A well detailed and presented 1:48 scale model of the clipper Torrens

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A well detailed and presented 1:48 scale model of the clipper Torrens
built by S. Kershaw in pear, mahogany, box and walnut with masts, yards with stun's'l booms and foot ropes, standing and running rigging, carved female figurehead, catheads, anchors, deck rails, bitts, decklights, stovepipes, capstan, winch, companionways, hatches, deck winches, deckhouse, four ship's boats in chocks, poop deck with saloon lights, lockers, aft helm with binnacle and other details. The planked hull with bow and stern detailing, rudder, davits and planked deck is finished in olive green, black and varnish, stand, plexiglass case. Measurements overall -- 20½ x 35½in. (52 x 90cm.)
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COLLECTION AND STORAGE CHARGES

This lot must be cleared by 1.00 p.m. on the Friday following the sale. If it is not cleared, it will be removed to the warehouse of:-
Cadogan Tate Fine Art Removals Limited
Cadogan Tate Ltd. Fine Art Services Cadogan House 2 Relay Road London W12 7JS Telephone: (020) 8735 3700 Facsimile: (020) 8735 3701
Lots will be available for collection following transfer to Cadogan Tate from the Monday following the sale and every week-day from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

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On the Friday one week after the sale, a transfer and administration charge of £17.50 per lot will be payable and a storage charge of £3.00 per lot per day will then come into effect. These charges are payable to Cadogan Tate and are subject to VAT and an insurance surcharge.

Lot Essay

This model was awarded a 'Highly Commended'. ME Exhibition, London 1993

The Polish emigré novelist Joseph Conrad was her Mate in the late 19th Century.

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