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A 1:48 SCALE ARCHITECTS MODEL FOR THE OPIUM CLIPPER SYLPH, DESIGNED BY SIR ROBERT SEPPINGS FOR RUSTOMJEE COWASJEE, 1831 the 24in. hull carved from the solid with ebonised top sides pierced for twenty guns with red-lined ports, gilt female bust figurehead, head rails with boomkins, catheads, carved stern and quarter lights with green windows, plain decks with cutaway masts and bowsprit, mounted on three simulated brick plinths with side wire supports on shaped ebonised display base, overall measurements -- 10 x 30in. (25.5 x 76cm.)The lure of opium to the Chinese went back centuries, but once the merchants and entrepreneurs of British India became involved in the supply of opium to meet China’s insatiable demand, the trade rapidly evolved into one of the most lucrative on earth.With the trade in Indian opium already booming by 1830, the following year saw the launching of Sylph, one of the most celebrated of all the ships plying the run to China. Built at Howrah in West Bengal for Rustomjee Cowasjee, a wealthy Parsee shipowner who made a fortune from opium, he was so determined to own a record-breaker that he sent to London and persuaded none other than Sir Robert Seppings, the illustrious Surveyor of the Navy, to design it for him. Measured at 304 tons, much the same as most other vessels in the trade, she was 100½ feet long with a 26-foot beam and had a complement of 70 men. Originally barque-rigged but later altered to a full ship rig, whichever rig she carried she proved extremely fast and, in 1833, set the record from Calcutta to Singapore in 9 days 20 hours which stood for many years.During her career, she often found herself racing against other notable opium clippers, most frequently with Red Rover but also with the Antonio Pereira, the latter match ending in tragedy when her adversary was lost without trace between Singapore and Macao in July 1838. In 1839, her reputation for speed even saw her in line for an Indian government mail contract but, at the last moment, her owner withdrew her as the financial reward was pitiful when compared to the profits from opium. When the so-called ‘Opium War’ with China began in 1840, Sylph and the other vessels in the opium fleet simply mounted more guns and carried on regardless; indeed, the Chinese were so desperate for opium that the authorities ‘turned a blind eye’ to the trade even though England and China were formally at war.Stranded on a reef and very nearly wrecked off Singapore in 1835, her passengers, crew and most of her valuable cargo of 1,115 chests of opium were saved by the HEIC’s 18-gun sloop Clive, and Sylph herself was finally floated off and made it back to Singapore for repairs. Another narrow escape occurred in May 1840 when Sylph, in company with her sister the Cowasjee Family, was attacked by a large fleet of armed Chinchew junks north of Amoy and both only got away thanks to their superior speed. After another race with the fast little Poppy in 1841, an admiring newspaper correspondent wrote that, despite being a decade old, “The good old Sylph….still wears the belt for a clean pair of heels. Far prettier vessels have been built, but none can show her stern to the Sylph in a race….”.Still turning in fast passages and record profits all through the 1840s, including the war years, Sylph left Hong Kong for Singapore on 11th July 1849, but was never seen again despite an extensive search. With no bad weather reported, it was assumed that she had fallen victim to pirates off the island of Hainan, which was subsequently confirmed by the master of a Chinese junk.Port cathead missing; good overall original condition with wear commensurate with age - dust, one or two paint chips, poop deck with hairline crack foward of mizzen mast.
Modern Diecast Vintage Commercial Vehicles (26), all boxed/cased, Corgi Classics, 979 Rail Freight Scammell Scarab, D46/1 BR Transport of the 50s & 60s, two model set (2), 97749 The BR two model set, 98470 Yellow Coach Silverside USA, 97186 Grey Cars AEC Regal, 97021 Devon Bus two model set, 97269 Plymouth tram, Fire Heroes CS90065 City of Bath Land Rover, Matchbox Model of Yesteryear (1), Cararama 1:80 scale fire service models (4) and 1:76 scale models, Exclusive First Editions public transport models (4), Corgi Original Omnibus Guy breakdown tender, Corgi Trackside (4) Green Goddess (3) Scarab (1), Oxford Fire (3), G-E, packaging F-E, (26)
Modern Diecast Vintage Cars (25), all boxed/cased private, commercial and competition, in various scales, 1:18 scale Solido 9502 Ford Roadster in yellow and red Coca Cola livery, Matchbox Dinky DYS 17 Triumph Dolomite and two others, Vanguards (4) includes a competition model Austin Allegro and Hidden Treasures Triumph Stag (de-certificated), Corgi Classics, green box (2), grey box (2), 96753 Morris Minor, Motoring Memories 67401 Morris Minor, Atlas Editions Dinky 111 Triumph TR2 Sports, Oxford Automobile Company 1:76 scale (4), three magazine issue models, Norev Jet-Car P.845 Citroen CX in yellow livery, Solido No 56 Citroen 2CV 6 and No 66 Land Rover, G-E, packaging P-E, (25)
Modern Diecast Competition Models (29), all cased or packaged, 1970s and later, Minichamps (3), two in cases only, Norev Paris Dakar Range Rover cased only, Onyx (1), High Speed (1), the remainder magazine issue, (20) twelve bubble packed, together with two larger scale race helmets by Minichamps Martini Racing N Larini/A Nannini 1996, cased only, F-E, packaging F-E, (29)
Modern Diecast Private and Commercial Vehicles (21), all boxed/cased, 1:43 scale or similar, Corgi, CC04905 James Bond Golden Eye BMW Z3, Corgi Vanguards, VA07105 Morris Minor, VA06519 Rover P6 (minus wing mirrors), VA01318 RAF Police Mini, reissues, 474 Walls Ice Cream Van, 437 Superior Ambulance, Matrix (cased minus sleeve) 1927 Mercedes Benz 630K, Hibbard & Darrin, limited edition, Ixo Mazda MK-5 Roadster (cased cracked), VW Cabriolet 1981 (sleeve torn), Hachette Bedford campervan, Atlas Editions Best of British Police Cars (4), Police Cars Collection (1), Classic Motorbikes (5), Corgi Original Omnibus Maltese single deck bus, G-E, packaging F-E, (21)
Modern Diecast Private Cars (27), all boxed/cased 1:43 scale, modern cars, includes Minichamps (2) both Bentleys, Vanguard by Lledo Range Rover, Oxford Diecast Automobile Company (3), Corgi Detail Cars (2) both Ferrari (card sleeve torn on one), 60 Years VA02538 Austin Mini Cooper, Atlas Editions Voiture Mythique (2), Saab (1), Herpa (2) both Ferrari, Burago (4), Maxi Car (2), Motor Max (1), Gama Mini (2), Majorette (1), Edison Giacatolli (1), M4 (1), Leo Models (1), F-E, packaging P-VG, (27)
1:24 Scale Vintage and Modern Road Cars and Motor Bikes, (21), all boxed/bubble packed, Burago, 22061 Range Rover in silver, 28006 Lancia Delta Integrale HF (2), 0186 Alfa Romeo 156 Carbinierli, 21072 Lancia Integrale HF (2) in yellow/white, 21086 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 21080Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2210 Lancia Delta Disney Tigger livery, Motormax 73262 Mazda MX-5 Miata, Nex 24087W Porsche 911, 24069 Ford Capri 1969, bubble packed probably magazine issue Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 1965 and bubble packed magazine issue motorbikes, by De Agostini BMW and Moto Guzzi (8), G-E, packaging F-E, (21)
1:18/16 Scale Vintage and Modern Cars, and 1:6 Scale Vespa (11), all boxed, Tonka Polistil 1:16 scale 01867 Ferrari California in red, 1:18 scale, GT Autos RN141280 2011 Range Rover Evoque, KK Scale Diecast Alfa Romeo Alfsud, Burago, 3001 Rolls Royce Camargue in white, 3010 Lancia Aurelia 24 Spider 1955 (box window split), 12036 Mini Cooper 1969 Racing Green, Maisto 31684 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, Model Car Rolls Royce in red, Maisto 05090W Vespa 125 GTR 1971, 04333W Vespa 50L 1966 and Newray 1:6 scale Vespa, G-E, boxes P-VG, (11)
Very very large collection of Wallace and Gromit and friends and Enemies Toys Books DVD's and other items in six boxes (qty), Sean the Sheep and Wallace Rucksacks, Wallace Slippers, DVD's, Finger puppets, various W & G Soft Toys, Born to Play Sean, Boots W&G Radio, PG Tips Gromit Mug, Biscuit Tins, Cylindrical Tin with metal Bottle stoppers (7), various Posters and Books, Ceramic W&G Dog Bowl, Close Shave Adventure Factory (4), Airfix Sean and Land Rover + Naughty Pigs unmade kit, Car windscreen shades (2), WG plastic Diorama, Toothbrush, various Mugs, Vivid Imaginations boxed figures (qty), Badge making set, Photo Album, Note book, Diary, Motorbike and Sidecar Toothbrush holder, Talking Alarm Clock, Shampoo Set, loads of Bubble pack figures and toys and other items, most unused in original packaging, G-E, packaging F-VG (large qty in six boxes)
Corgi Classics Eddie Stobart Vintage Haulage and Delivery Vehicles (13), all boxed, 11601 ERF Low loader, 97369 AEC truck & trailer, 31704 Thames Trader & Morris 1000, 25102 Leyland Beaver, 07402 Land Rover, 30202 Thames Trader, 31701 Foden 8 wheeler and Mini Van, 13601 Foden Mickey Mouse, 23101 Ford Transcontinental, 11001 ERF dropside, 23203 Bedford TK 19801 Bedford S Type, 97327 Atkinson 8 wheeler, G-E, boxes F-VG, (13)
Modern Diecast Fire Service Models (29), all boxed/cased, vintage and modern vehicles in various scales, Joy Ride 1:10 Scale American Choppers The Series Fire Bike 78922 (box faded), Corgi Classics, 97320 American La France fire engine, 97331 La France two model set Scottdale & South River, 96854 Morris Minor pickup, 97322 American La France Chicago, 07410 Land Rover Hampshire, Nine Double Nine, CC13005 Dennis F12 Coventry, Fire Heroes (2), 57905 Land Rover Leicestershire, Trackside (1), Oxford Diecast 1:76 scale (6), Fire Brigade Models (1), Siku (3) 1:55 scale, 3720 Snorkel, 3512 Equipment truck, 3513 Airport fire engine, Solido (8), F-E, boxes P-VG, (29)
Modern Diecast Vintage Commercial and Haulage Vehicles Mainly by Corgi (25), all boxed, Atlas Editions Dinky 943 Esso Tanker, Lledo Trackside Eddie Stobart Leyland, Corgi Eddie Stobart, 25102 Leyland Beaver, 11101 ERF Dropside, 11601 ERF Low loader, 31701 Foden 8 Wheeler and Mini Van, CC13301 BMC dropside, 97369 AEC with trailer, 97327 Atkinson 8 wheeler, 31801 Model Transport Depot kit (appears complete but unchecked), Golden Oldies 19301 Lyons Bedford, 19302 Weetabix Bedford, Classics, Royal Mail Scammell Scarabs 97912, 15002, British Rail, 20301 Bedford S, 97911 Scammell Scarab (2), 97804 Pickfords truck, CC11003 GW Jenkins Thames Trader, 19307 Bedford S Royal Worcester, 97955 Foden G&C Moore Ltd, 97970 Regent Foden Tanker, 97840 Shell/BP Scammell Highwayman tanker, 31005 Shell/BP Bedford S tanker and Land Rover, 97895 BRS AEC flat bed and trailer, G-E, boxes F-VG, (25)
A miscellany of civilian themed items by various makers including Britains and Hill comprising Timpo Farm set on backing card - no box, Reproduction Taylor & Barrett Seal Pond, Britains SWB and LWB Land Rover, (both F), French railway figures (5, all P), railway luggage (5), Hill Station Masters dog (8), Pixyland 40mm Railway Passengers (4), Hill Wild West horses (16), Krazy Klown Circus figures, carts (2), Timpo steers (3, but 1 P), some other spare farm items, F-G, (50+ items)
Schumacher, Tamiya & similar, a boxed & unboxed R/C related group, to include plastic vac-formed Schumacher RS Cosworth 4x4 body only with original box, Schumacher Pro-cat (appears complete, but unchecked), plastic vac-formed Alfa Romeo body only, Tamiya 1/10 Rover Mini Cooper, and others. Although all unchecked for completeness and untested, conditions generally appear to be Good in Good boxes where applicable. Se photo.
Three Corgi die cast toys, comprising a Euclid TC-12 twin crawler-tractor, 1103, boxed, a Fordson 'Power Major' with Roadless half tracks, 54, boxed, and a Massey-Ferguson 30 cwt trailer, 51, boxedtogether with a Budgie Leyland Hippo coal truck, in its original box,and a Land Rover 109 WB, 406, unboxed (5)Condition Report51 - box worn, with colour pencil, price. 54 - some stains to box. Orange wheels and grey track.Budgie - box worn, pencil price and further scribbles. LR - with some paint rubbing. Hood bent.
Charles Hunt, The Red Rover, Southampton Coach, B. Moss & Co. 1851, hand coloured aquatint, 46 x 61.5cm, Charles Hunt, The New London Royal Mail, B. Moss & Co. 1851, hand coloured aquatint, 42.5 x 58.5cm, Clare College, Cambridge, etching, signed indistinctly lower right and titled lower left, 15 x 22.5cm, Wilfred E Jones, Old Whitby, etching, signed in pencil lower right, dated 1944 and numbered lower left 5/25, 25 x 15cm, Archibald Thorburn, birds on the beach, possibly snipe, numbered lower left 684/850, 35.5 x 48.5cm, J Stevens Dews, Endeavour Racing Velsheda Off The Needles, 1934, signed lower right and numbered 628/750 lower left, 61 x 85cm and a quantity of other pictures
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