£9,800
A SILVER PRESENTATION MODEL LIFEBOAT FOR P&O, 1866
with 15½in. hull realistically modelled with bilge keels, detachable rudder with London hallmarks for John Crane Salt, 1866, steering chains, cutaway masts, bench seats, gratings and other details, mounted on shaped ebonised stand with maker's plate for 'Angell & Browne, Manufacturers, 10 Strand, London' and presentation plate inscribed TO JAMES ALLAN ESQ. / FROM JOHN WHITE, COWES / TO RECORD THE DESIGNING & INTRODUCTION / OF THE ABOVE PLAN OF LIFE BOATS INTO THE / PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL COMPANY'S FLEET / 1848 -- 9 x 19in. (23 x 48cm.) overall
Fine overall condition, no dents or scratches, model is loosely mounted on stand and not very secure.
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