1st May, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia')
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[M] AN INTERESTING ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE...
AN INTERESTING ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE DOVER/DUNKIRK COASTAL MOTOR BOAT DIVISION NO.7, 1914-18
comprising 48 photographs mounted in later album with repeated captions in pencil under with assorted views of the boats moored, in line abreast at speed, returning from the Dunkirk Raid, from the air, close ups of shot damage, scenes of dockyard activity, etc.; together with two photo post-cards; a presentation silver cigarette case with London marks for 1918 from Thornycroft & Co. engraved to A.E.P. Welman... as a reminder of mutual co-operation during the War Mar 1916 to Nov 1918 C.M.B. No.7 Dunkirk Advance base / Dover Dunkirk Base, the front engraved with a depiction of a launch at speed; an associated wooden, probably toy, model of a fast boat; and a double-ended whistle
(4)
comprising 48 photographs mounted in later album with repeated captions in pencil under with assorted views of the boats moored, in line abreast at speed, returning from the Dunkirk Raid, from the air, close ups of shot damage, scenes of dockyard activity, etc.; together with two photo post-cards; a presentation silver cigarette case with London marks for 1918 from Thornycroft & Co. engraved to A.E.P. Welman... as a reminder of mutual co-operation during the War Mar 1916 to Nov 1918 C.M.B. No.7 Dunkirk Advance base / Dover Dunkirk Base, the front engraved with a depiction of a launch at speed; an associated wooden, probably toy, model of a fast boat; and a double-ended whistle
(4)
Sold for £1,860
Estimated at £600 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN INTERESTING ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE DOVER/DUNKIRK COASTAL MOTOR BOAT DIVISION NO.7, 1914-18
comprising 48 photographs mounted in later album with repeated captions in pencil under with assorted views of the boats moored, in line abreast at speed, returning from the Dunkirk Raid, from the air, close ups of shot damage, scenes of dockyard activity, etc.; together with two photo post-cards; a presentation silver cigarette case with London marks for 1918 from Thornycroft & Co. engraved to A.E.P. Welman... as a reminder of mutual co-operation during the War Mar 1916 to Nov 1918 C.M.B. No.7 Dunkirk Advance base / Dover Dunkirk Base, the front engraved with a depiction of a launch at speed; an associated wooden, probably toy, model of a fast boat; and a double-ended whistle
(4)
comprising 48 photographs mounted in later album with repeated captions in pencil under with assorted views of the boats moored, in line abreast at speed, returning from the Dunkirk Raid, from the air, close ups of shot damage, scenes of dockyard activity, etc.; together with two photo post-cards; a presentation silver cigarette case with London marks for 1918 from Thornycroft & Co. engraved to A.E.P. Welman... as a reminder of mutual co-operation during the War Mar 1916 to Nov 1918 C.M.B. No.7 Dunkirk Advance base / Dover Dunkirk Base, the front engraved with a depiction of a launch at speed; an associated wooden, probably toy, model of a fast boat; and a double-ended whistle
(4)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia'), 1st May, 2018
