A 1:32 SCALE MID-18TH CENTURY DOCKYARD MODEL OF A YACHT, POSSIBLY OLD PORTSMOUTH, FOR THE USE OF SENIOR DOCKYARD OFFICERS the 18in. hull carved from the solid and hollowed out below the waterline, planked topsides with trenails, ebonised main and secondary wales, chainplates with deadeyes, finely decorated Venetian red bulwarks with carved quarter lights and stern, catheads and figurehead, decks finished with lined paper and with fittings including winch with ratchet and belfry over, open hatches, covered companionway, poop deck with bench seat, capstan and tiller, bulkhead between decks aft of foredeck pierced for door and four-paned windows, cradle-mounted on wooden display base within a glazed wooden case with textured baseboard; cased measurements -- 16 x 28½ x 11¾in. (40.5 x 72.5 x 30cm.)Provenance: Understood to have been deaccessioned from the archives of a Hampshire Local Authority circa 2005.Footnote: Although the arms of Portsmouth at the stern are a later embellishment, it is interesting to note that in most reference books only the dimensions given for Old Portsmouth (1741-72) match those of this model. The style of the model – individual hull planking fixed with small trenails to a wooden core – and the form of the vessel represented here compare very favourably to the model yacht Chatham, also 1741 and to the same scale 1:32 – possibly by the same hand – retained at the National Collection Greenwich SLR0460. Portsmouth, launched 1703 renamed Old Portsmouth in 1741 with the building of a larger yacht (to be named Portsmouth); Old Portsmouth was then turned over in 1772 to the Governor of the Isle of Wight and renamed Medina, serving for a further fifty years before being broken up in 1832 after 129 years of service. It is possible that this model represents one of the refits post-1741 or 1772.Condition report: This model was discovered about 20 years ago in the Portsmouth area in a distressed but largely complete condition, elements that have been replaced include figurehead, part of the companionway, belfry, cutaway mast and bowsprit, tiller and some small elements of the stern carving including a suggested coat of arms based on historical research, the lined paper decks are later, however underneath the bow section, remnants of a chequerboard design, also laid to paper, survive, one surviving gunport provided a pattern used for the others present; the stand and case are also later
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Ø A 13½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY ROBERT BANCKS, STRAND, LONDON, CIRCA 1790 with ebony T-frame signed on the crossbar R. Bancks, Strand, London, inset ivory scale divided to 95º with Ramsden division engine mark by 50º, brass index arm, double pinhole sights, interchangeable shades, mirrors, noteplate and brass pad feet, contained in stepped mahogany box of issue -- 18in. (46cm.) wide
A WELL-PRESENTED AND DETAILED 1:192 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE 'DIDO' CLASS LIGHT CRUISER H.M.S. CLEOPATRA, AS DEPICTED IN 1940 modelled by E. Dyke, the 30in. laminated and carved hull plated in card with shaded reduction, detailed deck fittings as appropriate and including the open bridge with officers and crew, tripod masts with comms services and lanyard, funnels with pipework and wire tops, fitted boats in davits, searchlights and other fine detailing, main and secondary armaments and superstructure as appropriate; depicted underway on a calm sea display base, with Plexiglass cover, measurements overall -- 9½ x 38 x 10½in. (24 x 96.5 x 27cm.)Condition report: Good overall condition, some lanyards a little loose.
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING SET OF 1:1250 SCALE AMERICAN WW2 RECOGNITION MODELS comprising 26 waterline models in painted alloy by South Salem Studios, mostly contained in original named and dated boxes with original packing, and including four battleships, nine cruisers, six aircraft carriers, six destroyers and a frigate for Axis and Allied powers; together with two pictorial recognition manuals inscribed Restricted War Dept Recognition Manual and with owner's name W.S. Clough, contained in grey painted tin (later) -- 17¾in. (45cm.) wideProvenance: W.S. Clough, a lieutenant aboard U.S.S. Enterprise, and thence by descent
A 1:24 SCALE HALF-BLOCK MODEL FOR THE PLANK-ON-EDGE YACHT CUTTER DORIS, DESIGNED BY G.L. WATSON,1885 modelled by David Spy after the original Watson prize model, with laminated and carved hull finished in cream with ebonised topsides, cutaway bowsprit and mast; mounted on display board, overall -- 12½ x 42½in. (32 x 108cm.)Footnote: In 1882, the Yacht Racing Association introduced a new rule to arrest 'unhealthy development'. Known as the "Tonnage Rule", the decision backfired somewhat as in the smaller 5 and 2½ Tonner classes it encouraged extremely narrow, deep keeled vessels carrying huge sail areas. G.L. Watson, then at the height of his prowess, designed several '5 tonners' to the new rule, commencing with Iris in 1883. In 1885 he was commissioned by R.G. and Bryce Allan, cousins of the Chairman of the Allan Line, to design a new flyer, Doris, which was built at the Govan Shipbuilding Company on the Clyde. With only a 5ft 6in. beam on a waterline of just over 38ft, and a draft of 6ft 8in., she proved to be extremely successful, winning the 5 Ton Cup and both Dublin and Royal Northern Regattas in her maiden year. Their rival George Black Thomson bought the 5 Tonner Olga to challenge in 1885 and then commissioned Luath from the up-and-coming designer W.E. Paton the following year, but neither could seriously worry Doris. Finally, he commissioned Watson to produce a boat to beat his own. The result was Jess, of similar form although slightly more beam than her rival. They raced together from 1887 and were evenly matched. In the 5 Ton class, only Paton's Oona of 1886 exceeded Doris's narrow beam and deep draft, and her loss off Malahide with her designer in the same year prompted a further revision of the Rating Rules which ended the days of "Plank on Edge" racing forever. The model offered here is copied from the original Watson prize model sold in these rooms, 7 November 2017, lot 293.
A WELL PRESENTED AND DETAILED 1:36 SCALE MODEL OF H.M.S. BEAGLE CELEBRATED FOR CHARLES DARWIN'S VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY, 1831–1836 the 36in. planked and pinned hull ebonised above the waterline, the white gun strake with gun ports with split lids, finely carved beagle hound figurehead, boomkins, planked decks with details including anchors with bound wooden stocks, belaying rails with pins, turntable carronade on foredeck, main deck with winches, fitted ship's boats, gratings, naval guns in carriages, deck lights, covered companionway with panelling and benches, ship's helm with turned wooden spokes, binnacle compasses, bound first stage masts with standing rigging and ebonised braced supports and top trees, mounted on candle stand to display base, overall measurements -- 26 x 45 x 14in. (66 x 114 x 35.5cm.)Footnote: One of 115 'Cherokee' Class 10-gun brigs, Beagle had already been converted to a barque rig for her first voyage of exploration between 1826-30 during which her captain, Pringle Stokes, under stress, committed suicide and command was assumed by Lt Robert Fitzroy. Fitzroy was the natural choice of commander in 1831 when the Admiralty resumed the work of the first expedition, this time accompanied by an obscure botany student called Charles Darwin whose professor considered him not a finished naturalist, but amply qualified for collecting, observing and noting anything new to be noted in Natural History... As much a scientific testbed as a voyage of discovery, the Beagle was also furnished with 22 chronometers and carried eight compasses. It was during this voyage that Darwin collated the data that would eventually become his revolutionary book On the Origin of Species in 1859. Beagle performed one more voyage (surveying Western Australia) before she was sold from the Navy in 1845 and was probably broken up around 1870.
Ø A FINE MARINE BAROMETER BY WATKINS & HILL, LONDON, CIRCA 1830 with silvered scale signed as per title at top, thermometer divided for Fahrenheit and Réaumur scales, brass reservoir weight, with brass framed glass panels and suspension ring – 37in. (94cm.) highCondition report: Fine overall condition
A 1:64 SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE PASSENGER-CARGO LINER S.S. ANTONIO LOPEZ BUILT BY DENNY BROS FOR COMPAÑÍA TRANSATLÁNTICA ESPAÑOLA, S.A., 1882 the 60in. carved and laminated hull with lowered companionways, fitted lifeboats swung out in davits, decorative bow and stern, planked decks with painted metal and wood details as appropriate including ventilators, capstan, companionways, panelled deck accommodation with handrails, bridge with helm and telegraph over, stayed funnel with safety valve extension pipe, engine room lights, slatted benches, glazed saloon lights and emergency helm, three racked masts with rigging, mounted to wooden display board with nameplate, overall measurements -- 27 x 70in. (68.5 x 178cm.)Footnote: Named for the founder and owner of the Spanish Line, Antonio Lopez was steel-built with a double bottom and an attractive clipper bow complemented by a barque rig. Costing £102,000, she registered 3,235 tons, was 370ft long with a 42ft beam and had accommodation for 156 first-class, 72 second-class and 27 third-class passengers and a further 1,100 for troops or steerage in portable berths, along with a cargo capacity of 97,030 cu ft. Delivered by Denny Bros on 2nd March 1882, she was able to steam at a respectable 14.85kts. She enjoyed a successful career until 1898 when she was caught up in the Spanish-American war. On 28 June 1898, two American cruisers fought with a squadron of Spanish warships consisting of one cruiser, two gunboats and the Antonio López which had a cargo of military supplies. She was pursued by U.S.S. Yosemite and, under gunfire, ran aground at Ensenada Honda. Most of the valuable cargo was salvaged from the wreck, which now lies in 1700ft of water and is the only Spanish wreck from this conflict in American waters.
A FINE 1:48 SCALE MODEL OF H.M.S. PANDORA, 1779 the 28in. planked and pinned hull copper sheathed below the waterline, ebonised wale, with finely carved figurehead of Pandora holding her box, open gun ports with brass guns in carriages, sweep ports, chainplates with deadeyes, planked decks with fittings including carronades on sides, swivel guns, metal anchors with bound wooden stocks, belaying rails with pins, stovepipe, belfry with brass bell, wale deck with gratings, shot racks, companionway, bilge pump, capstan, double helm, bound cutaway masts and other details, mounted to turned ebonised supports to simple stand, overall measurements -- 13 x 32in. (33 x 81.5cm.)Footnote: Pandora, launched in 1779, had been 'laid up in ordinary' from 1783 when she was fitted out, placed under the command of Captain Edward Edwards and dispatched by the Admiralty in August 1790 to apprehend mutineers following the mutiny aboard H.M.S. Bounty at Tonga, 28th April 1789. At Tahiti 14 mutineers were captured and manacled within 'Pandora's Box' - a specially-built roundhouse prison on the quarterdeck. Whilst searching for the remaining mutineers, Pandora ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef, 28th August 1791, foundering the next morning. Thirty-one crew and four mutineers were drowned apparently because their manacles could not be released. The wreck was discovered in 1977 and is considered one of the best-preserved wreck sites in Australian waters, partly because no contemporary attempt was made to salvage her.
Selection of Subbuteo table soccer items, including: twelve scale player sets, each in box; Subbuteo goals; Subbuteo match score recorder; Subbuteo fence; and a quantity of Subbuteo pamphlets including catalogue and rulebook; also including a Subbuteo Table Cricket 'Club Edition' set, in box.
A GROUP OF FOUR JADE CARVINGS18th centuryComprising: a white jade figure of a bixie with the mouth open in a fierce expression above the long beard, the split tail curled behind the muscular legs; a mottled grey jade figure of mythical beast with fish scale-body, horse's legs and wings; a small yellow jade figure of panther and a white jade sword fitting, wood stand. The largest: 7.6cm (3in) long (5).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANDI19th centuryThe figure wearing a hat with a confronting dragons and pearl design, scale-armoured robes with lion heads at the hem and a lion skin hanging from the belt, wood stand. 37.2cm (14 1/2in) high without stand (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
THREE UNBOXED FRANKLIN MINT DIECAST VEHICLES, all 1/24 scale, 1952 Jaguar XK120, 1961 Jaguar E Type (damage to windscreen and two windscreen wipers) and a 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Clad I (missing aerial from roof and has some yellowing to whitewall tyres), all appear complete and in very good condition except as noted above, Jaguar XK120 and Rolls Royce come with some paperwork, all with swing tags, Rolls Royce contained in a perspex lidded display case, with an unboxed Burago 1/24 scale 1957 Chevrolet Corvette, appears complete and in good condition except has yellowing to white paint flash on drivers side, still attached to original base (4)
FOUR UNBOXED FRANKLIN MINT DIECAST VHEICLES, all 1/24 scale, 1926 Mercedes Benz Model K (missing part of front bumper and Mercedes badge from radiator cap), 1929 Bentley 4.5L Blower, 1938 Jaguar SS100 and 1948 M.G. TC, all appear complete and in very good condition except as noted above, all with some paperwork and swing tags
A BOX AND LOOSE CERAMICS, METALWARES, OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, ETC, to include two Oldcourt Ware jugs with gold scale like pattern over a sponged blue green ground, with printed backstamps and impressed marks 'Tweed' and 'Dovey' approximate heights 20cm, smaller burgundy and cream jug and vase, one with unclear marks to base, the other impressed 425/72, copper saucepan and plate with a brass burner base unmarked 8-24 x 50 zoom binoculars with case accessories and nauticalia 10x25mm scope, backgammon set, soda syphon, etc (sd) (1 box and loose)
A QUANTITY OF BOXED AND UNBOXED 00 GAUGE MODEL RAILWAY ITEMS, to include three unboxed damaged Tri-ang railway class 3F Jinty tank locomotive, No 47606, B.R black livery (R052), three boxed items of Tri-ang Transcontinental rolling stock, all appear complete and in good condition, boxes are all complete but have some minor damage and wear, boxed Tri-ang Ticket Office (R473), appears compete and in good condition version with battery powered light, a quantity of damaged Tri-ang rolling stock, mainly the usual Tri-ang deformation, with two boxed unbuilt Novo 1/72 scale plastic aircraft kits, Hawker Sea Hawk Naval Fighter, No 76057 and DeHavilland Hornet Long Range Fighters No 78079, contents not checked but both appear largely complete, Hornet parts still sealed in original plastic bag
A BOXED CORGI TOYS JAGUAR MARK X SALOON, No. 238, lightly playworn condition with minor paint loss and wear, front suspension damaged and missing suitcases, in a damaged reproduction box, with four boxed Pauls Model Art/Minichamps 1/43 scale McLaren Mercedes F1 racing cars (all different models), boxed Pauls Model Art/Minichamps 1/43 scale McLaren F1 Sports car, all appear complete and in very good condition and look to have hardly ever been removed from boxes, all boxes complete and in good condition except McLaren F1, has minor damage to cardboard outer sleeve, with two boxed Autoart Crystal case and Minichamp Showcase plastic and perspex display cases for 1/18 scale models, both appear complete and in very good condition with no splits, cracks or other damage, outer cardboard boxes have damage/marking and wear (8)
A QUANTITY OF UNBOXED AND ASSORTED PLAYWORN DIECAST VEHICLES, to include Matchbox 1-75 regular and Superfast issues, Corgi Juniors, Ertl, Lintoy, Yatming, Maisto etc, includes some repainted items, with an unboxed Maisto 1/18 scale Porsche Boxter, missing one door mirror but otherwise appears complete and in fairly good condition, still attached to plastic base (three boxes)
A BOX OF UNBOXED AND ASSORTED PLAYWORN DIECAST AND PLASTIC VEHICLES, to include Spot On Austin 1800, No 410, no boat or figures, has some damage and has been repainted, boxed French Dinky Toys Citreon 2CV, No 24T, versions with three rear lamps and box with Meccano in small print to ends, box damaged and missing flaps, unboxed Dinky Toys Riley saloon, No 40A in green, boxed and unboxed Matchbox 'Models of Yesteryear' to include E3 class tramcar with open recess under the stairs, No Y-3, box damaged, unboxed Corgi OOC and plastic and white metal Kit built Blackpool & Glasgow tramcar models (static), Anson 1/18 scale Mercedes Benz CLK AMG F1 Safety Car, appears complete, in fairly good condition, still attached to plastic plinth, Hong Kong made plastic battery operated battleship, Tri-ang Minic and other ship/boat models etc
A QUANTITY OF MAINLY UNBOXED PLAYWORN DIECAST VEHICLES, to include Spot-On MG Midget MKII, No. 281, with driver, minor damage to windscreen, policeman figure, Britains Massey Ferguson 135 tractor, no 9529, missing decals both otherwise appear complete, Britains LWB Land Rover, No. 9676, missing one wing mirror, Schuco Volkswagen Beetle Micro Racer, No. 1046, with key, Nacoral, Sablon, Siku, Matchbox, Mattel Hot Shot Dragsters 'Red Alert' and 'Purple Rage', boxed and unboxed Tiny and Tonka Toys Hot Rods, boxed Maisto 1/18 scale Jaguar XK180, still attached to plinth and looks to have never been removed from box, outer box damaged, boxed Clifford Toys Tractor Trailer, No. 4641, box damaged, Gama plastic ariel
UNIVERSAL GENEVE. CHRONOGRAPHE BRACELET EN ACIER MOUVEMENT MECANIQUEUNIVERSAL GENEVE. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCHModel: Uni-Compax, Retailed by Henrique Pfeffer CaracasReference: 22223Date: Circa 1950Movement: 17-jewel Cal.281 manual wind, No.178476Dial: Brushed silvered, Arabic numerals, black outer 1/5th second divisions with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, black outer tachymetre scale, guilloche engraved subsidiary dials at 3 and 6 for seconds and 45 minute recording, blued steel baton hands, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, crown flanked by twin pushers, No.874865Strap/Bracelet: Associated brown lizard leatherBuckle/Clasp: Stainless steel buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 33mmFootnotes:Universal Geneve introduced the Uni-Compax model in the 1940s. Throughout the 1940s and 50s, Universal Geneve produced many different references featuring the Uni-Compax name. These watches varied in size, shape and material. More affordable than the Compax or Tri-Compax, the Uni Compax was a watch that could appeal to the masses.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
CHRONOSWISS. CHRONOGRAPHE BRACELET REGULATEUR EN OR ROSE 18K (750) MOUVEMENT AUTOMATIQUECHRONOSWISS. AN 18K ROSE GOLD AUTOMATIC REGULATOR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH Model: ChronoscopeReference: CH 1521 R-LTDDate: Purchased March 2011Movement: 30-jewel Cal.C125 automatic, No.1333Dial: Silvered regulator dial with black minute track, Arabic numerals at five minute divisions with rhombus shaped quarter markers, outer 360 calibrated scale with red Arabic numerals at divisions of 30, subsidiary dials at 6 and 12 for running seconds and hours, No.26/99 at 6, red-blued steel leaf hand, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished gold round, screw down exhibition back, milled gold bezels front and rear, gilt balloon crown with single chronograph button atop, engraved signature of Gerd-Rüdiger Lang on the side at 9, No.05 278Strap/Bracelet: Brown Chronoswiss alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K rose gold buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 38mm Accompaniments: Chronoswiss box, booklet information, Certificate of Ownership and Guarantee, purchase invoice, additional brown alligator leather strapThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
BREITLING. CHRONOGRAPHE BRACELET EN ACIER AVEC DATE MOUVEMENT AUTOMATIQUEBREITLING. A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCHModel: NavitimerReference: 81610Date: Purchased 20th April 1988Movement: 17-jewel Cal.7750 automaticDial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, outer 1/5th second, base and tachymetre markers, bi-directional inner slide rule scale, date aperture at 3, silvered subsidiary dials at 6, 9 and 12 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, white pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, centre white arrow tipped chronograph handCase: Polished round, screw down back, crown flanked by twin pushers, COSC No.1056Strap/Bracelet: Brown leatherBuckle/Clasp: Associated stainless steel buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 42mm Accompaniments: Breitling box, International Guarantee, booklet instructionsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
NIVADA GRENCHEN. CHRONOGRAPHE BRACELET EN ACIER MOUVEMENT MECANIQUENIVADA GRENCHEN. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCHModel: Chronomaster Aviator Sea DiverReference: 85004Date: Circa 1960Movement: 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.92 manual windDial: Black, painted baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second markers and tachymetre scale, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for running seconds and 30 minute recording, luminous filled broad arrow hands, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, crown flanked by twin pushers, bi-directional bezel with black insert, No.3181Strap/Bracelet: Brown leatherBuckle/Clasp: Stainless steel buckleSigned: Case & dialSize: 38 mmFootnotes:Nivada were founded in the 1920s in Grenchen, Switzerland focusing on instrument watches that were meant for hard use. Nivada were among the first manufacturers to offer water-resistant, automatic movements and to feature a chronograph with additional functions. Nivada like many other brands of the period, sourced parts from external suppliers, including movements by Valjoux.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
LONGINES. CHRONOGRAPHE BRACELET EN ACIER MOUVEMENT MECANIQUELONGINES. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCHModel: Chronograph 13ZNDate: Circa 1941Movement: 17-jewel Cal.13ZN manual wind, No.6304948Dial: Two-tone silvered, black baton hour markers and Arabic numeral 6 and 12, black outer 1/5th second track with Arabic five second markers, red outer telemetre scale, blue outer tachymetre scale, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for constant seconds and 30 minute recording, blued steel pointed baton hands with centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished round, snap on back, crown flanked by twin buttons, No.22024/50Strap/Bracelet: Expandable polished linkSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 36mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
FAVRE-LEUBA. MONTRE BRACELET DE PLONGEE EN ACIER AVEC PROFONDIMETRE MOUVEMENT MECANIQUEFAVRE-LEUBA. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND DIVER'S WRISTWATCH WITH DEPTH GAUGEModel: Bathy 50Date: Circa 1960Movement: 17-jewel Cal.320 Peseux manual windDial: Grey with light grey and red chapter, applied faceted baton hour markers, outer 50 meter division scale, subsidiary seconds at 6, pointed baton hands with lollipop minutes, red baton hand for depth indicationCase: Brushed and polished cushion form, screw down crown and back, 60-minute graduated bi-directional revolving bezel, No.53253Strap/Bracelet: Black tropicBuckle/Clasp: Stainless steel buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 43mmFootnotes:One of the most revolutionary diver's watches ever made, the groundbreaking Favre-Leuba 'Bathy' was the world's first wrist watch to incorporate a mechanical depth gauge for measuring depth underwater.Dive time can be adjusted and monitored using the rotating bezel with 60-minute graduations and the minute hand. A diaphragm inside the case transmits the pressure changes underwater to the red hand of the depth gauge, which indicates depths up to 50 m on the outer dial scale. On ascent, a red scale on the dial supports the diver in keeping within the necessary decompression times.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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