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Ø AN 18IN. MAHOGANY AND ENGRAVED BRASS VERNIER OCTANT, ENGLISH, CIRCA 1775
unsigned, inset ivory scale divided to 95º, centralised Vernier scale, decorated brass index arm, pinhole sight, mirrors and pencil - 20in. (51cm.) high overall
£1800-2500
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Ø A 9½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY PRIMAVESI & SON, CARDIFF & SWANSEA, CIRCA 1850
signed on the cross bar as per title, inset ivory scale divided to 105º, brass index arm, threaded sighting tube holder, shades, mirrors and handle, contained in fitted keystone box with two sighting tubes - 12in. (30.5cm.) diameter
£300-500
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A 7½IN. VERNIER OCTANT BY GEORGE SMITH & SON, LOSSIEMOUTH, CIRCA 1890
with oxidised brass tulip pattern frame, brass arc signed as per title, within inset silvered dial divided to 130°, vernier with silver magnifier, mirror, shaded, contained in original fitted box with two sighting tubes, - 11in. (28cm.) wide
£200-300
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A 6IN. VERNIER SEXTANT BY SPENCER, BROWNING & CO., PORTSMOUTH, CIRCA 1860
with oxidised brass curve-bar frame, signed on the arc as per title, silver scale divided to 170º, vernier magnifier, mirrors and shades, contained in fitted keystone box with three sighting tubes and mirror key, later trade label for Heath & Co. and test certificate dated '1942', box - 12in. (30.5cm.) wide
£300-500
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AN EAST INDIA COMPANY PRIZE DRUM SEXTANT, 1857
signed under silver scale Elliot, 268 High Holborn, London, vernier arm with magnifier, pinhole sight and original Morocco case with silver plate to top with presentation inscription to Gentleman Cadet Keith A. Jopp - 3½in. (9cm.) overall
£300-500
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A 6IN. RADIUS PRIZE SEXTANT BY HENRY HUGHES, LONDON CIRCA 1902
the three-circle polished brass frame signed and numbered on the arc Henry Hughes & Son, 59 Fenchurch Ste London 4434, silver scale divided to 145°, vernier with magnifier, mirrors and shades, contained in original fitted box with insert plaque to lid with prize inscription To Perry Hughes Riddler H.M.S. Worcester 1901 with five sighting tubes and test certificate for 1902 - 10in. (25.5cm.) diam
£200-400
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A 6½IN. RADUIS VERNIER SEXTANT BY HEATH & CO. LTD, LONDON, CIRCA 1900
with polished brass bell-pattern frame signed as per title and inscribed to left J. M. Kenworthy RN, and numbered 5310, index arm with magnifier, mirrors and shades, secured within fitted case with counter-numbered accessories and test certificate for May 1902, the box with later presentation plate To Sir Timothy Bevan - 10.5in (27.5cm.) wide
£300-500
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A RARE DIDACTIC ARMILLARY SPHERE BY ERNST SCHOTTE & CO., CIRCA 1870
constructed in steel with 15in. polychrome compass rose with maker's cartouches inscribed Verlag von Ernst Schotte & Co. Berlin W, quadrant adjustment behind, mounted on iron base with threaded nut securing - 22in. (56cm.) high
£2500-3500
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A 12IN. CELESTIAL GLOBE PUBLISHED BY G.F. CRUTCHLEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1850
hand-painted gores signed as per title and inscribed Crutchley's Late Cary's New Celestial Globe ..., mounted through the Colurus Aequinoctium line with calibrated brass meridian on turned wood stand with tripod foot - 18in. (45.5cm.) high; together with a late 19th-century 12in. terrestrial globe by John Haywood, Manchester, London, mounted on turned stand with inset compass to base
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£250-400
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A SUNSHINE RECORDER BY C. DALES & SONS, BOURNEMOUTH, CIRCA 1920
the thick slate base set with brass fittings comprising a calibrated adjustable graph paper holder and 4in. glass sphere loosely mounted on adjustable rest, maker's/retailer's plate to front and inscribed as per title - 9in. (23cm.) sq
£200-300
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A RARE 20½IN. BRASS SUNDIAL BY THOMAS JONES, LONDON, CIRCA 1830
with finely engraved compass rose around gnomon and foliate divisions between chapter rings, signed and inscribed at south Thomas Jones, 62 Charring Cross London, latitude 54.15 - 10¼in. (27cm.) high
£2500-4000
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A FRENCH SLATE SUNDIAL, CIRCA 1789
indistinctly signed Par Ber... Ferri... and dated 1789 and monthly analemma at '12', pierced gnomon inscribed Por 49 degrez - 19½ x 17 x 9¼in. (49.5 x 43 x 23.5cm.)
£800-1200
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A 12IN. SUNDIAL BY BERGE, LONDON, CIRCA 1810
cast in brass, signed as per title and inscribed Sine Sole Sileo, with later owner's mark C A de S / 1844 above south, chapter ring with outer minute division and compass rose around gnomon (patination and wear overall) - 6½in. (16.5cm.) high
£200-400
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A RARE GOODACRE'S PATENT WORLD TIME INDICATOR, CIRCA 1883
the 8¾in. dial signed and inscribed to centre Goodacre's Patent No.3231 / GREENWICH MEAN TIME LONDON, with two rings of ten and twenty numbered subsidiary slave dials, each inscribed for three cities in different world locations, with blued steel indicators and Roman numerals, contained in glazed moulded light oak case with central knob, brass back and suspension loop - 12in. (30.5cm.) wide
By setting the central hand to the correct time, the local time for ninety city locations across the globe is instantly shown.
£800-1200
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A PORTABLE COMPASS SUNDIAL BY A.C. FRASER & SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1850
the 2¼in. dial with steel needle and retainer, silvered chapter ring with sprung gnomon, oxidised brass bedplate with folding latitude arm, bubble levels and threaded feet, stamped underside with Govt. broad arrow mark, contained within plush lined wooden box of issue with securing hooks - 5½in. (14cm.) wide
£200-300
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A SMALL NOON DAY CANNON DIAL, PROBABLY FRENCH LATE 19TH CENTURY
unsigned, the brass platform with inset bubble levels, compass, folding adjustable gnomon, lens assembly and oxidised brass cannon barrel, swivel mounted on threaded pin feet (lacking lens) - 3½in. (9cm.) diameter
£300-500
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AN 18TH-CENTURY VOGLER-TYPE COMPASS SUNDIAL
unsigned, of usual form with decorative gilt brass edge, and contained in fitted plush-lined shagreen case - 2¾in. (7cm.) diameter
£200-400
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AN ATTRACTIVE CONTEMPORARY MODEL FOR THE THREE-MASTED SCHOONER-RIGGED YACHT HOPE, CIRCA 1870
the hull carved from the solid, finished in 'copper' below the waterline with black topsides, carved full-length figurehead, scored deck with anchor winch, companionways, bitts, deck house, open boats in chocks, water casks, saloon light and helm with steering gear, three raked masts with standing and running rigging with blocks and tackle, booms and lowered gaffs, mounted on carved dolphin supports within original glazed wooden case with finials and silver plate inscribed HOPE / JWH 1870, cased measurements - 30 x 40 x 16in. (76 x 101.5 x 40.5cm.)
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£800-1200
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A SAILING MODEL FOR THE GAFF-RIGGED YACHT BLOODHOUND, CIRCA 1890
the straight-stem hull finely carved and hollowed from the solid, lead lined keel, lined deck with fittings including compass, companionway, glazed saloon lights, covered hatch, windlass, mahogany mast with gaff, boom, stitched lined sails with reefing points and bowsprit, loosely mounted on cradle stand. Overall measurements - 49 x 52in. (124.5 x 132cm.)
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£800-1200
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A FINE PLANKED AND PINNED MAHOGANY GAFF-RIGGED POND YACHT NAMED BETTY, CIRCA 1920
the hull pinned with trenails, lead keel, solid deck with bowsprit, eyelets, adjustable mast location, hatch to interior painted light blue with carry handle, rigged steering gear to polished brass rudder, mast, yards and boom with suit of stitched linen sails and rigging - 65 x 70in. (165 x 178cm.) stand
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£800-1000
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A WELL PRESENTED STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE ROYAL RACING YACHT BRITANNIA [1893]
with mast, boom, standing and running rigging and full suit of stitched linen sails, anchors, capstan, sail winches, companionways, deck lights, binnacle, tiller, rope coils and other details, finished in black, 'copper' and varnish, mounted on a display base - 69 x 63in. (175 x 160cm.)
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£600-800
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A ½IN:1FT SCALE SAILING MODEL OF A BARKING SMACK OF CIRCA 1830, PROBABLY LATE 19TH-CENTURY
the hull carved from the solid with simulated clinker planking and substantial lead keel, sprung rudder with ballast weight, chain plates with deadeyes, plain deck with companionway, covered hatches, anchor and sail winch, stepped mast with standing and running rigging with blocks and tackle, full suit of stitched linen sails with mast hoops, reefing points and other details, loosely mounted on a folding display stand with label, the model - 44 x 44in. (112 x 112cm.)
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£600-800
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A 1:16 SCALE HALF-BLOCK PRESENTATION MODEL OF THE 12FT RESTRICTED CLASS DROP-KEEL DINGHY FLIP MCGILDA [1946]
the hull carved with simulated clinker planking, cut-away mast, rudder, bilge keep and drop keel, mounted on Formica topped marine ply display base with triangular silvered and enamel plate and inscribed National 12ft Restricted Class / N500 / Flip McGILDA / designed and built by Jack Holt London 1946 / for / J. W. Noel Jordan - 9¼ x 15¼in. (23.5 x 38.5cm.)
£150-250
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AN ALL METAL MODEL OF THE AUXILIARY SLOOP CHAMELEON, R.Y.S., ORIGINALLY BUILT W. FIFE & SON, 1913
the hull cast as a solid with simple deck fittings and scored sails numbered '34', mounted on ebonised wooded base with name plate - 17½in. x 14in. (44.5 x 35.5cm.)
£150-250
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A FINE 19TH-CENTURY CLINKER BUILT MODEL FOR THE GIG MARY
the planked and pinned oak hull with gilt boot top lining and mahogany bulwark and rudder, contrasting lattice work gratings, stringing, foot rest slots, passenger seats, brass pin rowlocks and four finely modelled numbered oars with pinned leather stops, loosely mounted on period mahogany stand. Overall measurements - 6¾ x 29in. (17 x 73.5cm.)
£1000-1500
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY MODEL FOR A 42FT SAILING AND PULLING LAUNCH OF THE ROYAL NAVY
the hull finely carved from the solid with lead lined keel, lined rowlock slots and rudder, interior with cross boards, thwarts, mast steps, inlaid deck at stern, mounted on wooden supports to boxwood stand - 4 x 16¼in. (10 x 41cm.)
£300-500
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A 19TH-CENTURY MODEL OF A SKIFF
with pinned clinker hull, brass rowlocks, grating, seats, foot rests, stringing, passenger seat with back, two finely carved oars and bound rudder, loosely mounted on cradle stand - 3¼ x 19¾in. (8.2 x 50cm.)
£350-450
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A RARE CONTEMPORARY HALF MODEL FOR A TWO-MASTED 'BILLY-BOY', CIRCA 1780
the carved hull planked in mahogany with trenails, ebonised double-wales and raised bulwarks with cut-away three and four strand standing rigging, fore and aft bitts, mounted on a rough-cut backing board (old wear to painted whales, missing rudder, stem and forward section of bulwarks) - 21in. (53.5cm.) wide
The 'Billy-boy' was originally a small coastal trader built in Hull and environs but became common to the East and South coasts of England. In the 18th Century they were cutter rigged, but latterly adopted the ketch rig. Similar to a Humber Keel, the higher bulwarks made the Billy-boy suitable for sea-going conditions. Long extinct, no surviving example is thought to have survived.
£250-400
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A 33FT:1IN. SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE FAMOUS FOUR-MASTED BARQUE ARCHIBALD RUSSELL, BUILT TO SPECIAL ORDER BY BASSETT-LOWKE, 1934
the carved hull with scored decks, deck rails, capstan, spare anchor, lighthouses, companionways, covered hatches, deck houses, covered lifeboats, open bridge with binnacle and aft helm, masts and yards with standing and running rigging and furled sails, depicted at anchor in a calm moulded sea within oak-framed glazed case with manuscript maker's label underneath with details etc, signed Model made by G. Sell of Bassett-Lowke Lrd to special order, 1934, overall measurements - 5½ x 15 x 5½in. (14 x 38 x 14cm.); together with seven other waterline Bassett-Lowke-style models in a glazed wooden case and two contemporary Bassett-Lowke catalogues
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Built by Scott's of Greenock in 1905, the Archibald Russell was one of the last large steel sailing barques constructed. After a successful career carrying mixed cargoes, she was sold in 1923 becoming a grain carrier. As War approached, the Hon. Company of Master Mariners almost bought her to become their floating Livery Hall, a rôle that was ultimately fulfilled post-War by H.M.S. Wellington. The Archibald Russell was broken up in 1949
£250-350
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AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING 1:48 SCALE MODEL FOR THE CELEBRATED THREE-MASTED ARMED YACHT FALCON, BUILT FOR LORD YARBOROUGH, FIRST COMMODORE OF THE ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON, BY LISTS YARD, ISLE OF WIGHT, 1824
the framed hull planked and pinned with copper pins, moulded ebony main whale, main deck pierced for twenty-four guns, finely carved bust-length female figurehead, stern and quarter lights, planked and pinned deck, mounted on slipway brackets attached to mahogany plinth with turned feet. Overall measurements - 12 x 33in. (30.5 x 84cm.); together with a contemporary watercolour portrait historically associated with the model and, by hearsay, thought to be one Robert Butler, in period frame - 17 x 15in. (43 x 38cm.) including frame
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Provenance: Sotheby's, 16 July 1993 lot 498 where attributed as a merchant ship; UK Private Collection
The second yacht to bear this name for him, Falcon (II) was launched in June 1824 for Lord Yarborough at a cost of £18,000 (nearly £1.1m today) in List's yard at Wootton Bridge, Fishbourne, Isle of Wight. Though designed as a private yacht, her full-rig and general appearance prompted one spectator to remark that she more resembled a "20-gun ship-of-war" and she undoubtedly proved a highly impressive flagship to the Royal Yacht Squadron, a role she fulfilled for over ten years. It is notable that one of the main objectives of the R.Y.S.'s pioneers - and of far greater importance than the annual regatta at Cowes - was to improve the form and sailing qualities of warships and to that end, Falcon was the most successful of several experimental craft of her time. Yarborough, the Royal Yacht Squadron's first commodore, was a particularly colourful character in the early history of yachting and employed fifty-four "choice" hands under the command of a naval officer to crew Falcon whenever she raced
A serious accident at sea followed by illness prompted Lord Yarborough to dispose of Falcon and in 1836 she was sold to Captain Clifton on whose behalf Baring Brothers had financed the purchase for £5,500. Fitted with 48hp. paddle propulsion, she sailed for India in January 1838 but had the engine removed upon her arrival at Calcutta when she was resold to Jardine, Matheson & Co. Her new owners put her straight onto the opium run to Macao where her speed enabled her to continue trading throughout the so-called 'Opium War' of 1840-42. This acknowledged speed merely added to her lustre as flagship of the Jardine fleet and once the War was over, her main port of discharge became Hong Kong following the island's acquisition by British troops in 1841. Remaining a frequent sight all along the opium route until the mid-1850s, the end of her career remains shrouded in mystery. Said by some to have been taken by mutineers and by others to have been scuttled by pirates, there is circumstantial evidence that she was wrecked off Breaker Point, a projecting headland 60 miles South of Swatow, although this has never been proven
Recent research by Julian Reid has shed what may be a rare contemporary reference to this model: In 1825 Mr Belsey charged £15 for "a ship's model", perhaps for the use of the builder of Falcon II. Whilst it can now only be speculated upon, it seems highly probably that this is the model referenced
Literature: Reid, J: Original Members of the Yacht Club, Historical Publications Ltd, 2015, p.139-140.; MacGregor, D: Fast Sailing Ships 1775-1875, Conway, 1973 & 1988, p.71-75
Charles Miller Ltd is grateful to Ian McLaughlan for suggesting this attribution
£10000-15000
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A FINE RADIO-CONTROLLED STEAM-POWERED 1:8 SCALE MODEL OF THE WINDERMERE LAUNCH BAT (1891) MODELLED BY KEITH TOWNSEND, 1987
constructed as in working practice with framed carvel hull, planked and varnished decks fitted as appropriate, awning, hinged glazed engine compartment containing 3/8in. stroke compound marine engine with mahogany-lagged copper boiler driving a single-shaft 3-blade brass propeller, hidden servo and battery compartments, maker's/owner's plate to back of cockpit numbered '16', loosely mounted on brass and marble display base with brass banner legend signed in facsimile, within brass-mounted glass cover with end handles. Overall measurements - 17 x 47½ x 15in. (43 x 120.5 x 38cm.); builder's certificate; historic data; instructions; tools and spare parts
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Bat became famous when, in 1904, she was successfully used in the first experiments by Isaac Story and Jack Kitchen to steer a craft via remote radio control. Discovered derelict in 1966, she has since been restored and is now located in Windermere Museum
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£5000-8000
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A LIVE STEAM CLINKER-BUILT RADIO-CONTROLLED MODEL OF THE PUFFIN BILLY STEAM LAUNCH
with gas reservoir in bow, centrally mounted mahogany lagged boiler with copper funnel, Stuart double-10 stationary engine, shaped copper wood-covered water tanks, carved helm, rudder with servos and other details, the hull finished in green and varnish - 12 x 55in. (30.5 x 140cm.)
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£600-800
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A MINUTELY OBSERVED 1:96 SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE TYPE 21 FRIGATE H.M.S. ACTIVE AS FITTED IN JULY 1994
modelled by D. Brown with a carved 'bread and butter' hull with sonar, bilge keels, twin prop shafts on 'A' brackets with five-blade brass propellers and twin rudder, the deck and superstructure fully fitted and complete with highly detailed components made in metal, wood and resin, and including human hair signal flag halyards, glazed and fitted bridge, and full main and secondary armament, mounted on two brass supports to raised plinth base with miniaturised ships badges for Active and the other seven vessels in her Class, together with brass name plate, model and service details, and Model Engineer silver medal, contained within a Plexiglass cover, the starboard side with silhouette outline detailing different fittings. Overall measurements - 24 x 54 x 10¼in. (61 x 137 x 26cm.)
A tour de force of the modeller's art, the level and quality of detail encompassed in this model is remarkable and made possible, in part, by the close proximity enjoyed by the modeller to his subject when berthed at Portsmouth. Built and launched by Vosper Thorneycroft in 1972, the 3,250 ton Active wasn't commissioned until July 1977. Requiring a complement of 177 officers and men, her Rolls-Royce gas turbines produced 32 knots with a 4,000 nautical range if run slower. Her armament included Exocet missiles which were not transferred when she was sold to the Pakistan navy in September 1994, renamed Shah Jahan, and under whose flag she presently steams.
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
Please see detail on page 92
£4000-6000
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINELY DETAILED AND CONSTRUCTED 1:64 SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF H.M.S. VICTORY AS FITTED FOR ACTION AT TRAFALGAR
researched and modelled to private commission by Y. Nefedov in fruit, box, teak and other woods, the framed hull with scaled copper sheathing, pinned planking with ebonised wales, gun ports with rigols, ropes and guns on stepped wooden carriages, chain plates with deadeyes, moulded head rails, detailed polychromed and gilt bone head piece, catheads with Crown ends and cast metal anchors with bound wooden stocks, planked deck with detailed fittings including gratings, stove pipe, belfry, suite of fitted long boats over well deck, carved polychrome bone gun crew vignette firing a gun, correctly constructed bound masts and bowsprit with yards, s'tun'sl booms, hand-wound scaled standing and running rigging, full suit of partially set stitched linen sails with reefers and much other fine detailing, mounted on wooden supports over raised display base inlaid with foliate marquetry 'V', in glazed wooden case. Overall measurements - 49½ x 71½ x 39½in. (124.5 x 181.5 x 100.5cm.), associated display table
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This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£10000-15000
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A FINELY RIGGED CARVED BONE AND HORN PRISONER-OF-WAR STYLE MODEL OF THE 74-GUN SHIP SCEPTRE
the planked and pinned hull with horn main and secondary wales, open gun ports with retractable gun and Venetian red lids, chain plates with deadeyes, warrior figurehead with carved head rails, quarter lights, stern with broadside cords, metal anchors with bound bone stocks; planked deck with fittings including belaying rails, capstan, gratings, belfry, well deck, water casks, seat, deck lights etc.; bound masts with yards, s'tun'sl booms, standing and running rigging with two launches rigged port and starboard and other details, mounted on a fine ebony and bone marquetry base with compass rose to middle. Overall measurements - 17½ x 25in. (44.5 x 63.5cm.)
£4000-6000
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A 1:48 SCALE BOW MODEL FOR A 74-GUN 'COURAGEUX' ('LEVIATHAN') CLASS SHIP OF 1783-93
modelled by S. Seary from his own researches using plans and models at Greenwich, with carved wooden hull finished as appropriate, lined wooden decks throughout, cut-away bowsprit, head rails, catheads, chain plates, and bitts, mounted on a removable ebonised base with data plaque, overall measurements - 22 x 19 x 15in. (56 x 48 x 38cm.)
This class was based on the lines of the French ship Courageux captured by the Bellona in 1761. The English architects lengthened the lines a little and so they are also known as the 'Leviathan' class and included some of the most famous ships to serve during the Napoleonic Wars - Carnatic (1783); Colossus (1787); Leviathan (1790); and Minotaur (1793). This model can be easily removed from the table stand and suspended from a wall
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£500-800
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A CARVED AND UNRIGGED STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE VASA, PROBABLY MID-20TH CENTURY
the hull carved from the solid with main and secondary wales, open gun ports and gilt carvings, scored decks with fittings including bound cutaway masts, belaying rails, capstan, etc., mounted on an ebonised cradle base - 14 x 33in. (35.5 x 84cm.)
£250-400
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A RARE SET OF BASSETT LOWKE WATERLINE MODELS FOR THE WWI GERMAN HIGH SEAS FLEET
comprising 20 models representing capital ships, destroyers, cruisers and submarines, several with named labels, secured to card base and contained in original retail box with label to lid - box 17¼in. (44cm.) wide
£400-600
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A QUANTITY OF BASSETT LOWKE WATERLINE MODELS REPRESENTING VESSELS FROM THE BRITISH GRAND FLEET
comprising Queen Elizabeth (2), Canada, Agincourt, Tiger, Birmingham, a D-Class cruiser, George V, Repulse and three others after Bassett Lowke; loosely contained within glazed wooden box, - 11in. (28cm.) wide; together with a Bassett Lowke model of Illustrious, tied within original card box of issue
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£300-500
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A QUANTITY OF BASSETT LOWKE STYLE WATERLINE WAR SHIP MODELS
comprising approx. 30 examples representing capital ships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, cruisers, submarines etc.; together with three unpainted examples tied into Bassett Lowke style card boxes
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£200-400
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THE PROCEEDS OF THE FOLLOWING LOT ARE TO BE DONATED TO CANCER RESEARCH. THE MODEL WAS KINDLY DONATED BY SEALION SHIPPING
TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
A BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE MULTIPURPOSE DIVER SUPPORT VESSEL TOISA PALADIN, BUILT BY KLEVEN VERFT, NORWAY FOR TOISA LTD, 2007
the laminated carved and coated hull with directional thrusters, bilge keels and twin four-blade propellers, simulated planked decking with submersible lifting gear, superstructure with details fittings including craned, covered lifeboats in davits, speed boats, desk rails, companionway, bridge with communications platform, and helipad over, and other details, mounted on four tapering columns within glared display case with maker's plate - 19 x 46¾ x 13½in. (48 x 119 x 34.5cm.)
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£600-800
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A BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE PASSENGER/CARGO SHIPS S.S. SURINAME AND SARAMACCA, BUILT BY THE NEDERLANDSCHE SCHEEPSBOUW MAATIJ, AMSTERDAM, FOR THE KONINKLIJKE WEST INDISCHE MAILDIENST, 1908
the carved hull finished in red, pink and grey, lined white decks with painted fittings, lacquered hatch covers, awning stanchions overall, four lifeboats in davits, masts and rigging (some loose rigging and wear to hull paint), mounted on a plush-lined board with maker's plate and glazed case (later). Overall measurements - 30 x 93½ x 16in. (76 x 237.5 x 40½cm.)
Suriname and Saramacca were an almost identical pair of single-screw passenger-cargo steamers built by Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw Maatschappij at Amsterdam in 1908. Ordered for the West Indian services of the Royal Netherlands Steamship Company, Suriname was registered at 3,275 tons gross (2,103 net) and Saramacca slightly more at 3,284 tons gross (2,110 net). Suriname was sold in 1938, renamed Ivorea and was bombed and sunk by the Luftwaffe in 1943; Saramacca was also sold in 1938, renamed Argentea and was also bombed by aircraft at Genoa in 1944 and broken up later that year
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
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A BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE S.S. ROYAL EMBLEM, BUILT BY J.L. THOMPSON FOR HALL BROTHERS, 1940
the carved hull with gold plated propeller and lowered boarding companionway, grey deck with plate lining, covered hatches, masts rigged with davits, white superstructure with wooden bridge and over bridge with fittings, stayed funnel with House Emblem, engine room ventilators, open lifeboats in davits, awning stanchions, water tanks, emergency helm, benches and other details, mounted on plated columns within original glazed case with card builder's plates. Cased measurements - 19 x 60 x 11in. (48 x 152.5 x 28cm.)
Launched in late November 1939 and completed on 22nd February, Royal Emblem was, at 4,900 tons, a large general purpose cargo vessel. Remarkably she survived the War and was broken up at Hong Kong in 1961.
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
£4000-6000
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