2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
327
[M] A SHIP'S LAMP FROM H.M. DRIFTER SILVER DAWN, 1925, HIRED AS H.M.DRIFTER SILVER DAWN IN 1939 AND DEPLOYED IN OPERATION DYNAMO IN 1940
A SHIP'S LAMP FROM H.M. DRIFTER SILVER DAWN, 1925, HIRED AS H.M. DRIFTER SILVER DAWN IN 1939 AND DEPLOYED IN OPERATION DYNAMO IN 1940
constructed in copper and brass with maker's label, nameplate on chimney, clear glass Fresnal type full lens with wire guards; hinged top to a lamp assembly within; top and bottom securing handles -- 21in. (53cm.) high
Hired by the R.N. in November 1939 as a mine recovery vessel and armed with a single 6pdr gun, Silver Dawn was a 'little ship' at the evacuation of Dunkirk and released from duties in October 1945.
Sold for £471
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A SHIP'S LAMP FROM H.M. DRIFTER SILVER DAWN, 1925, HIRED AS H.M. DRIFTER SILVER DAWN IN 1939 AND DEPLOYED IN OPERATION DYNAMO IN 1940
constructed in copper and brass with maker's label, nameplate on chimney, clear glass Fresnal type full lens with wire guards; hinged top to a lamp assembly within; top and bottom securing handles -- 21in. (53cm.) high
Hired by the R.N. in November 1939 as a mine recovery vessel and armed with a single 6pdr gun, Silver Dawn was a 'little ship' at the evacuation of Dunkirk and released from duties in October 1945.
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
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