17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
99
[M] A finely detailed and well-presented 32':1"...
A finely detailed and well-presented 32':1" scale waterline model of the iron-framed tea clipper Norman Court
modelled by R.A. Wilson with a carved and painted hull, lined decks and superstructure, full suit of shaped and lined paper sails, set on a sea with a mild swell within glazed wooden case with labels.
Overall measurements 6¾ x 14¾in. (17 x 37.5cm.). Carry case; historical notes.
Built by A. & J. Inglis of Glasgow for Thomas Baring of Hampshire in 1869 and registered at 855 tons gross, Norman Court proved to be a fast and reliable vessel which competed strongly in that era's famous tea races. She was wrecked in a violent gale at Cymmeran Bay, Anglesea, on March 29th, 1883.
modelled by R.A. Wilson with a carved and painted hull, lined decks and superstructure, full suit of shaped and lined paper sails, set on a sea with a mild swell within glazed wooden case with labels.
Overall measurements 6¾ x 14¾in. (17 x 37.5cm.). Carry case; historical notes.
Built by A. & J. Inglis of Glasgow for Thomas Baring of Hampshire in 1869 and registered at 855 tons gross, Norman Court proved to be a fast and reliable vessel which competed strongly in that era's famous tea races. She was wrecked in a violent gale at Cymmeran Bay, Anglesea, on March 29th, 1883.
Sold for £744
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A finely detailed and well-presented 32':1" scale waterline model of the iron-framed tea clipper Norman Court
modelled by R.A. Wilson with a carved and painted hull, lined decks and superstructure, full suit of shaped and lined paper sails, set on a sea with a mild swell within glazed wooden case with labels.
Overall measurements 6¾ x 14¾in. (17 x 37.5cm.). Carry case; historical notes.
Built by A. & J. Inglis of Glasgow for Thomas Baring of Hampshire in 1869 and registered at 855 tons gross, Norman Court proved to be a fast and reliable vessel which competed strongly in that era's famous tea races. She was wrecked in a violent gale at Cymmeran Bay, Anglesea, on March 29th, 1883.
modelled by R.A. Wilson with a carved and painted hull, lined decks and superstructure, full suit of shaped and lined paper sails, set on a sea with a mild swell within glazed wooden case with labels.
Overall measurements 6¾ x 14¾in. (17 x 37.5cm.). Carry case; historical notes.
Built by A. & J. Inglis of Glasgow for Thomas Baring of Hampshire in 1869 and registered at 855 tons gross, Norman Court proved to be a fast and reliable vessel which competed strongly in that era's famous tea races. She was wrecked in a violent gale at Cymmeran Bay, Anglesea, on March 29th, 1883.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
