CASED MODEL OF THE DEMONSTRATION VESSEL “TURBINIA” 1897 BY WM. HITCHCOCK.

CASED MODEL OF THE DEMONSTRATION VESSEL “TURBINIA” 1897 BY WM. HITCHCOCK. Late 20th century. cased model of the demonstration vessel “Turbinia” constructed in 1897. Designed by Sir Charles Parsons in 1894 and built by C.A. Parsons and Brown and Wood in 1897. SIZE: Ship: 36″ l. Case” 39 l x 7 d x 17″ h. PROVENANCE: Ship was originally owned by the Marine Steam Turbine Company Ltd. 1894-1908. Turbinia was designed by Sir Charles Parsons, inventor and builder of Parsons Turbines. She was built to test and demonstrate the advantage of turbine vs. reciprocating engine propulsion. The Turbinia took part at the Royal Navy Review for Queen Victoria’s Jubilee in 1897. William E. Hitchcock (1928-2006) was a builder of fine ship models for nearly fifty years, best known for his stylized, decorative models crafted with museum quality workmanship. Several of his models are on display at important museums including the Peabody Essex Museum and the Mystic Seaport Museum. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-91662 (1,800-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2693	$0.00	CASED MODEL OF THE DEMONSTRATION VESSEL “TURBINIA” 1897 BY WM. HITCHCOCK. Late 20th century. cased model of the demonstration vessel “Turbinia” constructed in 1897. Designed by Sir Charles Parsons in 1894 and built by C.A. Parsons and Brown and Wood in 1897. SIZE: Ship: 36″ l. Case” 39 l x 7 d x 17″ h. PROVENANCE: Ship was originally owned by the Marine Steam Turbine Company Ltd. 1894-1908. Turbinia was designed by Sir Charles Parsons, inventor and builder of Parsons Turbines. She was built to test and demonstrate the advantage of turbine vs. reciprocating engine propulsion. The Turbinia took part at the Royal Navy Review for Queen Victoria’s Jubilee in 1897. William E. Hitchcock (1928-2006) was a builder of fine ship models for nearly fifty years, best known for his stylized, decorative models crafted with museum quality workmanship. Several of his models are on display at important museums including the Peabody Essex Museum and the Mystic Seaport Museum. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-91662 (1,800-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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