The Marine Sale 2025-10-15 Auction - 103 Price Results - Bonhams in England
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Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973) Gold of EveningRobert Dodd (British, 1748-1816) The East Indiaman Dutton in three positions off DoverDavid James (British, 1853-1904) 'A Cornish Breaker'
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London, England, United Kingdom
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A launching casket for the Fantome Class composite screw sloop HMS Albatross, English, 1873,: A launching casket for the Fantome Class composite screw sloop HMS Albatross, English, 1873,the ornately carved oak casket with ships name in relief on the lid, opening to velvet lined interior
0001: A launching casket for the Fantome Class composite screw sloop HMS Albatross, English, 1873,Est.
£500
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£700
Lot Passed
A rare polychromed bone stay busk, American scrimshaw, mid 19th century,: A rare polychromed bone stay busk, American scrimshaw, mid 19th century,engraved with the name of the ship Baron, a sperm whale, crossed American flags, a cornucopia of flowers, heart motif and
0002: A rare polychromed bone stay busk, American scrimshaw, mid 19th century,Est.
£600
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£800
Lot Passed
Three sailor-work treen items, English, mid 19th century, (3): Three sailor-work treen items, English, mid 19th century,comprising two mahogany sail makers seam rubbers each with clenched fist handle, and a sailor's tobacco box carved in the shape of a fish
0003: Three sailor-work treen items, English, mid 19th century, (3)Est.
£300
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£500
Lot Passed
A pair of sailor's valentine occasional tables, 19th century, (2): A pair of sailor's valentine occasional tables, 19th century,each of the octagonal glazed cases mounted with decorative collage of coloured shells, one centred with a rose petal design the other with
0004: A pair of sailor's valentine occasional tables, 19th century, (2)Est.
£2,000
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£3,000
Lot Passed
A RARE PORTABLE INSTRUCTIONAL 'PILOT BOARD' NAVIGATION SET, English, 1860-70,: A RARE PORTABLE INSTRUCTIONAL 'PILOT BOARD' NAVIGATION SET, English, 1860-70,made by DROOSTEN ALLEN & Co., 126 STRAND, LONDON the pine travelling case with hinged lid opening to inner surface
0005: A RARE PORTABLE INSTRUCTIONAL 'PILOT BOARD' NAVIGATION SET, English, 1860-70,Est.
£600
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£800
Lot Passed
A mounted ship's bell, CS The Cable, Scottish, 1935,: A mounted ship's bell, CS The Cable, Scottish, 1935,the 8in(20cm) diameter brass bell with infilled lettering, on a horseshoe bracket, with clapper and lanyard. Together with a small collection of
0006: A mounted ship's bell, CS The Cable, Scottish, 1935,Est.
£500
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£800
Lot Passed
SOLD
A cased mahogany pocket surveying compass relating to HMS Bounty, English, 18th century,: A cased mahogany pocket surveying compass relating to HMS Bounty, English, 18th century,The 7.5cm3ins.(3ins) diameter. dry compass with blued steel needle marked 'N' & 'S' and printed card, marked in
0007: A cased mahogany pocket surveying compass relating to HMS Bounty, English, 18th century,Est.
£3,000
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£5,000
SOLD
A John Goater lignum vitae and boxwood backstaff, English, mid 18th century,: A John Goater lignum vitae and boxwood backstaff, English, mid 18th century,signed Made by Ion Goater late Clark near Union Stairs Wapping, lignum vitae body and boxwood scales and makers plaque,
0008: A John Goater lignum vitae and boxwood backstaff, English, mid 18th century,Est.
£2,000
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£3,000
SOLD
A pond yacht, early 20th century,: A pond yacht, early 20th century,with linen mail sail and jib, auto steering, wooden hull with lead weighted keel, on stand 158 x 91 x 25.5cm (62 x 36 x 10in) This lot is subject to the following
0009: A pond yacht, early 20th century,Est.
£300
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£500
SOLD
A 1:150 scale model of the cargo vessel Cosmopolit, circa 1971,: A 1:150 scale model of the cargo vessel Cosmopolit, circa 1971,with builder's plaque inscribed 'COSMOPLIT' built by Austin & Pickersgill, Sunderland for Felix Scheder Bieschen & Co GMBH KG Hamburg,
0010: A 1:150 scale model of the cargo vessel Cosmopolit, circa 1971,Est.
£1,000
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£1,500
SOLD
A 1:100 scale waterline model of the coaster British Coast, Scottish, mid 20th century,: A 1:100 scale waterline model of the coaster British Coast, Scottish, mid 20th century,makers plaque inscribed BRITISH COAST built by Henry Robb Leith for Coast Line Liverpool ...1933, scale 1/100,
0011: A 1:100 scale waterline model of the coaster British Coast, Scottish, mid 20th century,Est.
£700
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£1,000
SOLD
A 1:100 scale model of the M.S. Virgilia, Dutch or Scottish, circa 1970,: A 1:100 scale model of the M.S. Virgilia, Dutch or Scottish, circa 1970,makers plaque inscribed M/S 'Virgilia' Constructed in 1970 by Shipyards Van Diepen Brothers. Waterhuizen, Holland. For
0012: A 1:100 scale model of the M.S. Virgilia, Dutch or Scottish, circa 1970,Est.
£800
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£1,200
SOLD
A 1:150 scale model of the cargo vessel Irish Elm, circa 1953: A 1:150 scale model of the cargo vessel Irish Elm, circa 1953model built by Norman Hill, with builder plaque inscribed 'IRISH ELM' built by William Grey Co Ltd for Irish Shipping Ltd., Dublin 5,828
0013: A 1:150 scale model of the cargo vessel Irish Elm, circa 1953Est.
£1,000
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£1,500
SOLD
A 1:96 scale shipbuilder's model of the M.S. Eumaeus, circa 1953,: A 1:96 scale shipbuilder's model of the M.S. Eumaeus, circa 1953,with builder's plaque inscribed 'Eumaeus' builder Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Dundee, Owners Alfred Holt and Co Ltd., -
0014: A 1:96 scale shipbuilder's model of the M.S. Eumaeus, circa 1953,Est.
£2,000
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£3,000
SOLD
A Shipbuilder's scale model of the MV Wanderer English, circa 1951,: A Shipbuilder's scale model of the MV Wanderer English, circa 1951,the maroon and black painted hull with single brass screw, deck details include raised living quarters, four like boats on davits,
0015: A Shipbuilder's scale model of the MV Wanderer English, circa 1951,Est.
£5,000
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£7,000
Charles William Wyllie, RBA (British, 1859-1923) The Thames below St Paul's: Charles William Wyllie, RBA (British, 1859-1923)The Thames below St Paul's signed 'Charlie W Wyllie' (lower right) and indistinctly inscribed 'On the Thames near ...' (on top stretcher)oil on
0016: Charles William Wyllie, RBA (British, 1859-1923) The Thames below St Paul'sEst.
£5,000
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£7,000
Lot Passed
Charles John de Lacy (British, 1856-1936) Replenishing coal aboard the Blackwall: Charles John de Lacy (British, 1856-1936)Replenishing coal aboard the Blackwall signed and dated 'C. J. De Lacy 1884' (lower right)oil on canvas60 x 106.4cm (23 5/8 x 41 7/8in).
0017: Charles John de Lacy (British, 1856-1936) Replenishing coal aboard the BlackwallEst.
£1,000
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£1,500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Charles John de Lacy (British, 1856-1936) A view of the Thames from London Bridge with the Tower...: Charles John de Lacy (British, 1856-1936)A view of the Thames from London Bridge with the Tower of London in the distance signed and indistinctly inscribed 'C.J. De Lacy/TOWER of LONDON from
0018: Charles John de Lacy (British, 1856-1936) A view of the Thames from London Bridge with the Tower...Est.
£1,200
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£1,800
Charles Edward Dixon (British, 1872-1934) A busy Thames scene: Charles Edward Dixon (British, 1872-1934)A busy Thames scene signed 'Charles Dixon' (lower left)watercolour heightened with white19.3 x 55.6cm (7 5/8 x 21 7/8in).
0019: Charles Edward Dixon (British, 1872-1934) A busy Thames sceneEst.
£1,200
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£1,800
Lot Passed
Charles Edward Dixon (British, 1872-1934) 'Off Calshot': Charles Edward Dixon (British, 1872-1934)'Off Calshot' signed, inscribed and dated 'Off Calshot/Charles Dixon/99.' (lower left)watercolour 26.4 x 74.9cm (10 3/8 x 29 1/2in).mounted but unframed
0020: Charles Edward Dixon (British, 1872-1934) 'Off Calshot'Est.
£600
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£800
Lot Passed
SOLD
William Joy (British, 1803-1867) and John Cantiloe Joy (British, 1806-1866) Melville at Spithead...: William Joy (British, 1803-1867) and John Cantiloe Joy (British, 1806-1866)Melville at Spithead; Ships at anchor at sunset, a pair one signed and dated 'JOY 1855' (lower right)watercoloureach
0021: William Joy (British, 1803-1867) and John Cantiloe Joy (British, 1806-1866) Melville at Spithead...Est.
£1,200
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£1,800
Frank Watson Wood (British, 1862-1953) R.M.S. Empress of Britain leaving Halifax, N.S. 15th June...: Frank Watson Wood (British, 1862-1953)R.M.S. Empress of Britain leaving Halifax, N.S. 15th June 1939', Canada signed and dated 'FRANK W. WOOD. 1939.' (lower right) and inscribed 'THEIR MAJESTIES
0022: Frank Watson Wood (British, 1862-1953) R.M.S. Empress of Britain leaving Halifax, N.S. 15th June...Est.
£800
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£1,200
Lot Passed
William Lionel Wyllie, RA (British, 1851-1931) Sailing along Hampton Court Reach: William Lionel Wyllie, RA (British, 1851-1931)Sailing along Hampton Court Reach signed 'W.L.Wyllie' (lower right)oil on canvas46.1 x 81cm (18 1/8 x 31 7/8in).
0023: William Lionel Wyllie, RA (British, 1851-1931) Sailing along Hampton Court ReachEst.
£5,000
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£7,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Henry Dawson (British, 1811-1878) Calm at the end of the day: Henry Dawson (British, 1811-1878)Calm at the end of the day signed and dated '18 HDawson 63' (lower right)oil on canvas51.1 x 76.5cm (20 1/8 x 30 1/8in).Footnotes:ProvenanceAnon. Sale, Christie's,
0024: Henry Dawson (British, 1811-1878) Calm at the end of the dayEst.
£1,000
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£1,500