Montague Dawson R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A. 1895-1973

Estimate

3,000 - 4,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

Montague Dawson R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
Model of an East Indiaman, probabaly The Mellish
signed date and inscribed l.l.: MODEL OF AN EAST INDIAMAN,/PROBABLY. 'THE MELLISH' 1819./ MONTAGUE DAWSON,/ 1946
watercolour and gouache
35 by 55cm.; 15 by 21½in.

Catalogue Note

The Mellish formed part of the East India Company's fleet of ships. Its name is likely to have originated from William Mellish, a ship builder, who made a donation to the construction of the East India dock in London. In the National Maritime Museum records The Mellish is reported to have been a passenger ship that ran from England to Australia and New Zealand. It is also reported to have entered Sydney harbour on 18th April 1929 carrying British convicts.