Lot Essay
HMS FORESIGHT WAS ONE OF TWO FORWARD CLASS SCOUT CRUISER OF THE ROYAL NAVY, BUILT AT THE YARDS OF FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING AND ENGINEERING COMPANY, GOVAN.
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INSCRIBED AND DATED 1902
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A LARGE IVORY SHIP-LAUNCHING GAVEL
INSCRIBED AND DATED 1902
CARVED WITH A SHILED OF AN ANCHOR AND INSCRIBED 'THE FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED', THE OTHER SIDE CARVED WITH A MONOGRAM, THE COLLAR INSCRIBED 'H.M.S FORESIGHT. 8TH OCTR 1904'
12 IN. (30.5 CM.) LONG
INSCRIBED AND DATED 1902
CARVED WITH A SHILED OF AN ANCHOR AND INSCRIBED 'THE FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED', THE OTHER SIDE CARVED WITH A MONOGRAM, THE COLLAR INSCRIBED 'H.M.S FORESIGHT. 8TH OCTR 1904'
12 IN. (30.5 CM.) LONG
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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