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Lot Essay
R. Chambers won the world professional sculling championship in 1866 beating J.H.Sadler in a time of 25 minutes and 4 seconds over the Putney to Mortlake course.
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A FINE HISTORICAL ROWING DIORAMA
with well carved and detailed models of two competing oarsmen crossing the line with spectators crowded on a following paddle steamer named RIGHT, a cutter and other rowing vessels, set on a carved and painted river within glazed case with finely painted background of Richmond bridge and the bank with further spectators, with banner over reading ROBT. CHAMBERS WINNER OF 100 RACES. ON NOV-22-1866-BEAT JOSEPH SADLER, OF PUTNEY FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP. , framed and glazed for wall hanging. Measurements overall -- 18½ x 34½in. (47 x 87.5cm.)
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with well carved and detailed models of two competing oarsmen crossing the line with spectators crowded on a following paddle steamer named RIGHT, a cutter and other rowing vessels, set on a carved and painted river within glazed case with finely painted background of Richmond bridge and the bank with further spectators, with banner over reading ROB
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