An Edwardian 1/12th scale model of the 10-ton Bristol Channe...

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£2,000

An Edwardian 1/12th scale model of the 10-ton Bristol Channel One Design class 'Coquette': standing rigged with furled sails over simulated planked deck with fixtures and fittings, the hull painted black to the waterline and copper coloured beneath, raised on a wooden stand, 122 x 107cm in a glazed display case on stand with brass plaque ' Coquette'. 10 tons. 1900-1906. Designed, built and owned by Harold Clayton .L.O.A 35'-0'', L.W.L 26'-0'', Beam 8'-9''. Draft 6'-0''. Disptnt 8.5 tons. Sail Area 834''. 10 Firsts 3 Seconds in 13 starts & in cruising about 12,000 miles', the case 148 x 128.5 x 40 cm, raised on an associated table , overall height 224.5cm, also a lithograph print of the hull design mounted on card and inscribed as per title and signed 'H Clayton' 27.5 x 20cm