Lot 3125
A presentation model of the steam tug Hector
attributed to Bassett-Lowke (British, early 20th century) 43 x 14-1/4 x 24 in. (109.2 x 36.8 x 60.9 cm.)
attributed to Bassett-Lowke (British, early 20th century)
26 January 2011, 13:00 EST
New YorkUS$8,000 - US$12,000
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attributed to Bassett-Lowke (British, early 20th century)
attributed to Bassett-Lowke (British, early 20th century)
the hull is built up in laminated lifts from the solid, with a painted red bottom and black topsides, the decks painted an ivory color with the planking lines drawn in India ink and detailed with: anchor windlass, anchors, bollards, ladders, companionway, mast with cargo boom, built up superstructure and pilot house with hand-painted windows and ruled-on doors and paneling, running lights, wheel, binnacle, engine telegraphs; deck railings, funnel finished in red and black, boats on davits, ventilaors, cargo hatches, tow cable with hook and rider bar, winches, benches, flagstaff and other details. All of the metal fittings are gold-plated. Displayed with a traditional builders' style mahogany and glass case with plinthe.
43 x 14-1/4 x 24 in. (109.2 x 36.8 x 60.9 cm.)
43 x 14-1/4 x 24 in. (109.2 x 36.8 x 60.9 cm.)
Footnotes
The steam tug Hector was part of the Southampton, Isle of Wight and South of England Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, and was built in 1903. Hector's registered dimensions were 130ft LOA and 382 tons with 1,400 IHP. This large, twin-screw tug provided a small saloon for general passengers and a smaller saloon for the ladies, while on deck a number of buoyant seats were set out to give some degree of comfort to passengers sitting in this area. There was a small hold forward and a heavy derrick on the mast to handle baggage.