29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
95
[M] A RARE PAIR OF BRASS BULKHEAD ELECTRIC LAMPS...
A VERY RARE SECOND CLASS DINING SALOON CHAIR FROM R.M.S. OLYMPIC, CIRCA 1910
with carved and moulded mahogany back and arms, removable circular tapestry-covered seat, bolted to cast iron tripod base retaining deck support bolt hole -- 34 x 22in. (86.5 x 56cm.)
Identical to those used aboard her infamous sister Titanic, surprisingly few of these chairs survive from Olympic's breaking, the other known example being composite. This example was originally acquired at the break up sale held by Thomas Ward in 1935.
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
with carved and moulded mahogany back and arms, removable circular tapestry-covered seat, bolted to cast iron tripod base retaining deck support bolt hole -- 34 x 22in. (86.5 x 56cm.)
Identical to those used aboard her infamous sister Titanic, surprisingly few of these chairs survive from Olympic's breaking, the other known example being composite. This example was originally acquired at the break up sale held by Thomas Ward in 1935.
A VERY RARE SECOND CLASS DINING SALOON CHAIR FROM R.M.S. OLYMPIC, CIRCA 1910
with carved and moulded mahogany back and arms, removable circular tapestry-covered seat, bolted to cast iron tripod base retaining deck support bolt hole -- 34 x 22in. (86.5 x 56cm.)
Identical to those used aboard her infamous sister Titanic, surprisingly few of these chairs survive from Olympic's breaking, the other known example being composite. This example was originally acquired at the break up sale held by Thomas Ward in 1935.
with carved and moulded mahogany back and arms, removable circular tapestry-covered seat, bolted to cast iron tripod base retaining deck support bolt hole -- 34 x 22in. (86.5 x 56cm.)
Identical to those used aboard her infamous sister Titanic, surprisingly few of these chairs survive from Olympic's breaking, the other known example being composite. This example was originally acquired at the break up sale held by Thomas Ward in 1935.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
