7th Nov, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless')
274
[M] A WELL PRESENTED AND DETAILED 1:192 SCALE...
modelled by John R. Haynes with a bespoke pre-formed dazzle-finished hull with pennant number 'K18' to bow and stern, lined and painted decks and superstructure complete with fittings and armament as appropriate, set in a moulded and painted seascape with brass detail plaque on display base with glazed wooden cover. Measurements overall - 5½ x 17¼ x 4½in. (14 x 44 x 11.5cm.)
As the threat of War with Germany became ever more likely the Royal Navy urgently needed a class of escort vessels to counter the U-boats they knew would harry convoys. In the end 145 'Flower Class' corvettes were built by various Allied yards between 1939-45, displacing less than 1000 tons, each was lightly armed with a single 4in. gun (and four machine guns) and depth charges in twin racks. Campanula was built by Fleming & Fergusson Ltd, Paisley, was commissioned in May 1940, and she saved many lives from torpedoed merchantmen during the hostilities. Her most famous officer was the successful and prolific author Nicholas Monserrat R.N.V.R. (1910-79) who recalled his time aboard in his novel The Cruel Sea in which Campanula became H.M.S. Compass Rose. Campanula was broken up in 1947.
Sold for £1,860
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Fine overall (gallery) condition.
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modelled by John R. Haynes with a bespoke pre-formed dazzle-finished hull with pennant number 'K18' to bow and stern, lined and painted decks and superstructure complete with fittings and armament as appropriate, set in a moulded and painted seascape with brass detail plaque on display base with glazed wooden cover. Measurements overall - 5½ x 17¼ x 4½in. (14 x 44 x 11.5cm.)
As the threat of War with Germany became ever more likely the Royal Navy urgently needed a class of escort vessels to counter the U-boats they knew would harry convoys. In the end 145 'Flower Class' corvettes were built by various Allied yards between 1939-45, displacing less than 1000 tons, each was lightly armed with a single 4in. gun (and four machine guns) and depth charges in twin racks. Campanula was built by Fleming & Fergusson Ltd, Paisley, was commissioned in May 1940, and she saved many lives from torpedoed merchantmen during the hostilities. Her most famous officer was the successful and prolific author Nicholas Monserrat R.N.V.R. (1910-79) who recalled his time aboard in his novel The Cruel Sea in which Campanula became H.M.S. Compass Rose. Campanula was broken up in 1947.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless'), 7th Nov, 2017
