26th Apr, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter)
125
[M] A LIFEBOAT NAMEPLATE FROM S.S. BRITANNIC, CIRCA 1914
A LIFEBOAT NAMEPLATE FROM S.S. BRITANNIC, CIRCA 1914
the 1½ x 18in. plate cast in brass and mounted on wooden display board -- 19½in. (50cm.) wide
Britannic was the largest of the 'Olympic' Class trio of large liners ordered by the White Star Line from Harland & Wolff -- originally intended to be named 'Gigantic', this was changed in the aftermath of the Titanic tragedy. Still in building when War was declared in 1914, in 1915 the Admiralty ordered her completion as a hospital ship, and she was assigned to the Mediterranean. In 1916 she ran on to a mine laid by U-73 a few hours earlier off Mudros in the Agean and sank within an hour - so fast that her stern with propellers still spinning wildly, raised above the water, drawing and shattering several lifeboats filled with doctors and nurses.
Sold for £3,968
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Good overall condition. Time stained and worn.
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 LIFEBOAT NAMEPLATE FROM S.S. BRITANNIC, CIRCA 1914
the 1½ x 18in. plate cast in brass and mounted on wooden display board -- 19½in. (50cm.) wide
Britannic was the largest of the 'Olympic' Class trio of large liners ordered by the White Star Line from Harland & Wolff -- originally intended to be named 'Gigantic', this was changed in the aftermath of the Titanic tragedy. Still in building when War was declared in 1914, in 1915 the Admiralty ordered her completion as a hospital ship, and she was assigned to the Mediterranean. In 1916 she ran on to a mine laid by U-73 a few hours earlier off Mudros in the Agean and sank within an hour - so fast that her stern with propellers still spinning wildly, raised above the water, drawing and shattering several lifeboats filled with doctors and nurses.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380
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