in. (51 x 76cm.) including frame
The Russian armoured cruiser Rurik was ordered in 1905 to replace the heavy losses incurred in the recent war with Japan. Launched in 1906, she was the last major warship to be constructed abroad. Built by Vickers, she displaced 15,433 tonnes (15,190 tons) and carried 20-4.7in, 8-8in and 4-10in. guns. Her magazines were fitted with rapid flooding equipment and drenching sprays - a feature unique to the Russian navy. Rurik was broken up in 1923.
depicted in three-quarter profile within an ebonised frame -- 20 x 30in. (51 x 76cm.) including frame
The Russian armoured cruiser Rurik was ordered in 1905 to replace the heavy losses incurred in the recent war with Japan. Launched in 1906, she was the last major warship to be constructed abroad. Built by Vickers, she displaced 15,433 tonnes (15,190 tons) and carried 20-4.7in, 8-8in and 4-10in. guns. Her magazines were fitted with rapid flooding equipment and drenching sprays - a feature unique to the Russian navy. Rurik was broken up in 1923.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
