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Lot 17

A Builder's half model of the motor cruising yacht Maiko,

22 September 2015, 13:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £8,125 inc. premium

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A Builder's half model of the motor cruising yacht Maiko,

Hull from solid timber, with straight stem and cruiser stern, painted white to the waterline with gold caveta and three portlights, green below with polished brass propeller and rudder gear. Varnished timber decks with inscribed plank lines and detailing. Fittings include brass guardrails and stanchions, ventilators, skylight and companionway, open bridge with wheel, binnacle and telegraph, ship's boat on chocks. In a glazed metal display case engraved John I Thornycroft & Co. Ltd. and bearing an ivorine Builder's plaque. 30 1/3 ins (77cm) long x 9 ins (23cm) wide x 4 ins (10cm) high

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