A DETAILED 50':1" SCALE MODEL OF THE LEYLAND LINE'S S.S. CALIFORNIAN (1902)

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A DETAILED 50':1" SCALE MODEL OF THE LEYLAND LINE'S S.S. CALIFORNIAN (1902)
modelled by R. Walpole with masts, derricks and rigging, anchors, winches, hatches, deck winches, ventilators, superstructure with wheelhouse and open bridge over, deck and engine room lights, stayed funnel with safety valve extension pipe, deck rails, companionways, six lifeboats and other details, finished in black with pink and black funnel and mounted on a painted, moulded seascape within a glazed case with legend -- 5 x 11¾in. (12.5 x 30cm.)

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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

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Californian was thought to be 'the mystery vessel' clearly sighted from the decks of the foundering Titanic and which failed to come to her aid. Her master, Stanley Lord, strenuously denied this, but was still vilified by the authorities and public eager for a scapegoat.