7th Jul, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Unshaken)
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[M] A 1:100 SCALE BUILDER'S STYLE MODEL OF INSECT CLASS RIVER GUNBOAT H.M.S. LADYBIRD, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY LOBNITZ & CO., 1916
A 1:100 SCALE BUILDER'S STYLE MODEL OF INSECT CLASS RIVER GUNBOAT H.M.S. LADYBIRD, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY LOBNITZ & CO., 1916
the carved hull with planked decks fitted with polished brass wood and painted fittings as appropriate and including anchors with chains and capstan, ventilators, main and secondary armament, deck rails, bitts, searchlight on platform, twin port and starboard stayed funnels, radio house, two fitted boats in davits, mast with halyards, crow's nest and aerials and other details, mounted within glazed wooden case -- 15 x 35 x 10in. (38 x 89 x 25.5cm.)
This 'Insect' Class of 12 gunboats were built by five yards around the UK to a 1915 Yarrow design and were intended to match the Austro-Hungarian Danube Flotilla. In practice, this never happened and they were diverted to other theatres of war in China, the Tigris and Euphrates. At 625 tons, they had such a shallow draft the propellers were in tunnels and were the only gunboats with distinctive port and starboard twin funnels. They were designed to make 14kts but easily made 18kts on trial, and carried a complement of 55. Many were adapted to minesweepers when Japan and China commenced hostilities in 1932 where, armed with 2 x 6in; 2 x 3in. and ten machine guns, they were supplemented with bullet proof sniper shields. Ladybird was bombed and sunk by Italian aircraft off Tobruk on 12th May 1941.
Sold for £2,480
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Fine overall condition.
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.
A 1:100 SCALE BUILDER'S STYLE MODEL OF INSECT CLASS RIVER GUNBOAT H.M.S. LADYBIRD, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY LOBNITZ & CO., 1916
the carved hull with planked decks fitted with polished brass wood and painted fittings as appropriate and including anchors with chains and capstan, ventilators, main and secondary armament, deck rails, bitts, searchlight on platform, twin port and starboard stayed funnels, radio house, two fitted boats in davits, mast with halyards, crow's nest and aerials and other details, mounted within glazed wooden case -- 15 x 35 x 10in. (38 x 89 x 25.5cm.)
This 'Insect' Class of 12 gunboats were built by five yards around the UK to a 1915 Yarrow design and were intended to match the Austro-Hungarian Danube Flotilla. In practice, this never happened and they were diverted to other theatres of war in China, the Tigris and Euphrates. At 625 tons, they had such a shallow draft the propellers were in tunnels and were the only gunboats with distinctive port and starboard twin funnels. They were designed to make 14kts but easily made 18kts on trial, and carried a complement of 55. Many were adapted to minesweepers when Japan and China commenced hostilities in 1932 where, armed with 2 x 6in; 2 x 3in. and ten machine guns, they were supplemented with bullet proof sniper shields. Ladybird was bombed and sunk by Italian aircraft off Tobruk on 12th May 1941.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Unshaken), 7th Jul, 2020
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