Lot 32
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A door name plate for Thomas Andrews
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A door name plate for Thomas Andrews

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A door name plate for Thomas Andrews
the name Mr. ANDREWS incised through a white laminated composition board and set within a brass mount with holes for mounting -- 5in. (12.8cm.) long
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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.

Lot Essay

It is understood that this name plate was removed from the office door of Thomas Andrews' Harland & Wolff office in the 60's shortly before the building was demolished

Thomas Andrews was the chief architect of R.M.S. Titanic. It was normal for him to travel with any of the yards' new vessels so that any problems could be troubleshot efficiently on return. Titanic being no exception, he foundered with his ship on her maiden voyage, April 15th 1912.

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