20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A WELL-PRESENTED HALF-BLOCK MODEL OF AN...
A WELL-PRESENTED HALF-BLOCK MODEL OF AN ORION-CLASS DREADNOUGHT BATTLESHIP, CIRCA 1909
with varnished hull carved from the solid, with grey-painted superstructure and armament, mounted on a wooden display board with drawn radio aerials and rigging, dimensions overall -- 24 x 48in. (61 x 122cm.)
The four 'Orion' Class dreadnoughts ordered under the 1909 programme represented a huge step forward in design and layout for modern battleships. Comprising H.M. Ships Conqueror, Monarch, Orion and Thunderer, all four survived the Great War and with the exception of Monarch, which was sunk as a target, were sold for breaking in 1922 and 1926.
Estimated at £800 - £1,000
with varnished hull carved from the solid, with grey-painted superstructure and armament, mounted on a wooden display board with drawn radio aerials and rigging, dimensions overall -- 24 x 48in. (61 x 122cm.)
The four 'Orion' Class dreadnoughts ordered under the 1909 programme represented a huge step forward in design and layout for modern battleships. Comprising H.M. Ships Conqueror, Monarch, Orion and Thunderer, all four survived the Great War and with the exception of Monarch, which was sunk as a target, were sold for breaking in 1922 and 1926.
A WELL-PRESENTED HALF-BLOCK MODEL OF AN ORION-CLASS DREADNOUGHT BATTLESHIP, CIRCA 1909
with varnished hull carved from the solid, with grey-painted superstructure and armament, mounted on a wooden display board with drawn radio aerials and rigging, dimensions overall -- 24 x 48in. (61 x 122cm.)
The four 'Orion' Class dreadnoughts ordered under the 1909 programme represented a huge step forward in design and layout for modern battleships. Comprising H.M. Ships Conqueror, Monarch, Orion and Thunderer, all four survived the Great War and with the exception of Monarch, which was sunk as a target, were sold for breaking in 1922 and 1926.
with varnished hull carved from the solid, with grey-painted superstructure and armament, mounted on a wooden display board with drawn radio aerials and rigging, dimensions overall -- 24 x 48in. (61 x 122cm.)
The four 'Orion' Class dreadnoughts ordered under the 1909 programme represented a huge step forward in design and layout for modern battleships. Comprising H.M. Ships Conqueror, Monarch, Orion and Thunderer, all four survived the Great War and with the exception of Monarch, which was sunk as a target, were sold for breaking in 1922 and 1926.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
