Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art

A NOVELTY SILVER ELECTRIC LIGHTHOUSE LIGHTER, CIRCA 1938the removable 'lamp' housing with hinged top to wick and flint, reservoir stopped with a f...

A FINE SHIPSTRIKE CLOCK BY THE CHELSEA CLOCK COMPANY, CIRCA 19005in. silvered dial, signed CHELSEA SHIPS BELL, black filled Arabic numerals, oxidi...

A LARGE-SIZED MID-19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW WORKED NAUTILUS SHELL BY C.H. WOODincised overall with designs and captions, including Brunel's steamship...

A 1:48 SCALE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL OF THE ADMIRALTY PADDLE TUG VOLCANO [1899]the 27in. hull carved from the solid finished in polychrome with varn...

A GRANT OF PATENT FOR A 'NEW FORM OF PADDLE WHEEL' SIGNED BY GEORGE IV, 1828written over a folded sheet of laid paper watermarked for 1827, the fi...

AN ASSORTMENT OF BOOKS ON SHIPBUILDINGThe Modern Practice of Shipbuilding in Iron and Steel, by Samuel J. P. Thearle (1846-1913), plate vol. only,...

A QUANTITY OF BOOK INCLUDING EARLY PROPELLER DEVELOPMENTA Treatise on the Screw Propeller with Various Suggestions of Improvement by John Bourne [...

JOHN HENRY MOHRMANN (BELGIAN, 1857-1916)The R. MacAndrew & Co. passenger-cargo ship ‘Ariosto’ off the Downs of Dover Signed ‘H. Mohrmann’ (lower r...

A MODEL OF THE STEAM YACHT VENUS, CIRCA 1902the 40in. carved hull painted tan below the waterline, brass portholes, single screw and rudder, score...

FRANK BARNES (NEW ZEALAND, 1859-1941)The New Zealand Shipping Co's S.S. 'Tongariro' under reefed canvasSigned 'F. Barnes Wellington 1906' (lower r...

AN UNUSUAL MIRROR-BACKED DIORAMA MODEL OF A BRIDGE SECTION FOR A STEAMSHIP, CIRCA 1880lined boxwood decking with oxidised brass bitts, carved wood...

A SILVER PRESENTATION MODEL LIFEBOAT FOR P&O, 1866with 15½in. hull realistically modelled with bilge keels, detachable rudder with London hallmark...

CHARLES EDWARD DIXON (BRITISH, 1872-1934)A coastal stranding, with local inhabitants on the foreshore trying to assistSigned ‘Chas Dixon 88.93’ (l...

A DETAILED MODEL OF THE HARBOUR AND CROSS CHANNEL SWIMMING TENDER EARLY MORN DOVER, CIRCA 193016in. planked and framed hull inscribed on the stern...

A BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL BY NORMAN HILL FOR THE S.S. SINNINGTON COURT, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO. FOR THE UNITED BRITISH S.S. C...

WILLIAM MINSHALL BIRCHALL (BRITISH, USA, 1884-1941)The New Zealand Shipping Co's S.S. 'Ruahine' passing Cape HornSigned 'W.M. Birchall 1933' (lowe...

A BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE ALFRED HOLT (BLUE FUNNEL) LINE PASSENGER-CARGO SHIP M.V. ANCHISES [1947]with 61½in. carved hull finished with red ...

δ ROBERT G. LLOYD (BRITISH, B. 1969)Alfred Holt's Blue Funnel Line 'Cyclops' in the South China Sea, winter 1959Signed and dated 'Robert G Lloyd 2...

δ ROBERT G. LLOYD (BRITISH, B. 1969)The Pacific Steam Navigation Co. MV 'Cotopaxi' in heavy weather, Bay of Biscay, Circa 1960Signed 'Robert G Llo...

A TRAVEL AGENT MODEL FOR THE ROYAL MAIL LINE PASSENGER CARGO LINER R.M.S. ANDES, CIRCA 193927in. hull, carved with lined paper glass-covered decks...

δ ROBERT G. LLOYD (BRITISH, B. 1969)The P&O liner S.S. 'Chusan' pictured in the River Thames off Tilbury, circa 1958Signed and dated 'Robert G Llo...

A FINE BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE R.M.S. AQUITANIA, CONSTRUCTED BY JOHN BROWN & CO., CLYDEBANK FOR CUNARD, 1914with 88in. laminated and carved hull r...

A SET OF DRAUGHTSMAN OFFICE PLANS FOR R.M.S. AQUITANIA, JOHN BROWN & CO., CIRCA 1913ink on waxed linen and comprising: General Arrangement "G" Dec...

A RARE CARD TABLE FROM THE FIRST CLASS SMOKING ROOM OF R.M.S. AQUITANIA, PROBABLY SUPPLIED BY HARRIS LEBUS, CIRCA 1914the rectangular top with cir...

A RARE PAIR OF FIRST CLASS ARMCHAIRS MADE FOR THE PALLADIAN LOUNGE OF R.M.S. AQUITANIA, PROBABLY SUPPLIED BY FREDERICK PARKER & SONS, CIRCA 1914ca...

ROBERT LLOYD (BRITISH, B.1969)R.M.S. 'Aquitania' passing Cloch Point Lighthouse on her final voyage, 21st February, 1950Signed and dated 'Robert G...

A SET OF VICKERS DRAUGHT OFFICE PLANS FOR THE R.M.S. CYTHIA, BUILT FOR CUNARD 1921two black ink on waxed linen with commissioning cartouches for C...

LETTERS RECEIVED, WILLIAM DENNY LTDnine volumes, eight numbered '3-10', dating between approximately 1907-1948, a very large amount of letters rec...

A LARGE COLLECTION OF MERCANTILE SHIPPING POSTCARDScomprising approximately 550 cards organized by line and contained within eight modern flip pho...

AN ADVERTISING POSTER FOR THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. CRESTED EAGLE, CIRCA 1935after Harry Hudson Rodmell, advertising sailings from London B...

INMAN & INTERNATIONAL STEAM SHIP CO.: FIVE 'IMARI' PATTERN PORCELAIN DINNER PLATES BY DOULTON OF BURSLEM, CIRCA 1890each with impressed maker's ma...

RARE PAIR OF SILVER PLATED WINE COOLER STANDS FOR THE WHITE STAR LINE, CIRCA 1922circular bases with White Star burgee stamped on the underside wi...

AN ART DECO ICE BUCKET BY CHRISTOFLEwith reeded rim, foliate side handles and moulded foot, the front engraved with Messageries Maritimes mark, an...

A BUILDER'S HALF MODEL FOR THE TURBINE STEAM MOTOR YACHT ARA DESIGNED AND BUILT BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON LTD. 1914, COMPLETED FOR THE FRENCH NAVY, 19...

A BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE TWIN SCREW MOTOR YACHT MARTINETTA BY JOHN I. THORNYCROFT AND CO. LTD., SOUTHAMPTON 1929with laminated and carved 44in. h...

A FINE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE R.M.S. ORONTES, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG FOR THE ORIENT LINE IN 1929the laminated and carved 80i...

A SIXTH ORDER FRESNEL LENS LAMP HOUSING BY F. BARBIER & CIE., PARIS, 1893heavily constructed in bronze, with internal A-frames supporting circular...

A BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE TANKER S.S. BRITISH COURAGE, BUILT FOR BP BY HAWTHORN LESLIE, 1957the laminated and carved 84in. hull with red painted d...

A BRONZE SCULPTURE PRESENTED TO THE EAGLE OIL AND SHIPPING CO. LTD.unsigned, in the form of an eagle and snake fighting over a bird carcass, loose...

A SMALL BUILDER'S BOARDROOM MODEL FOR THE TANKER M.V. ALAN EVELYN BUILT BY FURNESS SHIPBUILDING CO. FOR BRITISH OIL SHIPPING CO. LTD., 1957modelle...

δ ROBERT G. LLOYD (BRITISH, B. 1969)The Blue Star cargo liner 'Empire Star' at Cape Town in 1938Signed and dated 'R G Lloyd 2000' (lower right)Oi...

δ ROBERT G. LLOYD (BRITISH, B. 1969)New Zealand Shipping Company 'Northumberland' at sea, 1956Signed and dated 'R G Lloyd 2000' (lower left)Oil on...

A BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE CARGO SHIP M.V. HARMATTAN BUILT BY LITHGOWS LTD. FOR J. & C. HARRISON LTD., 1959the 68in. laminated and carved hull with...

A RARE CLASSICAL FORM LIGHTHOUSE OIL RESERVOIR FROM THE ALGUADA REEF LIGHTHOUSE BURMA, CIRCA 1865comprising a tapering brazed copper container wit...

EMERGENCY STEERING HELM BY JOHN LYNN AND CO. LTD. SUNDERLAND, CIRCA 195030in. diam., 6 spoke bronze helm, mounted on steering gear with port/starb...

THREE LAUNCHING HATCHETScomprising launching of M.V. Karen, 1969; M.T. Grey Warrior, 1976; and M.S. Feliks Dzierzynski, all contained in fitted bo...

A TWIN-HANDLED CUP MADE OF SILVER RECOVERED FROM THE P&O LINER EGYPT, SUNK 1922hallmarked for Atkins Brothers, Sheffield, 1938, with presentation ...

A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER CANDLESTICKShallmarked for Fenton, Creswick & Co, 1777, square outline neoclassical decoration, with detachable nozzle...

A LINE THROWING GUN BY D. KAHNWEILER & SONS NEW YORK, CIRCA 1880heavily cast in brass with 2½in. smooth bore, stamped around the muzzle with maker...

MARINE THEMED DESK CLOCK RETAILED BY LEUCHARS AND SON LONDON, CIRCA 1920constructed in lacquered brass with 2½in. silvered dial with blued hands a...

δ JOHN STEVEN DEWS (BRITISH, B. 1949)The Eggar Forrester Ltd. Cargo Ship 'Wib' underway in a calm swell 1979Signed ‘J. Steven Dews’ (lower right)W...

SIX SILVER SHIPPING COMPANY NAPKIN RINGScomprising the Elders & Fyffes Ltd. Line (1921); Canadian Pacific (S.S. Ardeola); Elder Dempster Line (R.M...

A PAIR OF TRINITY HOUSE-PATTERN BUOY LAMPS, CIRCA 1960heavily constructed in alloy, with flare illumination system within, with filters, Fresnel b...

A FRESNEL LENS COFFEE TABLEcomposed of two sections of Fresnel lens housing circa 1960, substantial nickel-plated bronze frame supporting lenses, ...

A SET OF NELSON COMMEMORATIVE DRAWER HANDLES, CIRCA 1810comprising 8 repoussé work handle backs with profile of Nelson and H.M.S Victory inscribed...

CHINESE SCHOOL (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)H.M.Minesweeper 'Marazion', circa 1920Oil on board10 x 16in. (25.5 x 40.5cm.)craquelure throughout

QUANTITY OF GLASSWARE FROM THE ROYAL YACHT OSBORNE, CIRCA 1890comprising two water jugs, five spirit carafes, four assorted glasses and a punch cu...

TWO WATER GLASSES FROM THE ROYAL YACHT OSBORNE, CIRCA 1890each incised with the yacht cypher inscribed Royal Yacht Osborne, 5¾in. (14.8cm.) high; ...

A DECORATIVE CAST BRASS GRILL FROM THE ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA AND ALBERTwith central V&A cartouche, with intricate pierced dolphin devices within a ...

A COLLECTION OF NAVAL SILVERWAREcomprising a sports trophy from H.M.S. Britannia 1888; a bombe-form cigar lighter from the Wardroom of H.M.S. Reno...