SHIP MODEL, shipping company model, in a glass display case, depicting the Swedish cargo ship "M/S Akka" (1942), the model manufactured by Eric Hörberg model factory, Gothenburg.
Height of the display case approx. 160, length 200 cm
History: The ship was built at AB Götaverken, Gothenburg, in 1942. The client was Trafik A/B Grängesberg-Oxelösund, Stockholm.
In 1956, the ship ran aground at the Gantocks (Scotland), taking 6 crew members down into the depths.
Provenance: The model belonged to Johan Karsberg, a prominent figure in Swedish shipping during the 1970s to 1990s. Johan was, among other things, CEO of Gränges Shipping and was responsible for the liquidation of the company's shipping operations during 1977–1978. In connection with the liquidation, the ship model came into Johan Karsberg's possession and has since remained within the family and been passed down to the current owner.Show more
Condition
The paintwork has extensive damage and flaking.
Theme
Technica & Nautica
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Height of the display case approx. 160, length 200 cm
History: The ship was built at AB Götaverken, Gothenburg, in 1942. The client was Trafik A/B Grängesberg-Oxelösund, Stockholm.
In 1956, the ship ran aground at the Gantocks (Scotland), taking 6 crew members down into the depths.
Provenance: The model belonged to Johan Karsberg, a prominent figure in Swedish shipping during the 1970s to 1990s. Johan was, among other things, CEO of Gränges Shipping and was responsible for the liquidation of the company's shipping operations during 1977–1978. In connection with the liquidation, the ship model came into Johan Karsberg's possession and has since remained within the family and been passed down to the current owner.Show more
Condition
The paintwork has extensive damage and flaking.
Theme
Technica & Nautica
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
