GB-London: Carving of Cutty Sark's figurehead; The Witch Nannie
What the buyer wrote
Cutty Sark is one of the most famous ships in the world. Her figurehead; the witch 'Nannie' comes from the Robert Burn's poem Tam O'Shanter. Nannie currently resides at the bow of the ship. Due to wear and tear affecting the figurehead, she now needs to be re-carved. The only known drawing of Nannie by Cutty Sark's designer Hercules Linton, will be the basis for the new design. Also marring the artistic style of the original carver of Nannie; Fredrick Hellyer from Hellyer & Son. A new nannie will be required to replace the current one at the bow of the ship. Further details regarding the project are in the accompanying documents. Note: start date…
Details
- What the buyer calls it
- GB-London: Carving of Cutty Sark's figurehead; The Witch Nannie
- How they are buying
- Advertised, open to anyoneAny supplier could bid without being invited first.
- Type
- works
- Suitable for small firms
- The buyer says yes. What that is worth
- Work starts
- 1 Sep 2019
- Work ends
- 2 Mar 2020
Who the buyer named
Laura McAllister was the named contact on this notice.