Lot 41
CIRCA 1875
Impressionist model of the USS Monitor, built during the American Civil War 1862, which was an iron clad ship with a rotating gun turret designed to float semi submerged. A rare French brass and silvered brass eight day clock in the form of 'The Monitor' with two thermometers, a barometer, revolving gun turret and a propeller which turns with the turret. The vessel has funnels, air vents, deck ladders, lifeboat and ships wheel compass. The model is mounted on a plinth of cast waves. All mounted on an oval onyx marble base
37 cm height, 58 cm width, 22 cm depth
Estimate $40,000 - $50,000
onyx base chipped overall. Original plaque missing from base. In working condition, however not recently serviced or timed. Brass base severely tarnished. Chains replaced to right hand side.
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The Hose Collection
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8255
6:30pm - 25 June 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 20 June, 12pm-8pm
Thursday 21 June, 10am-4pm
Friday 22 June, 10am-4pm
Saturday 23 June, 10am-4pm
Sunday 24 June, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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