Furniture & Works of Art - 7th October 2014

Lot 559

A painted wood scale model of the Tyne bridge

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £400

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Description

A painted wood scale model of the Tyne bridge, on an oak plinth and with a glazed case, 24.9cm high, 92.5cm wide, 23.4cm deep.

The Tyne bridge which connects Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead was designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson. It was officially opened by King George V on the 10th October 1928.

Provenance: The part contents of a Wiltshire Rectory.