26th Oct, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)
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[M] A 1:96 SCALE RIGGED MODEL OF THE 16-GUN SLOOP...
A 1:96 SCALE RIGGED MODEL OF THE 16-GUN SLOOP PELICAN (1754)
modelled by H. Philips with open frames planked over the main wale, semi-planked deck, brass guns, capstan, bound masts with standing and running rigging, contained in a glazed wooden case. Overall measurements -- 16¾ x 21in. (42.5 x 53.2cm.)
Built at Shoreham as the merchant St. George in 1754, she was purchased by the Royal Navy in 1757 for £1,750 and re-named Pelican. A year later she was converted into a bomb ketch. After serving in North America and Quebec and being re-converted to a sloop and then again as a bomb ketch, she was sold for breaking in 1763.
modelled by H. Philips with open frames planked over the main wale, semi-planked deck, brass guns, capstan, bound masts with standing and running rigging, contained in a glazed wooden case. Overall measurements -- 16¾ x 21in. (42.5 x 53.2cm.)
Built at Shoreham as the merchant St. George in 1754, she was purchased by the Royal Navy in 1757 for £1,750 and re-named Pelican. A year later she was converted into a bomb ketch. After serving in North America and Quebec and being re-converted to a sloop and then again as a bomb ketch, she was sold for breaking in 1763.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 1:96 SCALE RIGGED MODEL OF THE 16-GUN SLOOP PELICAN (1754)
modelled by H. Philips with open frames planked over the main wale, semi-planked deck, brass guns, capstan, bound masts with standing and running rigging, contained in a glazed wooden case. Overall measurements -- 16¾ x 21in. (42.5 x 53.2cm.)
Built at Shoreham as the merchant St. George in 1754, she was purchased by the Royal Navy in 1757 for £1,750 and re-named Pelican. A year later she was converted into a bomb ketch. After serving in North America and Quebec and being re-converted to a sloop and then again as a bomb ketch, she was sold for breaking in 1763.
modelled by H. Philips with open frames planked over the main wale, semi-planked deck, brass guns, capstan, bound masts with standing and running rigging, contained in a glazed wooden case. Overall measurements -- 16¾ x 21in. (42.5 x 53.2cm.)
Built at Shoreham as the merchant St. George in 1754, she was purchased by the Royal Navy in 1757 for £1,750 and re-named Pelican. A year later she was converted into a bomb ketch. After serving in North America and Quebec and being re-converted to a sloop and then again as a bomb ketch, she was sold for breaking in 1763.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable), 26th Oct, 2011
