1st Nov, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)
223
[M] A BRONZE MODEL OF A CARP BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL NAVAL CLUB BY OFFICERS OF THE I.J.N. ASAHI TO COMMEMORATE HER LAUNCH, CIRCA 1900
A BRONZE MODEL OF A CARP BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL NAVAL CLUB BY OFFICERS OF THE I.J.N. ASAHI TO COMMEMORATE HER LAUNCH, CIRCA 1900
realistically modelled with scales, the front fins acting as support, with ebonised gilt eyes -- 15in. (38cm.) long
Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth
Built by John Brown at Clydebank, Asahi was a 15,200-ton battleship for the Imperial Japanese Navy and completed in 1900. She saw action throughout the Russo-Japanese War and was badly damaged by a floating mine in 1904. Repaired in time for the Battle of Tsushima where she sustained several hits and casualties. By World War One she was, as a pre-Dreadnought, already obsolete and used as a gunnery training platform. Disarmed under the terms of the 1923 Treaty of Washington, in 1926 she was converted to a submarine rescue ship and placed in reserve. In 1938 she was reactivated as a repair ship but was sunk by the U.S.Submarine Salmon on 25th May 1942 off Cape Paderas.
Sold for £4,464
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A BRONZE MODEL OF A CARP BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL NAVAL CLUB BY OFFICERS OF THE I.J.N. ASAHI TO COMMEMORATE HER LAUNCH, CIRCA 1900
realistically modelled with scales, the front fins acting as support, with ebonised gilt eyes -- 15in. (38cm.) long
Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth
Built by John Brown at Clydebank, Asahi was a 15,200-ton battleship for the Imperial Japanese Navy and completed in 1900. She saw action throughout the Russo-Japanese War and was badly damaged by a floating mine in 1904. Repaired in time for the Battle of Tsushima where she sustained several hits and casualties. By World War One she was, as a pre-Dreadnought, already obsolete and used as a gunnery training platform. Disarmed under the terms of the 1923 Treaty of Washington, in 1926 she was converted to a submarine rescue ship and placed in reserve. In 1938 she was reactivated as a repair ship but was sunk by the U.S.Submarine Salmon on 25th May 1942 off Cape Paderas.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-57B
Mercantile (Steam) 58-112
Naval (Sail) 115-202
Naval (Steam) 205-319
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 325-353
You will not be able to bid in person for this sale, however, there are a number of ways you can still participate:
- Absentee bid – you can place a bid through your account on this website or download a bid form here
- Online via one of the following platforms:
UKAuctioneers: 3% surcharge or a flat-rate fee of £3.95. We will refund the flat-rate fee for successful bidders using the UK Auctioneers service
Invaluable: 5% surcharge
The Saleroom: 5% surcharge
We regret we are unable to offer telephone bidding for this sale
Shippers
Pack & Send (Spitalfields branch) / spitalfields@packsend.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0)20 7078 9860
Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611
Alban Shipping / info@albanshipping.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0) 1582 493099
Simon Jones Superfreight / info@superfreight.co.uk / +44 (0)20 7924 3933
Viewing
Viewing by appointment - call +44 (0)20 7806 5530 or email enquiries@charlesmillerltd.com to book a slot.
