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Click here to subscribeAN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY 9IIN. RADIUS EBONY, BRASS AND IVORY VERNIER OCTANT BY OWEN OWENS, LIVERPOOL, with ivory scale divided to 107°, maker`s plate inscribed as title, pin hole sight, six shades, mirrors and pin feet Ñ 12in. (30.5cm.) overall, Owen Owens operated from 4 South Castle Street, Liverpool between 1794 and 1825.
A RARE DUTCH DRY CARD POCKET COMPASS, UNSIGNED, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY, with 1 3/4in. diameter card, highlighted in watercolour and backed with steel strip and balanced with sealing wax, glazed, brass scale with folding gnomon, contained within a turned ivory case with lid Ñ 2 1/2in. diameter
AN 18TH-CENTURY COMPASS DIAL BY WILLIAM FRASER, with 6in. engraved silvered dial with arm restrainer, signed by outer scale Fraser Mathematical Instrument Maker to His MAJESTY Bond Street LONDON, vernier with removable extension arm and support socket under, diameter excluding extension arm Ñ 8in. (20.4cm.)
AN 18TH-CENTURY BRASS EQUINOCTIAL RING DIAL. Unsigned, the chapter ring graduated I-XII twice, the inside edge with quarter-hour subdivisions, the equinoctial ring with a 90°-0-90° scale on one side and a 0-90° declination scale on the other, with sliding throne and suspension ring, the bridge with sliding pin-hole sight, calendar scale on one side and days on the other Ñ 4in. (10cm.) diameter; together with brass cased compass; reproduction brass `Butterfield` dial; 18th-century style sand glass in brass case and a small optical instrument in brass, (5)
A WELL-PRESENTED AND DETAILED 3/16IN:1 FOOT SCALE DOCKYARD-STYLE MODEL OF THE AMERICAN COLONIAL SCHOONER SULTANA, 1763 by M.R. Harrop and constructed in fruitwood with open frames, ebonised wale, planked topsides and deck with fittings including winches, stove pipe, covered hatches, bilge pumps, gratings, compass box and tiller, with cut-away masts, mounted in a glazed case with brass plaque 9 x 17 1/4 x 6in. (23 x 44 x 15cm.) overall The Sultana patrolled the American coast between 1768 to 1772 when she was replaced with a larger vessel. After providing some assistance in the early stages of the American War of Independence, she sailed for Britain and was sold for just £85. In 2001 a replica was built for educational purposes and sails in Chesapeake Bay.
A WELL-PRESENTED SCALE MODEL OF THE CAMPER & NICHOLSON-DESIGNED FOUR-MASTED BARQUENTINE ESMERALDA, BUILT FOR THE CHILEAN NAVY AS A TRAINING SHIP, 1954, the hull with figurehead, finished in white, red and green with varnished wooden decks with detailed fittings, painted masts with standing and running rigging and sails furled above booms, mounted on a double plinth with white metal plaques in Spanish within a glazed display case with cloth-covered wooden back. Measurements overall Ñ 12 x 23 x 11in. 30.5 x 58.5 x 28cm.)
A FINELY DETAILED AND WELL-PRESENTED 3/16IN:1FT SCALE DOCKYARD-STYLE MODEL OF CAPTAIN COOK`S ENDEAVOUR OF 1768 modelled by M.R. Harrop from Admiralty plans, in applewood and ebony with frames exposed below the ebonised main wale, planked and pinned with trenails as in working practice, over with bound anchors, chain plates with deadeyes, carved caryatid and stern decoration, the partly-open deck revealing fitted internal compartments and with guns, swivel guns, belfry, open fitted boat over waist, bilge pumps, capstan, deck lights, helm and whipstaff, cut-away masts and other details, mounted on a slip-way within glazed brass case with plate Ñ 13 1/2 x 30 x 13 1/2in. (34.3 x 76 x 34.3cm.)
A 19TH-CENTURY 1":1` SCALE BUILDER`S MODEL FOR AN ADMIRALTY-PATTERN 36-FOOT SAILING AND PULLING LAUNCH, modelled in mahogany with clinker hull, fully-fitted interior with benches, cross boards, thwarts, transom board, rowlocks, sculls, mast and other details, mounted within wooden glazed case (later), overall measurements Ñ 11 1/2 x 42 x 12 1/4in. (29 x 106.5 x 31cm.)
AN EXHIBITION STANDARD 1/2":1` SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF A SAILING AND PULLING LIFEBOAT AS USED ABOARD R.M.S. TITANIC, built by R. Phillips in lime, cherry, spruce and mahogany with individual planks and frames, bottom boards, thwarts, seats and buoyancy chambers, knees, mast, boom and step, fore and aft lockers, water casks, lifting hooks, tiller, rudder, hand ropes and rowlocks for ten oars, finished in white, black and varnish, mahogany display base with legend, oars and boat hook Ñ 6 x 18in. (15 x 45.5cm.) Certificate, carrying box
A WELL PRESENTED AND DETAILED 32`:1" SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE S.S. POLITICIAN (1923) modelled by R.A. Wilson with a carved and plated hull, deck details, masts and rigging as appropriate, the superstructure complete with funnel finished in T. & J. Harrison livery, set in a moulded and painted seascape within wood-bound plexi-glass case Ñ 7 x 22 x 8in. (18 x 56 x 20cm.) overall. Carry case, historical notes, A conventional passenger-cargo steamer, the S.S. Politician unwittingly gave rise to one of the more celebrated Ealing comedies when, on the 5th of February 1942, she foundered in poor visibility on rocks off the Eriskay Sound. She was carrying a mixed cargo, but to the delight of the Barra lifeboat men who saved crew who had not already got off, it included 22,000 cases of Scotch whisky. Over the next two months the islanders played a game of cat-and-mouse with H.M. Customs as the wreck was revisited again and again despite the authorities` best efforts to preserve the cargo. Arrests were made and sixteen islanders served terms between four and six weeks. After the War, Compton Mackenzie published a popular book about the event called "Whisky Galore" with the ship called the S.S. Cabinet Minister and the island renamed "Todday" and a year later in 1948 it was turned into a hit film of the same name (in the U.S. it was called "Tight Little Island" and in France "Whisky a Go-Go").
A FINELY DETAILED CIN:1FT SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE THREE-MASTED AUXILIARY SCHOONER YACHT CREOLE (EX-VIRA) ORIGINALLY BUILT BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON FOR ALEC COCHRAN, 1928 modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull and planked decks with polished brass and wood fittings, three masts and rigging Ñ 28 x 40in. (71 x 101.5cm.); Triangular perspex case, Creole was owned by Stavros Niarcos between 1959 and 1976 who was a regular participant on the classic yacht circuit. Latterly she was acquired by the Gucci family and remains a familiar sight on the classic circuit. Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholson.
A DETAILED DIN:1FT SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE 1934 J-CLASS AMERICA`S CUP CONTENDER ENDEAVOUR, DESIGNED AND BUILT BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON, 1934, with carved hull, planked decks with metal and wood fittings, white painted mast with wire rigging, set in a raised waterline perspex base Ñ 33 x 25 1/2in. (84 x 64.5cm.); Triangular perspex case, Endeavour (principal dimensions: LOA. 129.7` Beam. 22` Draft. 15`6") was built by Camper & Nicholson in 1934 for T.O.M. Sopwith as a contender for the America`s Cup; She was defeated by H. Vanderbilt`s Rainbow that year amidst con-siderable controversy. Latterly she declined nearly to the point of destruction, but was bought by Elizabeth Meyer and handsomely rebuilt, sailing again in 1989 for the first time in 52 years. Since 2000, she has changed hands twice for sums in the region of $15 million. Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholson.
A DETAILED DIN:1FT. SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE AUXILIARY SCHOONER YACHT ERYX II, ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND BUILT BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON FOR COMTE JEAN DE VOGUE, 1964 modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull, planked decks with metal and painted fittings and superstructure, white-painted masts with wire rigging, loosely mounted in a waterline perspex mount Ñ 21 x 24in. (53.5 x 61cm.); Triangular perspex case for wall hanging. This was the last yacht fully designed by Charles A. Nicholson. Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholson.
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING 1:25 SCALE 19TH-CENTURY HALF-BLOCK MODEL OF THE HERRESCHOFF-DESIGNED AUXILIARY SCHOONER YACHT FAUSTINE, C.1873 carved in contrasting woods with cut-away masts, and mounted on a board with later silver name plate, the reverse further inscribed with historical details Ñ 11 1/2 x 47 1/2in. (29 x 121cm.) Built for George Peabody Russell (1835-1909, a nephew of the founder of the Peabody Museum) by Herreshoff of Bristol Rhode Island in 1873, Faustine was a fine two masted schooner rigged yacht registered at 90 feet overall with a 19"1` beam and a draft of 8 feet. With sails by Ratsey supplemented by a two-cylinder engine, she was used for many years by Russell between his four yacht clubs (Eastern, Royal Victoria, Torquay and New Thames). This model resided at Russell`s house on the Isle of Wight and was given to a yachting friend named Hooper by his housekeeper after his death. Mr Hooper`s son sold it to the present vendor in the early 1970s.
A FINE BUILDER`S PRESENTATION GIN:1FT SCALE MODEL OF H.M. M.G.B. 334, BUILT BY A.M. DICKIE & SONS FOR THE ROYAL NAVY, 1941 modelled by A.W. Penny of Teddington, with carved hull with gold-plated fittings including twin prop shafts, propellers and rudders, detailed superstructure and fittings including full set of main and secondary armament, radio and signal mast, flag locker with flags, fitted inflatable dinghy, mounted on twin columns within original glazed display case with maker`s plates and stand. Measurements including stand Ñ 54 x 51 1/2 x 17 1/4in. (137 x 131 x 44cm.); together with a signed and framed photograph of H.M. M.G.B. 334 on active service, (2) One of a large number of high speed gun boats hastily ordered at the beginning of World War II and constructed between 1940 and 1944, MGB 334 was completed by the Dickie works in Bangor on the 9th October 1941. Measuring 110 feet, she displaced just 72 tons, her 3 Hall-Scott Defenders petrol engines generated 2700bhp giving her a speed of 26.5knots. Forming part of the 16th MGB Flotilla, based at Great Yarmouth, her significant action of the War was her heroic performance in company with her sister, MGB 335, on 10th September 1942 when the pair of them took on a squadron of eleven enemy Schnell Boots off the Dutch coast. Without waiting for back up, both flew at the surprised German flotilla with all guns blazing and engaged them in a furious circling action which culminated in MGB 335 disabled and ablaze, but still firing at the enemy who had formed a semi-circle around their "kill". To the Germans` astonishment, MGB 334 returned to assist her stricken sister and, with guns maintaining a steady fire, proceeded to lay alongside and disembark all but two of the crew, before retreating whilst firing to sink her sister. By this time the Germans had stopped firing in admiration of their foe`s heroics and, anecdotal evidence suggests that they agreed to behave in the same manner should they ever be in MGB 335`s situation. The Commanding Officer of MGB 334, Lt Ernest Michael Thorpe was awarded the DSO and went on to become Senior Officer of the 19th MGB Flotilla. This model, which is of unusually high quality for a wartime production, may possibly have been made to commemorate this action, although whether for her builders or commander is not clear. MGB 334 was struck from the list of active service in October 1945 and broken up.
A MONUMENTAL 1:48 SCALE DOCKYARD MODEL OF THE 1ST CLASS ARMOURED CRUISER, H.M.S. LEVIATHAN, BUILT BY JOHN BROWN & CO. LTD, CLYDEBANK FOR THE ROYAL NAVY, 1901, the laminated and carved hull with ram bow, bilge keels, twin propeller shafts on `A`-brackets with carved and gilt wood propellers, rudder, portholes, kedge and main anchors on studded cable, sponson booms with Jacobs ladders, sponson guns in casemates; the lined and lacquered deck and superstructure with a multitude of fittings finished in gilt and silvering and including deck rails, bitts, bollards, covered hatches, ventilators, glazed bridge with wood and brass binnacles, telegraphs, search lights, masts with yards, standing and running rigging, signal lanyards, four stayed funnels with mesh tops, safety valve extension pipes, main and secondary armament with ammunition supply tracks with buckets, seven assorted and fully-fitted boats rigged in davits with a further five on deck including three steam pinnaces, aft bridge and mast with telegraphic signal arms, and much other fine detailing, contained within original carved mahogany glazed case and stand, with ivorine builder`s plates and bow/stern name plates on green plush display board. Measurements overall Ñ 95 x 159 x 45 1/2in. (241.5 x 404 x 115.5cm.) This model may be viewed courtesy of Pizza Express, Olympia Way throughout March and April 2010. Please refer to the map inside back cover. Charles Miller Ltd is grateful for their kind assistance. Despite the common practice of using certain ships` names repeatedly over the centuries, only three vessels have borne the name Leviathan during the long history of the Royal Navy; the first was a `74` of 1790 and the last a modest aircraft carrier of 1945 which was never, in fact, completed for sea. Only the second vessel in this trio remotely lived up to the derivation of her name Leviathan - meaning gigantic, impressive, formidable or `anything of huge size` [from the Hebrew livyathan] - and she was the splendid four-funnelled armoured cruiser which joined the fleet at the dawn of the twentieth century. One of the four `Drake` class cruisers approved in the 1898 Programme, the order for Leviathan went to John Brown`s yards at Clydebank where she was laid down on 30th November 1899. Launched on 3rd July 1901 and completed on 16th June 1903, her design was an enlarged version of the `Cressy` class of 1897 although this increased size was mostly utilised to accommodate the significantly more powerful machinery needed to provide their top speed of 23 knots. Displacing 14,150 tons (fully loaded), the `Drakes` measured 533 feet in length (overall) with a 71 foot beam, and were impressively armoured up to a maximum of 6ins. on the most vulnerable areas of their hulls. Coal-fired from 43 Belleville boilers, their twin-shaft 4-cylinder triple-expansion engines could generate 31,500ihp. and, when travelling at full steam, Leviathan and her sisters provided a memorable spectacle. Armed with 2-9.2in. guns, 16-6in., 14-12pdrs. and 3-3pdrs., they also sported 2-18in. submerged torpedo tubes and, with their relatively uncluttered decks, were destined for employment as cruiser squadron flagships as befitted their size and prestige. Crucially, the `Drakes` were among the first British warships to incorporate wood that had been treated to make it less flammable and also to have their coal bunkers subdivided to minimize the effects of a torpedo rather than simply shellfire. Amongst the fastest ships in the world when completed, Lord Goschen, the First Lord [of the Admiralty], hailed the new quartet as "mighty cruisers" and, once in service, all four frequently exceeded their trial speed of 30 knots and proved both good seaboats as well as "exceptional steamers". All in all a triumph of design and construction, it was therefore a pity that, by the time the Great War began in 1914, more modern cruisers had already outclassed them. Leviathan was commissioned immediately after completion and sent to join the Cruiser Squadron in the [English] Channel for two years (1903-04). Transferred to the 3rd Cruiser Squadron in the Mediterranean (1905-06), she came home for a refit at Chatham during 1907 after which she remained in Home Waters and joined the 5th Cruiser Squadron in 1908. The next year (1909) she was sent to join the 4th Cruiser Squadron in North American Waters where she remained until 1912. After a brief tenure as flagship to the Training Squadron in 1912, she was then transferred to the 6th Cruiser Squadron (3rd Fleet) from 1913 where she stayed until that squadron was broken up in the weeks leading up to the outbreak of War in August 1914 and its vessels attached to the Grand Fleet based at Scapa Flow. Leviathan`s earliest wartime employment involved northerly patrols off the Shetland and Faroe Isles, on scouting and blockading duties, in which she showed her mettle to the extent that she was soon made flagship to the newly-constituted 1st Cruiser Squadron (Rear-Admiral Sir Gordon Moore) on 2nd December. Despite the lack of fleet activity, the winter of 1914-15 was extremely busy for the cruiser squadrons which found themselves at sea for long periods in appalling weather protecting inbound shipping and enforcing the blockade against Germany. In March 1915, after almost eight months of unremitting patrol work in adverse conditions, Leviathan was ordered to the West Indies as flagship to Vice-Admiral Patey and, in the latter part of the War, was employed on North Atlantic convoy escort duties. Surviving hostilities, this elegant four-funnelled relic of the Edwardian Royal Navy was finally sold out of the service in 1920 and scrapped at Blyth.
An exhibition quality model of a Robey & Co vertical live steam stationary engine, having single cylinder lagged in blued steel, balanced open crank, brass displacement oiler to steam valve, steam inlet control, drip feed oilers and associated copper pipework, 22cm diameter spoked flywheel and disc wheel with inset speed governor. The model is finished in black paintwork with polished brightwork and bears scale Robey plaque, set on square base with polished mahogany plinth and fitted glazed case. The case 53cm high, 37cm wide, 40cm deep.
A rare exhibition scale model of a side lever paddle engine of the `Wilberforce’, built by Mr A Young of Tyne and Wear over a period of four years from his own research and drawings taken from `The Steam Engine’ by Tredgold published in 1838. The Wilberforce was a packet built in 1836/37 by Curling & Young - Blackwell for the Humber Union Steam Company which ran between the ports of London and Hull. This model is built to a 1/2 inch to 1 foot scale, the original engine being 285 horse power with 60 inch diameter cylinders with 72 inch stroke to a design by Francis Humphreys and built by John Hall, being the first marine engine with condensers. The piston valves were also unique catching the interest of Brunel during his initial engine enquires for the `Great Britain’. This historical model has architectural columns and archway supporting a twin open crank with split bearings and decorative cast metal linkage beams. The cylinders being 2 1/2 inch bore by 3 inch stoke with inside mounted piston valves and partly lagged in planked mahogany with brass bands. It has central positioned condensers with air and sea water pumps linked to the under beams. Due to the scale of the model some items such as oilers and other small parts are finished for appearance only. The model is finished in light grey paintwork with polished brightwork and is supported on a section of wooden ship’s hull. Some photographic build evidence and plans come with the model. Transportation case. The model 25cm high, 26cm wide, 35cm long.
A 5 inch gauge Maxitrak model `Warship Class’ `Highflyer’ D824 electrically driven locomotive, built to a scale of 11/16th of an inch to the foot and following the distinctive outlines of the diesel hydraulic locomotives running on the Western region between Waterloo and Exeter. The model has tooth belt drive, twin tone horns, full lighting, illuminated route indicator board, authentic body, chassis and bogie detail including springs, glazed windows, maker’s plates and B R insignia on green livery. 159.5cm long.
A 5 inch gauge Maxitrak model `Warship Class’ `Dragon’ D814 electrically driven locomotive, built to a scale of 11/16th of an inch to the foot and following the distinctive outlines of the diesel hydraulic locomotives running on the Western region between Waterloo and Exeter. The model has tooth belt drive, twin tone horns, full lighting, illuminated route indicator board, authentic body, chassis and bogie detail including springs, glazed windows, maker’s plates and B R insignia on maroon livery. 159.5cm long.
A Markie 1/10th scale model of a live steam road locomotive `Helen Mary’, being coal fired with fittings including pressure gauge, sight glass, copper boiler, Stephenson’s link reverse, belly tanks and water lifter, displacement oiler to single cylinder with open crank and solid flywheel, whistle, fitted canopy sign written `Bromley & Stevens Haulage’ and finished in maroon and black livery with brass lamps, rubber road tyres, brass wheel hubs, winch and fairleads. 52cm long. The model comes with a Markie certificate of manufacture and boiler test certificate.
An exhibition standard 3 inch scale model of a Foden articulated steam wagon, built by Mr Alan Temple and as featured in the magazine `Model Engineer’ and illustrated on the front cover of edition number 1959. The wagon with brazed copper boiler and fittings including water gauge with glass protector, shut-off cocks, pressure gauge, safety, blower, injector, steam whistle, clack and blow down valves. Engine detail includes twin cylinders with Stephenson’s link reverse, mechanical lubricator, counter-balanced crankshaft, three road speeds, disc flywheel and chain final drive. Chassis detail includes channel section frame, Ackerman steering, rubber tyre wheels, water tank, injector, wood cab with opening doors, articulated trailer with oak planked bed, leaf spring suspension, rubber road tyres and fitted mud guards, canvas covered cab roof with removable driving panel, hand operated back brake with foot control release, polished brass head lamps. The model finished in green lined paintwork with sign writing. `F W Watt & Sons Ltd. Corn & Seed Merchants, Billingshurst SX’. 23 inches wide, 93 inches long overall (58cm x 236cm). Boiler history: Mid Sussex Model Engineering boiler test certificate No 15642. Working pressure 120psi. Hydraulic test pressure 180psi. Dated the 24th of August 1993.
A well engineered 4 1/2 inch scale live steam model of a Foden steam lorry Registration P940 OKO, with overtype live steam engine, twin simple cylinders with trunk guides, ratchet oilers to cylinders, Stephenson’s link reverse gear, brass oiler cups, whistle, Franklin and Bell steel boiler with fittings including sight glass with glass boxed protector, shut-off cocks, pressure gauge, safety, blower, injector, counter-balanced crank and blow down valves, three road speeds, disc flywheel and chain final drive to back axle. Chassis detail includes channel section frame, Ackerman steering, rubber tyred wheels, two water tanks, injector, wooden cab with opening doors, dropside lorry back with leaf spring suspension, fitted mud guards, covered cab, hand operated back brake with foot control release, brass beadwork, Miller head lamps fitted. The model is finished in maroon and black lined paintwork and sign written `LRB Millwright and General Engineer’ to cab. 275cm long, 105cm wide. Road fund tax disc expired February 2010. Boiler History Franklin & Bell steel boiler No 209 Certificate dated 26th of March 1997. Past boiler history terminating with Wheeler Steam Company Working Examination Report dated the 24th of February 2009 and gauge test from Miniature Pressure Gauge Ltd expired 22nd of December 2009. National Traction Engine Trust disc number 0159F (2009-10) confirming Boiler Insurance expired the 18th of March 2010 and Boiler Inspection expired the 24th of April 2010.
Seven Franklin Mint 1/24 scale model cars, comprising 1904 Mercedes Simplex; 1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost; 1911 Rolls-Royce Tourer; 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost; 1926 Mercedes-Benz MDL K; 1935 Mercedes-Benz 770K Grosser; and 1939 Maybach Zeppelin, each boxed; together with a Franklin Mint 1/16 scale 1905 Rolls-Royce, each boxed; and a model motorcycle, unboxed, (9).
Two lacquered and black crackle japanned brass sextants, both `Hezzanith’ models by Heath & Co., London, each with circle pierced frame, vernier arc scale, pivoted shades, horizon mirror, and in original box, each 28cm wide; together with a book, Watts, Oswald M. The Sextant Simplified, third edition, Thomas Reed and Company Limited, Sunderland 1953, with dust jacket.
Burago and other makes: 1/18 scale 1957 Chevrolet Corvette and 1962 Ferrari GTO 250, three 1/24 Scale cars and four 1/43 Scale; 1/18 Scale Ertl 1969 Pontiac GTO and 1967 Corvette, Road Legends Ford F-100 Wrecker and Mira 1953 Chevrolet Pick-up in original boxes and a sportscar plinth, E, boxes VG-E (14)
Franklin Mint 1/24 Scale: 1924 Hispano-Suiza Tulipwood Speedster, 1932 Cadillac V-16, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado, 1941 Lincoln Continental, 1948 Tucker, 1913 Model T Ford, Mercedes-Benz W196R, 1/32 scale Peterbilt, 1/10 scale Harley-Davidson Softail Classic and Harley-Davidson pocket watch with mascot, nine with leaflets and boxes E-M, packaging G-VG (10)
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