Well made cased model of the famous Clipper Ship 'The Thermo...

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Well made cased model of the famous Clipper Ship 'The Thermopylae', a vessel designed for the China Tea trade and well known for its race with the Cutty Sark from Shanghai back to London, which the Thermopylae won after the Cutty Sark struck problems. She recorded a single day's run off 380 miles, a feat that had not been exceeded by any sailing vessel before. The case overall 111cms wide x 67high approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

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Auction Date:
17th Apr 24 at 9:30am BST

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