Lot 577
A model steam yacht 51x6x24.5in(130x15x62cm)
21 July 2007, 10:00 BST
Henley on ThamesSold for £660 inc. premium
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hull of hollowed bread and butter timber construction, with clipper bow and elliptical counter stern. Painted black to the waterline and red below, with brass portholes and a three blade propeller, rudder controlled by wheel steering. Varnished timber decks with inscribed plank lines, superstructure removes for access to boiler and engine. Copper boiler with safety valve, level glass and pressure gauge reading to 80psi. Single cylinder steam engine with slide valve and direct exhaust to funnel. Details include bridge with wheel, binnacle and telegraph, ship's boats on davits. 51x6x24.5in(130x15x62cm)