Sale 8376
London, South Kensington
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13 May 1999
Price realised
GBP 632
Estimate
A static display model of the harbour tug Birchrock Built by Comdr M. Norman with folding signal mast, anchor winch, samson posts, ventilators, engine room lights, glazed wheelhouse, lifebelts, tow hook and horse, companionways, grating and other details. The hull, finished in light and dark brown, black and other colours and lettered 'Harrisons (London) Limited - Royal 3120 is fitted with bow and stern fenders, four blade propellor and rudder and mounted on four turned brass columns -- 8 x 24in. (20.3 x 61cm.) Display base with plate engraved 'Comdr M. Norman, D.S.C., R.N. Model Maker Monkleigh Bideford'; glazed cover See illustration
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Saleroom Notice
Estimate should read 600-700
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