2nd Nov, 2021 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)

 
Lot 319
 

319

[M] A UNION FLAG PROBABLY FROM THE FALKLAND ISLANDS ADMIRALTY TRAWLER H.M.S. AFTERGLOW (EX-S.T. PORT RICHARD), CIRCA 1944

A UNION FLAG PROBABLY FROM THE FALKLAND ISLANDS ADMIRALTY TRAWLER H.M.T. AFTERGLOW (EX-S.T. PORT RICHARD), CIRCA 1944

constructed in stitched bunting panels, canvas sleeve with rope lanyard and wooden toggle -- 48 x 102in..

Provenance :Joseph P. Lanning (1898-1989), Harbour Master and Captain of H.M.T. Afterglow (1941-1944) and thence by descent.

Although not specifically mentioned in Lanning's memoirs, the two flags have always been associated and it seems highly likely that Lanning kept this flag as a souvenir of his only wartime command, after the loss of Afterglow in a storm in 1944. Her wreck was still relatively intact in the early 1980s but has now largely disappeared.

Sold for £620
Estimated at £200 - £400

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

A UNION FLAG PROBABLY FROM THE FALKLAND ISLANDS ADMIRALTY TRAWLER H.M.T. AFTERGLOW (EX-S.T. PORT RICHARD), CIRCA 1944

constructed in stitched bunting panels, canvas sleeve with rope lanyard and wooden toggle -- 48 x 102in..

Provenance :Joseph P. Lanning (1898-1989), Harbour Master and Captain of H.M.T. Afterglow (1941-1944) and thence by descent.

Although not specifically mentioned in Lanning's memoirs, the two flags have always been associated and it seems highly likely that Lanning kept this flag as a souvenir of his only wartime command, after the loss of Afterglow in a storm in 1944. Her wreck was still relatively intact in the early 1980s but has now largely disappeared.

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021

Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392 

SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENTS

You will not be able to bid in person for this sale, however, there are a number of ways you can still participate:
  1. Absentee bid – you can place a bid through your account on this website or download a bid form here
  2. Online via one of the following platforms:
    UKAuctioneers: 3% surcharge or a flat-rate fee of £3.95. We will refund the flat-rate fee for successful bidders using the UK Auctioneers service
    Invaluable: 3% surcharge
    The Saleroom: 5% surcharge

We regret we are unable to offer telephone bidding for this sale

Viewing

Viewing by appointment only from Monday, 11 October until Monday, 1 November, 10am-5pm

Please call or email to book a slot 020 7806 5530 | enquiries@charlesmillerltd.com

View all lots in this sale

File Upload

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy with that. You can find out more about cookies by clicking this link.

OK