RMS Mauretania model sells for £162,000 at auction

The 12ft long model of the British cruise liner RMS Mauretania was sold during an auction in London on 12 May

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Mauretania model

Credit: Phil Yeomans/BNPS

Campaigners from the Merseyside Maritime Museum had been hoping to bring the replica home to Liverpool, but were outbid by the London-based dealer.

Auctioneer Charles Miller told the Daily Mail: “We are delighted with the outcome.

Mauretania model

Credit: Phil Yeomans/BNPS

“We gave the ship an estimate of £50,000 but really hoped it would achieve a six figure sum because it is such a spectacular object and it deserved that.

“The model is extremely decorative and detailed. It is one of the most glamorous models you will see.”

Charles Miller with Mauretania

Auctioneer Charles Miller with the replica

The RMS Mauretania model weighs half a tonne and reaches 42 inches in height.

Mauretania model

Credit: Phil Yeomans/BNPS

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