20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY WATERLINE MODEL OF THE S.S....
A 19TH-CENTURY WATERLINE MODEL OF THE S.S. ALEXANDRIA
probably by Triggs Maritime Architects, with hull carved from the solid, scored decks with wooden fittings, saloon with helm and helmsman over, twin raked stayed funnels, lifeboats in davits, rigged masts and yards with furled paper sails, mounted on a calm green sea with cotton wool foam, painted backdrop and Plexiglas cover (later) -- 13 x 34½ x 10in. (33 x 87.5 x 25.5cm.)
probably by Triggs Maritime Architects, with hull carved from the solid, scored decks with wooden fittings, saloon with helm and helmsman over, twin raked stayed funnels, lifeboats in davits, rigged masts and yards with furled paper sails, mounted on a calm green sea with cotton wool foam, painted backdrop and Plexiglas cover (later) -- 13 x 34½ x 10in. (33 x 87.5 x 25.5cm.)
Sold for £558
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY WATERLINE MODEL OF THE S.S. ALEXANDRIA
probably by Triggs Maritime Architects, with hull carved from the solid, scored decks with wooden fittings, saloon with helm and helmsman over, twin raked stayed funnels, lifeboats in davits, rigged masts and yards with furled paper sails, mounted on a calm green sea with cotton wool foam, painted backdrop and Plexiglas cover (later) -- 13 x 34½ x 10in. (33 x 87.5 x 25.5cm.)
probably by Triggs Maritime Architects, with hull carved from the solid, scored decks with wooden fittings, saloon with helm and helmsman over, twin raked stayed funnels, lifeboats in davits, rigged masts and yards with furled paper sails, mounted on a calm green sea with cotton wool foam, painted backdrop and Plexiglas cover (later) -- 13 x 34½ x 10in. (33 x 87.5 x 25.5cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
