The Gentleman's Auction Online
Description:
Model of the Ocean Liner Queen Mary, along with approximately twelve framed prints and cross-sectional diagrams explaining the history, design, and construction of the vessel, along with some papers, documents, and news articles on the boat's history, model lg. 75 1/2 in.
Note: The Queen Mary was famous for being one of the largest, fastest, and most difficult to detect troop transports of the WWII era. Vital to the effort to reinforce Allied armies in Europe, the Queen Mary still holds the record for most passengers ever transported on an oceangoing vessel.
Estimate $1,000-2,000
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200

Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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