A 33FT:1IN. SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE FAMOUS FOUR-MASTED BARQUE ARCHIBALD RUSSELL, BUILT TO SPECIAL ORDER BY BASSETT-LOWKE, 1934
the carved hull with scored decks, deck rails, capstan, spare anchor, lighthouses, companionways, covered hatches, deck houses, covered lifeboats, open bridge with binnacle and aft helm, masts and yards with standing and running rigging and furled sails, depicted at anchor in a calm moulded sea within oak-framed glazed case with manuscript maker's label underneath with details etc, signed Model made by G. Sell of Bassett-Lowke Lrd to special order, 1934. overall measurements -- 5½ x 15 x 5½in. (14 x 38 x 14cm.); together with seven other waterline Bassett-Lowke-style models in a glazed wooden case and two contemporary Bassett-Lowke catalogues
(a lot)

Built by Scott's of Greenock in 1905, the Archibald Russell was one of the last large steel sailing barques constructed. After a successful career carrying mixed cargoes, she was sold in 1923 becoming a grain carrier. As War approached, the Hon. Company of Master Mariners almost bought her to become their floating Livery Hall, a rôle that was ultimately fulfilled post-War by H.M.S. Wellington. The Archibald Russell was broken up in 1949.

Condition Report
Model in fine condition; top glass of case cracked in one place.

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