23rd Apr, 2024 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (ZEEBRUGGE)
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[M] A 1:48 SCALE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL OF THE ADMIRALTY PADDLE TUG 'VOLCANO' [1899]
A 1:48 SCALE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL OF THE ADMIRALTY PADDLE TUG VOLCANO [1899]
the 27in. hull carved from the solid finished in polychrome with varnished planked decks replete with detailed polished brass fittings as appropriate, contrasting wooden superstructure, twin stayed funnels, two fitted planked boats in davits, towing gear, gratings and other details, mounted on brass supports within glazed wooden case -- 22¼ x 35½ x 14in. (56.5 x 90 x 35.5cm.)
A large tug which displaced 772 tons, Volcano was built by Barclay, Curle & Co. at a time when large civilian paddle tugs were being broken up. She served as a tender to Queen Victoria when she visited Cowes and in 1918 was re-named Volatile. She was finally sold to Wards for breaking in 1957.
A 1:48 SCALE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL OF THE ADMIRALTY PADDLE TUG VOLCANO [1899]
the 27in. hull carved from the solid finished in polychrome with varnished planked decks replete with detailed polished brass fittings as appropriate, contrasting wooden superstructure, twin stayed funnels, two fitted planked boats in davits, towing gear, gratings and other details, mounted on brass supports within glazed wooden case -- 22¼ x 35½ x 14in. (56.5 x 90 x 35.5cm.)
A large tug which displaced 772 tons, Volcano was built by Barclay, Curle & Co. at a time when large civilian paddle tugs were being broken up. She served as a tender to Queen Victoria when she visited Cowes and in 1918 was re-named Volatile. She was finally sold to Wards for breaking in 1957.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (ZEEBRUGGE), 23rd Apr, 2024
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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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