A LARGE AND FINE NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR-STYLE MODEL OF THE 50-GUN SHIP PRESTON

the 18in. hull planked and pinned on port side and open framed below the wales on starboard with finely carved details including classical warrior figurehead, stern and quarter galleries, planked deck with typical fittings including anchors with bone stocks, stove pipe, belfry, capstan, water casks, well deck with fitted boat over, companionways, saloon lights, etc., bound masts with yards with stuns'l booms, standing and running rigging with bone blocks, bowsprit with dolphin striker and other details, mounted on an inlaid wooden base. Overall measurements -- 24 x 31in. (61 x 79cm.)

Condition Report

Fine overall condition

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