17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
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[M] An exceptionally detailed and well-presented...
An exceptionally detailed and well-presented 8':1" scale model of the Skinners' Company State Barge of circa 1680 by Donald McNarry
the carved and scored hull festooned with elaborate decoration along the bulwarks and terminating in the Company's stern badge, fully-fitted and painted interior including two bundles of oars, state cabin laid table, covered with a scarlet roof lined with Company burgees, the prow flying a Royal Standard, mounted within a glazed display case with maker's plaques
4¾ x 13 x 4¼in. (12.4 x 33 x 11cm.) overall.
Built in 1656 at a cost of £114 10s, this barge was used until replaced in 1738.
the carved and scored hull festooned with elaborate decoration along the bulwarks and terminating in the Company's stern badge, fully-fitted and painted interior including two bundles of oars, state cabin laid table, covered with a scarlet roof lined with Company burgees, the prow flying a Royal Standard, mounted within a glazed display case with maker's plaques
4¾ x 13 x 4¼in. (12.4 x 33 x 11cm.) overall.
Built in 1656 at a cost of £114 10s, this barge was used until replaced in 1738.
Sold for £9,920
Estimated at £8,500 - £9,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
An exceptionally detailed and well-presented 8':1" scale model of the Skinners' Company State Barge of circa 1680 by Donald McNarry
the carved and scored hull festooned with elaborate decoration along the bulwarks and terminating in the Company's stern badge, fully-fitted and painted interior including two bundles of oars, state cabin laid table, covered with a scarlet roof lined with Company burgees, the prow flying a Royal Standard, mounted within a glazed display case with maker's plaques
4¾ x 13 x 4¼in. (12.4 x 33 x 11cm.) overall.
Built in 1656 at a cost of £114 10s, this barge was used until replaced in 1738.
the carved and scored hull festooned with elaborate decoration along the bulwarks and terminating in the Company's stern badge, fully-fitted and painted interior including two bundles of oars, state cabin laid table, covered with a scarlet roof lined with Company burgees, the prow flying a Royal Standard, mounted within a glazed display case with maker's plaques
4¾ x 13 x 4¼in. (12.4 x 33 x 11cm.) overall.
Built in 1656 at a cost of £114 10s, this barge was used until replaced in 1738.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
