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150. PAIR OF EDWARDIAN SILVER MENU HOLDERS
modelled as a pair of crossed oars behind an eight-spoke ship’s helm, Birmingham hallmarks for 1904-5 -- 2½in. (6.3cm.) wide
£100-150 151.
A FINE ENGRAVED GLASS RUMMER COMMEMORATING THE LAUNCH OF THE S.S. JUVERNA, 1846
the tapering bowl finely-engraved with patriotic symbols including roses, thistles, shamrock, inscribed THE STEAMSHIP JUVERNA LAUNCHED Sepr. 26th 1846, flanked by swags of oak leaves, fluted stem to circular foot -- 7in. (18cm.) high
The 555 ton Juverna was built by Lunnel of Bristol, her fate is not recorded.
£300-500 151
152. 19TH-CENTURY WOOD AND METAL PATENT MODELS FOR MOODY’S FOUR-RAY STABILISING SYSTEM
comprising models for a lifeboat and rescue station, each carved from wood, painted in gesso and painted white, with oars and ladder, the larger -- 10in. (25.5cm.) wide; together with a large quantity of paper ephemera promoting this system, with correspondence and brochures etc
(a lot)
Proposed in 1869 by Captain John Moody, the four-ray stablising system was a new concept in ship design. His idea was a four-arm vessel, with sealed compartments and curved surfaces, which would remain safe and buoyant in all weathers. He envisaged applications including floating submarine telegraph stations, lighthouses, armed batteries, rescue floats and lifeboats. Several prototypes were constructed, including a 30ft. lifeboat used by the Orkney & Shetlands Telegraph Company in 1871, and a 49ft. lightship which was moored off Southend Pier in 1881. Despite prolonged efforts by Captain Moody and, after his death, his son, to promote and publicise the idea, it was never successfully taken up and remains an interesting curiosity.
£150-250 153.
A PRESENTATION SILVER LAUNCHING BOX FOR THE S.S. CROSSGAR, 1936
the lid engraved To Lady Kelly / from / A. & J. Inglis Ltd. / Launch of S.S. “Crossgar” / Pointhouse Shipyard, Glasgow / 30th. Sept. 1936, with Celtic knotwork strapping inset with amethyst, the interior lined for cigarettes, with pull out plush-lined jewellery tray, Birmingham hallmarks for 1935-6 -- 3½ x 9¾ x 5¼in. (9 x 24.7 x 13.5cm.)
Launched for John Kelly Ltd, the 661 ton Crossgar was a general cargo ship. In 1952 she was renamed Ballygrainey and was broken up by Viane, Holland, 1962.
£1200-1800 152 54
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