23rd Apr, 2024 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (ZEEBRUGGE)

 
Lot 85
 

85

[M] THE MAIN SHIP'S BELL FROM THE HARRISON LINE S.S. 'DRAMATIST', 1920

THE MAIN SHIP'S BELL FROM THE HARRISON LINE S.S. DRAMATIST, 1920

cast in bell metal with black filled lettering to front inscribed DRAMATIST DECEMBER 1920, complete with iron clapper -- 14½in. (37cm.) square

Built for Charente and operated by Harrisons, S.S. Dramatist, launched as the bell unusually states, in December 1920, was a general-purpose cargo ship registered at 5,443 tons, built by Charles Connel & Co of Scotstoun and broken by Wards in 1949.

Sold for £1,984
Estimated at £300 - £500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

good overall condition, marks and abrasions commencement with age, clapper rusty

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 

THE MAIN SHIP'S BELL FROM THE HARRISON LINE S.S. DRAMATIST, 1920

cast in bell metal with black filled lettering to front inscribed DRAMATIST DECEMBER 1920, complete with iron clapper -- 14½in. (37cm.) square

Built for Charente and operated by Harrisons, S.S. Dramatist, launched as the bell unusually states, in December 1920, was a general-purpose cargo ship registered at 5,443 tons, built by Charles Connel & Co of Scotstoun and broken by Wards in 1949.

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (ZEEBRUGGE), 23rd Apr, 2024

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Page turning catalogue here

Downloadable bid form here

Saleroom notice here

Order of Sale:

Mercantile Sail 1-47
Mercantile Steam 50-113
Naval Sail 115-181
Naval Steam 186-265
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 269-301

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Shippers 

Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611

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