Lot Essay
The battleship Monarch was launched by Armstrong in 1911, serving at Jutland she was eventually used for target practice and sunk in 1925
.jpg?w=1)
Details
A tompion from H.M.S. Monarch, circa 1911
cast in polished brass and depicting the Crown, orb and sceptres, three Fleur-de-Lis, name banner and a 'grommet' border, later[?] holes for wall mounting -- 13½in. (34.5cm.) diameter
See illustration
cast in polished brass and depicting the Crown, orb and sceptres, three Fleur-de-Lis, name banner and a 'grommet' border, later[?] holes for wall mounting -- 13½in. (34.5cm.) diameter
See illustration
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges.