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A FINE BUILDER’S MODEL FOR A THREE-MASTED SCHOONER-RIGGED STEAM YACHT, PROBABLY BARROW SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. C.1873


the hull carved in laminated fruitwoods with ebonised topsides, brass glazed portholes, finely carved figurehead, lined and planked decks with lined and painted superstructure, brass and silvered fittings including four boats in davits, open bridge with telegraph, binnacle and helm, raked stayed funnel, engine room lights, gratings, saloon, benches etc., three raked two-stage masts with standing and running rigging, mounted on brass columns within wooden display case with access door to stern. Cased measurements -- 24 x 37 x 14in. (61 x 94 x 35.5cm.)


Provenance: Langfords Marine Antiques.


Although un-named, this model bears a striking resemblance to one sold by Messrs Christie’s, South Kensington in sale 9855 (24 May 2004, lot 324) and which was known to be the S.Y. Aries built for Sir James Ramsden in 1873. That model also bore no name, but her unique propeller arrangement and lines gave ample means of confirming the identity suggested by a later plaque. It seems reasonable to suggest therefore that this model is not a proposal model but another yacht of similar vintage whose identity has yet to be revealed.


£8000-12000 279 (details) additional images online at www.charlesmillerltd.com 97


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