a white metal and wooden mirror back half model of the s.s. turnbridge

细节

a white metal and wooden mirror back half model of the s.s. turnbridge
Built by Irvine & Co., West Hartlepool, 1894, with cutaway masts, steam funnel, ventilators and deck winches, the superstructure with white metal fittings, helm, companionways, cabin doors drawn in ink, two ship's boats with thwarts in derricks, the hull with white metal screw propeller and rudder, aft and fore waterline indication with Roman numerals, finished in ivory colour and black - in glazed wooden framed case for wall hanging
45cm. x 226cm.

拍场告示

Please note the fittings on the superstructure of this model are silverplated
The estimate should read NLG 17,000-20,000

拍品专文

Dimensions of the S.S. Turnbridge were:
Length B.P. 304'0"
Breadth Ext. 42'6"
Depth Mld. 20'9"

The S.S. Turnbridge was purchased by British Dyes Ltd. in January 1915. It sunk by enemy action in the Mediterranean on 14th December 1917

See illustration