A Painted Wood Cased Half Model of the Polyktor SS
Sale 968 - Cincinnati Collections
Dec 10, 2021
10:00AM ET
Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$500 -
$1,000
Sold for $5,625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Painted Wood Cased Half Model of the Polyktor SS
20th Century
Height of case 22 x length 84 1/2 x depth 9 1/2 inches.
This Greek cargo steamer was built in 1914. In 1943, while traveling from Halifax to Northern Ireland, the ship was hit and sunk by a German U-boat.
This Greek cargo steamer was built in 1914. In 1943, while traveling from Halifax to Northern Ireland, the ship was hit and sunk by a German U-boat.
Property from Mrs. Louis Fodor, Cleveland, Ohio
Condition Report
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