A BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE NORWEGIAN CARGO SHIP S.S. TEJO BUILT BY J. LAMONT & CO, PORT GLASGOW FOR E.B. AABY’S REDERI, OSLO, 1948

the laminated and carved 27in. hull with bilge keels, brass propeller and rudder, lowered companionway, white lined decks with yellow planked hold covers, silvered fittings as appropriate, ship’s bell, painted masts with rigged derricks, superstructure with bridge with binnacle and rangefinder over, water tanks, funnel with company logo, safety valve extension pipe and hooter, three covered lifeboats in davits, emergency helm and other details, mounted on two brass supports to raised display base with ivorine builder’s plate within original glazed wooden case with raised feet. Overall measurements -- 23¼ x 39¼ x 14½in. (59 x 100 x 37cm.)

Registered at 1,149 tons, Tejo was sold in 1967 and renamed the S.S. Borba Gato. On the 8th October 1967 when en route from Santos for Buenos Aires with a cargo of timber, she.ran aground and was wrecked East of Isla Lobos, off Punta del Este.

Condition Report

Evidence of old restoration, some small paint cracks to grey topsides which are a little dirty in places and may have been repainted at some point; superstructure around bridge may have been retouched. Parts of rig have been replaced - wireless aerial currently connected to rangefinder.

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.