12th Nov, 2024 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GALATEA)
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[M] A SAILOR'S MODEL FOR THE STEAM YACHT 'MIRANDA', CIRCA 1915
A SAILOR'S MODEL FOR THE STEAM YACHT MIRANDA, CIRCA 1915
the 22in. hull carved from the solid with ebonised topsides, varnished deck with typical fittings, raked masts with polychrome ensigns and rigging secured within glazed wooden case -- 12¾ x 30¾ x 12in. (32.5 x 78 x 30.5cm.)
Miranda was completed by Camper & Nicholson in 1910 and was chartered by the Royal Navy in 1915 for the duration of the War. Changing hands, and names, several times thereafter, she was finally broken up in Ghent in 1949.
Sold for £223
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A SAILOR'S MODEL FOR THE STEAM YACHT MIRANDA, CIRCA 1915
the 22in. hull carved from the solid with ebonised topsides, varnished deck with typical fittings, raked masts with polychrome ensigns and rigging secured within glazed wooden case -- 12¾ x 30¾ x 12in. (32.5 x 78 x 30.5cm.)
Miranda was completed by Camper & Nicholson in 1910 and was chartered by the Royal Navy in 1915 for the duration of the War. Changing hands, and names, several times thereafter, she was finally broken up in Ghent in 1949.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GALATEA), 12th Nov, 2024
Page turning catalogue here
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Saleroom notice here
Order of Sale:
Mercantile Sail 1-57
Yachting 59-78
Mercantile Steam 79-174
Naval Sail 175-252
Naval Steam 253-343
Navigation & Scientific Instruments 345-376
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