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Lot 1585

Bassett-Lowke Live Steam Wooden Model of a D36 V Class Destroyer of the British Royal Navy -...

Lot 1585

Bassett-Lowke Live Steam Wooden Model of a D36 V Class Destroyer of the British Royal Navy -...

Estimate: £200 - £300

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Lot 1585

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Bassett-Lowke Live Steam Wooden Model of a D36 V Class Destroyer of the British Royal Navy - believed to have been based on HMS Vivacious which was launched in 1916 - the wooden hull is battleship grey with a maroon lower hull, fitted with a live steam driven marine engine and boiler, driving a single rear propeller with rudder (untested). The deck is equipped with various metal fittings including guns, 2 x masts and metal bridge and superstructure. Access to the marine engine is via two removable deck mounted panels - the odd fitting may be loose and some of the rigging may need re-attaching, some wear to the paintwork on the starboard (right) side of the hull but otherwise a Good example which still retains it "A Bassett-Lowke Model made in Northampton transfer to the stern, 40"/100cm long and is mounted on a substantial metal base.

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