Shipowner's half-hull of the steam yacht "Medusa" mounted on - Lot 180

Shipowner's half-hull of the steam yacht "Medusa" mounted on a wood and brass mirror in a wood and glass display case. Finely detailed deck with fireplaces, davits, fittings, life-saving cannon, fittings... Bearing a copper plate: Steam yacht Medusa built by Day Summer & Co Northam Southampton launch May 10, 1906. Model made in 1906 for the yacht's launch. Model size: L. 148 cm Size of display case: H. 168 cm W. 58 cm D. 18 cm Before the First World War (1914-1918), the company was renowned for building high-quality luxury steam yachts. The SY "Medusa" was built as a luxury yacht for the Rt. Hon. Colonel J. Gretton CBE MP of Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, It had a figurehead at the bow, some 22 portholes on each side, a three-tiered deck and superstructure, with the funnel positioned just aft of the deck/mudroom, amidships. "Medusa" was one of the most luxurious ships afloat. Every piece of hardware was made of high-quality bronze, copper or brass, and most shone like a new penny. The single bronze propeller was powered by a 3-cylinder triple-expansion steam engine using a boiler. It remained in service until March 22, 1919, when it was returned to the owner and sold to the famous Guinness family of Ireland.