A BUILDER'S MIRROR-BACKED HALF-MODEL FOR THE SINGLE SCREW CARGO STEAMERS CROWN OF TOLEDO AND CROWN OF SEVILLE, BUILT BY RUSSELL, GLASGOW, FOR THE CROWN STEAMSHIP CO., 1912
the laminated and carved hull with gold-plated fittings, line deck and superstructure, cut-away funnel and masts and fruitwood boats in derricks, mounted on a front-silvered mirror within original mahogany case with builder's plate (mirror fractured). Overall measurements -- 22½ x 135 x 11¾in. (57 x 343 x 32.5cm.)

Launched in November 1911 and August 1912, the Toledo was registered at 5806 - 520 tons heavier than her sister. Both were sold in 1920 to the Charente Steam Ship Co. and renamed Craftsman and Collegian respectively. They were both broken up by different Scottish firms in 1933.


This lot may be viewed at Imperial Rd.

Condition Report
Mirror broken and cracked along entire length; model and fittings remain in remarkably fresh and bright condition.

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