Lot Essay
This model was 'Commended' at the 1970 M.E. Exhibition
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A DETAILED 50FT:1IN. SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE MINESWEEPER H.M.S. MARVEL PASSING A JUNK
modelled by C. Beazley with communication mast, radar and radio aerials, stayed anchors, deck rails, bollards, winch, wash deflector, quick firing, anti-aircraft and other overall armourment, superstructure with bridge and open bridge over, search lights, companionways, two baots and one launch in davits, stayed funnel with hooter, ventilators, and other fine detailing. The hull with scored wooden deck is finished in grey, green and varnish with pennant number M443 in red, is set within carved and painted sea with a finely detailed model of a Hong Kong junk sailing in the opposite direction off her starboard stern, the whole set within glazed rosewood case with legend. Overall measurements -- 5¾ x 14¼ x 7in. (14.5 x 36 x 18cm.) Certificate
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modelled by C. Beazley with communication mast, radar and radio aerials, stayed anchors, deck rails, bollards, winch, wash deflector, quick firing, anti-aircraft and other overall armourment, superstructure with bridge and open bridge over, search lights, companionways, two baots and one launch in davits, stayed funnel with hooter, ventilators, and other fine detailing. The hull with scored wooden deck is finished in grey, green and varnish with pennant number M443 in red, is set within carved and painted sea with a finely detailed model of a Hong Kong junk sailing in the opposite direction off her starboard stern, the whole set within glazed rosewood case with legend. Overall measurements -- 5¾ x 14¼ x 7in. (14.5 x 36 x 18cm.) Certificate
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